Shloka 77
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
तस्य पुत्रस्त्वधिरथः कर्णस्तस्य सुतो ऽभवत्
tasya putrastvadhirathaḥ karṇastasya suto 'bhavat
Putera baginda ialah Adhiratha; dan putera Adhiratha ialah Karṇa.
Lord Vishnu
Concept: Identity and destiny are carried through lineage and adoption/parentage narratives (Adhiratha–Karṇa), inviting reflection on dharma beyond birth-status.
Vedantic Theme: Guṇa-karma over mere jāti as a practical ethical lens (implicit, via Karṇa’s well-known life).
Application: Judge character by conduct; acknowledge complex family/social origins while upholding integrity and duty.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139.78 (transition to Vṛṣasena and Puru-vaṃśa)
FAQs
This verse shows the Purana’s method of preserving sacred lineages—linking notable figures through succession to ground later teachings and narratives in recognized tradition.
It does not directly discuss the soul’s journey; it functions as a lineage statement within the broader narrative framework in which ethical and spiritual teachings are later situated.
It encourages respect for ancestry and accountability—remembering that one’s actions contribute to the honor and continuity of one’s family line.