Shloka 52
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
हृदिकश्च स्वयम्भोजात्कृतवर्मा तदात्मजः / देवः शतधनुश्चैव शूराद्वै देवमीढुषः
hṛdikaśca svayambhojātkṛtavarmā tadātmajaḥ / devaḥ śatadhanuścaiva śūrādvai devamīḍhuṣaḥ
ஸ்வயம்போஜனிடமிருந்து ஹ்ருதிகன் பிறந்தான்; அவன் புதல்வன் க்ருதவர்மா. சூரனிடமிருந்து தேவன், சததனு, மேலும் தேவமீடுஷனும் பிறந்தனர்.
Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical lineage to Garuda)
Concept: Kshatriya lineages transmit obligations—valor must be governed by dharma.
Vedantic Theme: Dharma as purifier of action (karma-yoga orientation) within worldly roles.
Application: Exercise strength with restraint; align professional power with ethical duty.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: dynastic region
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139 (Yadava genealogical enumeration including Hṛdika and Kṛtavarmā)
FAQs
This verse preserves remembered lineages by naming key ancestors and descendants, helping situate later narratives and dharmic exemplars within a recognized family tradition.
It does not directly discuss the soul’s journey; it functions as a lineage record, providing historical context rather than afterlife doctrine.
Use it as a reminder of continuity and responsibility across generations—one’s actions shape the reputation and welfare of descendants and the wider community.