Shloka 21
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
सहस्रजितः शतजित्तस्माद्वै हयहैहयौ / अनरण्यो हयात्पुत्रो धर्मो हैहयतो ऽभवत्
sahasrajitaḥ śatajittasmādvai hayahaihayau / anaraṇyo hayātputro dharmo haihayato 'bhavat
Aus Sahasrajit wurde Śatajīt geboren; und aus ihm gingen wahrlich Haya und Haihaya hervor. Aus Haya wurde sein Sohn Anaraṇya geboren, und aus Haihaya entstand ein Nachkomme namens Dharma.
Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical lineage to Garuda)
Concept: Karmic continuity expressed as birth in particular lineages; actions and tendencies flow through generations (as samskara).
Vedantic Theme: Samsara as continuity of cause-effect; nama-rupa succession underlies the appearance of stable dynasties.
Application: Reflect on inherited tendencies and consciously cultivate dharmic samskaras to ‘purify the line’ through conduct.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139.22–23 (continuation of Haihaya line)
FAQs
This verse preserves a precise royal lineage (Sahasrajit → Śatajīt → Haya/Haihaya → Anaraṇya/Dharma), used to situate later teachings and narratives within recognized dynastic history.
It does not directly describe the soul’s journey or afterlife; instead, it provides dynastic context—one of the Garuda Purana’s methods of anchoring dharma-teachings within historical lineages.
It highlights the value of preserving family lineage and ethical reputation (dharma) across generations—encouraging responsibility, truthful record-keeping, and honoring ancestors.