Vamana Purana — Andhaka's Coronation, Shloka 6

Andhaka’s Coronation, Boons from Shiva, and the Daiva–Asura War (Vahana Catalogues)

Devanagari script

एवं स वरलब्धस्तु दैत्यो राज्यमपालयत् शुक्रं पुरोहितं कृत्वा समध्यास्ते ततो ऽन्धकः

Transliteration

evaṃ sa varalabdhastu daityo rājyamapālayat śukraṃ purohitaṃ kṛtvā samadhyāste tato 'ndhakaḥ

Translation

Thus, having obtained the boon, that Daitya ruled the kingdom; then Andhaka, having made Śukra his family priest, sat enthroned (and governed).

Speakers

• Narrative voice within Pulastya–Nārada dialogue frame (specific speaker not explicit in input)

Key Themes

• Daitya polity and governance
• Role of Śukra as Asura-guru
• Boons leading to dominion

Verse Rasa (Emotional Flavour)

{ "primaryRasa": "vira", "secondaryRasa": "raudra", "rasaIntensity": 0, "emotionalArcPosition": "", "moodDescriptors": [] }

FAQs

What is the philosophical or ethical takeaway?

Even adharma seeks institutional legitimacy—by appointing a purohita, power is ritualized and ‘authorized.’ The ethical warning is that ritual competence without righteous intent can serve tyranny.

How does this fit the Pancalakshana?

Vamśānucarita / Carita: the career of a notable figure (Andhaka), including his political consolidation and alliance with Śukra, which sets conditions for Deva–Asura confrontation.

What is the symbolic significance?

Śukra’s presence signifies strategic intelligence and mantra-śakti supporting Asuric ambition; it also foreshadows that the conflict is not merely physical but supported by ritual, counsel, and ideology.