Shloka 47

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

Devanagari script

तस्यानरण्यः पुत्रो ऽभून् निघ्नस्तस्य सुतो ऽभवत् निघ्नपुत्राव् उभौ जाताव् अनमित्ररघू नृपौ //

Transliteration

tasyānaraṇyaḥ putro 'bhūn nighnastasya suto 'bhavat nighnaputrāv ubhau jātāv anamitraraghū nṛpau //

Translation

From him was born Anaraṇya; and Anaraṇya’s son was Nighna. To Nighna were born two sons—Anamitra and Raghu—both kings.

Word by Word

• tasya: of him (from that king)

• anaraṇyaḥ: Anaraṇya (proper name)

• putraḥ: son

• abhūt: was born/came to be

• nighnaḥ: Nighna (proper name)

• tasya: of him (of Anaraṇya)

• sutaḥ: son

• abhavat: became/was born

• nighna-putrau: the two sons of Nighna

• ubhau: both

• jātau: were born

• anamitra: Anamitra (proper name)

• raghū: Raghu (proper name)

• nṛpau: (two) kings

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) recounting the royal genealogy

Entities Mentioned

• Anaraṇya
• Nighna
• Anamitra
• Raghu

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Solar Dynasty
• Kingship
• Puranic History

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it preserves dynastic memory by listing successive rulers in the Solar Dynasty.

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

Indirectly, it supports rajadharma by emphasizing legitimate succession and continuity of kingship—key Purāṇic ideals for stable rule and social order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; it is purely genealogical, naming kings in succession.