Shloka 26

Matsya Purana — Genealogy of the Śūra–Vasudeva

Devanagari script

जाम्बवत्याः सुताव् एतौ द्वौ च सत्कृतलक्षणौ चारुदेष्णश्च साम्बश्च वीर्यवन्तौ महाबलौ //

Transliteration

jāmbavatyāḥ sutāv etau dvau ca satkṛtalakṣaṇau cārudeṣṇaśca sāmbaśca vīryavantau mahābalau //

Translation

These two were the sons of Jāmbavatī—Cārudeṣṇa and Sāmba—both marked by auspicious, well-regarded signs, endowed with valor and great strength.

Word by Word

• जाम्बवत्याः (jāmbavatyāḥ): of Jāmbavatī

• सुतौ (sutau): two sons

• एतौ (etau): these

• द्वौ (dvau): two

• च (ca): and

• सत्कृतलक्षणौ (satkṛta-lakṣaṇau): having esteemed/auspicious marks and characteristics

• चारुदेष्णः (cārudeṣṇaḥ): Cārudeṣṇa (proper name)

• च (ca): and

• साम्बः (sāmbaḥ): Sāmba (proper name)

• च (ca): and

• वीर्यवन्तौ (vīryavantau): possessed of valor/vigour

• महाबलौ (mahābalau): of great strength.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Jāmbavatī
• Cārudeṣṇa
• Sāmba

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Yadava lineage
• Krishna family
• Puranic history

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is part of the genealogical narration, identifying Jāmbavatī’s two sons and praising their auspicious traits and strength.

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

Indirectly, it upholds the Purāṇic ideal that heirs in royal or noble lineages should possess ‘lakṣaṇas’ (commendable qualities) such as valor and strength—traits associated with protection, leadership, and upholding dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu/temple-architecture or ritual procedure is mentioned in this verse; it is a lineage statement focused on names and qualities.