Shloka 39
Multi-form Manifestations, Indra–Kāma Incarnations, Pravāha, and the Twofold Buddhi
Sense-Discipline and Exclusive Refuge in Viṣṇu
शत्रुघ्न इति विख्यातः शत्रून्सूदयते यतः / अनिरुद्धः कृष्णपुत्रो प्रद्युम्नाद्यो ऽजनिष्ट ह
śatrughna iti vikhyātaḥ śatrūnsūdayate yataḥ / aniruddhaḥ kṛṣṇaputro pradyumnādyo 'janiṣṭa ha
ਉਹ ‘ਸ਼ਤ੍ਰੁਘਨ’ ਨਾਮ ਨਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਸਿੱਧ ਹੈ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਹ ਸ਼ਤ੍ਰੂਆਂ ਦਾ ਨਾਸ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਅਤੇ ਅਨਿਰੁੱਧ—ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਦਾ ਪੁੱਤਰ—ਪ੍ਰਦਿਊਮਨ ਆਦਿ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਗੇਵਾਨ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਹੀ ਜਨਮਿਆ।
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Names encode function and dharma: ‘Śatrughna’ signifies the duty to destroy hostile forces; divine descent aligns genealogy with cosmic purpose.
Vedantic Theme: Dharma as expression of cosmic order (ṛta) through avatāra-associated roles; action sanctified when aligned with divine intent.
Application: Uphold protective courage: confront inner ‘enemies’ (anger, greed) and outer injustice with disciplined, dharmic resolve.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: kingdom
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.28 (continuing Aniruddha/Śatrughna identification thread)
FAQs
The verse gives an etymological explanation: he is called Śatrughna because he “slays/overcomes enemies,” presenting the name as a marker of his role and virtue.
It identifies Aniruddha as Kṛṣṇa’s son and places him within the lineage alongside Pradyumna and others, reinforcing Purāṇic genealogy and the continuity of divine-descended figures.
Treat names, titles, and reputations as responsibilities: cultivate the qualities they imply—self-mastery, protection of dharma, and the disciplined overcoming of inner “enemies” like anger and greed.