Shloka 9

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy

Devanagari script

सुतः सत्यधृतिर्नाम धनुर्वेदस्य पारगः आसीत्सत्यधृतेः शुक्रम् अमोघं धार्मिकस्य तु //

Transliteration

sutaḥ satyadhṛtirnāma dhanurvedasya pāragaḥ āsītsatyadhṛteḥ śukram amoghaṃ dhārmikasya tu //

Translation

His son was named Satyadhṛti, a master of the Dhanurveda, the science of archery. From Satyadhṛti was born Amogha—virtuous and unfailing in prowess.

Word by Word

• sutaḥ: son

• satyadhṛtiḥ nāma: named Satyadhṛti

• dhanur-vedasya: of the Dhanurveda (science of archery/warfare)

• pāragaḥ: one who has gone to the far shore, i.e., a master

• āsīt: was

• satyadhṛteḥ: of/from Satyadhṛti

• śukram: seed/offspring (progeny)

• amogham: Amogha (proper name), also ‘unfailing’

• dhārmikasya: of the righteous/virtuous one

• tu: indeed/and.

Speaker

• Suta (the narrator) within the Matsya Purana’s genealogical narration (Vamsha section)

Entities Mentioned

• Satyadhṛti
• Amogha
• Dhanurveda

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Dharma
• Kshatriya ideals
• Martial science

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 genealogical narration, highlighting lineage and exemplary qualities rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

By praising mastery of Dhanurveda and describing Amogha as dhārmika (righteous), the verse reflects the Kshatriya ideal: disciplined martial competence guided by dharma—central to royal duty and social order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu Shastra, temple architecture, or ritual procedure is stated here; the focus is lineage and the virtues/skills of successors.