Shloka 77

Matsya Purana — Paurava Genealogy: Bharata

Devanagari script

कार्तिरुग्रायुधो ऽसौ वै महापौरववर्धनः बभूव येन विक्रम्य पृथुकस्य पिता हतः //

Transliteration

kārtirugrāyudho 'sau vai mahāpauravavardhanaḥ babhūva yena vikramya pṛthukasya pitā hataḥ //

Translation

That very Kartīru, fierce in arms, became a great enhancer of the Paurava line; for, advancing with valor, he slew the father of Pṛthuka.

Word by Word

• कार्तिः/कार्तिरुः (kārtiḥ/kārtiruḥ): Kartīru (a proper name)

• उग्रायुधः (ugrāyudhaḥ): fierce-armed, terrible in weapons

• असौ (asau): that one, he

• वै (vai): indeed

• महापौरववर्धनः (mahāpauravavardhanaḥ): great increaser of the Pauravas (Paurava dynasty)

• बभूव (babhūva): became

• येन (yena): by whom/through whom

• विक्रम्य (vikramya): having advanced boldly, having shown valor

• पृथुकस्य (pṛthukasya): of Pṛthuka

• पिता (pitā): father

• हतः (hataḥ): was slain

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Kartīru (Kārtirugrāyudha)
• Pauravas (Paurava dynasty)
• Pṛthuka

Tags

• Dynasties
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Royal valor
• Paurava lineage
• Itihasa-Purana narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is part of a genealogical-royal narrative highlighting dynastic expansion through martial prowess.

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

It reflects the kṣatriya ideal emphasized in Purāṇic ethics: protecting and strengthening one’s lineage/realm through courage and decisive action against rival threats.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is indicated in this verse; its focus is dynastic history and a specific act of valor.