Shloka 11
Dynasties of Kings: From Manu to Ikṣvāku, Śrī Rāma, and Janaka
Sūryavaṁśa Genealogy
धुन्धुमतो वेगवांश्च बुधो वेगवतः सुतः / तृणबिन्दुर्बुधाज्जातः कान्या चैलविला तथा
dhundhumato vegavāṃśca budho vegavataḥ sutaḥ / tṛṇabindurbudhājjātaḥ kānyā cailavilā tathā
دھُندھُمت سے ویگوان پیدا ہوا؛ ویگوت کا بیٹا بُدھ تھا۔ بُدھ سے ترن بِندو پیدا ہوا، اور اسی طرح چَیل وِلا نامی کنیا بھی ہوئی۔
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda)
Concept: Interweaving of human and extraordinary births within a lineage suggests layered karmic causality.
Vedantic Theme: Diversity of births (yoni-bheda) within saṁsāra while the Self remains unchanged; prārabdha shaping circumstances.
Application: Treat one’s birth circumstances as a field for dharma rather than pride; cultivate humility amid inherited status.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.138 (genealogy continues through Viśāla etc.)
FAQs
This verse preserves lineage memory—linking named ancestors and descendants—used to situate later narratives, dynasties, and dharma traditions within a recognized Purāṇic family tree.
It does not directly discuss the soul’s post-death journey; instead, it belongs to a genealogical narration that contextualizes people and lineages referenced elsewhere in the text.
Use it as a reminder of continuity and responsibility: one’s actions reflect on lineage and community, encouraging ethical conduct (dharma) and respect for ancestral tradition.