Shloka 20

Matsya Purana — The Kauśika Descendants: Śrāddha

Devanagari script

क्रीडन्तं विविधैर्भावैर् महाबलपराक्रमम् पञ्चालान्वयसम्भूतं प्रभूतबलवाहनम् //

Transliteration

krīḍantaṃ vividhairbhāvair mahābalaparākramam pañcālānvayasambhūtaṃ prabhūtabalavāhanam //

Translation

Sporting in many moods and exploits, he was possessed of great strength and heroic valor—born in the lineage of the Pañcālas, and endowed with abundant forces and conveyances (mounts/chariots).

Word by Word

• क्रीडन्तम् (krīḍantam): sporting, playing, engaging in youthful exploits

• विविधैः (vividhaiḥ): with various, manifold

• भावैः (bhāvaiḥ): states/moods/expressions, dispositions

• महाबलपराक्रमम् (mahā-bala-parākramam): of great strength and valor

• पञ्चालान्वयसम्भूतम् (pañcālānvaya-sambhūtam): born from the Pañcāla lineage

• प्रभूत (prabhūta): abundant, plentiful

• बल (bala): power, troops, strength

• वाहनम् (vāhanam): vehicle, mount, conveyance (incl. chariot/horse).

Speaker

• Sūta (narrator) recounting the Purāṇic account (genealogical/royal description); framed within the Matsya Purana’s dialogue tradition

Entities Mentioned

• Pañcālas

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Kshatriya ideals
• Royal power
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a dynastic/royal description highlighting lineage (Pañcāla) and heroic qualities.

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

It reflects the royal ideal: a Kṣatriya is portrayed as energetic, valorous, and materially equipped (troops/vehicles), implying readiness to protect the realm and uphold order.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-architecture, or ritual procedure is stated here; the focus is on pedigree and martial/sovereign attributes.