Shloka 1.34.20

कुशिकवंश-प्रसङ्गः / Genealogy of the Kuśika Line and the Kausikī River

Devanagari script

कुशिकानामयं वंशो महान् धर्मपरस्सदा।ब्रह्मोपमा महात्मान: कुशवंश्या नरोत्तमा:।।।।

Transliteration

putras te sadṛśaḥ putro bhaviṣyati sudhārmikaḥ |

gādhim prāpsyasi tena tvaṃ kīrtiṃ loke ca śāśvatīm ||

Translation

“A son will be born to you, like you in character—deeply righteous and established in dharma. He will be named Gādhi, and through him you will gain enduring fame in the world.”

Context

This is the family of the Kusas, venerable always devoted to dharma, foremost of men, great like Lord Brahma.

Characters & Entities

• Kūśa (Kusa)
• Kūśanābha
• Gādhi

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is presented as the defining inheritance: true continuity of a dynasty is not merely biological, but the transmission of virtue and righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Kūśa addresses King Kūśanābha, predicting the birth of a virtuous son named Gādhi and the lasting renown that will follow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The virtue emphasized is dharma-niṣṭhā—steadfast devotion to righteousness—shown as the greatest source of lasting fame.