Shloka 66

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

ततो देवास्तु तान्दृष्ट्वा वृतान्काव्येन धीमता संमन्त्रयन्ति देवा वै संविज्ञास्तु जिघृक्षया //

Transliteration

tato devāstu tāndṛṣṭvā vṛtānkāvyena dhīmatā saṃmantrayanti devā vai saṃvijñāstu jighṛkṣayā //

Translation

Then the gods, seeing them thus won over by the wise Kāvya (Śukra), held counsel among themselves—for they had become fully aware that an attempt was being made to seize them.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then

• devāḥ tu: the gods indeed

• tān dṛṣṭvā: having seen them

• vṛtān: chosen/won over (brought to one side)

• kāvyena: by Kāvya (Śukra, son of Kavi)

• dhīmatā: the intelligent/wise one

• saṃmantrayanti: consult, deliberate

• devāḥ vai: the gods indeed

• saṃvijñāḥ tu: being fully apprised/alert

• jighṛkṣayā: with the intention to seize/capture (i.e., due to a seizing attempt).

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) / Purāṇic narrator (contextual narration of the Devas’ reaction)

Entities Mentioned

• Devas
• Kāvya (Śukra)

Tags

• Devas
• Śukra
• Counsel
• Puranic conflict
• Strategy

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it depicts a political-cosmic moment where the Devas, sensing an imminent “seizure,” convene to strategize after others have been swayed by Śukra.

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

It models rājadharma in principle: when a threat is recognized, leaders should deliberate collectively (saṃmantra) and respond with alertness rather than impulsiveness—an ethical guideline applicable to governance and household decision-making.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; its focus is strategic counsel and awareness in a conflict setting.