Matsya Purana — Śiva–Pārvatī Quarrel and Pārvatī’s Resolve for Austerity to Attain Gaurī-hood, Shloka 20

Devanagari script

इत्युक्ता सा पुनः प्राह गिरिशं शैलजा तदा कोपकम्पितमूर्धा च प्रस्फुरद्दशनच्छदा //

Transliteration

ityuktā sā punaḥ prāha giriśaṃ śailajā tadā kopakampitamūrdhā ca prasphuraddaśanacchadā //

Translation

یوں کہے جانے پر شَیلجا نے تب گِریش سے پھر کہا؛ غصّے سے اس کا سر کانپ رہا تھا اور دانت چمکتے ہوئے اس کے ہونٹ لرز رہے تھے۔

Word by Word

• iti-uktā: thus spoken to/so addressed

• sā: she

• punaḥ: again

• prāha: said/spoke

• giriśam: to Girīśa (Lord of the mountains, Śiva)

• śailajā: the mountain-born one (Pārvatī)

• tadā: then

• kopa: anger

• kampita: trembling/shaking

• mūrdhā: head

• ca: and

• prasphurat: flashing/quivering

• daśana: teeth

• cchadā: covering/veil (i.e., lips)

Speaker

• Parvati (Shailaja)

Entities Mentioned

• Girisha (Shiva)
• Shailaja (Parvati)

Tags

• Shaiva narrative
• Dialogue
• Bhava (emotion)
• Dharma-ethics (implied)
• Puranic storytelling

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it is a narrative moment in a Shaiva dialogue, focusing on Parvati’s emotional state as she addresses Shiva.

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

Indirectly, it illustrates the Purāṇic emphasis on self-control and the consequences of anger; such emotional restraint is repeatedly upheld as essential for household harmony and righteous governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it functions as character-setting within a dialogue rather than a technical injunction.