Matsya Purana — War of Devas and Dānavas: Yama and Kubera Defeated; Kālanemi’s Māyā and the A..., Shloka 85

Devanagari script

तेन पट्टिशघातेन धनेशः परिमूर्छितः निपपात रथोपस्थे जर्जरो धूर्वहो यथा //

Transliteration

tena paṭṭiśaghātena dhaneśaḥ parimūrchitaḥ nipapāta rathopasthe jarjaro dhūrvaho yathā //

Translation

அந்த பட்டிசக் குத்தால் தனேசன் (குபேரன்) முற்றிலும் மயங்கி ரதத்தின் இருக்கையில் விழுந்தான்; சோர்ந்து சிதைந்த சுமைதாங்கும் மிருகம் விழுவது போல।

Word by Word

• तेन: by that (blow/strike)

• पट्टिश-घातेन: by the strike of a paṭṭiśa (battle-axe/hatchet)

• धनेशः: Dhanesha, the Lord of Wealth (Kubera)

• परिमूर्छितः: utterly fainted, stunned, unconscious

• निपपात: fell down

• रथ-उपस्थे: on the chariot-seat/platform

• जर्जरः: worn out, decrepit

• धूर्वहः: a beast of burden (one who bears loads)

• यथा: like, as.

Speaker

• Suta/primary narrator (third-person epic narration within Matsya Purana)

Entities Mentioned

• Kubera
• Dhanesha

Tags

• Dynasties
• Battle narrative
• Puranic warfare
• Epic simile
• Royal episodes

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is a battlefield description focused on Kubera (Dhanesha) being struck and collapsing, not on cosmic creation or pralaya.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic ideal that even mighty figures can be overcome in conflict—supporting the broader ethical theme that rulers must cultivate strength, vigilance, and preparedness in protecting their realm.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None is stated; the technical focus is martial imagery (weapon-strike, chariot-seat, simile of a burden-beast), not Vāstu, temple rules, or ritual procedure.