Shloka 118

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

Devanagari script

कुजम्भो ऽधावत क्षिप्तं रक्षोराजबलं प्रति राक्षसेन्द्रस्तम् आयान्तं विलोक्य सपदानुगः //

Transliteration

kujambho 'dhāvata kṣiptaṃ rakṣorājabalaṃ prati rākṣasendrastam āyāntaṃ vilokya sapadānugaḥ //

Translation

Kujambha rushed forward, hurling himself against the army of the Rakshasa-king. Seeing him advance, the lord of the Rakshasas at once followed in pursuit.

Word by Word

• कुजम्भः (kujambhaḥ): Kujambha (a warrior/hero)

• अधावत् (adhāvat): rushed, ran forward

• क्षिप्तम् (kṣiptam): thrown/hurled, launched (into action/attack)

• रक्षोराजबलं (rakṣorāja-balam): the army/forces of the Rakshasa-king

• प्रति (prati): towards, against

• राक्षसेन्द्रः (rākṣasendraḥ): the Rakshasa-lord/king

• तम् (tam): him (Kujambha)

• आयान्तम् (āyāntam): coming/advancing

• विलोक्य (vilokya): seeing, observing

• सपद (sapada): at once, immediately

• अनुगः (anugaḥ): following, pursuing.

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) continuing the battle description (probable narrative voice)

Entities Mentioned

• Kujambha
• Rakshasa-king (Rākṣasendra)
• Rakshasa army (Rakṣorāja-bala)

Tags

• Battle
• Rakshasa
• Heroic narrative
• Puranic warfare
• Epic-style description

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it belongs to a martial narrative, highlighting rapid movement and pursuit in battle rather than cosmology or dissolution.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Kshatriya ethos emphasized in Puranic literature—courage, swift response to threat, and leadership in conflict—values often used to frame royal duty (rakṣaṇa, protection).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is referenced in this verse; it is a straightforward battlefield action line focused on attack and pursuit.