Shloka 16

Matsya Purana — Ila–Sudyumna Episode and the Expansion of the Ikṣvāku

Devanagari script

इलः किम्पुरुषत्वे च सुद्युम्न इति चोच्यते पुनः पुत्रत्रयमभूत् सुद्युम्नस्यापराजितम् //

Transliteration

ilaḥ kimpuruṣatve ca sudyumna iti cocyate punaḥ putratrayamabhūt sudyumnasyāparājitam //

Translation

Ila, when in the state of being a Kimpuruṣa, was again called Sudyumna. And Sudyumna had three sons, unconquered in might.

Word by Word

• इलः (ilaḥ): Ila

• किम्पुरुषत्वे (kimpuruṣatve): in the condition/state of being a Kimpuruṣa

• च (ca): and

• सुद्युम्नः (sudyumnaḥ): Sudyumna

• इति (iti): thus

• चोच्यते (cocyate): is called/is said

• पुनः (punaḥ): again

• पुत्रत्रयम् (putra-trayam): three sons

• अभूत् (abhūt): there were/came to be

• सुद्युम्नस्य (sudyumnasya): of Sudyumna

• अपराजितम् (aparājitam): unconquered/undefeated

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Ila
• Sudyumna
• Kimpuruṣa

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Manvantaras
• Suryavamsa
• Royal Lineage

FAQs

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

This verse is genealogical, focusing on Ila/Sudyumna’s identity and offspring; it does not describe Pralaya or cosmic dissolution.

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

By emphasizing legitimate names, forms, and heirs of a ruler (Sudyumna’s three sons), it supports the Purāṇic ideal of orderly royal succession and stability of governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it belongs to the dynasty/genealogy narrative stream.