Shloka 36

Matsya Purana — Account of the Manvantaras: Manus

Devanagari script

ततस्तु मेरुसावर्णिर् ब्रह्मसूनुर् मनुः स्मृतः ऋतश्च ऋतधामा च विष्वक्सेनो मनुस् तथा //

Transliteration

tatastu merusāvarṇir brahmasūnur manuḥ smṛtaḥ ṛtaśca ṛtadhāmā ca viṣvakseno manus tathā //

Translation

Thereafter, Merusāvarṇi—Brahmā’s son—is remembered as a Manu; likewise Ṛta and Ṛtadhāmā, and also Viṣvaksena, are counted among the Manus.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: thereafter

• tu: indeed/then

• merusāvarṇiḥ: Merusāvarṇi (a Manu-name)

• brahma-sūnuḥ: son of Brahmā

• manuḥ: Manu (progenitor/Manvantara ruler)

• smṛtaḥ: is remembered/declared

• ṛtaḥ: Ṛta (proper name

• ca: and

• ṛtadhāmā: Ṛtadhāmā (proper name

• viṣvaksenaḥ: Viṣvaksena (proper name

• tathā: likewise/also.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Merusāvarṇi
• Brahmā
• Manu
• Ṛta
• Ṛtadhāmā
• Viṣvaksena

Tags

• Manvantara
• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Cosmic Cycles
• Puranic Lists

FAQs

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

It situates cosmic time into recurring Manvantaras by naming Manus; this is part of the Purāṇic chronology that frames creation, maintenance, and periodic dissolutions, though Pralaya itself is not described in this specific verse.

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

By identifying Manus—archetypal lawgivers and rulers of epochs—the verse indirectly grounds dharma in Manu-led cosmic administration; kings and householders are understood to follow the dharmic order maintained in each Manvantara.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No direct Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated; the verse is primarily a genealogical/chronological listing of Manvantara figures.