Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 2
Rantideva’s Supreme Charity and the Hastī Lineage
Hastināpura and Pañcāla Origins
गुरुश्च रन्तिदेवश्च सङ्कृते: पाण्डुनन्दन । रन्तिदेवस्य महिमा इहामुत्र च गीयते ॥ २ ॥
guruś ca rantidevaś ca saṅkṛteḥ pāṇḍu-nandana rantidevasya mahimā ihāmutra ca gīyate
हे पाण्डुनन्दन परीक्शित! संकृति के दो पुत्र थे—गुरु और रन्तिदेव। रन्तिदेव की महिमा इस लोक और परलोक दोनों में गाई जाती है; मनुष्यों में ही नहीं, देवताओं में भी उसका यश है।
FAQs
This verse introduces Rantideva as a celebrated figure whose glory is praised both materially and spiritually, indicating his exceptional virtue and piety.
Śukadeva speaks to King Parīkṣit, a descendant of the Pāṇḍavas; the address emphasizes Parīkṣit’s noble lineage while presenting the dynasty narrative.
Live with integrity and compassion—virtue brings tangible respect and inner spiritual benefit, creating lasting good beyond temporary achievements.