Shloka 159
Pṛthu’s Earth-Milking, the Etymology of ‘Pṛthivī,’ and the Vaivasvata (Solar) Genealogy
तस्यपुत्रोभवद्वीरो देवानीकः प्रतापवान् । अहीनगुस्तस्य सुतः सहस्राश्वस्ततः परः
tasyaputrobhavadvīro devānīkaḥ pratāpavān | ahīnagustasya sutaḥ sahasrāśvastataḥ paraḥ
అతని కుమారుడు వీరుడూ ప్రతాపవంతుడైన దేవానీకుడు. దేవానీకుని కుమారుడు అహీనగు; అతని తరువాత సహస్రాశ్వుడు వచ్చాడు.
Pulastya (continuing a genealogical narration to Bhīṣma)
Concept: Power (pratāpa) is praised when embedded in dharma and transmitted as responsible kingship.
Application: Cultivate strength with restraint—use influence to protect, not dominate; inherit duties with humility and continuity.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A heroic court scene: Devānīka stands in armor with a calm, disciplined gaze, receiving a ceremonial sword while sages bless him with mantras. Behind him, Ahīnagu and Sahasrāśva appear as successive silhouettes, suggesting the relay of duty across generations.","primary_figures":["Devānīka","Ahīnagu","Sahasrāśva","court priest (purohita)","ṛṣi-blessers"],"setting":"Royal sabhā with carved pillars, lion-throne motif, and a small fire-altar at the side indicating dharma-sanctioned rule.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["burnished gold","steel gray","crimson","peacock blue","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Devānīka in ornate armor and crown, receiving a sword, sages with raised hands in blessing, gold leaf halo and architectural borders; rich crimson and emerald textiles, gem-studded ornaments, symmetrical sabhā composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined court interior with delicate patterns, Devānīka’s poised heroism, sages near a small sacred fire; cool blues and soft golds, lyrical restraint, fine facial detailing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines—heroic king with large eyes, stylized pillars and flame altar, attendants in rhythmic arrangement; red/yellow/green pigments, temple-wall grandeur.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: royal-dharma tableau framed by lotus and vine borders; Devānīka centered with symbolic horse motifs hinting at Sahasrāśva; deep blue background, gold highlights, floral intricacy."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["martial drum (soft)","conch shell","fire crackle","court murmurs subdued","temple bell accent"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तस्यपुत्रोभवद्वीरो = तस्य पुत्रः अभवत् वीरः; सहस्राश्वस्ततः = सहस्राश्वः ततः.
FAQs
It preserves a dynastic succession by naming a sequence of descendants—Devānīka, then Ahīnagu, then Sahasrāśva—typical of Purāṇic genealogical narration.
Not directly; it functions primarily as a lineage record. Any implied value is the Purāṇic emphasis on continuity of dharmic kingship and historical memory.
They are successive figures in a royal genealogy: Devānīka is described as heroic and powerful; his son is Ahīnagu; and the next successor named is Sahasrāśva.