Shloka 17

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

जज्ञिरे सत्यभामायां भानुर्भ्रमरतेक्षणः रोहितो दीप्तिमांश्चैव ताम्रश् चक्रो जलंधमः //

Transliteration

jajñire satyabhāmāyāṃ bhānurbhramaratekṣaṇaḥ rohito dīptimāṃścaiva tāmraś cakro jalaṃdhamaḥ //

Translation

From Satyabhāmā were born Bhānu (whose eyes were like those of a bee), and also Rohita, Dīptimān, Tāmra, Cakra, and Jalaṃdhama.

Word by Word

• jajñire: were born

• satyabhāmāyām: in/through Satyabhāmā (from Satyabhāmā)

• bhānuḥ: Bhānu (a son’s name)

• bhramara-tekṣaṇaḥ: having bee-like eyes (dark/quick/glittering eyes)

• rohitaḥ: Rohita (a son’s name)

• dīptimān: Dīptimān (the radiant

• ca eva: and indeed/also

• tāmraḥ: Tāmra (copper-colored

• cakraḥ: Cakra (wheel/discus

• jalaṃdhamaḥ: Jalaṃdhama (a son’s name

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) describing dynastic lineage (vamsha)

Entities Mentioned

• Satyabhāmā
• Bhānu
• Rohita
• Dīptimān
• Tāmra
• Cakra
• Jalaṃdhama

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Vamsha
• Puranic lineages
• Royal progeny

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is a genealogical record listing sons born to Satyabhāmā, contributing to the Matsya Purana’s dynastic framework.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purana’s emphasis on lineage and succession—key for royal duty (rajadharma) such as preserving the dynasty, ensuring rightful inheritance, and maintaining social continuity through legitimate progeny.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu/temple-building or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse functions as a name-list within the broader genealogical narration.