Shloka 195

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

संमोहयति रूपेण मामकेनैष वो ऽसुराः श्रुत्वा तस्य ततस्ते वै समेत्य तु ततो ऽब्रुवन् //

Transliteration

saṃmohayati rūpeṇa māmakenaiṣa vo 'surāḥ śrutvā tasya tataste vai sametya tu tato 'bruvan //

Translation

“By assuming my very form, he is deluding you Asuras.” Hearing this, they then assembled together and spoke thereafter.

Word by Word

• saṃmohayati: deludes, bewilders

• rūpeṇa: by (a) form/appearance

• māmaken(a): by my own, belonging to me

• eṣaḥ: this (one)

• vaḥ: your

• 'surāḥ: O Asuras / the Asuras

• śrutvā: having heard

• tasya: of him/that (statement)

• tataḥ: then, thereafter

• te: they

• vai: indeed

• sametya: having gathered/assembled

• tu: and/but

• tataḥ: then

• abruvan: they spoke/said

Speaker

• Narrator in the Matsya Purana’s dialogue frame (Suta recounting the episode; within the scene, the remark is directed toward the Asuras)

Entities Mentioned

• Asuras

Tags

• Matsya Purana narrative
• Divine illusion (Maya)
• Asuras
• Strategy in cosmic conflict
• Pralaya-Khanda context

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; it highlights divine māyā—strategic delusion through assumed form—often used in Purāṇic narratives surrounding cosmic crises.

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

Indirectly, it underscores discernment (viveka): rulers and householders are cautioned in Purāṇic ethics to test appearances, avoid deception, and deliberate collectively before action—mirrored by the assembly and consultation described here.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None is explicit in this verse; it is narrative and political/cosmic in tone rather than Vāstu or ritual procedure.