Shloka 42

Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines

Devanagari script

ततो दीर्घतमा नाम शापादृषिरजायत अतो ऽंशजो बृहत्कीर्तिर् बृहस्पतिरिवौजसा //

Transliteration

tato dīrghatamā nāma śāpādṛṣirajāyata ato 'ṃśajo bṛhatkīrtir bṛhaspatirivaujasā //

Translation

Thereafter, as the result of the curse, a sage named Dīrghatamas was born; and from his lineage arose the famed Bṛhatkīrti—mighty in splendor, like Bṛhaspati himself.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: thereafter

• dīrghatamā nāma: named Dīrghatamas

• śāpāt: due to a curse

• ṛṣiḥ: a sage

• ajāyata: was born/arose

• ataḥ: from him/therefrom

• aṃśajaḥ: a descendant/offspring (lit. born from a portion/line)

• bṛhat-kīrtiḥ: Bṛhatkīrti (lit. great-famed)

• bṛhaspatiḥ iva: like Bṛhaspati (guru of the gods)

• ojasā: with vigor/tejas, by power

Speaker

• Suta / Purana-narrator (genealogical recitation within the Matsya Purana narrative frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Dīrghatamas
• Bṛhatkīrti
• Bṛhaspati

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Rishis
• Puranic lineages
• Ancestry

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it records a genealogical detail—how a sage (Dīrghatamas) arose due to a curse and how an illustrious descendant (Bṛhatkīrti) emerged from that line.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Matsya Purana’s emphasis on lineage, merit, and reputation (kīrti): rulers and householders are urged to cultivate ojas (moral and spiritual vigor) so their fame and dharmic legacy endure like that of exemplary teachers such as Bṛhaspati.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu Shastra, temple architecture, or ritual procedure is specified in this verse; its focus is on rishi-origin and dynastic renown.