Shloka 58

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

युगदत्तः सुतस्तस्य विष्वक्सेनो महायशाः विभ्राजः पुनर् आजातः सुकृतेनेह कर्मणा //

Transliteration

yugadattaḥ sutastasya viṣvakseno mahāyaśāḥ vibhrājaḥ punar ājātaḥ sukṛteneha karmaṇā //

Translation

His son was Yugadatta. From him was born the greatly renowned Viṣvaksena; and Vibhrāja too was born again here in this world through the merit of his virtuous deeds.

Word by Word

• युगदत्तः: Yugadatta

• सुतः: son

• तस्य: of him/of that one

• विष्वक्सेनः: Viṣvaksena

• महायशाः: of great fame/renown

• विभ्राजः: Vibhrāja (a proper name)

• पुनः: again

• आजातः: was born/was reborn

• सुकृतेन: by merit/through good deeds

• इह: here (in this world)

• कर्मणा: by action/deed

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) recounting lineage within the Matsya Purana narrative frame

Entities Mentioned

• Yugadatta
• Viṣvaksena
• Vibhrāja

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Karma
• Rebirth
• Punya

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe pralaya; it is a genealogical notice emphasizing rebirth in this world due to accumulated merit (sukṛta/puṇya).

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

By stating that Vibhrāja is reborn through virtuous action, it reinforces the Matsya Purana’s ethical premise that dharmic duties—charity, restraint, protection, and righteous conduct—generate merit that shapes future births and status.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is specified here; the focus is lineage continuity and the karmic principle that good deeds yield favorable rebirth.