Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — Genealogy of the Śūra–Vasudeva

Devanagari script

वसुदेवो महाबाहुः पूर्वमानकदुन्दुभिः देवमार्गस्ततो जज्ञे ततो देवश्रवाः पुनः //

Transliteration

vasudevo mahābāhuḥ pūrvamānakadundubhiḥ devamārgastato jajñe tato devaśravāḥ punaḥ //

Translation

Earlier, the mighty-armed Vasudeva was known as Ānakadundubhi. From him was born Devamārga, and from Devamārga in turn was born Devaśravā.

Word by Word

• वसुदेवः: Vasudeva

• महाबाहुः: mighty-armed, strong-armed

• पूर्वम्: formerly, earlier

• आनकदुन्दुभिः: Ānakadundubhi (a name/epithet)

• देवमार्गः: Devamārga (proper name)

• ततः: from him/thereafter

• जज्ञे: was born

• ततः: from him/thereafter

• देवश्रवाः: Devaśravā (proper name)

• पुनः: again, further (in succession)

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) / Purana narrator describing dynastic succession

Entities Mentioned

• Vasudeva (Ānakadundubhi)
• Devamārga
• Devaśravā

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Yadava lineage
• Puranic history
• Vamsha

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a genealogical statement recording succession in a royal lineage (Vasudeva → Devamārga → Devaśravā).

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

Indirectly, it supports the Matsya Purana’s emphasis on dynastic continuity: kingship and household life are framed as responsibilities that sustain lineage, social order, and the transmission of dharma across generations.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu/temple-building or ritual procedure is specified here; the verse functions purely as a lineage record using proper names and epithets.