Shloka 1.70.40

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

Devanagari script

सुदर्शन: शङ्घणस्य अग्निवर्ण स्सुदर्शनात्।।1.70.40।।शीघ्रगस्त्वग्निवर्णस्य शीघ्रगस्य मरु स्सुत:।मरो: प्रशुश्रुकस्त्वासीदम्बरीष: प्रशुश्रृकात्।।1.70.41।।

Transliteration

śīghragas tv agnivarṇasya śīghragasya maruḥ sutaḥ | marōḥ praśuśrukas tv āsīd ambarīṣaḥ praśuśrukāt || 1.70.41 ||

Translation

Śīghraga was the son of Agnivarṇa; Maru was Śīghraga’s son. To Maru was born Praśuśruka, and from Praśuśruka was born Ambarīṣa.

Context

Sudarsana was the son of Samkhana. His son was Agnivarna. To Agnivarna was born Sighraga and to Sighraga, Maru. To Maru, was born Prasusruka and to Prasrusuka, Ambarisha.

Characters & Entities

• Agnivarṇa
• Śīghraga
• Maru
• Praśuśruka
• Ambarīṣa

FAQs

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

The dharmic principle is cultural memory upheld through truthful transmission of lineage, reinforcing the Ramayana’s model of inherited responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator enumerates successive kings/descendants in the solar dynasty.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Intergenerational duty (pitṛ-ṛṇa/vaṃśa-rakṣaṇa in a broad sense): heirs are implied to sustain righteousness and stability.