Shloka 22

Matsya Purana — Yayāti’s Rule

Devanagari script

यदुनाहमवज्ञातस् तथा तुर्वसुनापि वा द्रुह्युणा चानुना चैवम् अप्यवज्ञा कृता भृशम् //

Transliteration

yadunāhamavajñātas tathā turvasunāpi vā druhyuṇā cānunā caivam apyavajñā kṛtā bhṛśam //

Translation

“I have been greatly slighted—by Yadu, and likewise by Turvasu, and also by Druhyu and Anu; thus, indeed, I have been treated with deep disrespect.”

Word by Word

• yadunā: by Yadu

• aham: I

• avajñātaḥ: disrespected/treated with contempt

• tathā: likewise

• turvasunā api vā: even by Turvasu

• druhyuṇā ca: and by Druhyu

• anunā ca: and by Anu

• evam api: even in this way/thus

• avajñā: contempt/disrespect

• kṛtā: has been done/committed

• bhṛśam: greatly/excessively.

Speaker

• A royal elder/father figure in the Yayati lineage narrative (commonly King Yayati in the broader Puranic parallel), as presented in Matsya Purana’s genealogical discourse

Entities Mentioned

• Yadu
• Turvasu
• Druhyu
• Anu

Tags

• Dynasties
• Ancient Indian genealogy
• Royal ethics
• Filial duty
• Puranic narrative

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it belongs to a genealogical-ethical narrative where a speaker laments being dishonored by named royal sons, highlighting social and moral order rather than cosmic dissolution.

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

It reinforces dharmic expectations of respect toward elders—especially within royal households where succession depends on obedience and humility; disrespect toward a father/elder is presented as a serious moral fault that can trigger consequences for lineage and kingship.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its significance is ethical and genealogical, functioning as a cautionary line within the dynasty narrative.