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'''Chandravanshi or Lunar dynasty,''' or Chandravamsha (IAST: Candravaṃśa), is one of the two principal lineages of the Kshatriya varna mentioned in ancient Indian texts. It is traditionally believed to descend from Chandra (Soma), the Moon deity, and is considered a legendary royal house of ancient India. Alongside the [[Suryavanshi|Solar dynasty (Suryavamsha)]], it forms a foundational pillar of the warrior-ruler class in Hindu tradition. | |||
== Mythological Origins == | |||
According to the Shatapatha Brahmana, the dynasty begins with Pururavas, the son of Budha (often said to be the son of Soma) and Ila, a deity who alternates between male and female forms. Ila was born as the daughter of Manu, the progenitor of mankind. | |||
Pururavas became the first ruler of the Lunar dynasty and was regarded as the emperor of the entire earth. His descendants are also called Ailas, derived from their association with Ila. | |||
== Key Figures and Lineage == | |||
One of the most prominent figures in the Lunar lineage is Yayati, the great-grandson of Pururavas. Yayati had five sons: Yadu, Turvasu, Druhyu, Anu, and Puru. These names are linked to five major Vedic tribes mentioned in early texts, reflecting the connection between mythological genealogy and early societal groupings. | |||
In the Mahabharata, it is mentioned that Ila ruled from Prayaga, and his son Shashabindu governed the land of Bahli. | |||
Revision as of 13:57, 28 June 2025
Chandravanshi or Lunar dynasty, or Chandravamsha (IAST: Candravaṃśa), is one of the two principal lineages of the Kshatriya varna mentioned in ancient Indian texts. It is traditionally believed to descend from Chandra (Soma), the Moon deity, and is considered a legendary royal house of ancient India. Alongside the Solar dynasty (Suryavamsha), it forms a foundational pillar of the warrior-ruler class in Hindu tradition.
Mythological Origins
According to the Shatapatha Brahmana, the dynasty begins with Pururavas, the son of Budha (often said to be the son of Soma) and Ila, a deity who alternates between male and female forms. Ila was born as the daughter of Manu, the progenitor of mankind.
Pururavas became the first ruler of the Lunar dynasty and was regarded as the emperor of the entire earth. His descendants are also called Ailas, derived from their association with Ila.
Key Figures and Lineage
One of the most prominent figures in the Lunar lineage is Yayati, the great-grandson of Pururavas. Yayati had five sons: Yadu, Turvasu, Druhyu, Anu, and Puru. These names are linked to five major Vedic tribes mentioned in early texts, reflecting the connection between mythological genealogy and early societal groupings.
In the Mahabharata, it is mentioned that Ila ruled from Prayaga, and his son Shashabindu governed the land of Bahli.