To Gandusha, who longed for children, Vishvaksena bestowed the blessing of three sons—Charudesna, Sudeshna, and Panchala—each marked with auspicious signs. Among them, Charudesna, the youngest and son of Rukmini, stood out as a mighty warrior who never turned away from battle. So fierce was his reputation on the battlefield that thousands of crows would follow in his wake, cawing, “Today we shall feast on those slain by Charudesna.” Elsewhere, Kanavaka fathered two sons, Tantrija and Tantripala, while Grinjima’s sons were the heroic Viru and Ashvahanus. Shamik, son of Shyama, ascended to the throne, and though he held little regard for the Bhoja lineage, he performed the grand Rajasuya sacrifice. Among these, Ajatashatru was born specifically for the destruction of enemies. Now, let us recount the heroic sons of Vasudeva. The Vrishni lineage, mighty and branching in many directions, is described in threefold manner. Yet, for those who seek no worldly aim, maintaining a vast family is not desirable. Vasudeva had fourteen wives, each of excellent beauty and noble form: Pauravi, Rohini, Madira, and others. Among them were Vaishakhi, Bhadra, Sunamni, Sahadeva, Shantideva, Shrīdevi, and Devarakshita. Vrikadevi, Upadevi, and Devaki are also counted among them. Sutanū and Vaḍavā served as attendants. Pauravi, also called Rohini, was the daughter of Bahli and Vasudeva’s eldest and most beloved wife. She bore him Rama—known as the refuge of all—as her eldest son, as well as Shatha, Durdama, Damana, Shubhra, Pindaraka, and Ushinara. Rohini’s daughter, Citrā, also known as Subhadrā, became renowned in her own right. From Vasudeva and Devaki was born Śauri, famed throughout the land. Rama and his wife Revati had a beloved son named Niśaṭha. Subhadrā, wedded to Arjuna the charioteer, bore Abhimanyu. From Akrūra and the princess of Kāśī came Satyaketu. Among Vasudeva’s seven illustrious wives, several heroic sons were born. Bhoja and Vijaya were the sons of Shantideva; Vrikadeva was born to Sunamni, and Gada was another son. Vrikadevi bore Agāvaha, a great soul. The princess of Trigarta became the wife of Śiśirāyaṇa. Śiśirāyaṇa, seeking to prove his manliness, found it did not arise; he was likened to black iron, and so it remained for twelve years. During this time, Gārgyas was falsely accused and, stirred to anger, took the daughter of Ghoṣa as his wife. Gopālī, an apsaras disguised as a cowherd woman, bore Gārgyas’s difficult and unconquerable embryo. By the arrangement of Śūlapāṇi, a human child was born to Garga’s wife. This child was named Kālayavana, a mighty king with the form of a lion, youthful and well-formed in his front half. Raised in the inner chambers of a king who had no sons, Kālayavana grew in strength and stature. Kālayavana became the Yavana king. As he marched to battle, the king consulted the foremost of the twice-born, and Nārada, the illustrious sage, told him about the Vrishni and Andhaka clans. Gathering an army the size of an akṣauhiṇī, Kālayavana set out for Mathurā. He sent a messenger to the settlements of the Vrishnis and Andhakas. In fear of the Yavana, the Vrishnis and Andhakas, led by wise Krishna, assembled and consulted together. After careful deliberation, they all agreed that flight was the wisest course. Thus, leaving behind the beautiful city of Mathurā and honoring Pinākin, they wished to settle in Kuśasthalī, Dvāravatī. Whoever is pure, self-controlled, and recites this account of Krishna’s birth at festivals, being learned, becomes free from debt and enjoys happiness. Now, Kroṣṭu had a son named Vṛjinīvān, famed in his own right. The best among them was Vārjinīvat, created by Svāhā. Vṛjinīvān’s son was Uṣadgu, a king renowned for his eloquence and who performed great sacrifices, giving generously. Desiring offspring, Uṣadgu begot his foremost son, Citraratha, who was known for his noble deeds. Citraratha’s son, Śaśabindu, became famous among royal sages for his supreme conduct and his generosity at sacrifices. Among Śaśabindu’s descendants was the king Pṛthuśravā, also called Pṛthuyaśas. Ancient lore mentions Pārthaśravas as an intermediate in this lineage. Suyajña was born to Pārthaśravas, and Suyajña’s son was Uṣata, devoted to duty and performer of every sacrifice. Uṣata’s son was Śineyu, destroyer of foes, whose son Maruta became a royal sage and king. Maruta’s eldest son was Kambalabarhiṣ, who excelled in righteousness and surpassed his peers. Kambalabarhiṣ, desiring noble offspring, begot Rukmakavaca, son of Śataprasava. Rukmakavaca, in battle, slew a hundred armored archers with sharp arrows and attained the highest prosperity. From Rukmakavaca was born Parajit, subduer of enemy heroes, and from Parajit came five mighty sons, continuing the illustrious line.