Shloka 76

Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines

Devanagari script

भविष्यन्ति कुमारास्तु पञ्च देवसुतोपमाः तेजस्विनः सुवृत्ताश्च यज्वानो धार्मिकाश्च ते //

Transliteration

bhaviṣyanti kumārāstu pañca devasutopamāḥ tejasvinaḥ suvṛttāśca yajvāno dhārmikāśca te //

Translation

There will be five sons, like the sons of the gods—radiant, of excellent conduct, performers of sacrifices (yajña), and truly righteous in dharma.

Word by Word

• bhaviṣyanti: will come to be/will be

• kumārāḥ: sons/princes

• tu: indeed

• pañca: five

• devasuta-upamāḥ: comparable to the sons of gods (godlike)

• tejasvinaḥ: radiant, powerful, splendid

• su-vṛttāḥ: of good conduct, well-disciplined

• ca: and

• yajvānaḥ: sacrificers, performers of Vedic rites

• dhārmikāḥ: righteous, devoted to dharma

• te: they

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within the Matsya–Manu dialogue flow)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Dharma
• Sacrifice
• Royal heirs
• Puranic prophecy

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya directly; it emphasizes post-crisis continuity through the birth of virtuous heirs, implying restoration and stability through dharmic lineage.

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

It presents the ideal qualities of royal heirs—good conduct (suvṛtta), commitment to yajña (yajvāna), and righteousness (dhārmika)—which align with a king’s duty to uphold dharma and a householder’s duty to maintain sacrificial and ethical life.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is explicit: the princes are described as yajvānaḥ, indicating adherence to Vedic sacrifice and public rites—key markers of legitimate, dharmic rule in the Matsya Purana.