Shloka 116

Matsya Purana — War of Devas and Dānavas: Yama and Kubera Defeated; Kālanemi’s Māyā and the A...

Devanagari script

ततस्तमसि संशान्ते दैत्येन्द्राः प्राप्तचक्षुषः चक्रुः क्रूरेण मनसा देवानीकैः सहाद्भुतम् //

Transliteration

tatastamasi saṃśānte daityendrāḥ prāptacakṣuṣaḥ cakruḥ krūreṇa manasā devānīkaiḥ sahādbhutam //

Translation

Then, when the darkness had subsided, the lords of the Daityas regained their sight; with a cruel intent they carried out a wondrous (and dreadful) feat against the hosts of the gods.

Word by Word

tataḥthen

tamasiin the darkness

saṃśāntewhen it had calmed/subsided

daitya-indrāḥthe chiefs/lords of the Daityas

prāpta-cakṣuṣaḥhaving obtained (their) eyes/sight, having regained vision

cakruḥthey did/performed

krūreṇacruel, harsh

manasāwith the mind/intent

deva-anīkaiḥwith/against the armies (hosts) of the gods

sahatogether/along with (in relation to)

adbhutama marvel, extraordinary act (here implying an uncanny, ominous deed).

Speaker

Suta (narrator) conveying the episode in the Matsya Purana’s continuous narration

Entities Mentioned

DaityasDevas

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; instead, it uses the motif of tamas (darkness) subsiding—symbolically marking a shift from obscuration to action—within a Deva–Daitya conflict narrative.

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

By highlighting “cruel intent” (krūra manas), the verse implicitly contrasts righteous governance with actions driven by hostility and adharma—warning that power regained (like sight restored) should not be used for destructive ends.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; its key takeaway is narrative—an ominous ‘adbhuta’ act undertaken in a martial context.