Shloka 19

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

Devanagari script

जज्ञे बाहुसहस्रं वै इच्छतस्तस्य धीमतः रथो ध्वजश्च संजज्ञ इत्येवमनुशुश्रुम //

Transliteration

jajñe bāhusahasraṃ vai icchatastasya dhīmataḥ ratho dhvajaśca saṃjajña ityevamanuśuśruma //

Translation

Indeed, for that wise one—merely by his wish—a thousand arms were born; and a chariot and a banner also came into being. Thus have we heard.

Word by Word

• जज्ञे (jajñe): was born/arose

• बाहु-सहस्रम् (bāhu-sahasram): a thousand arms

• वै (vai): indeed

• इच्छतः (icchataḥ): of one who is wishing/by the will of

• तस्य (tasya): of him

• धीमतः (dhīmataḥ): the wise one

• रथः (rathaḥ): chariot

• ध्वजः (dhvajaḥ): banner/standard

• च (ca): and

• संजज्ञे (saṃjajñe): came into being/was produced

• इति (iti): thus

• एवम् (evam): in this manner

• अनुशुश्रुम (anuśuśruma): we have heard (traditional report).

Speaker

• Suta (traditional narrator) reporting received tradition (anuśruti) within the Matsya Purana’s dynastic narrative

Entities Mentioned

• A wise royal/heroic figure (unnamed in this single verse)
• Ratha (chariot)
• Dhvaja (banner)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Royal portents
• Miraculous birth
• Kshatriya power
• Puranic narration

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it presents a dynastic-style marvel where, by sheer will, extraordinary bodily power and royal insignia (chariot and banner) manifest—typical of Purāṇic heroic genealogy rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

The sudden appearance of a chariot and banner signals legitimate kingship and readiness for protection and governance—implying the Kshatriya ideal of upholding dharma through strength, leadership, and public authority.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or temple rule is stated; however, the dhvaja (standard) is a key royal-ritual emblem, often associated with sovereignty rites and public ceremonial display in Purāṇic culture.