Shloka 108
Kroṣṭu–Yādava Lineages, the Syamantaka Jewel, Krishna’s Birth Context, and the Māyāmoha Account
मीढुषा जज्ञिरे शूरा भोजायां पुरुषा दश । वसुदेवो महाबाहुः पूर्वमानकदुंदुभिः
mīḍhuṣā jajñire śūrā bhojāyāṃ puruṣā daśa | vasudevo mahābāhuḥ pūrvamānakaduṃdubhiḥ
Von Mīḍhuṣa wurden in Bhojā zehn tapfere Söhne geboren. Unter ihnen war der mächtigarme Vasudeva, der früher Ānakadundubhi genannt wurde.
Unknown (narrative voice; not specified in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Great destinies arise through dhārmic lineages; names and epithets preserve karmic and social identity across generations.
Application: Honor one’s lineage by cultivating virtues associated with it—courage, protection of dependents, and steadiness; remember that titles/roles should be earned by conduct.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A courtly genealogical tableau: a dignified patriarch Mīḍhuṣa seated on a carved throne while ten youthful princes stand in a semicircle, each bearing subtle emblems of valor. At the center, Vasudeva—broad-shouldered and calm—receives the honorific ‘Ānakadundubhi’ as celestial drums seem to echo in the air.","primary_figures":["Mīḍhuṣa","Vasudeva (Ānakadundubhi)","ten Bhoja princes","court sages (optional)"],"setting":"Royal assembly hall with lotus-carved pillars, banners, and a genealogical scroll being read aloud by a scribe-priest.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sapphire blue","burnished gold","deep maroon","ivory white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: royal sabhā scene of Mīḍhuṣa and the ten sons, Vasudeva centered with a radiant halo, heavy gold leaf on crowns and jewelry, rich reds and greens in textiles, ornate South Indian-style pillars, gem-studded ornaments, stylized lotus motifs framing the genealogy scroll.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court scene with delicate brushwork, refined faces, Vasudeva in calm heroic posture, cool yet luminous palette, patterned carpets, a scribe reading lineage names, distant palace balconies and soft sky gradients, lyrical naturalism in drapery folds.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, flat yet vibrant natural pigments, Vasudeva with characteristic large eyes and heroic stance, palace interior with lotus borders, red-yellow-green dominant palette, rhythmic repetition of princes in symmetrical composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Vaishnava-inflected genealogy prelude—Vasudeva centered beneath a lotus canopy, decorative floral borders, peacocks at the margins, deep indigo background with gold highlights, stylized drum motifs suggesting ‘Ānakadundubhi’, intricate textile patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft mridanga pulse","distant conch shell","court ambience","subtle temple bells"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पूर्वमानकदुंदुभिः इति पाठे सन्धिविच्छेदः: पूर्वम् + आनकदुंदुभिः।
FAQs
The verse states that Vasudeva, described as mighty-armed, was formerly known by the name Ānakadundubhi.
It provides genealogical detail: ten heroic sons are said to be born to Bhojā by Mīḍhuṣa, highlighting lineage narration typical of the Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa.
This verse is primarily genealogical and descriptive; it does not explicitly present an ethical injunction or bhakti teaching within the single line provided.