Shloka 98

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्ततो विष्णुं प्रविवेश पुरंदरः विष्णुना रक्षितं दृष्ट्वा देवी क्रुद्धा वचो ऽब्रवीत् //

Transliteration

evamuktastato viṣṇuṃ praviveśa puraṃdaraḥ viṣṇunā rakṣitaṃ dṛṣṭvā devī kruddhā vaco 'bravīt //

Translation

Thus addressed, Purandara (Indra) then entered into Viṣṇu. Seeing him protected by Viṣṇu, the Goddess, angered, spoke these words.

Word by Word

• evam: thus

• uktas: having been spoken to/addressed

• tataḥ: then/thereupon

• viṣṇum: to Vishnu

• praviveśa: entered/went in

• puraṃdaraḥ: Purandara (Indra, ‘destroyer of forts’)

• viṣṇunā: by Vishnu

• rakṣitam: protected/guarded

• dṛṣṭvā: having seen

• devī: the Goddess

• kruddhā: enraged/angry

• vacaḥ: words/speech

• abravīt: said/spoke

Speaker

• Narrator (Purāṇic narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Vishnu
• Purandara (Indra)
• Devi (the Goddess)

Tags

• Devi
• Vishnu
• Indra
• Protection
• Puranic Narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it highlights divine protection (Vishnu as protector) within a conflict narrative, a common Purāṇic motif that can frame cosmic order rather than dissolution.

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

Indirectly, it reinforces the dharmic ideal of seeking rightful protection and refuge under legitimate authority; like Indra relying on Vishnu’s guardianship, a king/householder is advised in Purāṇic ethics to seek counsel and shelter in dharma rather than acting from fear or pride.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is a narrative transition marking Indra’s entry to Vishnu and the Goddess’s angry response.