Shloka 6
Dynastic Enumeration and the Threefold Pralaya (वंशानुकीर्तनं—प्रलयत्रयवर्णनम्)
वत्सव्यूहात्ततः सूर्यः सहदेवस्तदात्मजः / बृहदश्वो भानुरथः प्रतीच्यश्च प्रतीतकः / मनुदेवः सुनक्षत्रः किन्नरश्चान्तरिक्षकः
vatsavyūhāttataḥ sūryaḥ sahadevastadātmajaḥ / bṛhadaśvo bhānurathaḥ pratīcyaśca pratītakaḥ / manudevaḥ sunakṣatraḥ kinnaraścāntarikṣakaḥ
વત્સવ્યૂહથી સૂર્ય ઉત્પન્ન થયો અને તેનો પુત્ર સહદેવ હતો. ત્યારબાદ બૃહદશ્વ, ભાનુરથ, પ્રતીચ્ય, પ્રતીતક; તેમજ મનુદેવ, સુનક્ષત્ર, કિન્નર અને અંતરિક્ષક ક્રમે થયા.
Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical lineage to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Dharma is carried through generations; naming preserves cultural memory and models rājadharma ideals.
Vedantic Theme: Saṃsāra as an unbroken stream of births; nāma-rūpa continuity without permanent self-identity in rulers.
Application: Reflect on impermanence: many kings arise and pass; cultivate detachment and ethical governance rather than clinging to fame.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: dynastic/royal lineage
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.141 (continuation of royal lists)
FAQs
This verse functions as a lineage record, preserving traditional transmission of dynasties and exemplary figures used for dharma-oriented instruction across the Purana.
It does not directly describe the soul’s journey; instead, it appears in a genealogical/narrative section, establishing continuity of sacred history rather than afterlife doctrine.
Use it as a reference for study and recitation with attention to accurate names and pronunciation, supporting disciplined scriptural learning (svādhyāya) and cultural memory.