Shloka 22

Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines

Devanagari script

तितिक्षुरभवद्राजा पूर्वस्यां दिशि विश्रुतः बृहद्रथः सुतस्तस्य तस्य सेनो ऽभवत्सुतः //

Transliteration

titikṣurabhavadrājā pūrvasyāṃ diśi viśrutaḥ bṛhadrathaḥ sutastasya tasya seno 'bhavatsutaḥ //

Translation

King Titikṣu arose, renowned in the eastern quarter. His son was Bṛhadratha, and Bṛhadratha’s son was Sena.

Word by Word

• titikṣuḥ: Titikṣu (a king’s name)

• abhavat: became/was

• rājā: king

• pūrvasyām diśi: in the eastern direction/region

• viśrutaḥ: famous, widely renowned

• bṛhadrathaḥ: Bṛhadratha (a king’s name)

• sutaḥ: son

• tasya: of him

• seno: Sena (a king’s name)

• 'bhavat: became/was

• sutaḥ: son

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) / narrative voice of the Matsya Purāṇa

Entities Mentioned

• Titikṣu
• Bṛhadratha
• Sena

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Itihasa-Purana
• Royal Lineage
• Ancient India

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it preserves dynastic memory by listing successive kings and their heirs.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic emphasis on orderly succession (putra-paramparā) and stable kingship as a pillar of dharma in society.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse is purely genealogical, naming kings and their descent.