Shloka 18

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

Devanagari script

हरिताश्वस्य दिक्पूर्वा विश्रुता कुरुभिः सह प्रतिष्ठाने ऽभिषिच्याथ स पुरूरवसं सुतम् //

Transliteration

haritāśvasya dikpūrvā viśrutā kurubhiḥ saha pratiṣṭhāne 'bhiṣicyātha sa purūravasaṃ sutam //

Translation

Then, in Pratiṣṭhāna, he consecrated his son Purūravas by royal anointing and installed him as king—together with the Kurus—while the eastern quarter (of Haritāśva) was renowned.

Word by Word

• हरिताश्वस्य: of Haritāśva

• दिक्-पूर्वा: the eastern direction/quarter

• विश्रुता: well-known, celebrated

• कुरुभिः सह: together with the Kurus

• प्रतिष्ठाने: in (the city of) Pratiṣṭhāna

• अभिषिच्य: having consecrated/anointed (as king)

• अथ: then

• स: he

• पुरूरवसम्: Purūravas (accusative)

• सुतम्: (his) son

Speaker

• Suta (Pauranic narrator) describing dynastic events (within the Matsya Purana’s genealogical narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Haritāśva
• Kurus
• Pratiṣṭhāna
• Purūravas

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Coronation
• Kingship
• Itihasa-Purana

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it belongs to the dynastic narrative, focusing on royal consecration and lineage geography.

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

By highlighting abhiṣeka (royal consecration) performed publicly and with recognized groups (the Kurus), it reflects the Purāṇic ideal that kingship is a sanctioned office tied to legitimacy, lineage, and orderly succession.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The key ritual element is abhiṣeka (anointing/consecration) conducted at Pratiṣṭhāna, indicating a formal enthronement setting associated with established political-ritual centers.