Shloka 28

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

Devanagari script

मेरोर्दक्षिणतो ये ये राजानः संप्रकीर्तिताः ज्येष्ठः ककुत्स्थो नाम्नाभूत् तत्सुतस्तु सुयोधनः //

Transliteration

merordakṣiṇato ye ye rājānaḥ saṃprakīrtitāḥ jyeṣṭhaḥ kakutstho nāmnābhūt tatsutastu suyodhanaḥ //

Translation

Among the kings proclaimed as dwelling to the south of Mount Meru, the eldest was named Kakutstha, and his son indeed was Suyodhana.

Word by Word

• meroḥ: of Mount Meru

• dakṣiṇataḥ: to the south

• ye ye: whichever/all those

• rājānaḥ: kings

• saṃprakīrtitāḥ: fully recounted/proclaimed

• jyeṣṭhaḥ: the eldest/foremost

• kakutsthaḥ: Kakutstha (a royal name)

• nāmnā: by name

• abhūt: was/became

• tat-sutaḥ: his son

• tu: indeed/and

• suyodhanaḥ: Suyodhana (a personal name)

Speaker

• Suta-like narrative voice (Purana narrator recounting royal genealogy; traditionally framed within Matsya’s instruction to Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Meru
• Kakutstha
• Suyodhana

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Kingship
• Puranic lineages

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it is a genealogical notice naming kings situated “south of Meru,” focusing on dynastic succession.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purana’s kingship framework by preserving royal succession (eldest, son), a key concern of rajadharma narratives, though no explicit duties are stated here.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu Shastra, temple architecture, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the verse is strictly genealogical (names and descent).