Shloka 23

Matsya Purana — Yayāti’s Rule

Devanagari script

पूरुणा मे कृतं वाक्यं मानितं च विशेषतः कनीयान्मम दायादो जरा येन धृता मम //

Transliteration

pūruṇā me kṛtaṃ vākyaṃ mānitaṃ ca viśeṣataḥ kanīyānmama dāyādo jarā yena dhṛtā mama //

Translation

“Pūru has carried out my command and honored it with especial regard. Though he is my youngest heir, it is by him that my old age has been borne and supported.”

Word by Word

• पूरुणा (pūruṇā): by Pūru

• मे (me): my

• कृतम् (kṛtam): done, fulfilled

• वाक्यम् (vākyam): command/word

• मानितम् (mānitam): honored, respected

• च (ca): and

• विशेषतः (viśeṣataḥ): especially, in a distinguished manner

• कनीयान् (kanīyān): the youngest

• मम (mama): my

• दायादः (dāyādaḥ): heir, inheritor

• जरा (jarā): old age, senescence

• येन (yena): by whom

• धृता (dhṛtā): borne, sustained, supported

• मम (mama): by me/of me.

Speaker

• King Yayati (speaking about Pūru)

Entities Mentioned

• Pūru
• Yayati

Tags

• Dynasties
• Succession
• Dharma
• Filial duty
• Genealogy

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss Pralaya; it focuses on dynastic ethics—how rightful succession is linked to dharmic conduct and service.

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

It presents a key dharma principle: the worthiness of an heir is measured by obedience, respect for elders, and willingness to bear responsibility—qualities vital for both kingship and household life.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vastu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is mentioned in this verse; its significance is ethical and genealogical, tied to legitimacy in royal lineage.