Shloka 1.70.24

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

Devanagari script

बाणस्य तु महातेजा अनरण्य: प्रतापवान्।अनरण्यात्पृथुर्जज्ञे त्रिशङ्कुस्तु पृथोस्सुत:।।1.70.24।।

Transliteration

bāṇasya tu mahātejā anaraṇyaḥ pratāpavān | anaraṇyāt pṛthur jajñe triśaṅkus tu pṛthoḥ sutaḥ ||

Translation

From Bāṇa was born Anaraṇya, mighty and radiant; from Anaraṇya was born Pṛthu; and Pṛthu’s son was Triśaṅku.

Context

Bana's son was the most brilliant and valiant Anaranya whose son Pruthu was succeeded by Trisanku.

Characters & Entities

• Bāṇa
• Anaraṇya
• Pṛthu
• Triśaṅku

FAQs

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

The verse supports the dharmic idea of lineage-responsibility: royal identity is tied to inherited duty (rajadharma) carried through generations.

What is the narrative situation?

A genealogical segment tracing the Ikṣvāku line, preparing background for later episodes connected to Triśaṅku and the dynasty’s fame.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Royal prowess and splendour (tejas, pratāpa) as inherited ideals expected to be used in service of dharma.