Shloka 35

Matsya Purana — Account of the Manvantaras: Manus

Devanagari script

रुचेः प्रजापतेः पुत्रो रौच्यो नाम भविष्यति मनुर् भूतिसुतस् तद्वद् भौत्यो नाम भविष्यति //

Transliteration

ruceḥ prajāpateḥ putro raucyo nāma bhaviṣyati manur bhūtisutas tadvad bhautyo nāma bhaviṣyati //

Translation

From Prajāpati Ruci there will be a son named Raucyā; likewise, the Manu who is the son of Bhūti will be known as Bhautya.

Word by Word

• ruceḥ: of Ruci

• prajāpateḥ: of Prajāpati (progenitor)

• putraḥ: son

• raucyāḥ/raucyaḥ: Raucyā/Raucya (proper name, descendant of Ruci)

• nāma: by name

• bhaviṣyati: will be

• manuḥ: Manu (progenitor/Manvantara ruler)

• bhūti-sutaḥ: son of Bhūti

• tadvat: likewise/in the same manner

• bhautyaḥ: Bhautya (proper name derived from Bhūti)

• nāma: by name

• bhaviṣyati: will be.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (genealogical exposition context)

Entities Mentioned

• Ruci (Prajapati)
• Prajapati
• Raucyā/Raucya
• Manu
• Bhūti
• Bhautya

Tags

• Dynasties
• Manvantaras
• Genealogy
• Prajapatis
• Puranic Cosmology

FAQs

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

It does not describe Pralaya directly; it records Manvantara-era succession by naming future progenitors (Raucyā and Bhoutya Manu), situating cosmic time through lineage.

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

Indirectly, it frames dharma through succession: Manus and Prajāpatis are archetypal lawgivers and progenitors, so naming them anchors later teachings on social order, kingship, and household conduct in an authorized lineage.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its function is genealogical—identifying names and descent that later sections may connect to rites, royal lines, and institutional dharma.