Shloka 45

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

Devanagari script

भगीरथस्य तनयो नाभाग इति विश्रुतः नाभागस्याम्बरीषो ऽभूत् सिन्धुद्वीपस् ततो ऽभवत् //

Transliteration

bhagīrathasya tanayo nābhāga iti viśrutaḥ nābhāgasyāmbarīṣo 'bhūt sindhudvīpas tato 'bhavat //

Translation

Bhagīratha’s son was renowned as Nābhāga. From Nābhāga was born Ambarīṣa, and from him thereafter arose Sindhudvīpa.

Word by Word

• bhagīrathasya: of Bhagīratha

• tanayaḥ: son

• nābhāgaḥ: Nābhāga (proper name)

• iti: thus

• viśrutaḥ: well-known/renowned

• nābhāgasya: of Nābhāga

• ambarīṣaḥ: Ambarīṣa (proper name)

• abhūt: was born/came to be

• sindhudvīpaḥ: Sindhudvīpa (proper name)

• tataḥ: from him/thereafter

• abhavat: became/arose

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (teaching Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhagīratha
• Nābhāga
• Ambarīṣa
• Sindhudvīpa

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Solar Dynasty
• Puranic History
• Kings

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it preserves dynastic memory by listing successive kings in Bhagīratha’s line.

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

By recording rightful succession, the Matsya Purana supports the dharmic ideal of legitimate kingship—rule and inheritance transmitted through recognized lineage.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse is strictly genealogical.