Shloka 37

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

Devanagari script

तस्यां विदर्भो ऽजनयच् छरान्रणविशारदान् लोमपादान्मनुः पुत्रा ज्ञातिस्तस्य तु चात्मजः //

Transliteration

tasyāṃ vidarbho 'janayac charānraṇaviśāradān lomapādānmanuḥ putrā jñātistasya tu cātmajaḥ //

Translation

From her, Vidarbha begot sons skilled in shooting arrows and proficient in warfare—Lomapāda and Manu; and another son of his was named Jñāti.

Word by Word

• tasyām: in her (from her)

• vidarbhaḥ: Vidarbha (the king)

• ajanayat: begot, produced

• śarān: arrows

• raṇa: battle, war

• viśāradān: expert, highly proficient

• lomapādān: Lomapāda (proper name)

• manuḥ: Manu (proper name)

• putrāḥ: sons

• jñātiḥ: Jñāti (proper name

• tasya: of him (of Vidarbha)

• tu: and/indeed

• ca: also

• ātmajaḥ: son, offspring

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) recounting the royal genealogy within the Matsya Purana’s discourse

Entities Mentioned

• Vidarbha
• Lomapāda
• Manu
• Jñāti

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kshatriya lineages
• Puranic history
• Royal succession

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it is a genealogical notice, listing Vidarbha’s sons and highlighting their martial excellence.

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

By praising expertise in archery and warfare, the verse reflects a Kṣatriya ideal: rulers and princes are expected to be trained in protection, governance, and defense of the realm.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its focus is lineage and royal martial qualifications.