Shloka 74

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

सुपार्श्वतनयश्चापि सुमतिर्नाम धार्मिकः सुमतेरपि धर्मात्मा राजा संनतिमानपि //

Transliteration

supārśvatanayaścāpi sumatirnāma dhārmikaḥ sumaterapi dharmātmā rājā saṃnatimānapi //

Translation

And Supārśva also had a son named Sumati, a righteous man. From Sumati too was born a dharma-souled king named Saṃnatimān.

Word by Word

• सुपार्श्व-तनयः: the son of Supārśva

• च अपि: and also

• सुमतिः नाम: named Sumati

• धार्मिकः: righteous, devoted to dharma

• सुमतेः अपि: from Sumati also

• धर्म-आत्मा: one whose very nature is dharma, virtuous-souled

• राजा: king

• संनतिमान् अपि: (named) Saṃnatimān also

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Supārśva
• Sumati
• Saṃnatimān

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Dharma
• Kingship
• Vamsha

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it preserves dynastic continuity by naming successive righteous rulers in a royal lineage.

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

By repeatedly marking the rulers as dhārmika and dharmātmā, the text signals that legitimate kingship is grounded in dharma—moral governance, protection of subjects, and adherence to righteous conduct.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the focus is purely genealogical, highlighting dharmic character in royal succession.