Shloka 6

Matsya Purana — Genealogy of the Śūra–Vasudeva

Devanagari script

श्रुतश्रवसि चैद्यस्य सुनीथः समपद्यत बहुशो धर्मचारी स संबभूवारिमर्दनः //

Transliteration

śrutaśravasi caidyasya sunīthaḥ samapadyata bahuśo dharmacārī sa saṃbabhūvārimardanaḥ //

Translation

From Śrutaśravas, the Caidya king of Chedi, arose Sunītha—one who repeatedly practiced dharma and became a crusher of enemies.

Word by Word

• śrutaśravasi: from Śrutaśravas (locative/ablative sense in context)

• caidyasya: of the Caidya king / of the Chedi ruler

• sunīthaḥ: Sunītha (proper name)

• samapadyata: came to be, arose, was born/manifested

• bahuśaḥ: many times, repeatedly

• dharmacārī: one who practices dharma, a righteous conducter

• saḥ: he

• saṃbabhūva: became, came into being

• arimardanaḥ: crusher of foes, enemy-subduer

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating royal genealogies to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Śrutaśravas
• Caidya
• Chedi
• Sunītha

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Dharma
• Kingship
• Vamsha

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it records dynastic succession, presenting dharma as a stabilizing force within royal lineages rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

By calling Sunītha a repeated practitioner of dharma and an enemy-subduer, the verse aligns kingship with ethical discipline and protection—core Rajadharma ideals: personal righteousness paired with safeguarding the realm.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse is genealogical, emphasizing moral character (dharmacārī) as the notable ‘qualification’ of the ruler.