Shloka 23

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

कुरोस्तु दयिताः पुत्राः सुधन्वा जह्नुरेव च परीक्षिच्च महातेजाः प्रजनश्चारिमर्दनः //

Transliteration

kurostu dayitāḥ putrāḥ sudhanvā jahnureva ca parīkṣicca mahātejāḥ prajanaścārimardanaḥ //

Translation

Kuru’s beloved sons were Sudhanvan, Jahnu, and Parīkṣit of great splendor, and also Prajana, the crusher of foes.

Word by Word

• kuroḥ: of Kuru

• tu: indeed/and

• dayitāḥ: beloved/dear

• putrāḥ: sons

• sudhanvā: Sudhanvan (proper name)

• jahnūḥ eva: Jahnu indeed (proper name)

• ca: and

• parīkṣit: Parīkṣit (proper name)

• ca: and

• mahā-tejāḥ: of great radiance/might

• prajanaḥ: Prajana (proper name)

• ca: and

• arimardanaḥ: crusher of enemies/foe-subduer

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (genealogical narration context)

Entities Mentioned

• Kuru
• Sudhanvan
• Jahnu
• Parīkṣit
• Prajana

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kuru lineage
• Puranic history
• Ancient Indian genealogy

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a genealogical statement listing Kuru’s sons within the Matsya Purana’s dynastic narration.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purana’s model of dharma through royal succession: preserving lineage, legitimacy, and the continuity of righteous rule by recording heirs and notable rulers.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, iconographic, or ritual procedure is mentioned in this verse; its focus is solely on royal genealogy.