Shloka 55

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

Devanagari script

ययातिर्नाहुषश्चासीद् राजा सत्यपराक्रमः पालयामास स महीम् ईजे च विधिवन्मखैः //

Transliteration

yayātirnāhuṣaścāsīd rājā satyaparākramaḥ pālayāmāsa sa mahīm īje ca vidhivanmakhaiḥ //

Translation

Yayāti, the son of Nāhuṣa, was a king whose valor was true and unwavering. He protected the earth and performed sacrifices (yajñas) duly, in accordance with proper rite.

Word by Word

• ययातिः: Yayāti

• नाहुषः: (son/descendant) of Nāhuṣa

• च: and

• आसीत्: was

• राजा: king

• सत्य-पराक्रमः: of truthful/steadfast valor, whose prowess was true

• पालयामास: protected, governed

• सः: he

• महीम्: the earth/realm

• ईजे: worshipped, performed (sacrifices)

• च: and

• विधिवत्: according to rule, duly

• मखैः: by sacrifices, with sacrificial rites

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) describing the lineage and conduct of King Yayāti

Entities Mentioned

• Yayāti
• Nāhuṣa

Tags

• Dynasties
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Rajadharma
• Vedic sacrifice
• Kingship

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya or cosmology; it focuses on royal genealogy and the model conduct of a king—protection of the realm and performance of duly prescribed sacrifices.

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

It presents a classic Rajadharma ideal: the king must protect the land and people (पालयामास महीम्) and uphold sacred order through properly performed sacrifices (विधिवन्मखैः), linking governance with ritual responsibility.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it emphasizes vidhivat performance of makhas—sacrifices done according to correct procedure, qualified priests, and prescribed rules; no Vāstu or temple-architecture detail is stated in this verse.