Shloka 7

Matsya Purana — War of Devas and Asuras; Birth of Aurva Fire; Countering Tamasī Māyā through ...

Devanagari script

हस्तमुक्तैश्च परिघैर् विप्रयुक्तैश्च पर्वतैः दानवाः समरे जघ्नुर् देवानिन्द्रपुरोगमान् //

Transliteration

hastamuktaiśca parighair viprayuktaiśca parvataiḥ dānavāḥ samare jaghnur devānindrapurogamān //

Translation

In the battle, the Dānavas struck down the gods led by Indra, hurling iron clubs cast from their hands and even mountains torn up and flung away.

Word by Word

• hasta-muktaiḥ: released from the hand, hurled

• ca: and

• parighaiḥ: with iron clubs/bars (parigha)

• viprayuktaiḥ: violently cast/forcibly hurled

• ca: and

• parvataiḥ: with mountains

• dānavāḥ: the Dānavas (a class of Asuras)

• samare: in battle

• jaghnuḥ: struck, slew, smote

• devān: the gods

• indra-purogamān: led by Indra, with Indra at their front

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) describing the battle narrative

Entities Mentioned

• Dānavas
• Devas
• Indra

Tags

• Deva-Asura War
• Indra
• Battle
• Puranic Warfare
• Mythic Weapons

FAQs

What does this verse reveal about the creation or dissolution (Pralaya)?

This verse does not address pralaya or cosmic dissolution; it depicts a Deva–Dānava battle, emphasizing martial power and mythic weaponry rather than creation or dissolution.

How does this verse relate to the duties of a King or Householder?

Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic ideal that leadership (here, Indra as commander) faces real threats and must protect order (dharma). The verse functions as a narrative backdrop for the broader Purāṇic teaching that governance requires strength, preparedness, and defense against forces of disorder.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its technical focus is on warfare imagery—parigha (iron club) and mountains used as projectiles.