Rohini, known also as Pauravi, was the daughter of Bahli and the eldest and most cherished wife of Anakadundubhi, Vasudeva. Among Vasudeva’s wives, she held a place of special affection. To her was born the illustrious Rama, the refuge of all, as her eldest son, followed by Shatha, Durdama, Damana, Shubhra, Pindaraka, and Ushinara. Rohini’s own daughter was the maiden Chitra, who became renowned under the name Subhadra. From Vasudeva and Devaki was born Shauri, famed throughout the land. Rama, united with Revati, had a beloved son named Nishatha. Subhadra, the daughter of Rohini, bore Abhimanyu to Partha, the great charioteer Arjuna. Akrura, with the princess of Kashi, fathered Satyaketu. Vasudeva had seven illustrious wives, each of whom bore heroic sons. Among them were Bhoja and Vijaya, sons of Shantideva; Vrikadeva, born of Sunama; and Gada, another noble son. Vrikadevi gave birth to Agavaha, a soul of great virtue, while the princess of Trigarta became the wife of Shishirayāna. Shishirayāna, seeking to prove his manliness, found that it did not arise in him, and he was likened to black iron; so it remained until the twelfth year. Meanwhile, Gārgya, moved by intense anger and wrongly accused, took the daughter of Ghosha as his wife and began their union. Gopali, an apsaras in disguise as a cowherd woman, bore the difficult and unconquerable embryo of Gārgya. By the arrangement of Shulapāni, a human child was born to Garga’s wife. This child was named Kālayavana, a king of formidable strength. With a body like a lion’s, youthful and well-formed in the front, the boy grew up in the inner chambers of a king who had no sons. Kālayavana rose to power as the Yavana. When he prepared for battle, the king sought counsel from the foremost of the twice-born. The illustrious sage Narada told him of the Vṛṣṇi-Andhaka clan. With a mighty army, Kālayavana marched upon Mathura. He sent a messenger to the settlements of the Vṛṣṇis and Andhakas. Out of fear of the Yavana, the Vṛṣṇis and Andhakas, led by the wise Krishna, gathered to consult. After deliberation, they all agreed that flight was the wisest course. Thus, honoring Pinākin, they left the beautiful city of Mathura and sought to settle in Kuśasthalī, Dvāravatī. Whoever, pure and self-controlled, recites this account of Krishna’s birth at festivals with learning and devotion, is freed from debt and attains happiness. Now, turning to another noble lineage: Kroṣṭu had a son named Vṛjinīvān, renowned among men. From him came Vārjinīvat, the best, brought forth by Svāhā. Vārjinīvat’s own son was Uṣadgu, a sovereign among speakers, who performed many great sacrifices and gave generously. Desiring offspring, Uṣadgu begot his foremost son, Citraratha, a man of noble deeds. Citraratha’s son was Śaśabindu, a great sacrificer and giver, celebrated among royal sages for his supreme conduct. Among Śaśabindu’s descendants was King Pṛthuśravā, also known as Pṛthuyaśas; those learned in ancient lore recall Pārthaśravas as an intermediate link in this line. From Pārthaśravas was born Suyajña, and Suyajña’s son was Uṣata, who performed every sacrifice and was devoted to his duty. Uṣata’s son was Śineyu, destroyer of foes, whose own son Maruta became a royal sage and king. Maruta’s eldest son was Kambalabarhiṣ, who excelled in righteousness, surpassing even his peers. Kambalabarhiṣ, desiring a worthy heir, had a son named Rukmakavaca, who was the son of Śataprasava. In battle, Rukmakavaca slew a hundred armored archers with sharp arrows and attained the highest prosperity. His son was Parajit, subduer of enemy heroes, and Parajit had five mighty sons: Rukmeṣu, Pṛthurukma, Jyāmagha, Pālita, and Hari. Pālita and Hari were given by their father to the kings of Videha. Rukmeṣu became king, supported by Pṛthurukma, while Jyāmagha, having been exiled by his brothers, lived in a hermitage. Pacified and instructed by brāhmaṇas, Jyāmagha took up his bow, mounted his chariot, and journeyed to another land. He dwelt alone on the bank of the Narmadā, in a clay-built hut, having conquered Mount Ṛkṣavat, and remained in the region of Śuktimat. Jyāmagha’s wife was Śaibyā, a powerful and virtuous woman. Though the king was childless, he did not take another wife. In battle, Jyāmagha achieved victory and obtained a maiden. Out of fear, he addressed his wife, calling the maiden “daughter-in-law.” The queen questioned, “O lord, whose daughter-in-law is she?” Jyāmagha replied, “She is the wife destined for the son who will be born to you.” Through intense austerity, the fortunate maiden gave birth to a son, Vidarbha. In time, Vidarbha begot two sons, Kratha and Kaishika, both skilled in battle, upon the royal daughter—his own daughter-in-law. Thus unfolds the sacred lineage and the wondrous deeds of these noble souls.