Shloka 56

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

Devanagari script

अथ सा नवमे मासि सुषुवे सरितां वरा पुत्रं सर्वगुणोपेतं बभ्रुं देवावृधान्नृपात् //

Transliteration

atha sā navame māsi suṣuve saritāṃ varā putraṃ sarvaguṇopetaṃ babhruṃ devāvṛdhānnṛpāt //

Translation

Then, in the ninth month, that excellent lady among the river-born maidens gave birth to a son—Babhru—endowed with every virtue, from King Devāvṛdha.

Word by Word

• atha: then

• sā: she

• navame māsi: in the ninth month

• suṣuve: gave birth

• saritām varā: the best among river(-maidens)/river-born women

• putram: a son

• sarvaguṇa-upetam: endowed with all virtues

• babhrum: (named) Babhru

• devāvṛdhāt: from Devāvṛdha

• nṛpāt: the king

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) / Purāṇic narrator describing the genealogy

Entities Mentioned

• Devāvṛdha
• Babhru

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Royal lineage
• Puranic history
• Birth narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a genealogical birth notice, emphasizing dynastic continuity through the birth of Babhru.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic ideal that royal succession should continue through virtuous offspring—“sarvaguṇopeta”—linking kingship with moral excellence and responsible lineage.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its focus is on lineage and the auspicious birth of a qualified heir.