Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 16
Nimi’s Disembodied Liberation and the Rise of the Mithilā (Videha) Dynasty
मरो: प्रतीपकस्तस्माज्जात: कृतरथो यत: । देवमीढस्तस्य पुत्रो विश्रुतोऽथ महाधृति: ॥ १६ ॥
maroḥ pratīpakas tasmāj jātaḥ kṛtaratho yataḥ devamīḍhas tasya putro viśruto ’tha mahādhṛtiḥ
The son of Maru was Pratīpaka, and the son of Pratīpaka was Kṛtaratha. From Kṛtaratha came Devamīḍha; from Devamīḍha, Viśruta; and from Viśruta, Mahādhṛti.
FAQs
They are successive kings listed in Canto 9 as part of the dynastic lineage preserved by Śukadeva Gosvāmī, showing the continuation of righteous rule across generations.
Mahādhṛti means “great steadfastness” or “strong determination,” indicating Devamīḍha was celebrated for firm resolve and stability in leadership.
It highlights the value of steadiness (dhṛti): cultivating consistent discipline, responsibility, and integrity—qualities praised in exemplary leaders and devotees alike.