Shloka 26
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
वृषणस्य मधुः पुत्त्रो मधोर्वृष्ण्यादिवंशकः / क्रोष्टोर्विजज्ञिवान्पुत्त्र आहिस्तस्य महात्मनः
vṛṣaṇasya madhuḥ puttro madhorvṛṣṇyādivaṃśakaḥ / kroṣṭorvijajñivānputtra āhistasya mahātmanaḥ
Der Sohn des Vṛṣaṇa war Madhu. Aus Madhu ging die Linie hervor, die mit den Vṛṣṇis beginnt. Aus Kroṣṭu wurde Vijajñivān geboren, und sein Sohn war Āhi, der Großgesinnte.
Suta/Pauranic narrator (genealogical narration within the Garuda Purana; not a direct Vishnu–Garuda dialogue in this verse)
Concept: Kula-dharma and the rise of renowned lineages from a single root; fame (yaśas) as a byproduct of dharmic continuity.
Vedantic Theme: Nāma-rūpa proliferation within saṃsāra; the One appears as many through lineage and time.
Application: Honor roots (teachers, elders) while recognizing that identity expands through responsible action, not mere birth.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139.27-28 (continuation through Āhi, Citraratha, Śaśabindu)
FAQs
This verse anchors a key dynastic origin: Madhu is presented as the source from whom the Vṛṣṇi line begins, situating later figures and traditions within an authoritative Purāṇic genealogy.
It does not directly discuss the soul’s journey; instead, it provides genealogical context—used in Purāṇas to connect dharma, royal lines, and sacred history.
Use it as a reference for studying Itihāsa–Purāṇa lineages and for accurate recitation/annotation in family, temple, or academic archiving of Purāṇic dynastic traditions.