Shloka 23

Matsya Purana — Yadu Lineage

Devanagari script

प्रद्युम्नस्य तु दायादो वैदर्भ्यां बुद्धिसत्तमः अनिरुद्धो रणे ऽरुद्धो जज्ञे ऽस्य मृगकेतनः //

Transliteration

pradyumnasya tu dāyādo vaidarbhyāṃ buddhisattamaḥ aniruddho raṇe 'ruddho jajñe 'sya mṛgaketanaḥ //

Translation

From Pradyumna, through the princess of Vidarbha (Vaidarbhī), was born his heir Aniruddha, foremost in intellect; and from Aniruddha was born Mṛgaketu, who was never checked in battle.

Word by Word

• pradyumnasya: of Pradyumna

• tu: indeed/and

• dāyādaḥ: heir/son

• vaidarbhyām: from the woman of Vidarbha (Vidarbha princess)

• buddhisattamaḥ: best/excellent in intellect

• aniruddhaḥ: Aniruddha (name)

• raṇe: in battle

• aruddhaḥ: obstructed/checked

• (a-)ruddhaḥ: not obstructed

• jajñe: was born

• asya: of him/from him

• mṛgaketanaḥ: Mṛgaketu (name, lit. “having the deer as a banner/mark”).

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (Vishnu) narrating to Vaivasvata Manu

Entities Mentioned

• Pradyumna
• Aniruddha
• Vidarbha (Vaidharbhi)
• Mṛgaketu

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Yadava lineage
• Puranic history
• Vrishni

FAQs

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

Nothing directly—this verse belongs to the Matsya Purana’s genealogical narration (vamśa), listing descendants rather than describing cosmic dissolution.

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

By emphasizing dāyāda (heir) and lineage continuity, it reflects the Purāṇic ideal of maintaining family succession and kṣatriya responsibility—protecting the realm and being “unobstructed in battle” as a mark of royal competence.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu or ritual procedure is stated here; the verse functions as a historical-genealogical record within the Matsya Purana’s dynasty section.