Shloka 70

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

Devanagari script

एषा ते स्वस्य वंशस्य वशगारिविनिग्रहे संरक्षत्यात्मपक्षं च विपक्षं च प्रधक्ष्यति //

Transliteration

eṣā te svasya vaṃśasya vaśagārivinigrahe saṃrakṣatyātmapakṣaṃ ca vipakṣaṃ ca pradhakṣyati //

Translation

She will, for you, safeguard your own lineage by subduing enemies who come under control; she will protect your own side and will utterly consume the opposing side.

Word by Word

• eṣā: this woman/she

• te: for you/your

• svasya: of one’s own

• vaṃśasya: of the lineage/dynasty

• vaśa-gāri-vinigrahe: in the restraint/subjugation of hostile foes brought under control (vaśa = control, ari = enemy, vinigraha = suppression)

• saṃrakṣati: protects/guards

• ātma-pakṣam: one’s own party/faction

• ca: and

• vipakṣam: the opposing party/faction

• ca: and

• pradhakṣyati: will burn up/consume completely/destroy.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within the Matsya–Manu dialogue framework)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Rajadharma
• Political Strategy
• Factional Protection
• Enemy Suppression

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it focuses on worldly governance—protecting one’s lineage and faction while neutralizing or destroying opposition.

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

It reflects Rajadharma: a ruler (or family head) must secure the continuity of the lineage, protect loyal supporters, and decisively restrain hostile forces that threaten social and political stability.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the emphasis is on political protection and the management of allies versus adversaries.