Shloka 73

Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru

Devanagari script

अनपानाद्दिविरथस्ततो धर्मरथो ऽभवत् / रोमपादो धर्मरथाच्चतुरङ्गस्तदात्मजः

Transliteration

anapānāddivirathastato dharmaratho 'bhavat / romapādo dharmarathāccaturaṅgastadātmajaḥ

Translation

Aus Anapāna wurde Diviratha geboren; daraus entstand Dharmaratha. Aus Dharmaratha wurde Romapāda geboren, und dessen Sohn war Caturaṅga.

Word by Word

• अनपानात्: from Anapāna
• अनपानात्: Apadana (Source/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अनपान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• दिविरथः: Diviratha
• दिविरथः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दिविरथ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—दिवि + रथ (तत्पुरुष; नाम)

• ततः: then
• ततः: Sambandha (Adverbial/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ततः (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अपादानार्थक/क्रमवाचक-अव्यय (adverb: then/from there)

• धर्मरथः: Dharmaratha
• धर्मरथः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: धर्मरथ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—धर्म + रथ (तत्पुरुष; नाम)

• अभवत्: became/was born
• अभवत्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भू (धातु)
• Form: लङ् (Imperfect), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• रोमपादः: Romapāda
• रोमपादः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रोमपाद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—रोमन् + पाद (तत्पुरुष/कर्मधारय-प्रायः; नाम)

• धर्मरथात्: from Dharmaratha
• धर्मरथात्: Apadana (Source/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: धर्मरथ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• चतुरङ्गः: Caturaṅga
• चतुरङ्गः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: चतुरङ्ग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—चतुर् + अङ्ग (तत्पुरुष; नाम)

• तदात्मजः: his son
• तदात्मजः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तत् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक) + आत्मज (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—तस्य आत्मजः (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष)

Speaker

Sūta (narrator) reporting a dynastic genealogy (not the Vishnu–Garuda dialogue in this verse)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Dharma as the ‘chariot’ (ratha) of rulership—governance guided by righteousness yields lasting remembrance.

Vedantic Theme: Dharma as preparatory discipline (citta-śuddhi) enabling higher knowledge; action aligned with order (ṛta/dharma).

Application: Let ethics be the vehicle of ambition: set non-negotiable principles in leadership and personal decisions.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139 (lineage continuation: Anapāna → Diviratha → Dharmaratha → Romapāda → Caturaṅga)

Characters & Entities

• Anapāna
• Diviratha
• Dharmaratha
• Romapāda
• Caturaṅga

FAQs

What is the importance of genealogy passages in the Garuda Purana?

They preserve traditional lineages and contextualize dharma through exemplary royal ancestors, serving as a historical–religious framework within the Purana.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

This specific verse does not describe the soul’s journey; it is a lineage statement naming successive ancestors and descendants.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

It highlights the value of remembering lineage and responsibility—encouraging continuity of dharmic conduct across generations.