Shloka 22
Vaṁśānukīrtana: From Janamejaya’s Line to Bharata–Kuru–Pāṇḍava Descendants
दिवोदासान्मित्रयुश्च मित्रयोश्च्यवनो ऽभवत् / सुदासश्च्यवनाज्जज्ञे सौदासस्तस्य जात्मजः
divodāsānmitrayuśca mitrayoścyavano 'bhavat / sudāsaścyavanājjajñe saudāsastasya jātmajaḥ
Von Divodāsa wurde Mitrayu geboren, und von Mitrayu entstand Cyavana. Von Cyavana wurde Sudāsa geboren, und Saudāsa war dessen Sohn.
Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical succession to Garuda)
Concept: Karmic continuity expressed through dynastic succession—actions and merits shape the emergence of heirs and rulers.
Vedantic Theme: Prakṛti’s causal chain (kārya-kāraṇa) in names and forms; the witnessing Self is beyond the lineage stream.
Application: Reflect on how choices influence descendants and institutions; cultivate merit (puṇya) for societal stability.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.140 (continuing vaṃśa narration)
FAQs
This verse preserves a precise lineage, showing how the Purana records dynastic continuity and uses ancestry to situate later narratives and moral-ritual teachings in a recognized historical frame.
It does not describe the soul’s post-death journey directly; instead, it functions as a genealogical link in the Purana’s narration, establishing who preceded whom in a royal line.
Maintain accurate family records and honor ancestors; the verse highlights continuity of responsibility across generations—encouraging ethical conduct that upholds one’s lineage and social duty.