Shloka 32

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

जरया संधितो यस्माज् जरासंधस्ततः स्मृतः जेता सर्वस्य क्षत्रस्य जरासंधो महाबलः //

Transliteration

jarayā saṃdhito yasmāj jarāsaṃdhastataḥ smṛtaḥ jetā sarvasya kṣatrasya jarāsaṃdho mahābalaḥ //

Translation

Because he was joined together by Jarā, he is therefore remembered as Jarāsandha. That mighty Jarāsandha became the conqueror of all the Kṣatriya warrior-kings.

Word by Word

• jarayā: by Jarā (a being/woman named Jarā)

• saṃdhitaḥ: joined, put together, re-united

• yasmāt: because, since

• jarāsaṃdhaḥ: Jarāsandha (lit. ‘joined by Jarā’)

• tataḥ: therefore, hence

• smṛtaḥ: is remembered/called

• jetā: conqueror

• sarvasya: of all

• kṣatrasya: of the Kṣatriya order / warrior nobility

• mahābalaḥ: very mighty, of great strength

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) recounting dynastic tradition (genealogical narration within Matsya Purāṇa)

Entities Mentioned

• Jarā
• Jarāsandha
• Kṣatriyas

Tags

• Dynasties
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Magadha
• Kingship
• Etymology

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is genealogical and etymological, focusing on how Jarāsandha got his name and his conquests, not on Pralaya.

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

It highlights a royal ideal of political dominance and military success among Kṣatriyas; it reflects the Purāṇic framing of kingship where conquest and supremacy are presented as marks of power (bala) and status.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None is stated in this verse; it does not discuss Vāstu, temple rules, iconography, or ritual procedure.