Shloka 26

Matsya Purana — The Kauśika Descendants: Śrāddha

Devanagari script

तस्य राज्ञो ऽभवद्भार्या देवलस्यात्मजा शुभा संनतिर्नाम विख्याता कपिला याभवत्पुरा //

Transliteration

tasya rājño 'bhavadbhāryā devalasyātmajā śubhā saṃnatirnāma vikhyātā kapilā yābhavatpurā //

Translation

That king had a wife—an auspicious daughter of Devala—renowned by the name Saṃnati, who in former times was also known as Kapilā.

Word by Word

• tasya: of that

• rājñaḥ: king

• abhavat: became/was

• bhāryā: wife

• devalasya: of Devala

• ātmajā: daughter

• śubhā: auspicious/virtuous

• saṃnatiḥ: Saṃnati (proper name)

• nāma: by name

• vikhyātā: renowned

• kapilā: Kapilā (proper name)/the tawny one

• yā: who

• abhavat: was/became

• purā: formerly/in earlier times

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating to Vaivasvata Manu, genealogical context)

Entities Mentioned

• Devala
• Saṃnati
• Kapilā

Tags

• Dynasties
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Queens
• Vamsha
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya directly; it belongs to a genealogical passage establishing royal lineage through marriage and ancestry.

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

By highlighting the king’s marriage into a respected lineage (Devala’s family), the verse reflects the Purāṇic ideal of dynastic continuity and socially sanctioned household life (gṛhastha-dharma) that supports stable kingship.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the focus is on lineage—naming the queen and her paternal connection to Devala.