Shloka 10
Dynasties of Kings: From Manu to Ikṣvāku, Śrī Rāma, and Janaka
Sūryavaṁśa Genealogy
राजवर्धात्सुधृतिश्च नरो ऽभूत्सुधृतेः सुतः / नराच्च केवलः पुत्रः केवलाद्धुन्धुमानपि
rājavardhātsudhṛtiśca naro 'bhūtsudhṛteḥ sutaḥ / narācca kevalaḥ putraḥ kevalāddhundhumānapi
راج وردھن سے سُدھرتی پیدا ہوا؛ سُدھرتی کا بیٹا نر تھا۔ نر سے کیول نامی بیٹا پیدا ہوا؛ اور کیول سے دھُندھُمان بھی پیدا ہوا۔
Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical lineage to Garuda)
Concept: Rājavaṁśa continuity: governance and social stability transmitted through heirs.
Vedantic Theme: Karma’s continuity through saṁskāra and progeny; the witness (ātman) distinct from changing bodies/names.
Application: Fulfill responsibilities in one’s station; cultivate virtues that make succession beneficial (education, restraint, charity).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.138.9-13 (continuous genealogy segment)
FAQs
This verse functions as a link in a dynastic chain, preserving traditional memory of royal-sage lineages used to contextualize later narratives and teachings.
It does not directly describe afterlife doctrine; instead, it provides lineage context within the broader Purāṇic narration that later supports moral and spiritual instruction.
Use it as a reminder of continuity and responsibility across generations—ethical living and dharma are upheld by remembering and honoring one’s lineage and exemplars.