Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 41
Bhagīratha Brings Gaṅgā; Saudāsa’s Curse; Khaṭvāṅga’s Instant Renunciation
ततो दशरथस्तस्मात् पुत्र ऐडविडिस्तत: । राजा विश्वसहो यस्य खट्वाङ्गश्चक्रवर्त्यभूत् ॥ ४१ ॥
tato daśarathas tasmāt putra aiḍaviḍis tataḥ rājā viśvasaho yasya khaṭvāṅgaś cakravarty abhūt
从巴利卡生下一子名达沙拉塔（Daśaratha），从达沙拉塔生下一子名艾达维迪（Aiḍaviḍi），从艾达维迪生下国王维斯瓦萨哈（Viśvasaha）。国王维斯瓦萨哈的儿子是著名的卡特万加（Khaṭvāṅga）大君。
FAQs
This verse identifies Khaṭvāṅga as the son of King Viśvasaha and describes him as a cakravartī, an emperor renowned in the Bhāgavatam’s royal genealogy.
Śukadeva narrates the dynastic succession to preserve the sacred history of righteous rulers and to situate later spiritual teachings within the lineage of dharma-following kings.
They remind a reader that worldly power and lineage are temporary, while true greatness is measured by dharma and devotion—encouraging humility and purposeful living.