Shloka 78

Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines

Devanagari script

वङ्गराजस्तु पञ्चैते बलेः पुत्राश्च क्षेत्रजाः इत्येते दीर्घतमसा बलेर्दत्ताः सुतास्तथा //

Transliteration

vaṅgarājastu pañcaite baleḥ putrāśca kṣetrajāḥ ityete dīrghatamasā balerdattāḥ sutāstathā //

Translation

These five—known as the kings of Vanga—were Bali’s sons, born as kṣetrajā offspring. Thus the sage Dīrghatamas bestowed these sons upon Bali as his own sons.

Word by Word

• वङ्गराजः (vaṅgarājaḥ): king(s) of Vanga/Bengal region

• तु (tu): indeed/and

• पञ्च (pañca): five

• एते (ete): these

• बलेः (baleḥ): of Bali

• पुत्राः (putrāḥ): sons

• च (ca): and

• क्षेत्रजाः (kṣetrajāḥ): kṣetrajā-born sons (offspring begotten for another, per appointed procreation)

• इति (iti): thus/so called

• एते (ete): these

• दीर्घतमसा (dīrghatamasā): by Dīrghatamas (the sage)

• बलेः (baleḥ): to/for Bali

• दत्ताः (dattāḥ): given/granted

• सुताः (sutāḥ): sons

• तथा (tathā): likewise/accordingly

Speaker

• Suta (Pauranika narrator) recounting dynastic tradition

Entities Mentioned

• Bali
• Dīrghatamas
• Vanga (Vaṅga)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kṣetrajā
• Regional Kings
• Puranic History

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is genealogical, detailing how a regional royal line (Vanga) is traced to Bali through the agency of the sage Dīrghatamas.

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

It reflects the Purāṇic concern for legitimate succession and lineage continuity; the term kṣetrajā signals a socially recognized mechanism for preserving a dynasty when needed.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple, or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse functions as a dynastic note within the Matsya Purana’s historical-genealogical narration.