Shloka 69

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

Devanagari script

नाशुचिर्नाप्यविद्वान् हि यो भोजेष्वभ्यजायत आहुकस्य भृतिं प्राप्ता इत्येतद्वै तदुच्यते //

Transliteration

nāśucirnāpyavidvān hi yo bhojeṣvabhyajāyata āhukasya bhṛtiṃ prāptā ityetadvai taducyate //

Translation

He was neither impure nor unlearned; indeed, he was one born among the Bhojas. It is said that he obtained the maintenance (service/allowance) of Āhuka; thus is this matter stated.

Word by Word

• na: not

• aśuciḥ: impure/unclean

• na api: nor also

• avidvān: unlearned/ignorant

• hi: indeed

• yaḥ: who

• bhojeṣu: among the Bhojas (a clan/dynasty)

• abhyajāyata: was born/was produced

• āhukasya: of Āhuka (a named king/person)

• bhṛtim: maintenance, service, stipend, support

• prāptā (prāptaḥ sense): obtained/attained

• iti: thus

• etat: this

• vai: indeed

• tat: that matter

• ucyate: is said/is stated.

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) recounting dynastic tradition (within the Matsya Purana’s genealogy narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Bhojas
• Āhuka

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogies
• Royal lineages
• Matsya Purana genealogy
• Ancient Indian polity

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it belongs to a genealogical/royal narrative, highlighting a person’s birth in the Bhoja lineage and his gaining support/service under Āhuka.

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

Indirectly, it reflects royal-social order: learnedness and purity are praised, and “bhṛti” indicates sanctioned livelihood/service under a ruler—an aspect of dharmic patronage and courtly employment.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the verse is focused on lineage identity and royal support (bhṛti) in a dynastic context.