Shloka 32

द्वन्द्वयुद्धवर्णनम् / Description of the Duel-Combats

Devanagari script

हस्त्यश्वरथसंह्रादश्शंखभेरीरवस्तथा । अभवत्सिंहनादश्च सेनयोरुभयोस्तथा

Transliteration

hastyaśvarathasaṃhrādaśśaṃkhabherīravastathā | abhavatsiṃhanādaśca senayorubhayostathā

Translation

Then there arose the thunderous clamor of elephants, horses, and chariots, along with the blare of conches and kettledrums. From both armies alike, lion-like war-cries also resounded.

Word by Word

• हस्ति-अश्व-रथ-संह्रादः: the din/clamor of elephants, horses, and chariots
• हस्ति-अश्व-रथ-संह्रादः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हस्ति (प्रातिपदिक) + अश्व (प्रातिपदिक) + रथ (प्रातिपदिक) + संह्राद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular); षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषार्थ (of elephants/horses/chariots)

• शङ्ख-भेरी-रवः: the sound of conches and kettle-drums
• शङ्ख-भेरी-रवः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject; coordinated with previous)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शङ्ख (प्रातिपदिक) + भेरी (प्रातिपदिक) + रव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular); इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व (conch and kettle-drum) + रव (sound)

• तथा: also/likewise
• तथा: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb), प्रकार/समुच्चय (thus/also)

• अभवत्: arose/occurred
• अभवत्: Kriya (क्रिया/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भू (धातु)
• Form: लङ्-लकार (Imperfect/Past), प्रथम-पुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन (Singular), परस्मैपद

• सिंह-नादः: lion-roar
• सिंह-नादः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सिंह (प्रातिपदिक) + नाद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• सेनयोः: of the two armies
• सेनयोः: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Genitive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सेना (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), द्विवचन (Dual)

• उभयोः: of both
• उभयोः: Visheshana (विशेषण/Qualifier of सेनयोः)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: उभ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसकलिङ्ग-प्रयोग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), द्विवचन (Dual); सर्वनाम-शब्द (pronominal adjective)

• तथा: also/likewise
• तथा: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb), पुनरुक्त-समुच्चय (likewise/also)

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Yuddhakhaṇḍa account to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pasha

Shiva Form: Rudra

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

The verse paints the surge of outward agitation—noise, movement, and confrontation—highlighting how the world’s rajas (restless momentum) rises in conflict; Shaiva teaching points the seeker toward inner steadiness in Shiva even when the outer field becomes tumultuous.

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

In the midst of intense worldly commotion symbolized by battle-cries, devotion to Saguna Shiva (and Linga-worship) functions as an anchoring remembrance—turning the mind from fear and distraction toward the protecting presence of Shiva.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

As a practical takeaway, mentally repeat the Panchākṣarī—“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”—to stabilize attention amid disturbance; if following household practice, apply Tripuṇḍra (bhasma) and do brief japa before engaging in demanding duties.