Matsya Purana — War of Devas and Dānavas: Yama and Kubera Defeated; Kālanemi’s Māyā and the A..., Shloka 54

Devanagari script

सिंहमेकेन तं तीक्ष्णैर् विव्याध दशभिः शरैः जम्भस्तु कर्म तद्दृष्ट्वा धनेशस्यातिदुष्करम् //

Transliteration

siṃhamekena taṃ tīkṣṇair vivyādha daśabhiḥ śaraiḥ jambhastu karma taddṛṣṭvā dhaneśasyātiduṣkaram //

Translation

Dengan seekor singa sahaja, dia menikamnya dengan sepuluh anak panah yang tajam. Namun Jambha, melihat perbuatan itu, menyedari bahawa itu suatu kejayaan yang amat sukar yang dilakukan oleh Dhanesha (Kubera).

Word by Word

• सिंहम् (siṃham): a lion

• एकेन (ekena): with one / by a single

• तम् (tam): him

• तीक्ष्णैः (tīkṣṇaiḥ): with sharp

• विव्याध (vivyādha): pierced, wounded

• दशभिः (daśabhiḥ): with ten

• शरैः (śaraiḥ): arrows

• जम्भः (jambhaḥ): Jambha (a named warrior/demon)

• तु (tu): but

• कर्म (karma): deed, act

• तत् (tat): that

• दृष्ट्वा (dṛṣṭvā): having seen

• धनेशस्य (dhaneśasya): of Dhanesha, Lord of Wealth (Kubera)

• अति-दुष्करम् (ati-duṣkaram): exceedingly difficult / very hard to accomplish

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) relating events (probable narrative voice within the Purāṇic frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Jambha
• Dhanesha (Kubera)
• Siṃha (lion)

Tags

• Matsya Purana battle narrative
• Kubera
• Asura conflict
• Puranic warfare
• Heroic feat

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it depicts a combat feat, highlighting prowess and the recognition of extraordinary martial action.

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

Indirectly, it elevates ideals of valor and discernment: recognizing true prowess (as Jambha acknowledges Kubera’s difficult feat) aligns with kṣātra-dharma themes of courage and judging strength rightly.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse is focused on martial action and the appraisal of an extraordinary deed.