Shloka 50

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

निहता दानवाः सर्वे त्रैलोक्ये त्र्यम्बकेण तु असुराश्च पिशाचाश्च दानवाश्चान्धकाहवे //

Transliteration

nihatā dānavāḥ sarve trailokye tryambakeṇa tu asurāśca piśācāśca dānavāścāndhakāhave //

Translation

In the battle with Andhaka, Tryambaka (Śiva) struck down all the Dānavas across the three worlds—along with the Asuras and the Piśācas.

Word by Word

• nihatāḥ: slain

• dānavāḥ: Dānavas (a class of demons)

• sarve: all

• trailokye: in the three worlds

• tryambakeṇa: by Tryambaka (Śiva)

• tu: indeed

• asurāḥ ca: and the Asuras

• piśācāḥ ca: and the Piśācas (ghoulish beings)

• dānavāḥ ca: and the Dānavas

• andhaka-āhave: in the battle/war with Andhaka

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) describing the outcome of the Andhaka war (Shaiva episode) within the Matsya Purana

Entities Mentioned

• Tryambaka (Shiva)
• Dānavas
• Asuras
• Piśācas
• Andhaka
• Trailokya (three worlds)

Tags

• Shaiva
• Andhaka
• Deva-Asura War
• Cosmic Order
• Puranic Battles

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it emphasizes cosmic governance in the three worlds by showing Śiva (Tryambaka) eliminating disruptive beings during the Andhaka war.

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

Indirectly, it models dharmic protection: just as Tryambaka removes forces that threaten the worlds, a king is expected to restrain violence and disorder, and a householder to uphold social and ritual stability within their sphere.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-building rule is stated here; the ritual takeaway is devotional—Tryambaka is portrayed as the protector who removes hostile forces, a theme often invoked in Śaiva worship and protective rites.