Shloka 1.70.23

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

Devanagari script

कुक्षेरथात्मज: श्रीमान् विकुक्षिरुदपद्यत।विकुक्षेस्तु महातेजा बाण: पुत्र: प्रतापवान्।।1.70.23।।

Transliteration

bāṇasya tu mahātejā anaraṇyaḥ pratāpavān |

anaraṇyāt pṛthur jajñe triśaṅkus tu pṛthos sutaḥ || 1.70.24 ||

Translation

To Bāṇa was born Anaraṇya, greatly radiant and mighty in valor. From Anaraṇya was born Pṛthu, and Pṛthu’s son was Triśaṅku.

Context

Prosperous Vikukshi was Kukshi's son, who brought forth brilliant and powerful Bana.

Characters & Entities

• Bāṇa
• Anaraṇya
• Pṛthu
• Triśaṅku

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained through truthful remembrance of succession: naming rulers in sequence reinforces the idea that power is entrusted across generations within an accountable moral framework.

What is the narrative situation?

Vasiṣṭha advances the Ikṣvāku genealogy further, listing Anaraṇya, Pṛthu, and Triśaṅku.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pratāpa (effective strength) is highlighted again, implying that capability is valued when aligned with dharma.