Shloka 40
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
स्वधाजित्संज्ञकस्तस्मादनमित्राशिनी तथा / अनमित्रस्य निघ्नो ऽभून्निघ्नाच्छत्राजितो ऽभवत्
svadhājitsaṃjñakastasmādanamitrāśinī tathā / anamitrasya nighno 'bhūnnighnācchatrājito 'bhavat
اُس سے سْوَधاجیت نام کا بیٹا پیدا ہوا، اور اسی طرح انَمِتراشِنی نام کی بیٹی بھی۔ انَمِترا سے نِغن ہوا، اور نِغن سے چھترَاجیت پیدا ہوا۔
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Birth and succession as karmic continuity; individuals arise within relational networks shaped by prior causes.
Vedantic Theme: Samsaric flow of jivas through nama-rupa; dependent origination within prakriti while Atman remains untouched (implied).
Application: Reflect on inherited tendencies and responsibilities; act consciously to shape what one transmits forward (character, dharma).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139 (continuation of Anamitra line)
FAQs
This verse preserves a specific lineage sequence, helping anchor dharma narratives and later ritual/ethical instructions in recognizable dynastic history.
It does not directly describe the soul’s journey; instead, it functions as genealogical context within the broader Purana, which elsewhere teaches rites and afterlife doctrines.
Use it as a reference point for traditional study—maintaining accurate textual memory of lineages that contextualize dharma, vows, and ritual instructions in the Purana.