Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines, Shloka 94

Devanagari script

अथ धर्मरथस्याभूत् पुत्रश्चित्ररथः किल तस्य सत्यरथः पुत्रस् तस्माद्दशरथः किल //

Transliteration

atha dharmarathasyābhūt putraścitrarathaḥ kila tasya satyarathaḥ putras tasmāddaśarathaḥ kila //

Translation

Dann, so heißt es, hatte Dharmaratha einen Sohn namens Citraratha. Dessen Sohn war Satyaratha, und von ihm, so sagt man, wurde Daśaratha geboren.

Word by Word

• atha: then

• dharmarathasya: of Dharmaratha

• abhūt: there was/was born

• putraḥ: a son

• citrarathaḥ: (named) Citraratha

• kila: indeed/it is said (traditional report)

• tasya: of him/of that (Citraratha)

• satyarathaḥ: (named) Satyaratha

• putraḥ: son

• tasmāt: from him

• daśarathaḥ: (named) Daśaratha

Speaker

• Suta/Narrator (genealogical recital within the Matsya Purana dialogue frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Dharmaratha
• Citraratha
• Satyaratha
• Daśaratha

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Solar Dynasty
• Vamsha
• Kings

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it records royal succession in a genealogical sequence, preserving dynastic memory rather than cosmology.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purana’s rajadharma framework by emphasizing legitimate succession and continuity of rulership—key for maintaining social order (dharma) across generations.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its function is genealogical—naming successive kings—rather than prescribing temple-building or rites.