Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 12
The Yadu–Vṛṣṇi–Andhaka Genealogies and the Purpose of Kṛṣṇa’s Advent
वृष्णे: सुमित्र: पुत्रोऽभूद् युधाजिच्च परन्तप । शिनिस्तस्यानमित्रश्च निघ्नोऽभूदनमित्रत: ॥ १२ ॥
vṛṣṇeḥ sumitraḥ putro ’bhūd yudhājic ca parantapa śinis tasyānamitraś ca nighno ’bhūd anamitrataḥ
O König Parīkṣit, Bezwinger der Feinde: Die Söhne Vṛṣṇis waren Sumitra und Yudhājit. Aus Yudhājit gingen Śini und Anamitra hervor, und aus Anamitra wurde ein Sohn namens Nighna geboren.
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They are descendants in the Vṛṣṇi branch of the Yadu dynasty—Sumitra is stated as Vṛṣṇi’s son, and Yudhājit is also mentioned in this lineage list as a notable descendant.
He traces the dynasties leading to Lord Krishna’s appearance, showing how Krishna’s earthly pastimes unfold within sacred royal lineages described in the Bhagavata Purana.
They anchor Krishna-lila in historical sacred tradition, strengthen faith in the Bhagavata narrative, and help devotees remember Krishna’s associates and family lines with reverence.