Shloka 31

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

Devanagari script

अक्रूराद् उग्रसेनायां सुतौ द्वौ कुलवर्धनौ देववानुपदेवश्च जज्ञाते देवसंनिभौ //

Transliteration

akrūrād ugrasenāyāṃ sutau dvau kulavardhanau devavānupadevaśca jajñāte devasaṃnibhau //

Translation

From Akrūra, in Ugrasena’s line, two sons were born—enhancers of the family—Devavān and Upadeva, both radiant like the gods.

Word by Word

• अक्रूरात् (akrūrāt): from Akrūra

• उग्रसेनायाम् (ugrasenāyām): in (the lineage/of) Ugrasena

• सुतौ (sutau): two sons

• द्वौ (dvau): two

• कुलवर्धनौ (kulavardhanau): increasers of the dynasty/family’s prosperity

• देववान् (devavān): Devavān (proper name)

• उपदेवः (upadevaḥ): Upadeva (proper name)

• च (ca): and

• जज्ञाते (jajñāte): were born

• देवसंनिभौ (devasaṃnibhau): comparable to the gods, godlike in appearance

Speaker

• Sūta (Purāṇic narrator) recounting lineage

Entities Mentioned

• Akrūra
• Ugrasena
• Devavān
• Upadeva

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Yadava lineage
• Puranic history
• Vamsha

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it functions as a genealogical record, preserving dynastic succession and memory within the Purāṇic narrative.

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

By praising sons as “kulavardhana” (family-enhancers), the verse reflects the Purāṇic ideal that householders and rulers sustain lineage, social order, and prosperity through righteous progeny and responsible continuity.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple architecture, or ritual procedure is specified here; the focus is strictly on lineage and the exalted status of notable descendants.