Shloka 57

Dynasties of Kings: From Manu to Ikṣvāku, Śrī Rāma, and Janaka

Sūryavaṁśa Genealogy

Devanagari script

स्वनरः स्वागताज्जज्ञे सुवर्चास्तस्य चात्मजः / सुवर्चसः सुपार्श्वस्तु सुश्रुतश्च सुपार्श्वतः

Transliteration

svanaraḥ svāgatājjajñe suvarcāstasya cātmajaḥ / suvarcasaḥ supārśvastu suśrutaśca supārśvataḥ

Translation

Daripada Svāgatā lahirlah Svanara; dan puteranya ialah Suvarcā. Daripada Suvarcā lahir Supārśva; dan daripada Supārśva lahir Suśruta.

Word by Word

• स्वनरः: Svanara
• स्वनरः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्वनर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• स्वागतात्: from Svāgata
• स्वागतात्: Apadana (Source/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्वागत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• जज्ञे: was born
• जज्ञे: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: जन् (धातु)
• Form: लिट्-लकार (Perfect), प्रथम-पुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन; आत्मनेपदम्

• सुवर्चाः: Suvarcā(s)
• सुवर्चाः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुवर्चस्/सुवर्चा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन (अस्-प्रातिपदिक; प्रथमा एकवचन -आः)

• तस्य: of him
• तस्य: Sambandha (Possessor/षष्ठी)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-बोधक अव्यय (conjunction)

• आत्मजः: son
• आत्मजः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आत्मज (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• सुवर्चसः: of Suvarcas
• सुवर्चसः: Sambandha (Possessor/षष्ठी)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुवर्चस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• सुपार्श्वः: Supārśva
• सुपार्श्वः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुपार्श्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• तु: then/indeed
• तु: Sambandha (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: विरोध/विशेषणार्थक अव्यय (particle)

• सुश्रुतः: Suśruta
• सुश्रुतः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुश्रुत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-बोधक अव्यय (conjunction)

• सुपार्श्वतः: from Supārśva
• सुपार्श्वतः: Apadana (Source/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुपार्श्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन (Ablative)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical succession to Garuda/Vinatā-putra, as per common Garuda Purana dialogue frame)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Auspicious naming and lineage continuity as supports for social and ritual order.

Vedantic Theme: Guṇa-like qualities suggested by names (su-varcā, su-śruta) point to cultivated excellence within saṃsāra.

Application: Cultivate 'su' qualities—good conduct, good learning, good reputation—within one’s family/community line.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.138 (same genealogical chain)

Characters & Entities

• Svanara
• Svāgatā
• Suvarcā
• Supārśva
• Suśruta

FAQs

What is the importance of genealogy passages in the Garuda Purana?

This verse preserves a precise lineage chain, serving as a textual record for Puranic history and the continuity of dharmic families and teachers.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul in the Garuda Purana?

It does not directly address the after-death journey; instead, it functions as genealogical narration, which contextualizes later teachings by locating them within recognized lineages.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Use it as a reminder of continuity and responsibility—one’s actions shape the reputation and stability of a family or community across generations.