Shloka 26

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

चैद्योपरिचरो वीरो वसुर्नामान्तरिक्षगः चैद्योपरिचराज्जज्ञे गिरिका सप्त वै सुतान् //

Transliteration

caidyoparicaro vīro vasurnāmāntarikṣagaḥ caidyoparicarājjajñe girikā sapta vai sutān //

Translation

There was the heroic Vasu, renowned as Caidyoparicara, who moved through the sky. From Caidyoparicara, Girikā indeed bore seven sons.

Word by Word

• चैद्य-उपरिचरः (caidya-uparicaraḥ): Caidyoparicara, the Chedi ruler

• वीरः (vīraḥ): heroic, valiant

• वसुः (vasuḥ): Vasu (proper name)

• नाम (nāma): named, called

• अन्तरिक्ष-गः (antarikṣa-gaḥ): moving in the mid-air/sky-going

• चैद्य-उपरिचरात् (caidya-uparicarāt): from Caidyoparicara

• जज्ञे (jajñe): were born

• गिरिका (girikā): Girikā (queen/consort)

• सप्त (sapta): seven

• वै (vai): indeed, certainly

• सुतान् (sutān): sons

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating genealogical history to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Vasu (Caidyoparicara)
• Girikā
• Chedi (Caidya lineage)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Puranic kings
• Vamsha

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it belongs to the dynastic (vaṁśa) narration, identifying King Vasu (Caidyoparicara) and stating that Girikā bore him seven sons.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Matsya Purana’s royal-ethics framework by grounding dharma in lineage and succession: a king’s household and progeny ensure continuity of governance and ritual obligations through the royal line.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No explicit Vastu Shastra, temple architecture, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its focus is purely genealogical (naming the king and noting the birth of seven sons).