Shloka 1.70.41

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

ambarīṣasya putro 'bhūn nahuṣaḥ pṛthivīpatiḥ | nahuṣasya yayātis tu nābhāgas tu yayātijaḥ || 1.70.42 ||

Translation

Ambarīṣa’s son was King Nahuṣa, ruler of the earth. Nahuṣa’s son was Yayāti, and Yayāti’s son was Nābhāga.

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

• Ambarīṣa
• Nahuṣa
• Yayāti
• Nābhāga

FAQs

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

The dharmic value is satya in historical transmission: preserving accurate lineage underpins the Ramayana’s teaching on legitimate authority and the expectations of righteous rule.

What is the narrative situation?

The genealogy continues, listing Nahuṣa, Yayāti, and Nābhāga as successive descendants.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is rāja-dharma continuity—kingship as a trust passed down, requiring adherence to righteousness.