Shloka 41
Chandravamsa and Yadu Lineage: From Soma to the Vrishnis, Krishna’s Family, and the Transition to Puru
प्रसेनश्चापरः ख्यातो ह्यनमित्राच्छिबिस्तथा / शिबेस्तु सत्यकः पुत्रः सत्यकात्सात्यकिस्तथा
prasenaścāparaḥ khyāto hyanamitrācchibistathā / śibestu satyakaḥ putraḥ satyakātsātyakistathā
ایک اور مشہور نسل پرسےن تھا؛ انَمِترا سے شِبی بھی پیدا ہوا۔ شِبی کا بیٹا سَتیَک تھا، اور سَتیَک سے سَاتیَکی بھی جنما۔
Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical lineage to Garuda)
Concept: Kshatriya lineage as a vessel for protection and generosity; fame (khyāti) follows dharmic conduct.
Vedantic Theme: Dharma as a purifier of mind leading toward śānti; worldly renown is transient but can support sattva.
Application: Let inherited roles (family/profession) be guided by ethical excellence; seek ‘khyāti’ through service rather than ego.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.139 (Śibi–Satyaka–Sātyaki sequence)
FAQs
This verse preserves dynastic succession—linking renowned figures through descent—supporting the Purana’s role as a record of dharmic lineages and cultural memory.
It does not directly discuss the soul’s post-death journey; instead, it belongs to a genealogical narrative that contextualizes dharma through exemplary lineages.
Use it as a reminder to honor ancestry and uphold family responsibilities (dharma), while studying Purana narratives for ethical exemplars and continuity of tradition.