Shloka 18

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

चतस्रो जज्ञिरे तेषां स्वसारस्तु यवीयसीः जाम्बवत्याः सुतो जज्ञे साम्बः समितिशोभनः //

Transliteration

catasro jajñire teṣāṃ svasārastu yavīyasīḥ jāmbavatyāḥ suto jajñe sāmbaḥ samitiśobhanaḥ //

Translation

Among them, four sisters were born, and the youngest of those sisters was also born. From Jāmbavatī was born a son—Sāmba—who was splendid in the assembly of warriors (and in battle).

Word by Word

• चतस्रः (catasraḥ): four (feminine)

• जज्ञिरे (jajñire): were born

• तेषाम् (teṣām): of them/among them

• स्वसाराः (svasārāḥ): sisters

• तु (tu): and/indeed

• यवीयसीः (yavīyasīḥ): the younger ones / the youngest (feminine plural, used for younger/youngest)

• जाम्बवत्याः (jāmbavatyāḥ): of Jāmbavatī

• सुतः (sutaḥ): son

• जज्ञे (jajñe): was born

• साम्बः (sāmbaḥ): Sāmba (proper name)

• समितिशोभनः (samiti-śobhanaḥ): shining in the assembly/battle, illustrious in combat.

Speaker

• Suta (narrator) continuing the Matsya Purana’s dynastic account (vamsha narration)

Entities Mentioned

• Jāmbavatī
• Sāmba

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Yadava lineage
• Krishna family
• Puranic history

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it is part of a dynastic genealogy describing births within a royal/divine family line.

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

Indirectly, it supports the Purana’s emphasis on lineage, progeny, and rightful succession—key concerns for householders and kings in maintaining dharma through family continuity.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple, or ritual procedure is stated here; the focus is purely genealogical, highlighting notable offspring and family relations.