Varaha Purana 10.29: Adhyaya 10, Shloka 29
The Threefold Division by the Guṇas, the Deities’ Attainment of Worship, and the Opening of the Durjaya Episode
अथ कालेन महता स राजा राजसत्तमः । सुप्रतीकः सुतं दृष्ट्वा दुर्जयं योग्यं अन्तिके ॥ १०.३० ॥
atha kālena mahatā sa rājā rājasattamaḥ | supratīkaḥ sutaṃ dṛṣṭvā durjayaṃ yogyam antike || 10.30 ||
ครั้นกาลล่วงไปเนิ่นนาน พระราชาสุปรตีกะ ผู้ประเสริฐในหมู่กษัตริย์ ครั้นทอดพระเนตรพระโอรสทุรชัยผู้เหมาะสมและสามารถอยู่ใกล้พระองค์ [จึงทรงดำเนินการตามควร].
Varāha (default narrative speaker framework; not explicit in this fragment)
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It reflects a common Purāṇic narrative motif of dynastic continuity, where a ruler recognizes the readiness of an heir; such passages help map royal-ethical ideals and succession themes in Purāṇic literature.
No geographic location is named in this verse; it is focused on courtly/royal narrative progression rather than sacred geography.
Implicitly, it emphasizes prudent governance and succession: a ruler should assess an heir’s competence (yogyatā) before entrusting responsibilities.
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