Introduction of the Royal families - Chapter 23

In the previous chapter, we saw how Rama broke the Shiva Dhanus., Now we will see the introduction of the Royal families.

Janaka sent for his brother Kushadwaja who was ruling the neighboring country called Sankasya. After assembling all people Janaka asked his minister Sudama to go and bring king Dasharatha and his sons.

Royal families
Once the initial formalities were over Dasharatha said that his guru Vashishtha with the permission of Vishwamitra would describe the genealogy of his dynasty.

Even now during the marriage ceremony before the father offers his daughter's hand to the bridegroom, one generally starts with describing the families of the bridegroom and bride but they go up to three or four generations. This is also meant for the knowledge of people who have been invited and present on the occasion.

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Vashishtha then addressed Janaka and described the genealogy of the Ikshvaku dynasty. This gives us a historical account of that period. It is also interesting to note that contrary to the general belief, in India history was recorded in its own way. Let us not also forget that these things happened several thousands of years ago. We should be happy that we have at least this amount of information.

Ikshvaku dynasty

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Vashishtha started from Mareechi who was Lord Brahma's son. Kashyapa was Mareechi's son and Surya was born to him. Manu was born to Surya. Ikshvaku was Manu's son. The following is the genealogy of Ikshvaku Vamsa. 

1. Ikshvaku (1st King in Ayodhya)                 19. Bhageeratha

2. Kukshi                                                         20. Kakutstha

3. Vikukshi                                                       21. Raghu

4. Bana                                                             22. Pravridha

5. Anaranya                                                     23. Kalmashapada

6. Pruthu                                                          24. Shankhana

7. Trishanku                                                     25. Sudarshana

8. Dundumaran                                                26. Agnivarna

9. Yuvanashwana                                              27. Sheegharga

10. Mandhata                                                  28. Maru

11. Susandhi                                                    29. Prashusruka

12. Druvasandhi, Prasenajith                          30. Ambareesha

13. Bharata (Druvasandhi's son)                    31. Nahusha

14. Asita                                                         32. Yayati

15. Sagara                                                       33. Nabhaaga

16. Asamanja                                                  34. Aja

17. Amshuman                                              35. Dasharatha

18. Dileepa                                                   36. Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana, Shatrughna      

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I give below some more names of the Ikshvaku dynasty. The genealogy of the Ikshvaku dynasty ends with Rama as mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana. However, from other works and Puranas (Vishnu Purana) we have details about further descendants after Rama starting from his son Kusha. However, Lava does not find any mention.

It turns out that there are ninety-five generations starting from Manu before Bharata War. (Ref: The Astronomical Code of the Rig Veda by Subhash Kak, Aditya Prakashan, New Delhi)

Kusha                              Hiranyanabha 

Atithi                              Pushya              

Nishada                          Dhruvasandhi                 

Nala                              Sudarshana                   

Nabhas                          Agnivarna                         

Pundarika                     Seeghra                            

Kshemadhavan             Maru                          

Devanika                      Prasusruta                            

Ahinaku                       Susandhi                                

Paripatra Bala             Amarsha                           

Uktha                          Visrutavant       -   

Vajranabha                  Bruhadbala                                      

Shankhan                    Bharata War                          

Vyusitashva               Bruhatkshaya                               

This list of kings in the Ikshvaku dynasty shows how long they ruled Ayodhya. It is customary to assume 30 years per generation in which case this would amount to a period of 35x30=1050 years until Dasharatha. However, in those periods of time people are believed to have lived longer than 100 years. This would mean a couple of thousands of years. However, Valmiki says that Dasharatha lived several thousand years. As we pointed out such numbers have to be taken with precaution.

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It is to be noted that we find a description of this genealogy also in Bhagavata Purana also. However, there are some variations and some of the names found in Ramayana are not found there and vice versa. For instance, Harischandra is mentioned after Trishanku in Bhagavata Purana.

Vashishtha concluded that it was most befitting that the princes Rama and Lakshmana became Janaka's sons-in-law. 

Then it was Janaka's turn and he requested all to listen to his family history. He said that there was a king called Nimi who was very famous all over the world. His son Mithi also known as Janaka the First built the city of Mithila which is situated in Videha country. Then Janaka described the genealogy which is as follows.

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Drushtaketu(Raja rishi) Haryaswamaru

Pratindaka                              Udavasu 

Keertiratha                              Nandivardhana    

Devameeda                             Suketu 

Vibudha                                  Devaratha 

Maheedraka                            Bruhadratha  

Keertiraatha                            Mahaveera            

Maharoma                              Sudhruti                      

Swarnaroma (Raja rishi) Harashwaroma, Janaka & Kushadwaja

We can note that there have been several Rajarishis in the family of Janaka. Janaka was a very learned person and a Rajarishi himself. Though he was a king he ruled his country without any attachment. He did his duties without really worrying about the fruits of his duty, a perfect yogi.

Janaka said that his father Harashwaroma crowned him and went to do penance. Janaka was also given full responsibility for his brother Kushadwaja. Janaka said that a king called Sudhanva from Sankasya country asked for the Shiva Dhanus (bow) and the hand of his daughter Sita. Janaka refused and so he waged a war with Janaka. But Janaka killed him and made his brother Kushadwaja the king of Sankasya country.

Lord rama

Finally, Janaka concluded by requesting Dasharatha to accept his two daughters as his daughters-in-law. Vishwamitra then spoke saying that it was a great thing that two such illustrious families were going to be united by marriage. He added that it was also fitting that Kushadwaja's two daughters Mandavi and Shrutakeerti be given in marriage to Bharata and Shatrughna respectively.

In the next chapter, We'll see the wedding of Sita and her sisters.

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