Shloka 107

Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines

Devanagari script

विजयस्य बृहत्पुत्रस् तस्य पुत्रो बृहद्रथः बृहद्रथस्य पुत्रस्तु सत्यकर्मा महामनाः //

Transliteration

vijayasya bṛhatputras tasya putro bṛhadrathaḥ bṛhadrathasya putrastu satyakarmā mahāmanāḥ //

Translation

Vijaya had a son named Bṛhatputra; his son was Bṛhadratha. And Bṛhadratha’s son was Satyakarmā, a great-souled man.

Word by Word

• vijayasya: of Vijaya

• bṛhat-putraḥ: (named) Bṛhatputra / the one called Bṛhatputra

• tasya: of him

• putraḥ: son

• bṛhadrathaḥ: (named) Bṛhadratha

• bṛhadrathasya: of Bṛhadratha

• putraḥ tu: and indeed his son

• satya-karmā: Satyakarmā (one whose deeds are true) / a proper name

• mahā-manāḥ: great-minded, noble-souled

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Vijaya
• Bṛhatputra
• Bṛhadratha
• Satyakarmā

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Puranic kings
• Vamsha

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it records dynastic succession—naming Vijaya’s descendants down to Satyakarmā.

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

Indirectly, it preserves the legitimacy of kingship through lineage memory; the epithet “Satyakarmā” highlights the ideal of truthful, righteous conduct expected of rulers.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the verse is purely genealogical.