Shloka 26
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
वृषणस्य मधुः पुत्त्रो मधोर्वृष्ण्यादिवंशकः / क्रोष्टोर्विजज्ञिवान्पुत्त्र आहिस्तस्य महात्मनः
vṛṣaṇasya madhuḥ puttro madhorvṛṣṇyādivaṃśakaḥ / kroṣṭorvijajñivānputtra āhistasya mahātmanaḥ
Anak Vṛṣaṇa ialah Madhu. Daripada Madhu muncul keturunan yang bermula dengan kaum Vṛṣṇi. Daripada Kroṣṭu lahirlah Vijajñivān; dan anaknya ialah Āhi, insan yang berjiwa agung.
Suta/Pauranic narrator (genealogical narration within the Garuda Purana; not a direct Vishnu–Garuda dialogue in this verse)
Concept: Kula-dharma and the rise of renowned lineages from a single root; fame (yaśas) as a byproduct of dharmic continuity.
Vedantic Theme: Nāma-rūpa proliferation within saṃsāra; the One appears as many through lineage and time.
Application: Honor roots (teachers, elders) while recognizing that identity expands through responsible action, not mere birth.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139.27-28 (continuation through Āhi, Citraratha, Śaśabindu)
FAQs
This verse anchors a key dynastic origin: Madhu is presented as the source from whom the Vṛṣṇi line begins, situating later figures and traditions within an authoritative Purāṇic genealogy.
It does not directly discuss the soul’s journey; instead, it provides genealogical context—used in Purāṇas to connect dharma, royal lines, and sacred history.
Use it as a reference for studying Itihāsa–Purāṇa lineages and for accurate recitation/annotation in family, temple, or academic archiving of Purāṇic dynastic traditions.