Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines, Shloka 104

Devanagari script

*ऋषय ऊचुः कथं सूतात्मजः कर्णः कथमङ्गस्य चात्मजः एतद् इच्छामहे श्रोतुम् अत्यन्तकुशलो ह्य् असि //

Transliteration

*ṛṣaya ūcuḥ kathaṃ sūtātmajaḥ karṇaḥ kathamaṅgasya cātmajaḥ etad icchāmahe śrotum atyantakuśalo hy asi //

Translation

The sages said: “How is Karṇa the son of a sūta (charioteer), and how is he also the son of Aṅga? We wish to hear this—indeed, you are exceedingly skilled in narration.”

Word by Word

• ṛṣayaḥ: the sages

• ūcuḥ: said

• katham: how?

• sūta-ātmajaḥ: born of a sūta/charioteer (charioteer’s son)

• karṇaḥ: Karṇa

• katham: how?

• aṅgasya: of Aṅga

• ca: and/also

• ātmajaḥ: son

• etat: this

• icchāmahe: we desire/wish

• śrotum: to hear

• atyanta-kuśalaḥ: extremely adept/skilled

• hi: indeed/for

• asi: you are.

Speaker

• The sages (Ṛṣis)

Entities Mentioned

• Karṇa
• Sūta
• Aṅga
• Ṛṣis

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Puranic narrative
• Lineage questions
• Itihasa

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is a genealogical inquiry focused on Karṇa’s parentage and social designation, not on Pralaya or cosmic cycles.

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

Indirectly, it highlights the Purāṇic concern for lineage, legitimacy, and social identity—topics that shape royal succession, inheritance, and dharmic reputation in kingship narratives.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None explicitly; the verse is narrative (vamśa/itihāsa) rather than Vāstu or ritual instruction.