Shloka 29
Rāma–Jāmadagnya-janma-kāraṇa and Kṣatra-kṣaya
Paraśurāma’s origins and the depletion/restoration of kṣatriya lineages
वासुदेव उवाच ततः सत्यवती पुत्रं जनयामास भार्गवम् । तपस्यभिरतं शान्तं जमदग्निं यतव्रतम्
vāsudeva uvāca tataḥ satyavatī putraṃ janayāmāsa bhārgavam | tapasyabhirataṃ śāntaṃ jamadagniṃ yatavratam ||
वासुदेव बोले—राजन्! तदनन्तर सत्यवती ने भृगुवंश में उत्पन्न, तप में रत, स्वभाव से शान्त और संयम-निष्ठ जमदग्नि नामक पुत्र को जन्म दिया।
वासुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights an ethical ideal: true spiritual stature is marked by tapas (austerity), śānti (inner peace), and yama/niyama-like restraint (disciplined vows). Noble lineage is presented as meaningful when expressed through character and self-control.
Vāsudeva narrates a genealogical and moral-historical sequence: Satyavatī gives birth to Jamadagni, identified as a Bhārgava sage distinguished by austerity, tranquility, and disciplined conduct.