Shloka 2

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

प्राचीत्वतस्य तनयो मनस्युश्च तथाभवत् राजा पीतायुधो नाम मनस्योरभवत्सुतः //

Transliteration

prācītvatasya tanayo manasyuśca tathābhavat rājā pītāyudho nāma manasyorabhavatsutaḥ //

Translation

Prācītvata had a son named Manasyu; and from Manasyu was born a son, the king named Pītāyudha.

Word by Word

• prācītvatasya: of Prācītvata

• tanayaḥ: son

• manasyuḥ: Manasyu (proper name)

• ca: and

• tathā: thus/indeed

• abhavat: was/became/was born

• rājā: king

• pītāyudhaḥ: Pītāyudha (proper name, 'yellow/golden-weaponed')

• nāma: named

• manasyoḥ: of Manasyu

• abhavat: was born

• sutaḥ: son

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) speaking to Vaivasvata Manu (genealogical narration context)

Entities Mentioned

• Prācītvata
• Manasyu
• Pītāyudha

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kingship
• Itihasa
• Puranic lineages

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya; it preserves post-creation social memory by recording royal succession in a genealogical chain.

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

By naming a “rājā” within an inherited lineage, the verse reflects the Purāṇic ideal that kingship is a continuing responsibility transmitted through generations, implying continuity of dharma, protection, and governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu/ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its primary function is genealogical documentation rather than temple-building or rite-instruction.