Shloka 29

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

Devanagari script

परिघं च हरिं चैव विदेहे ऽस्थापयत्पिता रुक्मेषुरभवद्राजा पृथुरुक्मस्तदाश्रयः //

Transliteration

parighaṃ ca hariṃ caiva videhe 'sthāpayatpitā rukmeṣurabhavadrājā pṛthurukmastadāśrayaḥ //

Translation

In Videha, the father installed Parigha and Hari as rulers; thereafter Rukmeṣu became king, and Pṛthurukma remained dependent upon him, taking refuge in his protection.

Word by Word

• परिघम् (parigham): Parigha (a proper name/person)

• च (ca): and

• हरिम् (harim): Hari (a proper name/person

• चैव (caiva): and indeed

• विदेहे (videhe): in Videha (the Videha country)

• स्थापयत् (sthāpayat): installed/established (as ruler)

• पिता (pitā): the father

• रुक्मेषुः (rukmeṣuḥ): Rukmeṣu (proper name)

• अभवत् (abhavat): became

• राजा (rājā): king

• पृथुरुक्मः (pṛthurukmaḥ): Pṛthurukma (proper name)

• तदाश्रयः (tadāśrayaḥ): dependent on him/under his shelter.

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) recounting dynastic succession within the Matsya Purana narrative frame

Entities Mentioned

• Videha
• Parigha
• Hari
• Rukmesu
• Prthurukma

Tags

• Dynasties
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Kingship
• Videha
• Succession

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it is focused on dynastic succession and the installation of rulers in the land of Videha.

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

It highlights the Puranic emphasis on orderly succession and legitimate installation of rulers—an aspect of rājadharma where stability, protection, and recognized authority preserve social order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple-ritual procedure is stated directly; the only implied ritual element is the formal ‘installation/establishment’ (sthāpayat) of rulers, suggesting a recognized consecratory act rather than architectural guidance.