Shloka 27

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

Devanagari script

सदायज्ञो ऽतिवीरश्च श्रुतवानतिथिप्रियः अक्रूरः सुषुवे तस्मात् सदायज्ञो ऽतिदक्षिणः //

Transliteration

sadāyajño 'tivīraśca śrutavānatithipriyaḥ akrūraḥ suṣuve tasmāt sadāyajño 'tidakṣiṇaḥ //

Translation

From him was born Akrūra—ever devoted to sacrifice (yajña), exceedingly valiant, learned in sacred lore, and fond of honoring guests. From Akrūra, in turn, was born Sadāyajña, renowned for great generosity in the giving of dakṣiṇā (ritual gifts).

Word by Word

• sadā-yajñaḥ: ever-sacrificing/constantly devoted to yajña

• ati-vīraḥ: exceedingly heroic

• ca: and

• śrutavān: learned, possessed of sacred learning

• atithi-priyaḥ: one who loves guests/hospitality

• akrūraḥ: Akrūra (a proper name

• suṣuve: gave birth to/begot

• tasmāt: from him/from that (person)

• ati-dakṣiṇaḥ: exceedingly generous in gifts/fees (dakṣiṇā), very liberal

Speaker

• Suta (Purana narrator) continuing the genealogical narration

Entities Mentioned

• Akrura
• Sadāyajña

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Dharma
• Hospitality
• Yajña

FAQs

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

This verse does not address pralaya; it is a genealogical note highlighting ideal virtues—sacrifice, learning, hospitality, and generosity—within a lineage.

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

It praises core dharmic duties: maintaining yajña (ritual responsibility), honoring guests (atithi-sevā), cultivating sacred learning (śruti/śāstra), and giving dakṣiṇā (generosity)—all central to the householder ethic and exemplary rulership.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

Ritually, it emphasizes yajña and dakṣiṇā as markers of orthodox practice; there is no direct Vāstu or temple-architecture rule in this specific verse.