Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 33
The Kuru Line, Bhīṣma and Vyāsa; Pāṇḍavas, Parīkṣit, and Future Kings
Chandravaṁśa Continuation
तव तात: सुभद्रायामभिमन्युरजायत । सर्वातिरथजिद् वीर उत्तरायां ततो भवान् ॥ ३३ ॥
tava tātaḥ subhadrāyām abhimanyur ajāyata sarvātirathajid vīra uttarāyāṁ tato bhavān
O mahal na hari, ang iyong ama na si Abhimanyu ay isinilang mula sa sinapupunan ni Subhadrā bilang anak ni Arjuna. Siya ang bayaning nagwagi sa lahat ng atiratha; at mula sa kanya, sa sinapupunan ni Uttarā na anak ni Virāṭarāja, ikaw ay ipinanganak.
FAQs
This verse states that Parīkṣit was born from Uttarā, and his father was the heroic Abhimanyu, who was born from Subhadrā.
Śukadeva highlights Abhimanyu’s extraordinary valor—his ability to defeat even the greatest chariot-warriors—while narrating the noble lineage of King Parīkṣit.
The Bhagavatam uses genealogy to teach dharma and responsibility—one should honor noble qualities like courage and righteousness and live in a way that uplifts the family and society.