Vamana Purana — Shukra's Samjivani, Shloka 46

Shukra’s Saṃjīvanī, Shiva’s Containment of the Asuras, and Indra’s Recovery of Power

Devanagari script

गणेश्वरास्तानसुरान् सहामरागणैरथ युयुधुः संकुलं युद्धं सर्व एव जयेप्सवः

Transliteration

gaṇeśvarāstānasurān sahāmarāgaṇairatha yuyudhuḥ saṃkulaṃ yuddhaṃ sarva eva jayepsavaḥ

Translation

Bấy giờ các Gaṇeśvara, cùng với các đạo binh bất tử của chư Thiên (Deva), giao chiến với các Asura ấy trong một trận chiến hỗn độn, dồn dập—mỗi bên đều khát cầu thắng lợi.

Speakers

• Narrator voice describing the clash of forces

Key Themes

• Deva–Asura conflict
• Martial chaos (saṃkula-yuddha)
• Collective striving for jaya (victory)

Verse Rasa (Emotional Flavour)

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FAQs

What does “saṃkulaṃ yuddham” convey beyond simply “battle”?

Saṃkula indicates intermingled, congested, and chaotic fighting—suggesting close combat where formations break and forces collide in a confused melee.

Why emphasize “sarva eva jayepsavaḥ” (all seeking victory)?

It underscores the symmetry of intent in cosmic warfare: both sides are equally driven by the desire for triumph, heightening the dramatic tension and portraying the conflict as total and uncompromising.

Does the mention of “amara-gaṇaiḥ” identify specific Devas?

Not in this verse. It refers collectively to divine hosts; identification of particular Devas (e.g., Indra, Skanda, etc.) would depend on adjacent verses in the chapter.