Shloka 60

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

Devanagari script

यज्वा दानपतिर् वीरो ब्रह्मण्यश्च दृढव्रतः रूपवान्सुमहातेजाः श्रुतवीर्यधरस्तथा //

Transliteration

yajvā dānapatir vīro brahmaṇyaśca dṛḍhavrataḥ rūpavānsumahātejāḥ śrutavīryadharastathā //

Translation

He was a performer of sacrifices (yajña), foremost in gifts, and a true hero—devoted to the Brahmins and steadfast in his vows. Handsome and of great splendor, he also upheld the famed valor of his lineage.

Word by Word

• yajvā: one who has performed sacrifices

• dāna-patiḥ: lord/foremost in giving, chief patron of charity

• vīraḥ: hero, brave man

• brahmaṇyaḥ: devoted to Brahmins/one who honors sacred learning

• ca: and

• dṛḍha-vrataḥ: firm in vows, resolute in discipline

• rūpavān: handsome, well-formed

• su-mahā-tejāḥ: of exceedingly great radiance/splendor

• śruta: famed, renowned, heard-of (in tradition)

• vīrya: valor, heroic power

• dharaḥ: bearer, upholder

• tathā: likewise/also.

Speaker

• Sūta (narrating the Purāṇic account, describing royal qualities within the dynastic narrative)

Entities Mentioned

• Brahmins (Brāhmaṇas)
• Sacrifice (Yajña)
• Dāna (Charity)

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Dynasties
• Dharma
• Yajna
• Dana

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it focuses on royal virtues—sacrifice (yajña), charity (dāna), steadfast vows (vrata), and valor—used to characterize an exemplary ruler in the dynastic narrative.

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

It presents a dharmic template: a ruler (and by extension a householder) should support sacred rites (yajña), practice generous giving (dāna), honor Brahmins and learning (brahmaṇya), keep firm disciplines (dṛḍhavrata), and protect society through courageous strength (vīrya).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual emphasis is on yajña and dāna: patronage of sacrifices and charitable support for religious life. No Vāstu or temple-architecture rule is stated in this particular verse.