Shloka 76

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

ततस्ते कृतसंवादा देवान् ऊचुस्तदासुराः न्यस्तशस्त्रा वयं सर्वे निःसंनाहा रथैर्विना //

Transliteration

tataste kṛtasaṃvādā devān ūcustadāsurāḥ nyastaśastrā vayaṃ sarve niḥsaṃnāhā rathairvinā //

Translation

Then, after holding their parley, the Asuras spoke to the Devas: “We have all laid down our weapons; we are without armor, and without chariots.”

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then

• te: they

• kṛta-saṃvādāḥ: having concluded a dialogue/parley

• devān: to the gods (Devas)

• ūcuḥ: said/spoke

• tadā: then/at that time

• asurāḥ: the Asuras

• nyasta-śastrāḥ: having set aside weapons, disarmed

• vayam: we

• sarve: all

• niḥ-saṃnāhāḥ: without armor, unarmed/unprepared for battle

• rathaiḥ vinā: without chariots.

Speaker

• Asuras

Entities Mentioned

• Devas
• Asuras

Tags

• Devāsura
• Diplomacy
• Truce
• Dharma
• Conflict-Ethics

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it focuses on a wartime-diplomatic moment where the Asuras declare themselves disarmed and non-threatening.

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

It implies a dharmic principle relevant to kingship: those who are disarmed, unarmored, and without vehicles should not be attacked—supporting ideals of fair conduct, protection of the vulnerable, and truthful negotiation.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse is centered on martial status (weapons, armor, chariots) and the ethical framing of a truce or appeal.