Shloka 8

Matsya Purana — Genealogy of the Śūra–Vasudeva

Devanagari script

वसुदेवेन सा दत्ता पाण्डोर्भार्या ह्य् अनिन्दिता पाण्डोरर्थेन सा जज्ञे देवपुत्रान् महारथान् //

Transliteration

vasudevena sā dattā pāṇḍorbhāryā hy aninditā pāṇḍorarthena sā jajñe devaputrān mahārathān //

Translation

Given by Vasudeva, that blameless lady became the wife of Pāṇḍu; and for Pāṇḍu’s sake she bore divine sons—great chariot-warriors.

Word by Word

• वसुदेवेन (vasudevena): by Vasudeva

• सा (sā): she/that lady

• दत्ता (dattā): given (in marriage)

• पाण्डोः (pāṇḍoḥ): of Pāṇḍu

• भार्या (bhāryā): wife

• हि (hi): indeed

• अनिन्दिता (aninditā): blameless, irreproachable

• पाण्डोः अर्थेन (pāṇḍoḥ arthena): for Pāṇḍu’s purpose/sake

• सा (sā): she

• जज्ञे (jajñe): gave birth/bore

• देवपुत्रान् (devaputrān): sons of the gods, divine-born sons

• महारथान् (mahārathān): great warriors, mighty chariot-fighters

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) speaking within the Matsya Purana’s genealogical narration

Entities Mentioned

• Vasudeva
• Pāṇḍu
• Devaputras (divine sons)
• Mahārathas

Tags

• Dynasties
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Pandava origins
• Itihasa in Puranas
• Kshatriya lineage

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is genealogical, emphasizing divinely fathered royal progeny rather than cosmic dissolution or flood themes.

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

It highlights the Purāṇic ideal of lawful marriage and continuation of lineage: a king’s household (gṛhastha order) supports dharma through sanctioned union and worthy progeny fit to protect the realm.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu/temple-architecture rule is stated here; the verse focuses on matrimonial transfer and the birth of divinely endowed warriors.