Shloka 115

Matsya Purana — Manvantaras

Devanagari script

क्षत्रियाणां वरा ह्येते विज्ञेया मन्त्रवादिनः भलन्दकश्च वासाश्वः संकीलश्चैव ते त्रयः //

Transliteration

kṣatriyāṇāṃ varā hyete vijñeyā mantravādinaḥ bhalandakaśca vāsāśvaḥ saṃkīlaścaiva te trayaḥ //

Translation

These are to be known as the foremost among the Kshatriyas, skilled as mantravādins in the recitation and utterance of mantras: Bhalandaka, Vāsāśva, and Saṃkīla—these three indeed.

Word by Word

• क्षत्रियाणाम् (kṣatriyāṇām): among Kshatriyas

• वराः (varāḥ): the best, foremost

• हि (hi): indeed

• एते (ete): these

• विज्ञेयाः (vijñeyāḥ): should be known/recognized

• मन्त्रवादिनः (mantravādinaḥ): reciters/knowers of mantras, practitioners of sacred formulae

• भलन्दकः (bhalandakaḥ): Bhalandaka (proper name)

• च (ca): and

• वासाश्वः (vāsāśvaḥ): Vāsāśva (proper name)

• संकीलः (saṃkīlaḥ): Saṃkīla (proper name)

• च एव (ca eva): and indeed

• ते (te): they

• त्रयः (trayaḥ): three.

Speaker

• Likely Suta (narrator) reporting a traditional list within the Matsya Purana’s genealogical/dynastic material

Entities Mentioned

• Kshatriyas
• Bhalandaka
• Vāsāśva
• Saṃkīla

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kshatriya
• Mantra
• Puranic lists

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is not about Pralaya; it is a genealogical-style enumeration praising three Kshatriyas as mantra-knowers.

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

It highlights an ideal of Kshatriya excellence: beyond warfare and governance, exemplary rulers were also expected to be trained in mantra-knowledge and sacred recitation, linking kingship with Vedic discipline.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu/architecture rule is stated; the ritual implication is the esteem given to 'mantravādins'—those competent in mantras—indicating the ritual literacy valued among elite Kshatriyas.