Shloka 47
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
तस्माच्चदुन्दुभिर्जज्ञे पुनर्वसुरतः स्मृतः / तस्याहुकश्चाहुकी च कन्या चैवाहुकस्य तु
tasmāccadundubhirjajñe punarvasurataḥ smṛtaḥ / tasyāhukaścāhukī ca kanyā caivāhukasya tu
Daripadanya lahir Cadundubhi; dia dikenang sebagai yang berbakti kepada Punarvasu. Daripadanya lahir Ahuka dan Ahukī, dan juga seorang anak perempuan bagi Ahuka.
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinatā-putra)
Concept: Even within worldly lineage, devotion (rati/bhakti) is singled out as a defining trait.
Vedantic Theme: Bhakti as a purifying orientation within saṃsāra, preparing the mind for śānti.
Application: Let personal identity be marked not only by birth but by chosen devotion and virtues; integrate daily remembrance of the chosen deity.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139.47 (Punarvasu devotion note within genealogy)
FAQs
They preserve traditional lineages and contextualize dharma through ancestral succession, which also supports remembrance of forebears in Purāṇic tradition.
This specific verse is genealogical rather than afterlife-focused; it situates named individuals within a lineage, a common Purāṇic method of framing later teachings and duties.
Use it as a reminder to honor family lineage and uphold dharmic responsibilities, including respectful remembrance of ancestors in culturally appropriate ways.