Shloka 71

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

दृढनेमिसुतश्चापि सुधर्मा नाम पार्थिवः आसीत्सुधर्मतनयः सार्वभौमः प्रतापवान् //

Transliteration

dṛḍhanemisutaścāpi sudharmā nāma pārthivaḥ āsītsudharmatanayaḥ sārvabhaumaḥ pratāpavān //

Translation

And Dṛḍhanemi’s son was born as well—a king named Sudharmā. Sudharmā’s son was Sārvabhauma, a universal sovereign, mighty in valor.

Word by Word

• dṛḍhanemi-sutaḥ: the son of Dṛḍhanemi

• ca api: and also

• sudharmā nāma: named Sudharmā

• pārthivaḥ: king, ruler

• āsīt: was (came to be)

• sudharmā-tanayaḥ: the son of Sudharmā

• sārvabhaumaḥ: universal monarch, emperor

• pratāpavān: powerful, valorous, radiant in might

Speaker

• Suta (Purāṇic narrator) reporting lineage within the Matsya Purana’s genealogical narration

Entities Mentioned

• Dṛḍhanemi
• Sudharmā

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kingship
• Vamsha
• Royal Lineage

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a genealogical statement identifying a king (Sudharmā) in a dynastic succession.

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

By calling Sudharmā a sārvabhauma and pratāpavān, the verse highlights the ideal of kingship in Purāṇic thought—sovereignty grounded in strength, protection, and effective rule—though specific duties are not detailed here.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the focus is purely on royal lineage and political stature.