Shloka 41

Matsya Purana — Devayānī–Śarmiṣṭhā Dialogue: Yayāti’s Transgression

Devanagari script

वयो दास्यति ते पुत्रो यः स राजा भविष्यति आयुष्मान्कीर्तिमांश्चैव बह्वपत्यस् तथैव च //

Transliteration

vayo dāsyati te putro yaḥ sa rājā bhaviṣyati āyuṣmānkīrtimāṃścaiva bahvapatyas tathaiva ca //

Translation

ನಿನ್ನ ಪುತ್ರನು ನಿನ್ನ ವೃದ್ಧಾಪ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಪೋಷಿಸುವನು; ಅವನು ರಾಜನಾಗುವನು, ದೀರ್ಘಾಯುಷ್ಯ, ಕೀರ್ತಿವಂತ ಮತ್ತು ಬಹುಸಂತಾನಯುಕ್ತನಾಗುವನು.

Word by Word

• vayaḥ: old age

• dāsyati: will give/support/provide for

• te: your

• putraḥ: son

• yaḥ: who

• saḥ: he

• rājā: king

• bhaviṣyati: will become

• āyuṣmān: long-lived

• kīrtimān: famous/renowned

• ca eva: and indeed

• bahu-apatyaḥ: having many children/offspring

• tathā eva ca: likewise/so too, and also

Speaker

• Likely Sūta (narrator) reporting a boon/prophecy within the royal genealogy context (speaker not explicit in the given single verse).

Entities Mentioned

• putra (son)
• rājā (king)

Tags

• Dynasties
• Royal succession
• Blessings
• Putra-dharma
• Genealogy

FAQs

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

This verse does not discuss pralaya; it focuses on royal succession and auspicious qualities promised to a future king.

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

It highlights putra-dharma—an ideal son supports his parents in old age—and links that virtue with kṣatriya ideals: rightful kingship, longevity, fame, and continuation of lineage through many offspring.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu, temple architecture, or ritual procedure is mentioned; the verse is a genealogical blessing/prophecy about kingship and progeny.