Shloka 82

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

नृपात्सुनीथाद्भविता नृचक्षुः सुमहायशाः नृचक्षुषस्तु दायादो भविता वै सुखीवलः //

Transliteration

nṛpātsunīthādbhavitā nṛcakṣuḥ sumahāyaśāḥ nṛcakṣuṣastu dāyādo bhavitā vai sukhīvalaḥ //

Translation

From King Sunīthā will be born Nṛcakṣu, a ruler of very great renown. And from Nṛcakṣu, his heir will indeed be born—Sukhīvala.

Word by Word

• nṛpāt: from the king

• sunīthāt: from Sunīthā (named king/lineage figure)

• bhavitā: will be born/will arise

• nṛcakṣuḥ: Nṛcakṣu (proper name)

• su-mahā-yaśāḥ: of very great fame

• nṛcakṣuṣaḥ: of Nṛcakṣu (genitive)

• tu: and/indeed

• dāyādaḥ: heir/descendant

• bhavitā: will be born/will become

• vai: indeed/certainly

• sukhīvalaḥ: Sukhīvala (proper name)

Speaker

• Suta (genealogical narration within the Matsya Purana’s dynastic account)

Entities Mentioned

• Sunīthā
• Nṛcakṣu
• Sukhīvala

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Royal Succession
• Vamsha
• Itihasa-Purana

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it is a genealogical statement recording royal succession (vamśa) through named kings.

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

Indirectly, it reflects the Purāṇic emphasis on legitimate succession and continuity of righteous rule—where the king’s heir (dāyāda) preserves order and dharma through the lineage.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse functions purely as a dynastic record of births and heirs.