Shloka 22
Vaṁśānukīrtana: From Janamejaya’s Line to Bharata–Kuru–Pāṇḍava Descendants
दिवोदासान्मित्रयुश्च मित्रयोश्च्यवनो ऽभवत् / सुदासश्च्यवनाज्जज्ञे सौदासस्तस्य जात्मजः
divodāsānmitrayuśca mitrayoścyavano 'bhavat / sudāsaścyavanājjajñe saudāsastasya jātmajaḥ
Daripada Divodāsa lahirlah Mitrayu; daripada Mitrayu lahirlah Cyavana. Daripada Cyavana lahirlah Sudāsa; dan Saudāsa ialah puteranya.
Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical succession to Garuda)
Concept: Karmic continuity expressed through dynastic succession—actions and merits shape the emergence of heirs and rulers.
Vedantic Theme: Prakṛti’s causal chain (kārya-kāraṇa) in names and forms; the witnessing Self is beyond the lineage stream.
Application: Reflect on how choices influence descendants and institutions; cultivate merit (puṇya) for societal stability.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.140 (continuing vaṃśa narration)
FAQs
This verse preserves a precise lineage, showing how the Purana records dynastic continuity and uses ancestry to situate later narratives and moral-ritual teachings in a recognized historical frame.
It does not describe the soul’s post-death journey directly; instead, it functions as a genealogical link in the Purana’s narration, establishing who preceded whom in a royal line.
Maintain accurate family records and honor ancestors; the verse highlights continuity of responsibility across generations—encouraging ethical conduct that upholds one’s lineage and social duty.