Shloka 34.20Unverified draft
कुशिकानामयं वंशो महान् धर्मपरस्सदा। ब्रह्मोपमा महात्मान: कुशवंश्या नरोत्तमा:।।1.34.20।।
Meaning
This lineage of the Kushikas is great, ever devoted to dharma; the great-souled men of Kusha's line are Brahma-like, foremost among men.
Word-by-word (pada-artha)
| Word | Devanagari | Meaning | Grammatical role |
|---|---|---|---|
| kuśikānām ayam vaṃśaḥ | कुशिकानाम् अयम् वंशः | this lineage of the Kushikas | Genitive plural / Nominative |
| mahān dharma-paraḥ sadā | महान् धर्म-परः सदा | is great, ever devoted to dharma | Nominative singular |
| brahma-upamā mahā-ātmānaḥ | ब्रह्म-उपमा महा-आत्मानः | the great-souled ones, comparable to Brahma | Nominative plural |
| kuśa-vaṃśyā nara-uttamāḥ | कुश-वंश्या नर-उत्तमाः | of the Kusha lineage, best of men | Nominative plural |
Reference: 1.34.20 · Bāla Kāṇḍa