Shloka 18
Vaṁśānukīrtana: From Janamejaya’s Line to Bharata–Kuru–Pāṇḍava Descendants
सुशान्तेश्च पुरुर्जातो ह्यर्कस्तस्य सुतो ऽभवत् / अर्कस्य चैव हर्यश्वो हर्यश्वान्मुकुलो ऽभवत्
suśānteśca pururjāto hyarkastasya suto 'bhavat / arkasya caiva haryaśvo haryaśvānmukulo 'bhavat
सुशान्तेः पुरुर् जातः; तस्य सुतोऽर्कोऽभवत्। अर्कस्य हर्यश्वः, हर्यश्वात् मुकुलोऽभवत्।
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Paramparā as social memory; kingship transmitted through lawful descent.
Vedantic Theme: Saṃsāra’s chain of causes/conditions; individuality is transient while the chain persists.
Application: Maintain accurate family/community records; recognize impermanence and act responsibly within one’s role.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.140 (same genealogical register)
FAQs
This verse continues a lineage chain, preserving sacred memory of dynasties and teachers; such genealogies anchor later teachings by placing them in a recognized Purāṇic historical framework.
It does not directly describe the soul’s journey; it serves a narrative function by recording succession of ancestors, which often contextualizes later discussions on dharma, rites, and karmic continuity.
Maintain accurate family records and honor ancestors through remembrance and ethical living—genealogical awareness in Purāṇas reinforces responsibility to uphold dharma across generations.