Shloka 25

Matsya Purana — Genealogy of the Śūra–Vasudeva

Devanagari script

करूषायानपत्याय कृष्णस्तुष्टः सुतं ददौ सुचन्द्रं तु महाभागं वीर्यवन्तं महाबलम् //

Transliteration

karūṣāyānapatyāya kṛṣṇastuṣṭaḥ sutaṃ dadau sucandraṃ tu mahābhāgaṃ vīryavantaṃ mahābalam //

Translation

Pleased, Kṛṣṇa granted to the descendant of Karūṣāyana a son—Sucandra—most fortunate, endowed with valor and great strength.

Word by Word

• करूषायान-अपत्याय: to the offspring/descendant of Karūṣāyana

• कृष्णः: Kṛṣṇa (Vishnu)

• तुष्टः: pleased, satisfied

• सुतम्: a son

• ददौ: gave, granted

• सुचन्द्रम्: Sucandra (proper name)

• तु: indeed

• महाभागम्: highly fortunate, illustrious

• वीर्यवन्तम्: possessed of prowess/virility/valor

• महाबलम्: of great strength

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) recounting the lineage narrative within the Matsya Purana

Entities Mentioned

• Kṛṣṇa
• Karūṣāyana
• Sucandra

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Boons
• Kingship
• Puranic History

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it belongs to a genealogical passage, highlighting how divine favor (Kṛṣṇa’s pleasure) results in the continuation and strengthening of a royal lineage through offspring.

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

By emphasizing the gift of a worthy son—fortunate, valorous, and strong—the verse aligns with Purāṇic ideals that a ruler’s line should be sustained by capable heirs who can protect the realm and uphold dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple, or ritual procedure is specified here; the focus is on lineage and divine bestowal, a common Purāṇic motif supporting royal legitimacy.