Shloka 19

Matsya Purana — Account of the Manvantaras: Manus

Devanagari script

पञ्चमस्य मनोस् तद्वद् रैवतस्यान्तरं शृणु देवबाहुः सुबाहुश्च पर्जन्यः सोमपो मुनिः //

Transliteration

pañcamasya manos tadvad raivatasyāntaraṃ śṛṇu devabāhuḥ subāhuśca parjanyaḥ somapo muniḥ //

Translation

In the same manner, listen to the interval (Manvantara) of the fifth Manu, Raivata: there were Devabāhu, Subāhu, Parjanya, Somapa, and the sage Muni.

Word by Word

• पञ्चमस्य (pañcamasya): of the fifth

• मनोः (manoḥ): of Manu

• तद्वत् (tadvat): likewise, in the same way

• रैवतस्य (raivatasya): of Raivata

• अन्तरम् (antaram): interval, period (Manvantara)

• शृणु (śṛṇu): hear, listen

• देवबाहुः (devabāhuḥ): Devabāhu (proper name)

• सुबाहुः (subāhuḥ): Subāhu (proper name)

• च (ca): and

• पर्जन्यः (parjanyaḥ): Parjanya (proper name

• सोमपः (somapaḥ): Somapa (proper name

• मुनिः (muniḥ): the sage Muni (proper name/epithet).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) addressing Vaivasvata Manu

Entities Mentioned

• Raivata Manu
• Devabāhu
• Subāhu
• Parjanya
• Somapa
• Muni

Tags

• Manvantara
• Genealogy
• Puranic chronology
• Dynasties
• Matsya Purana

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it maps cosmic time by naming the fifth Manvantara (Raivata) and key figures associated with that era, which is part of the Purana’s creation-era chronology.

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

Indirectly: by organizing history into Manvantaras and naming exemplary rulers/sages, the text frames dharma as something preserved through lineages and eras—useful for kings and householders seeking models of righteous governance and conduct.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu Shastra, temple architecture, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is a genealogical/chronological notice within the Manvantara narration.