Shloka 34

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

ततो जाते हि वितथे भरतश्च दिवं ययौ भरद्वाजो दिवं यातो ह्य् अभिषिच्य सुतमृषिः //

Transliteration

tato jāte hi vitathe bharataśca divaṃ yayau bharadvājo divaṃ yāto hy abhiṣicya sutamṛṣiḥ //

Translation

Then, when Vitatha was born, Bharata departed to heaven. And the sage Bharadvāja too went to heaven, after having consecrated (installed) his son.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: then/thereupon

• jāte: when (he) was born/when birth had occurred

• hi: indeed

• vitathe: Vitatha (proper name)

• bharataḥ ca: and Bharata

• divam: to heaven

• yayau: went/departed

• bharadvājaḥ: Bharadvāja (the sage)

• divam: to heaven

• yātaḥ: went

• hi: indeed

• abhiṣicya: having anointed/consecrated/installed (as heir)

• sutam: (his) son

• ṛṣiḥ: the sage

Speaker

• Likely Lord Matsya (Vishnu) narrating to Vaivasvata Manu (genealogical discourse context)

Entities Mentioned

• Vitatha
• Bharata
• Bharadvaja

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Succession
• Consecration
• Puranic Itihasa

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it focuses on dynastic continuity—how succession is secured when Vitatha is born and elders depart to heaven.

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

It underscores orderly succession and legitimate transfer of authority: elders depart only after ensuring the next generation is duly established (abhiṣeka/installation), reflecting rajadharma’s emphasis on stability and continuity.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

The ritual idea is abhiṣeka (consecration/installation), a key kingship rite; no Vastu or temple-architecture rule is stated in this specific verse.