Shloka 50

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

अथ सेनजितः पुत्राश् चत्वारो लोकविश्रुताः रुचिराश्वश्च काव्यश्च राजा दृढरथस्तथा //

Transliteration

atha senajitaḥ putrāś catvāro lokaviśrutāḥ rucirāśvaśca kāvyaśca rājā dṛḍharathastathā //

Translation

Now, Senajit had four sons, renowned throughout the world—Rucirāśva, Kāvya, and also the king Dṛḍharatha (with a fourth son implied by the stated number).

Word by Word

• atha: now/then

• senajitaḥ: of Senajit

• putrāḥ: sons

• catvāraḥ: four

• loka-viśrutāḥ: world-renowned/famed among people

• rucirāśvaḥ: Rucirāśva (proper name)

• ca: and

• kāvyaḥ: Kāvya (proper name)

• ca: and

• rājā: the king

• dṛḍharathaḥ: Dṛḍharatha (proper name, ‘firm-charioted’)

• tathā: likewise/also

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) recounting dynastic genealogy (Purāṇic narration style)

Entities Mentioned

• Senajit
• Rucirāśva
• Kāvya
• Dṛḍharatha

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Ancient Indian kings
• Vamsha
• Matsya Purana genealogy

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a genealogical notice listing Senajit’s sons and emphasizing their fame.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purāṇic ideal of righteous kingship by preserving royal lineage memory—fame (loka-viśruta) typically implies public recognition rooted in governance, valor, and dharma.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the focus is strictly on dynastic succession and naming of princes.