Shloka 57

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

बभूव शुकजामाता कृत्वीभर्ता महायशाः अणुहस्य तु दायादो ब्रह्मदत्तो महीपतिः //

Transliteration

babhūva śukajāmātā kṛtvībhartā mahāyaśāḥ aṇuhasya tu dāyādo brahmadatto mahīpatiḥ //

Translation

The illustrious and greatly renowned Kṛtvībhartā became the son-in-law of Śuka; and Anuha’s heir was Brahmadatta, the king of the earth.

Word by Word

• babhūva: became

• śuka-jāmātā: Śuka’s son-in-law

• kṛtvī-bhartā: (proper name) Kṛtvībhartā

• mahā-yaśāḥ: of great fame

• aṇuhasya: of Anuha

• tu: indeed/and

• dāyādaḥ: heir, successor

• brahmadattaḥ: (proper name) Brahmadatta

• mahī-patiḥ: king, lord of the earth

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) recounting royal genealogy in the Matsya Purana

Entities Mentioned

• Śuka
• Kṛtvībhartā
• Anuha
• Brahmadatta

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Royal Succession
• Vamsha
• Puranic History

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it is a genealogical notice focused on marriage alliance (son-in-law) and dynastic succession (heir).

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

It reflects the Purāṇic ideal of social and political continuity: marriage alliances (as a householder duty) and clear succession (as a kingly duty) that stabilize lineage and governance.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse functions purely as a lineage and succession record.