Shloka 30

Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines

Devanagari script

*मुनय ऊचुः कथं बलेः सुता जाताः पञ्च तस्य महात्मनः किंनाम्नी महिषी तस्य जनिता कतम ऋषिः //

Transliteration

*munaya ūcuḥ kathaṃ baleḥ sutā jātāḥ pañca tasya mahātmanaḥ kiṃnāmnī mahiṣī tasya janitā katama ṛṣiḥ //

Translation

The sages said: “How were the five sons of that great-souled Bali born? What was the name of his chief queen, and which sage was their begetter (father)?”

Word by Word

• munayaḥ: the sages

• ūcuḥ: said

• katham: how

• baleḥ: of Bali

• sutāḥ: sons/offspring

• jātāḥ: were born

• pañca: five

• tasya: of him/of that

• mahātmanaḥ: of the great-souled one

• kiṃ-nāmnī: of what name?/named what?

• mahiṣī: chief queen/consort

• tasya: his

• janitā: progenitor/father/begetter

• katamaḥ: which one (among many)

• ṛṣiḥ: sage

Speaker

• The Sages (Munis)

Entities Mentioned

• Bali

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Lineage
• Puranic History
• Royal Progeny

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it focuses on dynastic genealogy—specifically Bali’s offspring, his queen’s name, and the identity of the progenitor.

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

By foregrounding legitimate lineage—queen (mahiṣī) and progenitor—it reflects the Purāṇic concern for dharmic succession, inheritance, and the continuity of royal and household responsibilities through properly established progeny.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is a narrative prompt introducing genealogical details.