Shloka 40
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
स्वधाजित्संज्ञकस्तस्मादनमित्राशिनी तथा / अनमित्रस्य निघ्नो ऽभून्निघ्नाच्छत्राजितो ऽभवत्
svadhājitsaṃjñakastasmādanamitrāśinī tathā / anamitrasya nighno 'bhūnnighnācchatrājito 'bhavat
അവനിൽ നിന്ന് സ്വധാജിത് എന്ന പേരുള്ള പുത്രൻ ജനിച്ചു; അതുപോലെ അനമിത്രാശിനീ എന്ന പുത്രിയും. അനമിത്രയിൽ നിന്ന് നിഘ്നൻ ഉദിച്ചു; നിഘ്നനിൽ നിന്ന് ഛത്രാജിത് ജനിച്ചു.
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Birth and succession as karmic continuity; individuals arise within relational networks shaped by prior causes.
Vedantic Theme: Samsaric flow of jivas through nama-rupa; dependent origination within prakriti while Atman remains untouched (implied).
Application: Reflect on inherited tendencies and responsibilities; act consciously to shape what one transmits forward (character, dharma).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139 (continuation of Anamitra line)
FAQs
This verse preserves a specific lineage sequence, helping anchor dharma narratives and later ritual/ethical instructions in recognizable dynastic history.
It does not directly describe the soul’s journey; instead, it functions as genealogical context within the broader Purana, which elsewhere teaches rites and afterlife doctrines.
Use it as a reference point for traditional study—maintaining accurate textual memory of lineages that contextualize dharma, vows, and ritual instructions in the Purana.