Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 25
Kali-yuga’s Degradation, the Advent of Kalki, and the Reset of the Yuga Cycle
येऽतीता वर्तमाना ये भविष्यन्ति च पार्थिवा: । ते त उद्देशत: प्रोक्ता वंशीया: सोमसूर्ययो: ॥ २५ ॥
ye ’tītā vartamānā ye bhaviṣyanti ca pārthivāḥ te ta uddeśataḥ proktā vaṁśīyāḥ soma-sūryayoḥ
Như vậy, ta đã trình bày khái lược về tất cả các vị vua—quá khứ, hiện tại và tương lai—thuộc các vương triều Mặt Trời và Mặt Trăng.
FAQs
This verse states that the kings of the past, present, and future are described in brief as descendants of the Solar (Sūrya-vaṁśa) and Lunar (Soma/Chandra-vaṁśa) lines.
Because the Bhagavatam’s purpose is to guide the listener toward devotion to Bhagavān; the genealogies are given as an outline to situate history and time, not as the main focus.
It reminds us that worldly power and fame pass through time; instead of clinging to temporary status, one should seek lasting spiritual shelter through bhakti.