Shloka 29

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

Devanagari script

तस्य पुत्रः पृथुर्नाम विश्वगश्चपृथोः सुतः इन्दुस्तस्य च पुत्रो ऽभूद् युवनाश्वस्ततो ऽभवत् //

Transliteration

tasya putraḥ pṛthurnāma viśvagaścapṛthoḥ sutaḥ industasya ca putro 'bhūd yuvanāśvastato 'bhavat //

Translation

His son was named Pṛthu, and Viśvaga was the son of Pṛthu. Indu was born as Viśvaga’s son, and from Indu was born Yuvanāśva.

Word by Word

• tasya: of him

• putraḥ: son

• pṛthuḥ nāma: named Pṛthu

• ca: and

• viśvagaḥ: (named) Viśvaga

• pṛthoḥ: of Pṛthu

• sutaḥ: son

• induḥ: (named) Indu

• tasya: of him (Viśvaga)

• ca: and

• putraḥ: son

• abhūt: was/became

• yuvanāśvaḥ: (named) Yuvanāśva

• tataḥ: from him/thereafter

• abhavat: was born/came to be

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) narrating to Vaivasvata Manu (genealogical discourse)

Entities Mentioned

• Pṛthu
• Viśvaga
• Indu
• Yuvanāśva

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Royal Lineage
• Manvantara Context
• Puranic History

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it preserves dynastic continuity by listing a succession of kings, emphasizing lineage transmission rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

Indirectly, it frames dharma through hereditary succession: the Matsya Purana often situates royal duty (rājadharma) within stable lineage, implying that governance and social order are sustained through legitimate descent.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is strictly a genealogical notice used to anchor later narratives and dharmic discussions in a recognized royal line.