Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 42
Genealogies of Svāyambhuva Manu, the Appearance of Yajña, and Atri’s Sons
Brahmā–Viṣṇu–Śiva Expansions
चित्तिस्त्वथर्वण: पत्नी लेभे पुत्रं धृतव्रतम् । दध्यञ्चमश्वशिरसं भृगोर्वंशं निबोध मे ॥ ४२ ॥
cittis tv atharvaṇaḥ patnī lebhe putraṁ dhṛta-vratam dadhyañcam aśvaśirasaṁ bhṛgor vaṁśaṁ nibodha me
Citti, wife of the sage Atharvā, gave birth to a son named Aśvaśirā by accepting a great vow called Dadhyañca. Now you may hear from me about the descendants of the sage Bhṛgu.
The wife of Atharvā, known as Citti, is also known as Śānti. She was the eighth daughter of Kardama Muni.
FAQs
This verse identifies Dadhyañca—also called Aśvaśiras—as the steadfast son born to Citti, the wife of the sage Atharvā.
After listing births in Atharvā’s line, Śukadeva transitions the narration to the Bhṛgu dynasty, continuing the structured genealogies of prominent ṛṣis in Canto 4.
It highlights steadiness in one’s commitments—especially spiritual disciplines like japa, study, and ethical living—without being shaken by distractions.