Shloka 25

Genealogies from Yayāti’s Sons to the Yadu Dynasty; Romapāda–Ṛṣyaśṛṅga; Kārtavīryārjuna; and the Rise of Yādava Branches

Devanagari script

न नूनं कार्तवीर्यस्य गतिं यास्यन्ति पार्थिवा: । यज्ञदानतपोयोगै: श्रुतवीर्यदयादिभि: ॥ २५ ॥

Transliteration

na nūnaṁ kārtavīryasya gatiṁ yāsyanti pārthivāḥ yajña-dāna-tapo-yogaiḥ śruta-vīrya-dayādibhiḥ

Translation

In Opfern, Wohltätigkeit, Askese, mystischer Kraft, Wissen, Stärke und Barmherzigkeit konnte kein König dieser Welt Kārtavīryārjuna erreichen.

Synonyms

• न: not
• न: Nishedha (निषेध/negation)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: न (अव्यय)
• Form: निषेध-अव्यय (particle of negation)

• नूनम्: certainly
• नूनम्: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Adverbial modifier)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: नूनम् (अव्यय)
• Form: निश्चयार्थक-अव्यय (adverb: certainly/indeed)

• कार्तवीर्यस्य: of Kārtavīrya
• कार्तवीर्यस्य: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Genitive relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कार्तवीर्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन; समासः—कृतवीर्यस्य अपत्यं (तद्धित: कार्त) + वीर्य; व्यवहारतः नाम

• गतिम्: the course/attainment (state)
• गतिम्: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन

• यास्यन्ति: will go/attain
• यास्यन्ति: Kriya (क्रिया/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: या (धातु)
• Form: लृट्-लकार (Simple Future), प्रथम-पुरुष (3rd person), बहुवचन; परस्मैपद

• पार्थिवाः: kings
• पार्थिवाः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पार्थिव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), बहुवचन

• यज्ञदानतपोयोगैः: by sacrifices, gifts, austerities, and yoga
• यज्ञदानतपोयोगैः: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यज्ञ + दान + तपस् + योग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), बहुवचन; समासः—इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व (यज्ञ-दान-तपस्-योग)

• श्रुतवीर्यदयादिभिः: by learning, valor, compassion, and the like
• श्रुतवीर्यदयादिभिः: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्रुत + वीर्य + दया + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (आदि-शब्देन समाहारः), तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), बहुवचन; समासः—समाहार-द्वन्द्व (श्रुत-वीर्य-दया-आदि)

Characters & Entities

• Kārtavīrya Arjuna

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about the results of yajna, charity, austerity, and yoga?

This verse states that through sacrifice, charity, austerity, and yogic discipline—supported by virtues like learning, valor, and compassion—one can attain an elevated destination, exemplified by Kārtavīrya Arjuna.

Why does Śukadeva Gosvāmī glorify Kārtavīrya Arjuna in Bhagavatam Canto 9?

In the narrative of dynasties and kings, Śukadeva highlights Kārtavīrya’s exceptional attainments and virtues to show how extraordinary merit and disciplined life can elevate a ruler beyond ordinary standards.

How can I apply the teaching of Bhagavatam 9.23.25 in modern life?

Cultivate disciplined spiritual practice (worship, charity, self-control, and inner steadiness) and strengthen character virtues like learning, courage, and compassion—so progress is not only external success but inner elevation.