Varaha Purana 95.71 — Adhyaya 95, Shloka 71

The Slaying of the Daitya Ruru, the Hymn to Cāmuṇḍā/Kālarātri, and the Doctrine of the Threefold Power

Devanagari script

अन्तः स्थितानेकसुरारिसङ्घं विचित्रचर्मायुधचित्रशोभम् । भीमं बलं बलिनं चारुयोधं विनिर्ययौ सिन्धुजलाद् विशालम् ॥

Transliteration

antaḥ sthitānekasurārisaṅghaṃ vicitracarmāyudhacitraśobham | bhīmaṃ balaṃ balinaṃ cāruyodhaṃ viniryayau sindhujalād viśālam ||

Translation

سمندر کے وسیع پانیوں میں سے ایک ہیبت ناک اور نہایت عظیم لشکری قوت نمودار ہوئی؛ جس کے اندر دیوتاؤں کے دشمنوں کے جتھے تھے، رنگا رنگ زرہوں اور ہتھیاروں کی چمک سے آراستہ، طاقتور اور خوف انگیز، اور عمدہ جنگجوؤں سے بھرپور۔

Word by Word

• अन्तः: inside, within
• अन्तः: Deśa-adhikaraṇa (देशाधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अन्तः (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb)

• स्थित: situated, stationed
• स्थित: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण of बलम्)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: स्था (धातु) + स्थित (कृदन्त)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (past participle) from √स्था; नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचनम्; qualifies बलम्

• अनेकसुरारिसङ्घम्: a host of many enemies of the gods
• अनेकसुरारिसङ्घम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण of बलम्; appositional)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अनेक-सुर-अरि-सङ्घ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचनम्; समासः—बहुपद-तत्पुरुषः (“अनेकानां सुराणाम् अरयः” + “सङ्घः”)

• विचित्रचर्मायुधचित्रशोभम्: splendid with varied armor and weapons
• विचित्रचर्मायुधचित्रशोभम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: विचित्र-चर्म-आयुध-चित्र-शोभ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचनम्; बहुपद-तत्पुरुषः—“having variegated armor and weapons, with splendid appearance” (qualifies बलम्)

• भीमम्: terrible
• भीमम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भीम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचनम्; qualifies बलम्

• बलम्: army, force
• बलम्: Karma (कर्म/Object of विनिर्ययौ)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचनम्

• बलिनम्: powerful
• बलिनम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: बलिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचनम्; qualifies बलम्

• चारुयोधम्: with splendid warriors / well-fighting
• चारुयोधम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: चारु-योध (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचनम्; कर्मधारयः (“चारुः योधः” = fine fighters/beautifully arrayed for battle)

• विनिर्ययौ: came out, emerged
• विनिर्ययौ: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वि-निर्-या (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect), परस्मैपद, प्रथमा-पुरुषः, एकवचनम्; “went out/emerged”

• सिन्धुजलात्: from the ocean water
• सिन्धुजलात्: Apādāna (अपादान/Ablative-source)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सिन्धु-जल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी (5th/Ablative), एकवचनम्; तत्पुरुषः (“सिन्धोः जलम्”)

• विशालम्: vast
• विशालम्: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: विशाल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचनम्; qualifies बलम्

Speaker

Varāha (default, not explicit in fragment)

Varaha Avatara Context

Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false,"aspect_highlighted":"None","boar_form_detail":"None","earth_interaction":"None"}

Bhu Devi Dialogue

Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":false,"speaker_role":"observer","bhu_devi_state":"None","key_question":"None"}

Mathura Mandala

Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false,"specific_site":"None","parikrama_context":"None","krishna_connection":"None"}

Dharma Shastra

Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":false,"topic":"None","instruction_summary":"None","karmic_consequence":"None"}

Vrata Mahatmya

Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false,"vrata_name":"None","tithi_month":"None","promised_fruit":"None"}

Cosmic Boar Symbolism

Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false,"symbolic_interpretation":"None","yajna_varaha_imagery":"None","vedantic_connection":"None"}

Philosophical Teaching

Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"mythic ethics (order vs chaos)","core_concept":"Adharmic forces can arise suddenly from the depths; their splendor and organization do not equal righteousness.","practical_application":"Do not be overawed by power-display; evaluate forces by dharma, and prepare inner steadiness when ‘oceanic’ upheavals arise in society or mind."}

Subject Matter

Subject Matter: ["Cosmology","Geography","Historical Narratives"]

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vīra

Secondary Rasa: bhayānaka

Geographic Context

Type: cosmic-geographic battlefield setting

Cross References

Related Themes: 95.95.9

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"From the vast sea, a colossal, terrifying army-force rises—glittering with diverse armor and weapons—packed with enemies of the gods and splendid warriors.","item_prompts":["stormy ocean surface splitting open","rising mass of troops","variegated armor (chitra-carma)","weapons catching light","banner tops and helms","sense of immense scale"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: dramatic ocean band at bottom; emerging asura host with ornate armor; rhythmic weapon patterns; deep blues/greens for sea; high-contrast reds for warriors.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: stylized sea with embossed waves; asura army in gold-highlighted armor; jewel-like weaponry; strong frontal composition emphasizing grandeur.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: cinematic emergence with nuanced shading; metallic highlights on armor; controlled chaos; detailed faces and weapon forms.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari: miniature with layered wave patterns; compact but dense army rising; bright flags; expressive, slightly exaggerated fearsome visages."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"martial, suspenseful","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium-fast","voice_tone":"projected, energetic, ominous"}

Tags

• Classical Literature
• Purāṇic Narrative
• Mythic Warfare

FAQs

What is the historical significance of this verse?

It contributes to the Purāṇic repertoire of mythic warfare scenes, valuable for literary studies of martial description and epic-style compounds.

Which geographic location is identified?

Only the generic “sindhu” (sea/ocean) is mentioned; no specific coastal site is named.

What is the primary ethical instruction?

The verse is descriptive; it sets narrative conditions for conflict rather than stating an explicit ethical maxim.