Shloka 12

Matsya Purana — Lineage of Yayāti through Yadu and the Deeds of Kārtavīrya Arjuna

Devanagari script

दुर्दमस्य सुतो धीमान् कनको नाम वीर्यवान् कनकस्य तु दायादाश् चत्वारो लोकविश्रुताः //

Transliteration

durdamasya suto dhīmān kanako nāma vīryavān kanakasya tu dāyādāś catvāro lokaviśrutāḥ //

Translation

Durdama had a wise son named Kanaka, a man of great valor. And Kanaka, in turn, had four heirs renowned throughout the world.

Word by Word

• durdamasya: of Durdama

• sutaḥ: son

• dhīmān: wise, intelligent

• kanakaḥ: Kanaka (proper name)

• nāma: named

• vīryavān: valorous, mighty

• kanakasya: of Kanaka

• tu: and/indeed

• dāyādāḥ: heirs, sons, inheritors

• catvāraḥ: four

• lokaviśrutāḥ: famous in the world, widely renowned

Speaker

• Suta (traditional Purana narrator, relaying dynastic history)

Entities Mentioned

• Durdama
• Kanaka

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Vamsha
• Royal Lineage
• Itihasa-Purana

FAQs

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

This verse is not about Pralaya; it belongs to a dynastic genealogy section, recording succession and fame of royal heirs.

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

By emphasizing legitimate heirs (dāyādāḥ) and public renown (lokaviśrutāḥ), it supports the Purāṇic ideal of orderly succession, responsible lineage, and the king’s duty to preserve stability through competent progeny.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse functions purely as a genealogical notice within royal history.