Shloka 57

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

अभिमन्योः परीक्षित्तु पुत्रः परपुरजयः जनमेजयः परीक्षितः पुत्रः परमधार्मिकः //

Transliteration

abhimanyoḥ parīkṣittu putraḥ parapurajayaḥ janamejayaḥ parīkṣitaḥ putraḥ paramadhārmikaḥ //

Translation

From Abhimanyu was born Parīkṣit, the conqueror of enemy cities; and Janamejaya—most righteous—was the son of Parīkṣit.

Word by Word

• abhimanyoḥ: of Abhimanyu

• parīkṣit: Parīkṣit (name of the king)

• tu: indeed/then

• putraḥ: son

• para-pura-jayaḥ: conqueror of enemy cities/fortresses

• janamejayaḥ: Janamejaya (name of the king)

• parīkṣitasya: of Parīkṣit

• putraḥ: son

• parama-dhārmikaḥ: supremely righteous/most devoted to dharma

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) / narrative voice describing royal genealogy

Entities Mentioned

• Abhimanyu
• Parīkṣit
• Janamejaya

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kuru Line
• Dharma
• Kingship

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya; it preserves dynastic continuity by naming successors in the Kuru royal line.

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

By praising Parīkṣit as a conqueror and Janamejaya as “supremely dharmic,” the verse frames ideal kingship as a balance of political protection (victory over hostile powers) and unwavering commitment to dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the focus is genealogical identification of kings.