Shloka 34

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

श्रुतश्रवास्तु सोमादेर् मागधाः परिकीर्तिताः जह्नुस्त्वजनयत्पुत्रं सुरथं नाम भूमिपम् //

Transliteration

śrutaśravāstu somāder māgadhāḥ parikīrtitāḥ jahnustvajanayatputraṃ surathaṃ nāma bhūmipam //

Translation

From Soma’s line, Śrutaśravā is remembered among the kings of Magadha. And Jahnu begot a son, a ruler named Suratha.

Word by Word

• śrutaśravāḥ: Śrutaśravā (a proper name)

• tu: indeed/and

• somādeḥ: from Soma and his lineage (the Lunar dynasty)

• māgadhāḥ: the Magadhan kings/connected with Magadha

• parikīrtitāḥ: are recounted/celebrated/declared

• jahnuḥ: Jahnu (a king/ancestor)

• tu: and/indeed

• ajanayat: begot/produced

• putram: a son

• suratham: Suratha (proper name)

• nāma: named

• bhūmipam: the king/ruler (protector of the earth).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Soma (Chandra)
• Magadha
• Śrutaśravā
• Jahnu
• Suratha

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Lunar Dynasty
• Magadha
• Kingship

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a genealogical notice identifying rulers connected with Soma’s lineage and the Magadhan line.

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

By calling Suratha a bhūmipa (“protector of the earth”), the verse reinforces the Purāṇic ideal of kingship: the ruler’s primary dharma is protection and orderly governance of the realm.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the verse is purely about dynastic succession and regional identification (Magadha).