Shloka 24

Matsya Purana — Yayāti’s Rule

Devanagari script

मम कामः स च कृतः पूरुणा पुत्ररूपिणा शुक्रेण च वरो दत्तः काव्येनोशनसा स्वयम् //

Transliteration

mama kāmaḥ sa ca kṛtaḥ pūruṇā putrarūpiṇā śukreṇa ca varo dattaḥ kāvyenośanasā svayam //

Translation

“My desire, too, has been fulfilled by Pūru, who has become to me as a son; and a boon was granted by Śukra—Kāvya Uśanā himself—of his own accord.”

Word by Word

• mama: my

• kāmaḥ: desire, wish

• sa ca: and that (wish) also

• kṛtaḥ: accomplished, fulfilled

• pūruṇā: by Puru

• putra-rūpiṇā: having the form/status of a son, acting as a son

• śukreṇa: by Śukra (Shukracharya)

• ca: and

• varaḥ: boon, blessing

• dattaḥ: given, granted

• kāvyena: by Kāvya (descendant of Kavi

• uśanasā: by Uśanā/Uśanas (another name of Śukra)

• svayam: himself, of his own will

Speaker

• Likely a royal/narrative voice within the Yayati–Puru episode (commonly King Yayati or a directly involved narrator in the dynasty account); framed within the Sūta-style narration of the Matsya Purana

Entities Mentioned

• Puru
• Shukra (Shukracharya)
• Kavya
• Ushanas

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Boons
• Royal Ethics
• Puru Lineage

FAQs

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

This verse does not address Pralaya; it focuses on a dynastic-ethical moment where a wish is fulfilled through Puru and a boon is granted by Śukra.

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

It highlights dharma through filial conduct and loyalty: Puru’s son-like role fulfills a crucial wish, implying that righteous support of elders and accepted responsibilities can restore order and merit within royal lineages.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple-building, or ritual procedure is stated here; the significance is narrative and ethical—boon-bestowal by a revered sage (Śukra) legitimizes outcomes in royal succession traditions.