In the sacred geography of Bharatavarsha, the land of Kaikaya lay to the northwest, while to the north stretched the realm of Madra. The sons of the noble Māgadha were known by the very name of their region, carrying forward its legacy. In those times, Balabhadra, his heart filled with satisfaction and the spirit of sacrifice, ruled with righteousness. His reign endured for a hundred years, after which his son, Kākavarmā, ascended the throne. Kākavarmā’s rule lasted eighty years, and his son, Kṣetrauja, succeeded him. Kṣetrauja’s reign spanned ninety years before his son, Ajātaripu, became king. Ajātaripu too ruled for ninety years, followed by Udayāśva, who governed for another ninety years. From Udayāśva was born Nanda, whose son, Prananda, reigned for ten years. Prananda’s son, Samānanda, ruled for twenty years. Devānanda, Samānanda’s son, attained a stature equal to his father, as did his own son, Mauryānanda, who followed him on the throne. It was during this period that Kali remembered Hari, and Hari, having refined the Buddhist doctrine, arrived in the city. He ruled for twenty years, and from him was born Śuddhodana. After two thousand years had passed from the century, Śuddhodana became king, reigning for sixty years. In his time, all people came to be known as Buddhists. By the power of Viṣṇu, universal dharma was established, and even those of sinful conduct were described as possessing liberation. Śuddhodana’s son, Chandragupta, married the daughter of the city lord and ruled for sixty years. Afterwards, Bindusāra was born to him. At this very time, a foremost Brahmin from Kānyakubja appeared, and by the power of Vedic mantras, four Kṣatriyas were born. Among them, the Trivedī, Śukla, and Atharvā became the protectors of the realm. Aśoka then took control, and all Buddhists were destroyed. In the land of Avanti, King Pramara ruled over a region spanning four yojanas. The delightful city of Kaliṃjara became known as the place of lamentation, but when it was occupied, the destroyer of Buddhists became joyful and powerful. Another splendid city, Ajamerapura, shone with the brilliance of order. In the region of Anarta, a king named Shukla took his place. Among those born from the sacred fire, the kings were honored with sovereignty. At this juncture, a voice called out to all Brahmins, urging them to go forth, for the speaker was now under the power of yogic sleep. When two thousand years were completed, the Suta spoke, recounting the lineage: King Pramara ruled his kingdom for six years, and his son, born of Devapi, attained a stature equal to his father. From him, Gandharvasena became king and ruled for fifty years. Shankha succeeded Gandharvasena, ruling for thirty years. In time, Gandharvasena begot a precious son, and at his birth, drums resounded, conches blared, and gentle winds brought delight to all. By performing twenty acts of karma-yoga, this favored son became beloved of Shiva, thus continuing the sacred lineage and the unfolding story of dharma through the ages.