Shloka 1.70.22

वंशवर्णनम् तथा विवाहप्रार्थना — Genealogy of the Ikshvaku Line and the Proposal for Marriage

Devanagari script

तमिक्ष्वाकुमयोध्यायां राजानं विद्धि पूर्वकम्।इक्ष्वाकोस्तु सुतश्श्रीमान् कुक्षिरित्येव विश्रुत:।।1.70.22।।

Transliteration

kukṣer atha ātmajaḥ śrīmān vikukṣir udapadyata |

vikukṣeḥ tu mahātejā bāṇaḥ putraḥ pratāpavān || 1.70.23 ||

Translation

Thereafter, Kukṣi’s illustrious son Vikukṣi was born; and to Vikukṣi was born the mighty and radiant son Bāṇa, renowned for his valor.

Context

It may be noted that Ikshvaku was the first ancestral king of Ayodhya whose son was the well-known, glorious Kukshi.

Characters & Entities

• Kukṣi
• Vikukṣi
• Bāṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as dynastic continuity paired with merit: the line progresses through named heirs, and royal power is ideally joined with valor under moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha continues enumerating the Ikṣvāku successors from Kukṣi to Vikukṣi to Bāṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pratāpa (valor/majestic power) as a kingly excellence, meant to serve dharma rather than ego.