Shloka 23

Matsya Purana — The Syamantaka Jewel Episode and the Vrishni–Sainya Genealogies

Devanagari script

सत्यवान्युयुधानस्तु शिनेर्नप्ता प्रतापवान् असङ्गो युयुधानस्य द्युम्निस्तस्यात्मजो ऽभवत् //

Transliteration

satyavānyuyudhānastu śinernaptā pratāpavān asaṅgo yuyudhānasya dyumnistasyātmajo 'bhavat //

Translation

Now, Satyavān—namely Yuyudhāna—was the valiant grandson of Śini. From Yuyudhāna was born Asaṅga, and Dyumni was born as Asaṅga’s son.

Word by Word

• satyavān: Satyavān (a proper name)

• yuyudhānaḥ: Yuyudhāna (proper name)

• tu: indeed/now

• śineḥ: of Śini

• naptā: grandson/descendant

• pratāpavān: mighty, valorous

• asaṅgaḥ: Asaṅga (proper name)

• yuyudhānasya: of Yuyudhāna

• dyumniḥ: Dyumni (proper name)

• tasya: of him/of that (person)

• ātmājaḥ: son

• abhavat: was/became/was born

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (narrating to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Satyavān
• Yuyudhāna
• Śini
• Asaṅga
• Dyumni

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Vamsha
• Yadu lineage
• Puranic history

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse is genealogical, preserving dynastic succession rather than describing pralaya (cosmic dissolution).

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purāṇic ideal of continuity through righteous lineage—kingship and household life are framed as responsibilities carried forward through generations.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

None is stated here; the verse is focused on lineage (vaṃśa) and does not discuss Vāstu, temple rules, or ritual procedure.