Shloka 41
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
प्रसेनश्चापरः ख्यातो ह्यनमित्राच्छिबिस्तथा / शिबेस्तु सत्यकः पुत्रः सत्यकात्सात्यकिस्तथा
prasenaścāparaḥ khyāto hyanamitrācchibistathā / śibestu satyakaḥ putraḥ satyakātsātyakistathā
Seorang lagi yang masyhur ialah Prasena; daripada Anamitra (lahir) Śibi. Dan putera Śibi ialah Satyaka; daripada Satyaka pula (lahir) Sātyaki.
Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical lineage to Garuda)
Concept: Kshatriya lineage as a vessel for protection and generosity; fame (khyāti) follows dharmic conduct.
Vedantic Theme: Dharma as a purifier of mind leading toward śānti; worldly renown is transient but can support sattva.
Application: Let inherited roles (family/profession) be guided by ethical excellence; seek ‘khyāti’ through service rather than ego.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139 (Śibi–Satyaka–Sātyaki sequence)
FAQs
This verse preserves dynastic succession—linking renowned figures through descent—supporting the Purana’s role as a record of dharmic lineages and cultural memory.
It does not directly discuss the soul’s post-death journey; instead, it belongs to a genealogical narrative that contextualizes dharma through exemplary lineages.
Use it as a reminder to honor ancestry and uphold family responsibilities (dharma), while studying Purana narratives for ethical exemplars and continuity of tradition.