Shloka 86

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

दृष्ट्वासुरगणा देवान् प्रगृहीतायुधान्पुनः उत्पेतुः सहसा ते वै संत्रस्तास्तान्वचो ऽब्रुवन् //

Transliteration

dṛṣṭvāsuragaṇā devān pragṛhītāyudhānpunaḥ utpetuḥ sahasā te vai saṃtrastāstānvaco 'bruvan //

Translation

Seeing the gods once again with weapons in their hands, the hosts of Asuras suddenly sprang up; and, struck with fear, they spoke these words to them.

Word by Word

• दृष्ट्वा (dṛṣṭvā): having seen

• असुरगणाः (asuragaṇāḥ): the groups/hosts of Asuras

• देवान् (devān): the gods

• प्रगृहीत-आयुधान् (pragṛhīta-āyudhān): holding weapons, armed

• पुनः (punaḥ): again

• उत्पेतुः (utpetuḥ): sprang up, rushed forth, leapt up

• सहसा (sahasā): suddenly, impetuously

• ते (te): they

• वै (vai): indeed

• संत्रस्ताः (saṃtrastāḥ): terrified, panic-stricken

• तान् (tān): to them (those gods)

• वचः (vacaḥ): words, speech

• अब्रुवन् (abruvan): they said, they spoke

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narration; likely Sūta relating events)

Entities Mentioned

• Devas
• Asuras

Tags

• Devasura-war
• Fear
• Armed-gods
• Narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya; it depicts a conflict moment where the Asuras, seeing the Devas armed again, react with sudden fear and begin speaking—showing narrative tension rather than cosmological dissolution.

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

Indirectly, it illustrates a dharmic lesson on readiness and deterrence: when rightful protectors are vigilant and prepared, aggressors may lose confidence—an ethical parallel to a king’s duty to maintain defense and public order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is a war-narrative transition focused on the Asuras’ reaction to the Devas’ re-arming.