Shloka 65

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

जनमेजयाच्छतानीकस् तस्माज्जज्ञे स वीर्यवान् जनमेजयः शतानीकं पुत्रं राज्ये ऽभिषिक्तवान् //

Transliteration

janamejayācchatānīkas tasmājjajñe sa vīryavān janamejayaḥ śatānīkaṃ putraṃ rājye 'bhiṣiktavān //

Translation

From Janamejaya was born Śatānīka, a valiant son. Thereafter Janamejaya anointed (abhiṣeka) his son Śatānīka and installed him as king over the realm.

Word by Word

• janamejayāt: from Janamejaya

• chatānīkaḥ: Śatānīka (proper name)

• tasmāt: from him/thereafter

• jajñe: was born

• saḥ: he

• vīryavān: valorous, mighty

• janamejayaḥ: Janamejaya

• śatānīkaṃ: Śatānīka (accusative)

• putram: son

• rājye: in the kingdom/sovereignty

• abhiṣiktavān: anointed, consecrated (as king)

Speaker

• Purāṇic narrator (genealogical recitation within Matsya Purana)

Entities Mentioned

• Janamejaya
• Śatānīka

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kingship
• Rajadharma
• Succession

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it belongs to the Matsya Purana’s dynastic record, emphasizing continuity of royal lineage rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

By highlighting abhiṣeka (royal consecration), the verse implies legitimate succession and orderly transfer of power—an essential Rajadharma principle for protecting the realm and ensuring social stability.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual element is abhiṣeka—formal consecration to kingship. While no Vāstu rules are stated, abhiṣeka is a key royal rite often performed with prescribed ceremonial arrangements.