Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 23
Rantideva’s Supreme Charity and the Hastī Lineage
Hastināpura and Pañcāla Origins
तत्सुतो विशदस्तस्य स्येनजित् समजायत । रुचिराश्वो दृढहनु: काश्यो वत्सश्च तत्सुता: ॥ २३ ॥
tat-suto viśadas tasya syenajit samajāyata rucirāśvo dṛḍhahanuḥ kāśyo vatsaś ca tat-sutāḥ
The son of Jayadratha was Viśada, and his son was Syenajit. The sons of Syenajit were Rucirāśva, Dṛḍhahanu, Kāśya and Vatsa.
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It states that Syenajit was born from Viśada, and Syenajit’s sons were Rucirāśva, Dṛḍhahanu, Kāśya, and Vatsa.
He presents the dynastic succession to preserve sacred history and establish the continuity of righteous kings whose lineages form the broader backdrop for major Purāṇic events and teachings.
They help readers track narrative context, appreciate dharma-centered leadership across generations, and study how spiritual culture is transmitted through family lines and responsibilities.