Shloka 10

Matsya Purana — Genealogy from Budha to Purūravas and Yayāti; Raji’s war episode; the Paurava...

Devanagari script

अश्वमेधशतं साग्रम् अकरोद्यः स्वतेजसा पुरूरवा इति ख्यातः सर्वलोकनमस्कृतः //

Transliteration

aśvamedhaśataṃ sāgram akarodyaḥ svatejasā purūravā iti khyātaḥ sarvalokanamaskṛtaḥ //

Translation

By his own splendor, he performed a full hundred Aśvamedha sacrifices; renowned as Purūravas, he became one who was bowed to by all the worlds.

Word by Word

• aśvamedha-śatam: a hundred Aśvamedha (horse-sacrifices)

• sāgram: complete, full (with the additional/entire measure)

• akarot: performed, accomplished

• yaḥ: who

• sva-tejasā: by his own radiance/valor

• purūravāḥ: Purūravas (proper name)

• iti: thus

• khyātaḥ: famed, renowned

• sarva-loka-namaskṛtaḥ: saluted/revered by all the worlds/people.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Purūravas
• Aśvamedha

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Rajadharma
• Yajna
• Kingship

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it highlights royal merit and fame through the performance of Aśvamedha sacrifices within a dynastic (vamśa) narrative.

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

It reflects the kingly ideal (rājadharma) of upholding Vedic rites and public order: performing major yajñas like the Aśvamedha signifies sovereignty, generosity, and the maintenance of dharma, leading to widespread reverence.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual significance is the Aśvamedha—one of the highest royal sacrifices—implying large-scale, rule-bound Vedic ceremonial performance (yajña-vidhi), though no specific Vāstu or temple-building detail is stated in this verse.