Shloka 188

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

ततो गत्वासुरान्दृष्ट्वा देवाचार्येण धीमता वञ्चितान्काव्यरूपेण ततः काव्यो ऽब्रवीत्तु तान् //

Transliteration

tato gatvāsurāndṛṣṭvā devācāryeṇa dhīmatā vañcitānkāvyarūpeṇa tataḥ kāvyo 'bravīttu tān //

Translation

Then he went there and saw the Asuras—who had been outwitted by the wise preceptor of the gods. Thereupon Kāvya (Śukra), assuming his own guise as Kāvya, spoke to them.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then/thereupon

• gatvā: having gone

• asurān: the Asuras

• dṛṣṭvā: having seen

• deva-ācāryeṇa: by the preceptor of the gods (Devācārya, i.e., Bṛhaspati)

• dhīmatā: by the intelligent/wise one

• vañcitān: deceived/outwitted

• kāvya-rūpeṇa: in the form/guise of Kāvya (Śukra)

• tataḥ: then

• kāvyaḥ: Kāvya (Śukra)

• abravīt: spoke/said

• tu: indeed/then

• tān: to them.

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) continuing the Matsya Purana’s account

Entities Mentioned

• Asuras
• Devācārya (Bṛhaspati)
• Kāvya (Śukra)

Tags

• Deva-Asura
• Bṛhaspati
• Śukra
• Strategy
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it focuses on a Deva–Asura narrative where the Asuras have been deceived by Devācārya (Bṛhaspati), prompting Kāvya (Śukra) to respond.

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

It highlights the political-ethical theme of counsel and counter-counsel: leaders should recognize strategic deception, seek wise advisors, and respond with clarity—an indirect lesson in rājadharma (statecraft) and prudent decision-making.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is narrative context about guru-strategy (Bṛhaspati and Śukra) within Deva–Asura affairs.