Shloka 26

Kroṣṭu–Yādava Lineages, the Syamantaka Jewel, Krishna’s Birth Context, and the Māyāmoha Account

Devanagari script

तस्मात्करंभस्तस्माच्च देवरातो बभूव ह । देवक्षत्रोभवद्राजा देवरातान्महायशाः

Transliteration

tasmātkaraṃbhastasmācca devarāto babhūva ha | devakṣatrobhavadrājā devarātānmahāyaśāḥ

Translation

त्याच्यापासून करंभ उत्पन्न झाला आणि त्याच्यापासून देवरात झाला. देवरातापासून महायशस्वी राजा देवक्षत्र जन्मला.

Word by Word

तस्मात्from him

करंभःKaraṃbha (proper name)

तस्मात्from him

चand

देवरातःDevarāta (proper name)

बभूवbecame / was born

हindeed

देवक्षत्रःDevakṣatra (proper name)

अभवत्became

राजाking

देवरातात्from Devarāta

महायशाःgreatly renowned

Speaker

Narratorial voice (genealogical enumeration within the Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa dialogue context)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Renown (yaśas) is portrayed as the fruit of orderly succession and righteous governance.

Application: Seek ‘good name’ through consistent ethical conduct; let reputation be a byproduct of service, not vanity.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Karambha and Devarāta are shown in a ceremonial handover: a royal seal, a sword, and a dharma-śāstra palm-leaf bundle. Devakṣatra appears enthroned behind them, his aura depicted as a steady, flame-like halo, while court priests chant, suggesting that true ‘mahāyaśas’ arises from alignment with sacred law.","primary_figures":["Karambha","Devarāta","Devakṣatra","court priests (purohitas)"],"setting":"Royal consecration hall (rājābhiṣeka sabhā) with ritual vessels, palm-leaf texts, and a throne backed by a carved lion motif.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["royal blue","gold leaf","terracotta","cream","forest green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: enthroned Devakṣatra with gold leaf halo and embossed ornaments, Karambha and Devarāta in respectful poses, ritual kalashas and lamps, rich reds/greens, gem-studded crowns, symmetrical temple-arch framing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate coronation vignette with delicate lines, soft cream background, refined faces, subtle architectural arches, priests with small ritual items, cool blues and warm ochres balanced harmoniously.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, flat pigments, Devakṣatra centered with stylized flame-halo, priests and heirs flanking, decorative borders, dominant reds/yellows/greens with rhythmic patterning.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: coronation scene framed by lotus and creeper borders, deep blue backdrop with gold highlights, peacocks in corners, ornate textile-like detailing on garments, subtle Vaishnava emblems above the throne."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["ritual bell","low Vedic chant undertone","conch shell (soft)","crackling oil lamps"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: तस्मात्करंभः (तस्मात् + करंभः); करंभस्तस्मात् (करंभः + तस्मात्); तस्माच्च (तस्मात् + च); देवक्षत्रोभवत् (देवक्षत्रः + अभवत्); भवद्राजा (अभवत् + राजा); देवरातान्महायशाः (देवरातात् + महायशाः)।

Characters & Entities

Karambha

Devarāta

Devakṣatra

FAQs

What is the main purpose of this verse in the Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa?

It functions as a genealogical link, recording successive births in a royal lineage: Karambha → Devarāta → King Devakṣatra.

Does this verse teach a specific Bhakti or ritual practice?

Not directly. The verse is primarily historical-genealogical, supporting the Purāṇic narrative structure rather than prescribing devotion or ritual.

What ethical or cultural value is implied by calling Devakṣatra “mahāyaśāḥ” (greatly renowned)?

It reflects the Purāṇic ideal that kingship is associated with fame earned through virtue, protection of subjects, and adherence to dharma, even when the verse itself does not detail the deeds.