Shloka 137
Origin of the Lunar Dynasty: Soma’s Rise, the Tārā Abduction War, Budha–Purūravas Genealogy, and Kārtavīrya Arjuna
वीतिहोत्रसुतश्चापि अनंतो नाम वीर्यवान् । दुर्जयस्तस्य पुत्रस्तु बभूवामित्रकर्षणः
vītihotrasutaścāpi anaṃto nāma vīryavān | durjayastasya putrastu babhūvāmitrakarṣaṇaḥ
ویتِیہوتر کا بیٹا بھی ایک بہادر تھا جس کا نام اَننت تھا؛ اور اس کا بیٹا دُرجَے ہوا، جو دشمنوں کو کچلنے والا تھا۔
Narrator (genealogical narration; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this verse)
Concept: Valor is inherited and cultivated; the righteous warrior ideal is transmitted through disciplined succession.
Application: Channel competitive energy into protecting what is right; practice self-mastery so ‘victory’ does not become cruelty.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A father and son stand before a sacred fire in a royal courtyard: Ananta, calm and radiant with restrained strength, places a hand on young Durjaya’s shoulder as the prince vows to protect the realm. The scene balances martial readiness—sword and bow nearby—with the quiet solemnity of dharma affirmed before Agni.","primary_figures":["Ananta (son of Vītihotra)","Durjaya"],"setting":"Royal courtyard with yajña-kuṇḍa, weapon stand, attendants holding water vessels and garlands","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["fire orange","ash white","midnight blue","gold","sandalwood brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Ananta and Durjaya in a vow-taking scene beside a blazing yajña fire; gold leaf flames and halos; richly ornamented garments; embossed gold on weapons and jewelry; symmetrical composition with ornate pillars and lotus borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate father-son dharma scene with delicate firelight; soft architectural lines; refined faces and gentle gestures; a quiet courtyard with a small fire altar and neatly arranged weapons; subtle shading and lyrical calm.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines around two heroic figures; stylized yajña fire with rhythmic flame shapes; warm ochre background; characteristic large eyes and ornamental detailing; temple-wall composition with decorative borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a dharma-vow tableau framed by lotus garlands; deep blue background with gold highlights; floral borders and small peacocks; the yajña fire stylized like a central lotus-flame motif; intricate textile patterns on garments."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["crackling fire","low temple bell","soft conch (single)","even tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वीतिहोत्रसुतश्चापि = वीतिहोत्रसुतः + च + अपि; दुर्जयस्तस्य = दुर्जयः + तस्य; पुत्रस्तु = पुत्रः + तु; बभूवामित्रकर्षणः = बभूव + अमित्रकर्षणः
FAQs
It presents a brief genealogical succession: Vītihotra’s son Ananta, and Ananta’s son Durjaya, described with heroic epithets.
It literally means “crusher/subduer of enemies,” indicating Durjaya’s prowess and martial strength in the traditional royal (kṣatriya) ideal.
Not directly; it functions primarily as dynastic record-keeping, though it reflects the Purāṇic value placed on courage, lineage continuity, and rightful kingship.