Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines, Shloka 106

Devanagari script

जयद्रथं तु राजानं यशोदेवी ह्य् अजीजनत् सा बृहन्मनसः सत्या विजयं नाम विश्रुतम् //

Transliteration

jayadrathaṃ tu rājānaṃ yaśodevī hy ajījanat sā bṛhanmanasaḥ satyā vijayaṃ nāma viśrutam //

Translation

Yaśodevī gebar den König Jayadratha. Satyā aber, die Gemahlin Bṛhanmanās, gebar einen Sohn, berühmt unter dem Namen Vijaya.

Word by Word

• jayadratham: Jayadratha

• tu: indeed/and

• rājānam: the king

• yaśodevī: (Queen) Yaśodevī

• hi: indeed

• ajījanat: gave birth to/bore

• sā: she

• bṛhanmanasaḥ: of Bṛhanmanas (from King Bṛhanmanas)

• satyā: (Queen) Satyā

• vijayam: Vijayā (proper name)

• nāma: by name

• viśrutam: renowned/famed.

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) recounting royal genealogy (vamśa)

Entities Mentioned

• Jayadratha
• Yaśodevī
• Bṛhanmanas
• Satyā
• Vijayā

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Royal Lineage
• Itihasa-Purana
• Vamsha

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it is a genealogical record naming royal births and succession within a dynasty.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic emphasis on legitimate succession and continuity of the royal household (kula), which underpins dharmic governance, inheritance, and social stability.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its focus is strictly on lineage and renowned offspring.