Shloka 193

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

इत्युक्ता ह्य् असुरास्तेन ताव् उभौ समवेक्ष्य च यदासुरा विशेषं तु न जानन्त्युभयोस्तयोः //

Transliteration

ityuktā hy asurāstena tāv ubhau samavekṣya ca yadāsurā viśeṣaṃ tu na jānantyubhayostayoḥ //

Translation

Thus addressed by him, the Asuras looked closely at those two; yet they could not discern any distinguishing difference between them both.

Word by Word

• iti-uktāḥ: thus spoken to/so addressed

• hi: indeed

• asurāḥ: the Asuras

• tena: by him/by that one

• tau ubhau: those two (both of them)

• sam-avekṣya: having looked carefully/after examining

• ca: and

• yadā: when

• viśeṣam: distinction, specific difference

• tu: however/indeed

• na: not

• jānantī: they know/recognize

• ubhayoḥ: of the two/of both

• tayoḥ: of those two

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) describing the Asuras’ reaction within the episode

Entities Mentioned

• Asuras

Tags

• Deva-Asura
• Illusion
• Discernment
• CosmicOrder
• Narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not directly describe Pralaya; it highlights delusion and failed discernment, a recurring Purāṇic theme that explains why beings misjudge reality even within cosmic events.

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

It implicitly stresses viveka (clear discrimination): a king or householder must examine carefully and still not be misled by appearances—sound judgment is a core ethical duty in governance and daily dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its takeaway is psychological and ethical—careful observation alone is insufficient without true discernment.