Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 40
The Yadu–Vṛṣṇi–Andhaka Genealogies and the Purpose of Kṛṣṇa’s Advent
शिशुपाळ: सुतस्तस्या: कथितस्तस्य सम्भव: । देवभागस्य कंसायां चित्रकेतुबृहद्बलौ ॥ ४० ॥
śiśupālaḥ sutas tasyāḥ kathitas tasya sambhavaḥ devabhāgasya kaṁsāyāṁ citraketu-bṛhadbalau
The son of Śrutaśravā was Śiśupāla, whose birth has already been described [in the Seventh Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam]. Vasudeva’s brother named Devabhāga had two sons born of his wife, Kaṁsā. These two sons were Citraketu and Bṛhadbala.
FAQs
This verse identifies Śiśupāla as the son of the mentioned woman in the lineage being narrated, noting that his birth account was described earlier in the Bhagavatam.
He is systematically narrating dynastic lineages—especially the Yadu-related branches—to establish the historical and familial context for later events connected with Kṛṣṇa and His contemporaries.
It helps devotees place Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes within a coherent sacred history, strengthening śraddhā (faith) and understanding how divine providence works through generations and relationships.