Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines, Shloka 3

Devanagari script

एवं ययातिशापेन जरासंक्रमणे पुरा तुर्वसोः पौरवं वंशं प्रविवेश पुरा किल //

Transliteration

evaṃ yayātiśāpena jarāsaṃkramaṇe purā turvasoḥ pauravaṃ vaṃśaṃ praviveśa purā kila //

Translation

Thus, in the ancient account of the transference of old age, through Yayāti’s curse, Turvasu is said to have entered the Paurava lineage.

Word by Word

• evaṃ: thus

• yayāti-śāpena: by the curse of Yayāti

• jarā-saṃkramaṇe: in the transference/passing on of old age

• purā: formerly, in ancient times

• turvasoḥ: of Turvasu

• pauravam: belonging to the Pauravas

• vaṃśam: lineage, dynasty

• praviveśa: entered, became incorporated

• purā kila: indeed, it is said of old.

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) speaking within the Matsya Purana’s genealogical narration

Entities Mentioned

• Yayāti
• Turvasu
• Paurava (Puru lineage)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Yayati
• Curse
• Lunar Dynasty

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is genealogical, focusing on Yayāti’s curse and dynastic affiliation, not cosmic creation or dissolution.

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

Indirectly, it highlights how royal conduct and its consequences (such as a curse) can shape succession and lineage—an ethical reminder that a king’s actions affect dynastic stability and social order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None is stated in this verse; it pertains to lineage history rather than Vastu Shastra, temple rules, or ritual procedure.