Shloka 70
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
महामना महाशालदुशीनर इह स्मृतः / अशीनराच्छिबिर्जज्ञे वृषदर्भः शिवेः सुतः
mahāmanā mahāśāladuśīnara iha smṛtaḥ / aśīnarācchibirjajñe vṛṣadarbhaḥ śiveḥ sutaḥ
ที่นี่ดุศีนรถูกจดจำว่าเป็นผู้มีจิตใจยิ่งใหญ่และรุ่งเรืองยิ่ง จากอศีนระกำเนิดศิพิ และจากศิพิกำเนิดวฤษทรภะ ผู้เป็นบุตรของศิวะ
Sūta/Narrator (Purāṇic recitation tradition; within Garuḍa Purāṇa’s genealogical narration)
Concept: Mahāmanas (great-mindedness) as a hallmark of raja-dharma; fame arises from virtue and protection of subjects.
Vedantic Theme: Dharma as purifier of antaḥkaraṇa; kīrti as a worldly fruit, yet pointing to sattva and self-mastery.
Application: Cultivate public-spirited leadership: generosity, fairness, and protection of the vulnerable; measure success by dharmic impact.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139 (continuing royal genealogy and character epithets)
FAQs
This verse preserves dynastic memory and dharmic exemplars by tracing a lineage of renowned rulers, anchoring later teachings in recognized Purāṇic history.
It does not directly address the soul’s post-death journey; it functions as a genealogical record, typical of Ācāra Kāṇḍa sections that catalogue lineages and exemplary figures.
Use it as a reminder to value character and dharmic reputation—being “remembered” (smṛtaḥ) for noble conduct is presented as a lasting human legacy.