Shloka 29

Matsya Purana — Devayānī–Śarmiṣṭhā Dialogue: Yayāti’s Transgression

Devanagari script

त्रयो ऽस्यां जनिताः पुत्रा राज्ञानेन ययातिना दुर्भगाया मम द्वौ तु पुत्रौ तात ब्रवीमि ते //

Transliteration

trayo 'syāṃ janitāḥ putrā rājñānena yayātinā durbhagāyā mama dvau tu putrau tāta bravīmi te //

Translation

By King Yayāti, three sons were born to her. But as for me, the unfortunate one—dear father—I tell you: two sons were born to me (through that affair, by her involvement).

Word by Word

• trayaḥ: three

• asyām: in her / to her

• janitāḥ: were born

• putrāḥ: sons

• rājñā: by the king

• anena: by this (one)

• yayātinā: by Yayāti

• durbhagāyāḥ: of Durbhagā / to Durbhagā

• mama: my

• dvau: two

• tu: but / indeed

• putrau: two sons

• tāta: dear one / child

• bravīmi: I tell / I declare

• te: to you.

Speaker

• Narrator (Pauranic recitation in the Matsya Purana tradition; genealogical narration within the Yayāti lineage account)

Entities Mentioned

• Yayāti
• Durbhagā

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Puranic Kings
• Lineage
• Yayati

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is genealogical, focusing on birth and lineage (royal progeny), not cosmic creation or pralaya.

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

It reflects the Purāṇic emphasis on dynastic continuity: a king’s household life and legitimate progeny are presented as key to preserving royal succession and social order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is strictly a lineage statement within the Yayāti episode.