Shloka 66

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

Devanagari script

तस्यासीत् पुत्रमिथुनं बभूवाविजितं किल आहुकश्चाहुकी चैव ख्यातं मातेमतां वर //

Transliteration

tasyāsīt putramithunaṃ babhūvāvijitaṃ kila āhukaścāhukī caiva khyātaṃ mātematāṃ vara //

Translation

From him, it is said, an unconquered pair of children was born—Ahuka and also Ahukī—renowned, O best among the wise.

Word by Word

• tasya: of him

• āsīt: there was/there came to be

• putra-mithunam: a pair of children (male and female)

• babhūva: was born/came into existence

• avijitam: unconquered/invincible

• kila: indeed/it is said

• āhukaḥ: (named) Ahuka

• ca: and

• āhukī: (named) Ahukī

• ca eva: and indeed/also

• khyātam: renowned/celebrated

• māte-matām: among the wise/among the thoughtful (vocative sense)

• vara: O best/excellent one.

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu

Entities Mentioned

• Ahuka
• Ahuki

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Yadu-Vamsha
• Puranic-Kings
• Itihasa

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it records dynastic genealogy by naming an “unconquered” pair of offspring, Ahuka and Ahukī.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purāṇic ideal of orderly lineage and succession—key for kingship (inheritance, continuity of rule) and for householders (progeny and family continuity).

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its focus is purely genealogical (vamśa narration).