Shloka 8

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

Devanagari script

शतजेरपि दायादास् त्रयः परमकीर्तयः हैहयश्च हयश्चैव तथा वेणुहयश्च यः //

Transliteration

śatajerapi dāyādās trayaḥ paramakīrtayaḥ haihayaśca hayaścaiva tathā veṇuhayaśca yaḥ //

Translation

From Śatajit too arose three heirs of supreme renown—Haihaya, Haya, and also Veṇuhaya.

Word by Word

• śatajer api: from Śataje also

• dāyādāḥ: heirs, descendants

• trayaḥ: three

• paramakīrtayaḥ: of highest fame, greatly renowned

• haihayaḥ: Haihaya (proper name)

• ca: and

• hayaḥ: Haya (proper name)

• caiva: and indeed

• tathā: likewise/also

• veṇuhayaḥ: Veṇuhaya (proper name)

• ca: and

• yaḥ: who (referring to the named person)

Speaker

• Sūta (traditional Purāṇic narrator) relating dynastic genealogy

Entities Mentioned

• Śataje (Śataja)
• Haihaya
• Haya
• Veṇuhaya

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Haihaya lineage
• Puranic kings

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a genealogical notice naming three famous heirs in a royal lineage.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purāṇic ideal of kingship by preserving lineage-memory: fame (kīrti) is tied to righteous rule and worthy descendants, even when this specific verse only lists names.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the focus is purely dynastic (vamśa) enumeration.