Shloka 31

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

सर्वस्य सम्भवः पुत्रस् तस्माद्राजा बृहद्रथः द्वे तस्य शकले जाते जरया संधितश् च सः //

Transliteration

sarvasya sambhavaḥ putras tasmādrājā bṛhadrathaḥ dve tasya śakale jāte jarayā saṃdhitaś ca saḥ //

Translation

From him was born Sarva’s son; and from that lineage arose King Bṛhadratha. He was born in two separate halves, and later was joined together by Jarā.

Word by Word

• sarvasya: of Sarva (Śiva)

• sambhavaḥ: Sambhava

• putraḥ: son

• tasmāt: from him/thereafter

• rājā: king

• bṛhadrathaḥ: Bṛhadratha

• dve: two

• tasya: of him

• śakale: pieces/halves

• jāte: were born

• jarayā: by Jarā (name of the female being)

• saṃdhitaḥ: joined/stitched together

• ca: and

• saḥ: he

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) / narrative voice in the genealogical account

Entities Mentioned

• Sarva (Śiva)
• Sambhava
• King Bṛhadratha
• Jarā

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Magadha
• Royal Lineage
• Puranic Narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it belongs to a dynastic genealogy, highlighting a miraculous birth motif within royal succession.

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

Indirectly, it reinforces the Purāṇic emphasis on legitimate lineage and continuity of kingship—key supports for rājadharma—by explaining how Bṛhadratha’s life and rule became possible despite an unusual birth.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the focus is purely genealogical and narrative (birth and restoration of a king).