Matsya Purana — Manvantaras, Shloka 114

Devanagari script

ब्रह्मिष्ठागस्तयो ह्येते त्रयः परमकीर्तयः मनुर्वैवस्वतश्चैव ऐलो राजा पुरूरवाः //

Transliteration

brahmiṣṭhāgastayo hyete trayaḥ paramakīrtayaḥ manurvaivasvataścaiva ailo rājā purūravāḥ //

Translation

यांमध्ये ब्रह्मिष्ठ व अगस्त्य, तसेच वैवस्वत मनु आणि ऐलवंशीय राजा पुरूरवा—हे तिघे परम कीर्तीचे श्रेष्ठ पुरुष मानले जातात।

Word by Word

• brahmiṣṭhaḥ: Brahmiṣṭha (a revered sage/name)

• agastyaḥ: Agastya (the great ṛṣi)

• hi: indeed

• ete: these

• trayaḥ: three

• paramakīrtayaḥ: of supreme fame/renown

• manuḥ: Manu

• vaivasvataḥ: son of Vivasvān (Vaivasvata)

• ca eva: and indeed

• ailaḥ: of the Aila (Ilā-descended) dynasty

• rājā: king

• purūravāḥ: Purūravas

Speaker

• Lord Matsya (in instruction/narration to Vaivasvata Manu)

Entities Mentioned

• Brahmiṣṭha
• Agastya
• Vaivasvata Manu
• Purūravas
• Aila dynasty

Tags

• Dynasties
• Genealogy
• Rishis
• Kingship
• Puranic history

FAQs

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

This verse does not describe Pralaya directly; it highlights celebrated figures (ṛṣis and kings) within the Purana’s genealogical-historical narration.

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

By naming Manu and King Purūravas among the most renowned, the verse implicitly upholds ideal governance and social order (dharma) as sources of lasting fame in the Matsya Purana’s lineage narratives.

What is the architectural or ritual significance mentioned here?

No Vāstu/temple-building or ritual procedure is stated in this verse; its focus is on lineage prestige and exemplary personages.