दशलक्षञ्च पुत्राणां पृथुकीर्त्यादयो वराः / पृथुकीर्तिः पृथुजयः पृथुदानः पृथुश्रवाः
daśalakṣañca putrāṇāṃ pṛthukīrtyādayo varāḥ / pṛthukīrtiḥ pṛthujayaḥ pṛthudānaḥ pṛthuśravāḥ
पुत्र दहा लक्ष होते; त्यांत पृथुकीर्ती आदी श्रेष्ठ होते—पृथुकीर्ती, पृथुजय, पृथुदान आणि पृथुश्रवा।
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Karmic fruition expressed as prosperity and progeny; yet excellence is distinguished from mere quantity (श्रेष्ठता among many).
Vedantic Theme: Discrimination (viveka) implied: quality over multiplicity; names and fame are within māyā’s field.
Application: In abundance (resources, options), practice discernment—identify and cultivate what is truly ‘vara’ (best/wholesome).
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139.27 (Śaśabindu’s wives leading to many sons)
This verse preserves a traditional genealogical record, highlighting prominent descendants and anchoring later narratives in an authoritative lineage framework.
This specific verse does not describe the soul’s journey; it functions as a genealogical enumeration within the chapter’s narrative flow.
Use it for accurate recitation, study, and cross-referencing of Purāṇic genealogies—helpful for students tracing names, lineages, and related passages.