Shloka 95

Matsya Purana — Dynastic Genealogies: Paurava–Anu Lines

Devanagari script

लोमपाद इति ख्यातस् तस्य शान्ता सुताभवत् अथ दाशरथिर् वीरश् चतुरङ्गो महायशाः //

Transliteration

lomapāda iti khyātas tasya śāntā sutābhavat atha dāśarathir vīraś caturaṅgo mahāyaśāḥ //

Translation

He was renowned by the name Lomapāda. His daughter was Śāntā. Then there was the heroic Dāśarathi—possessing the fourfold army and of great fame.

Word by Word

• lomapādaḥ: Lomapāda (a king)

• iti: thus

• khyātaḥ: renowned/known

• tasya: his

• śāntā: Śāntā (name of the daughter)

• sutā: daughter

• abhavat: became/was born

• atha: then/thereafter

• dāśarathiḥ: the descendant/son of Daśaratha (Dāśarathi)

• vīraḥ: heroic/brave

• caturaṅgaḥ: having the four divisions of the army (infantry, cavalry, chariots, elephants)

• mahāyaśāḥ: greatly renowned/of great fame

Speaker

• Suta (Pauranika narrator) continuing the dynastic account

Entities Mentioned

• Lomapāda
• Śāntā
• Dāśarathi

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kingship
• Itihasa-Purana
• Royal Lineage

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is genealogical, listing royal names and attributes rather than cosmology or pralaya doctrine.

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

By describing a king as “caturaṅga” and “mahāyaśas,” it reflects the Purāṇic ideal of kingship: maintaining a well-organized realm and defense (fourfold army) and earning fame through effective rule and protection.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the focus is lineage and royal characterization.