Shloka 67

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

Devanagari script

इमांश्चोदाहरन्त्यत्र श्लोकान्प्रति तमाहुकम् सोपासङ्गानुकर्षाणां सध्वजानां वरूथिनाम् //

Transliteration

imāṃścodāharantyatra ślokānprati tamāhukam sopāsaṅgānukarṣāṇāṃ sadhvajānāṃ varūthinām //

Translation

In this context, they cite these verses in reply to that statement—concerning the war-hosts (varūthin-s) that move with their attached equipment and drawn supplies, and that advance bearing their banners.

Word by Word

• imān: these

• ca: and

• udāharanti: they cite/quote

• atra: here/in this context

• ślokān: verses

• prati: in reply to/with reference to

• tam: that

• āhukam: statement/call/utterance (contextual: ‘that said’)

• sa-upāsaṅga: together with attached gear/equipment

• anukarṣāṇām: of those that are drawn along/dragged after (supplies, train)

• sa-dhvajānām: of those with banners/standards

• varūthinām: of army divisions/war-hosts/battalions.

Speaker

• Suta (narrative voice) reporting the cited verses within the discourse (Matsya Purana’s didactic narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Varuthini (army division)
• Dhvaja (banner/standard)

Tags

• Rajadharma
• Rajaniti
• Military
• Army formations
• Standards and banners

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is logistical and military in tone, focusing on how an army division (varūthinī) advances with equipment, supplies, and banners rather than on cosmic creation or pralaya.

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

It supports the king’s duty of protection (rakṣaṇa) by emphasizing disciplined military organization—troops should march with proper standards (dhvaja) and coordinated equipment and supply-train, reflecting orderly governance and preparedness.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vastu or temple-ritual rule appears here; the closest ‘technical’ point is the formal use of banners and organized attachments (equipment/supplies), which reflects regulated procedure rather than architecture.