Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 25
Kali-yuga’s Degradation, the Advent of Kalki, and the Reset of the Yuga Cycle
येऽतीता वर्तमाना ये भविष्यन्ति च पार्थिवा: । ते त उद्देशत: प्रोक्ता वंशीया: सोमसूर्ययो: ॥ २५ ॥
ye ’tītā vartamānā ye bhaviṣyanti ca pārthivāḥ te ta uddeśataḥ proktā vaṁśīyāḥ soma-sūryayoḥ
अशा रीतीने सूर्य आणि चंद्र वंशातील भूत, वर्तमान व भविष्यकाळातील सर्व राजे मी संक्षेपाने सांगितले आहेत।
FAQs
This verse states that the kings of the past, present, and future are described in brief as descendants of the Solar (Sūrya-vaṁśa) and Lunar (Soma/Chandra-vaṁśa) lines.
Because the Bhagavatam’s purpose is to guide the listener toward devotion to Bhagavān; the genealogies are given as an outline to situate history and time, not as the main focus.
It reminds us that worldly power and fame pass through time; instead of clinging to temporary status, one should seek lasting spiritual shelter through bhakti.