Shloka 24

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

सुधन्वनस्तु दायादः पुत्रो मतिमतां वरः च्यवनस्तस्य पुत्रस्तु राजा धर्मार्थतत्त्ववित् //

Transliteration

sudhanvanastu dāyādaḥ putro matimatāṃ varaḥ cyavanastasya putrastu rājā dharmārthatattvavit //

Translation

Sudhanvan was his heir—an outstanding son among the wise. His son, Cyavana, was a king who understood the true principles of dharma and artha.

Word by Word

• sudhanvanaḥ: Sudhanvan (proper name)

• tu: indeed/and

• dāyādaḥ: heir, successor

• putraḥ: son

• matimatām: of the intelligent/wise

• varaḥ: best, excellent

• cyavanaḥ: Cyavana (proper name)

• tasya: of him, his

• putraḥ: son

• rājā: king

• dharma: righteousness, sacred duty

• artha: prosperity, polity, material welfare

• tattvavit: knower of the true essence/principles

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) recounting the genealogy in Matsya Purana

Entities Mentioned

• Sudhanvan
• Cyavana

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kingship
• Dharma
• Artha

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it is part of a genealogical succession, highlighting heirs and the ethical qualifications of kings.

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

By praising Cyavana as a knower of dharma and artha, the verse frames ideal kingship as grounded in righteous duty (dharma) and sound governance/prosperity (artha), a core Rajadharma theme in the Matsya Purana.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the focus is royal lineage and the moral-intellectual stature of rulers.