Shloka 48

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

बृहदनोर् बृहन्तो ऽथ बृहन्तस्य बृहन्मनाः बृहन्मनःसुतश्चापि बृहद्धनुरिति श्रुतः //

Transliteration

bṛhadanor bṛhanto 'tha bṛhantasya bṛhanmanāḥ bṛhanmanaḥsutaścāpi bṛhaddhanuriti śrutaḥ //

Translation

From Bṛhadanū came Bṛhanta; and from Bṛhanta was born Bṛhanmanas. The son of Bṛhanmanas, it is heard, was also named Bṛhaddhanu.

Word by Word

• bṛhadanoḥ: from (one named) Bṛhadanu

• bṛhantaḥ: (was) Bṛhanta

• atha: then/and

• bṛhantasya: of Bṛhanta

• bṛhanmanāḥ: (was) Bṛhanmanas

• bṛhanmanaḥ-sutaḥ: the son of Bṛhanmanas

• ca api: and also

• bṛhaddhanuḥ: (was) Bṛhaddhanu

• iti: thus

• śrutaḥ: is heard/is traditionally reported

Speaker

• Suta (the Purana-narrator) in genealogical narration

Entities Mentioned

• Bṛhadanu
• Bṛhanta
• Bṛhanmanas
• Bṛhaddhanu

Tags

• Dynasties
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Vamsha
• Royal lineages
• Puranic history

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it functions as a genealogical link, preserving dynastic memory by listing successive descendants.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purana’s model of dharma through lineage: kingship is portrayed as a transmitted responsibility, where successors inherit not only rule but also the obligation to uphold social and ritual order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its primary significance is archival—recording names used in royal genealogies that contextualize later ritual patronage and temple-building narratives.