Shloka 3

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

Devanagari script

अनमित्रसुतो निघ्नो निघ्नस्यापि तु द्वौ सुतौ प्रसेनश्च महावीर्यः शक्तिसेनश्च ताव् उभौ //

Transliteration

anamitrasuto nighno nighnasyāpi tu dvau sutau prasenaśca mahāvīryaḥ śaktisenaśca tāv ubhau //

Translation

Anamitra’s son was Nighna. And Nighna, in turn, had two sons—Prasena, of great valor, and Śaktisena; these two were his sons.

Word by Word

• anamitra-sutaḥ: the son of Anamitra

• nighnaḥ: (named) Nighna

• nighnasya api: and of Nighna also

• tu: indeed/then

• dvau: two

• sutau: sons

• prasenaḥ ca: and Prasena

• mahā-vīryaḥ: of great heroism/valor

• śaktisenaḥ ca: and Śaktisena

• tau ubhau: those two (both of them)

Speaker

• Suta (Pauranic narrator) recounting lineage within the Matsya Purana’s genealogical narration

Entities Mentioned

• Anamitra
• Nighna
• Prasena
• Śaktisena

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Puranic kings
• Vamsha

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a genealogical entry preserving royal succession—Anamitra → Nighna → (Prasena, Śaktisena).

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purāṇic ideal of orderly succession and continuity of kṣatriya lineages, which underpins the king’s duty to preserve social stability and dharma across generations.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse functions purely as a dynastic record within the Matsya Purana’s lineage tradition.