Shloka 89

Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines

Devanagari script

इत्येष दीर्घतमसो बलेर्वैरोचनस्य च समागमो वः कथितः संततिश्चोभयोस्तथा //

Transliteration

ityeṣa dīrghatamaso balervairocanasya ca samāgamo vaḥ kathitaḥ saṃtatiścobhayostathā //

Translation

Thus, I have related to you the meeting of Dīrghatamas and Bali Vairocana, and likewise the line of descendants that arose from them both.

Word by Word

• iti: thus

• eṣaḥ: this

• dīrghatamasaḥ: of Dīrghatamas

• baleḥ: of Bali

• vairocanasya: of Vairocana (i.e., Bali Vairocana)

• ca: and

• samāgamaḥ: meeting/encounter

• vaḥ: to you (plural)

• kathitaḥ: has been told/related

• saṃtatiḥ: progeny/lineage

• ca: and

• ubhayoḥ: of both

• tathā: likewise/so also

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (contextual attribution within Matsya Purana’s dialogue frame)

Entities Mentioned

• Dīrghatamas
• Bali Vairocana

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Vamsha
• Puranic history
• Lineage

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it functions as a concluding line to a genealogical narration, summarizing a meeting and the resulting lineage.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purāṇic emphasis on dynastic continuity—legitimacy, succession, and preservation of lineage—key concerns for kingship and household life, though no explicit dharma rule is stated here.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None is stated in this verse; it is focused on narrative genealogy rather than Matsya Purana Vastu Shastra tips or ritual/temple-building procedures.