Shloka 24

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

Devanagari script

तितिक्षुरभवत्पुत्र औशनः शत्रुतापनः मरुत्तस्तस्य तनयो राजर्षीणामनुत्तमः //

Transliteration

titikṣurabhavatputra auśanaḥ śatrutāpanaḥ maruttastasya tanayo rājarṣīṇāmanuttamaḥ //

Translation

From Auśana was born a son named Titikṣu, a scorcher of enemies. His son was Marutta—unsurpassed among the royal sages (rājarṣi).

Word by Word

• titikṣuḥ: Titikṣu (a proper name)

• abhavat: was born/became

• putraḥ: son

• auśanaḥ: Auśana (descendant/line connected with Uśanas/Śukra

• śatrutāpanaḥ: tormentor/scorcher of enemies

• maruttaḥ: Marutta (proper name)

• tasya: of him/his

• tanayaḥ: son

• rājarṣīṇām: among royal sages

• anuttamaḥ: unsurpassed, peerless

Speaker

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

Entities Mentioned

• Titikṣu
• Auśana
• Marutta
• Rājarṣi (royal sages)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Royal Sages
• Itihasa-Purana

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it is a genealogical statement identifying Titikṣu and his son Marutta, praised as an eminent rājarṣi.

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

By calling Titikṣu a “śatrutāpana” and Marutta “unsurpassed among royal sages,” the verse upholds the ideal of kingship that combines valor in protecting the realm with rājarṣi-like righteousness and self-discipline.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its significance is historical-genealogical, situating exemplary rulers within a dharmic lineage.