Shloka 11

यदुवंश-प्रवचनम्: हैहय-क्रोष्टु-वंशविस्तारः (कृतवीर्यार्जुनादि, ज्यामघ-विदर्भ-शात्वत-पर्यन्तम्)

Devanagari script

कृतास्त्रा बलिनः शूरा धर्मात्मानो मनस्विनः शूरश् च शूरसेनश् च धृष्टः कृष्णस्तथैव च

Transliteration

kṛtāstrā balinaḥ śūrā dharmātmāno manasvinaḥ śūraś ca śūrasenaś ca dhṛṣṭaḥ kṛṣṇastathaiva ca

Translation

ਉਹ ਦਿਵ੍ਯ ਅਸਤ੍ਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਿਪੁਣ, ਬਲਵਾਨ ਤੇ ਸ਼ੂਰਵੀਰ ਸਨ—ਧਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਅਤੇ ਦ੍ਰਿੜ੍ਹ ਮਨ ਵਾਲੇ: ਸ਼ੂਰ, ਸ਼ੂਰਸੇਨ, ਧ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟ ਅਤੇ ਇਸੇ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ।

Word by Word

• कृतास्त्राः: trained in the use of weapons/armed with astras

• बलिनः: strong, powerful

• शूराः: heroes, valiant men

• धर्मात्मानः: whose nature is dharma, righteous-souled

• मनस्विनः: high-minded, resolute

• शूरः: (proper name) Śūra

• च: and

• शूरसेनः: (proper name) Śūrasena

• च: and

• धृष्टः: (proper name) Dhṛṣṭa (also ‘bold’)

• कृष्णः: (proper name) Kṛṣṇa

• तथा एव: likewise, in the same manner

• च: and

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya, within a genealogical/heroic enumeration)

Characters & Entities

• Krishna
• Sura
• Shurasena
• Dhrishta

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

By praising dharmic, disciplined heroes, the text frames social order and righteous power as supports for Shiva’s dharma—creating the stable conditions in which Linga-puja, vows, and temple installations can flourish.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Indirectly: Shiva-tattva as Pati is served when pashus (souls) cultivate dharma, strength, and steadiness of mind; such virtues reduce pasha (bondage) and make one fit for Shaiva discipline and devotion.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

No explicit ritual is taught in this line; the yogic takeaway is manasvinatā—firm resolve and ethical strength—qualities aligned with preparatory discipline for Shaiva sadhana (including Pashupata-oriented restraint and devotion).