Shloka 18

Matsya Purana — Kārtavīrya Arjuna’s Solar Boon and the Genealogy from Kroṣṭu to the Yādava Lines

Devanagari script

अथ चैत्ररथिवीरो जज्ञे विपुलदक्षिणः शशबिन्दुरिति ख्यातश् चक्रवर्ती बभूव ह //

Transliteration

atha caitrarathivīro jajñe vipuladakṣiṇaḥ śaśabinduriti khyātaś cakravartī babhūva ha //

Translation

Then there was born the heroic Caitrarathi, famed for abundant generosity; he became renowned as Śaśabindu and indeed became a universal sovereign (cakravartin).

Word by Word

• atha: then

• caitrarathi-vīraḥ: the hero named Caitrarathi

• jajñe: was born

• vipula-dakṣiṇaḥ: of abundant gifts/munificence (rich in charitable giving)

• śaśabinduḥ: Śaśabindu (proper name)

• iti: thus

• khyātaḥ: renowned, celebrated

• cakravartī: universal monarch, emperor

• babhūva: became

• ha: indeed (emphatic particle).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in discourse to Vaivasvata Manu, genealogical narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Caitrarathi
• Śaśabindu
• Cakravartin

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kingship
• Cakravartin
• Dana

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is part of the Matsya Purana’s dynastic narration, focusing on the birth and fame of a king rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

By calling the king “vipula-dakṣiṇa” (abundant in gifts), it highlights dāna (charitable giving) as a core royal virtue, supporting subjects and upholding dharma—an ideal associated with a cakravartin.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-ritual rule is stated here; the verse is genealogical, emphasizing kingship and renown rather than architecture or rites.