Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 45
The Kuru Line, Bhīṣma and Vyāsa; Pāṇḍavas, Parīkṣit, and Future Kings
Chandravaṁśa Continuation
दण्डपाणिर्निमिस्तस्य क्षेमको भविता यत: । ब्रह्मक्षत्रस्य वै योनिर्वंशो देवर्षिसत्कृत: ॥ ४४ ॥ क्षेमकं प्राप्य राजानं संस्थां प्राप्स्यति वै कलौ । अथ मागधराजानो भाविनो ये वदामि ते ॥ ४५ ॥
daṇḍapāṇir nimis tasya kṣemako bhavitā yataḥ brahma-kṣatrasya vai yonir vaṁśo devarṣi-satkṛtaḥ
摩希那罗之子为檀陀般尼，其子为尼弥；由尼弥将诞生国王克谢摩迦。我已向你叙述了月神之裔——苏摩（月）王族：它是婆罗门与刹帝利的源流，亦为诸天与大圣仙所敬奉。在此迦利时代，克谢摩迦将是最后的君王。现在我将讲述摩揭陀王族的未来——请聆听。
FAQs
This verse states that from Nimi’s line arises a dynasty that becomes the source of the brahma-kṣatra line—kṣatriyas distinguished by brahminical qualities—and that this lineage is honored by divine sages.
In Canto 9, Śukadeva presents sacred royal genealogies to show how dharma-bearing lineages unfold through time and how renowned rulers connect to wider spiritual and historical narratives.
It trains remembrance of dharma through history—seeing leadership as accountable to sages, virtue, and spiritual culture rather than mere power.