Shloka 46

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

Devanagari script

शूरसेनश्च शूरश्च धृष्टः क्रोष्टुस्तथैव च जयध्वजश्च वैकर्ता अवन्तिश्च विशांपते //

Transliteration

śūrasenaśca śūraśca dhṛṣṭaḥ kroṣṭustathaiva ca jayadhvajaśca vaikartā avantiśca viśāṃpate //

Translation

O lord of the people, the descendants or royal figures are named Śūrasena, Śūra, Dhṛṣṭa, and likewise Kroṣṭu; also Jayadhvaja, Vaikartā, and Avanti.

Word by Word

• viśāṃ-pate: O lord of the subjects/people (address to the king)

• śūrasenaḥ: Śūrasena (proper name)

• śūraḥ: Śūra (proper name)

• dhṛṣṭaḥ: Dhṛṣṭa (proper name)

• kroṣṭuḥ: Kroṣṭu (proper name)

• tathaiva ca: and likewise/also

• jayadhvajaḥ: Jayadhvaja (proper name)

• vaikartā: Vaikartā (proper name/title)

• avantiḥ: Avanti (proper name/lineage name)

• ca: and

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu

Entities Mentioned

• Śūrasena
• Śūra
• Dhṛṣṭa
• Kroṣṭu
• Jayadhvaja
• Vaikartā
• Avanti
• Viśāṃpati (epithet/address)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Somavamsa
• Yadavas
• Puranic Kings

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya or cosmology; it is a genealogical enumeration of royal names within a dynastic lineage.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purāṇic ideal that kings preserve lineage, social order, and dharma—by remembering and transmitting dynastic succession as part of righteous governance and tradition.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its function is genealogical documentation rather than architectural instruction.