Shloka 54

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

Devanagari script

तथा द्रुह्युमनुं पूरुं शर्मिष्ठाजनयत्सुतान् यदुः पूरुश्चाभवतां तेषां वंशविवर्धनौ //

Transliteration

tathā druhyumanuṃ pūruṃ śarmiṣṭhājanayatsutān yaduḥ pūruścābhavatāṃ teṣāṃ vaṃśavivardhanau //

Translation

Likewise, Śarmiṣṭhā bore sons—Druhyu, Anu, and Pūru. Among them, Yadu and Pūru became the chief increasers of their respective lineages.

Word by Word

• tathā: likewise/also

• druhyum: Druhyu (proper name)

• anum: Anu (proper name)

• pūrum: Pūru (proper name)

• śarmiṣṭhā: Śarmiṣṭhā (proper name)

• ajanayat: gave birth/produced

• sutān: sons

• yaduḥ: Yadu (proper name)

• pūruḥ: Pūru (proper name)

• ca: and

• abhavatām: became/were

• teṣām: of them/of those (sons)

• vaṃśa: dynasty/lineage

• vivardhanau: two who increase/expand (dual).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Śarmiṣṭhā
• Druhyu
• Anu
• Pūru
• Yadu

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Lunar Dynasty
• Yayati
• Puranic History

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it focuses on royal genealogy, identifying which sons became principal expanders of dynastic lines.

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

By highlighting lineage expansion through Yadu and Pūru, the verse reflects the Purāṇic ideal of responsible progeny and continuity of dharma through well-ordered succession and dynastic stewardship.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is taught in this verse; it is a genealogical marker used to structure the Purāṇic historical narrative.