Shloka 134
Pṛthu’s Earth-Milking, the Etymology of ‘Pṛthivī,’ and the Vaivasvata (Solar) Genealogy
ज्येष्ठात्ककुत्स्थनामाभूत्सुतस्तस्य सुयोधनः । तस्य पुत्रः पृथृर्नाम विश्वस्तस्य पृथोः सुतः
jyeṣṭhātkakutsthanāmābhūtsutastasya suyodhanaḥ | tasya putraḥ pṛthṛrnāma viśvastasya pṛthoḥ sutaḥ
Daripada yang sulung lahirlah seorang putera bernama Kakutstha; puteranya ialah Suyodhana. Puteranya bernama Pṛthṛ; dan Viśvasta ialah putera kepada Pṛthu itu.
Pulastya (narrating genealogical lineage to Bhīṣma)
Concept: Lineage is presented as a vehicle for transmitting dharma; names function as mnemonic beads in the rosary of royal responsibility.
Application: Honor ancestry by ethical conduct; treat one’s ‘lineage’ (family, teachers, institutions) as a trust requiring integrity.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A stylized royal genealogy rendered as a sacred procession: each king stands behind the next, passing a luminous emblem of dharma—like a small sun-disc—down the line. The figures are dignified, with subtle differences in crowns and garments, suggesting time’s flow while preserving continuity.","primary_figures":["Pulastya","Bhīṣma","Kakutstha","Suyodhana","Pṛthṛ","Viśvasta"],"setting":"A quiet forest āśrama where Pulastya narrates, with a visionary backdrop showing the kings in a faint, luminous lineage tableau.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["antique gold","maroon","indigo","sandalwood beige","emerald"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Pulastya seated with palm-leaf manuscript, Bhīṣma listening respectfully; behind them a gold-leaf lineage frieze of kings—Kakutstha, Suyodhana, Pṛthṛ, Viśvasta—each with ornate crowns and halos; rich reds/greens, embossed gold borders, gem-like detailing on ornaments.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate āśrama conversation scene with delicate faces; a translucent ‘vision’ panel above showing the kings in sequence; cool natural palette, fine linework, lyrical trees and a small stream, understated regality.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined sages in the foreground; behind them a horizontal band of kings like a mural register; strong reds/yellows/greens, patterned textiles, large expressive eyes, temple-wall composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: lineage as a devotional garland—kings arranged in symmetrical rows with floral borders; include lotus motifs and a subtle sun emblem for Sūryavaṃśa; deep blue ground with gold and red accents, intricate vines framing the narrative."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["page-turning (palm-leaf)","soft bell","forest birds","steady tanpura"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ज्येष्ठात्ककुत्स्थनामाभूत् = ज्येष्ठात् + ककुत्स्थनाम + अभूत्; सुतस्तस्य = सुतः + तस्य; पृथुर्नाम = पृथुः + नाम; विश्वस्तस्य = विश्वः + तस्य
FAQs
It functions as a concise genealogical link, preserving the succession of royal names within a dynastic lineage (a common Purāṇic method of structuring history and memory).
Not directly; it is primarily genealogical. Any implied lesson is the Purāṇic emphasis on continuity of dharma through dynastic succession rather than a devotional injunction.
No. This śloka contains personal names and lineage relations only, without mention of places, tīrthas, or pilgrimage instructions.