Shloka 35

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

सुरथस्य तु दायादो वीरो राजा विदूरथः विदूरथसुतश्चापि सार्वभौम इति स्मृतः //

Transliteration

surathasya tu dāyādo vīro rājā vidūrathaḥ vidūrathasutaścāpi sārvabhauma iti smṛtaḥ //

Translation

From Suratha there arose an heir—the valiant King Vidūratha; and Vidūratha’s son also is remembered as Sārvabhauma.

Word by Word

• surathasya: of Suratha

• tu: indeed/and

• dāyādaḥ: heir/descendant

• vīraḥ: valiant/heroic

• rājā: king

• vidūrathaḥ: Vidūratha (proper name)

• vidūratha-sutaḥ: son of Vidūratha

• ca api: and also

• sārvabhaumaḥ: Sārvabhauma (proper name

• iti: thus

• smṛtaḥ: is remembered/considered in tradition

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) recounting the royal genealogy within the Matsya Purana’s discourse

Entities Mentioned

• Suratha
• Vidūratha
• Sārvabhauma

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Kingship
• Puranic history

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is genealogical, recording royal succession rather than cosmology or Pralaya narratives.

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

Indirectly, it reinforces the Purāṇic emphasis on legitimate succession and the continuity of righteous kingship (rāja-paramparā), a key framework through which dharma is preserved in society.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None is stated; the verse strictly lists descendants (dāyāda) and names of kings, not Vastu, temple rules, or ritual procedure.