Rukmeṣu, Pṛthurukma, Jyāmagha, Pālita, and Hari were sons born into a noble royal line. Of these, Pālita and Hari were given by their father to the kings of Videha, marking the beginning of their own destinies. Rukmeṣu, supported by his brother Pṛthurukma, ascended the throne. Yet, their brother Jyāmagha was exiled by these two, and so he withdrew from the kingdom and took refuge in a hermitage, living in solitude. In time, Jyāmagha’s heart was pacified and his mind was instructed by wise brāhmaṇas. Encouraged by their counsel, he took up his bow and, mounting a chariot adorned with a banner, journeyed to another land. There, on the banks of the sacred Narmadā River, he built a simple hut of clay and dwelt alone. He conquered Mount Ṛkṣavat and established himself in the region of Śuktimat, finding a new home amidst the wilderness. Jyāmagha’s wife was the virtuous and powerful Śaibyā. Though the king was childless, he remained steadfastly devoted to her, never seeking another wife. In that land, Jyāmagha achieved victory in battle and, as a result, obtained a maiden. Overcome with anxiety about how to present this maiden to his wife, the king, in his fear, addressed Śaibyā and called the maiden “daughter-in-law.” Śaibyā, hearing this, asked her husband, “O lord, whose daughter-in-law is she?” Jyāmagha, the best of kings, replied, “She is destined to be the wife of the son who will be born to you.” Through the power of intense austerity, that fortunate maiden, mature beyond her years, indeed gave birth to a son—Vidarbha. Vidarbha grew up and, upon his royal daughter-in-law, begot two sons, Kratha and Kaishika, both skilled in the arts of battle. Vidarbha’s line continued with his son Bhima, who fathered Kunti, and Kunti’s son was Dhṛṣṭa, renowned for his prowess in war. Dhṛṣṭa fathered three heroic and supremely righteous sons: Avanta, Dasharha, and the mighty Vishahara. From Dasharha was born Vyoma, whose son was named Jīmūta. Jīmūta’s son was Vikṛti, and Vikṛti’s son was Bhīmaratha. Bhīmaratha’s son was Navaratha, who fathered Dasharatha, and Dasharatha’s son was Shakuni. From Shakuni came Karambha, whose son was the noble king Devarāta. Devarāta’s son was Devakṣatra, and his son was Vṛddhakṣatra, famed for his greatness. Devakṣatra’s son was Madhur, a king equal to the gods, who founded the illustrious Madhus lineage and was renowned for his sweet speech. From Madhur and a Vaidarbhi woman was born Purudvan, foremost among men. Madhur’s wife, descended from the Ikshvaku line, bore him a son named Satvan, who was endowed with all virtues and greatly increased the fame of the Sātvatas. Knowing the creation of the great-souled Jyāmagha brings supreme delight and the blessing of progeny. Satvata’s wife, Kaushalya, gave birth to virtuous sons: Bhāgina, Bhajamāna, the divine Devāvṛdha, and a king. Andhaka, mighty-armed, and Vṛṣṇi, the joy of the Yadus, were also born to Satvata, and from them four great lineages emerged. Bhajamāna had two wives, Sṛñjayi and Bāhyakā, and another named Upabāhyakā. From these unions, many sons were born. From Bhajamāna and Bāhyaka-Sṛñjayi came Krimi, Kramaṇa, Dhṛṣṭa, Śūra, and Puraṃjaya. From Bhajamāna and Upabāhyaka-Sṛñjayi were born Āyutājit, Sahasrājit, Śatājit, and Dāsaka. Devāvṛdha, king and performer of great sacrifices, practiced austerity with the hope that his son would possess every virtue. He lived on leaves, subsisting with only water, and found constant delight in the river, purifying himself continually. The river, pleased with his devotion, pondered deeply, unable to decide how to grant his wish. At last, she resolved, “Since the king cannot find a woman who can bear such a son, I myself will become his companion.” Thus, the river took the form of a radiant maiden and chose the king, who desired her. In her, he placed a resplendent embryo, and in the tenth month, the best of rivers gave birth to a son endowed with every virtue—Babhrū Devāvṛdha. In this lineage, those learned in ancient lore are renowned for singing praises. Even now, people extol the virtues of the great-souled Devāvṛdha, seeing his descendants from afar and near, just as in days of old. Babhrū was the best among men, and Devāvṛdha was equal to the gods. Sixty-six thousand and seven men of this line attained immortality—sacrificers, generous lords, wise, devoted to Brahman, and steadfast in arms—surpassing even Babhrū and Devāvṛdha. This great lineage produced the Bhojas, accompanied by the Sārtikas. From Andhaka and the daughter of Kāśya came four sons: Kukura, Bhajamāna, Śaśaka, and Balabarhiṣa. Kukura’s son was Vṛṣṭi, who had a son named Kapotaromā. From Kapotaromā came Tiliri, who fathered Punarvasu, and Punarvasu’s son was Abhiji. Abhijit had twin sons: Āhuka and Śrāhuka, both illustrious. Of Āhuka, it is said: “Great as a youth, surrounded by a white retinue.” Āhuka, equipped with eighty coats of armor, was to go first; none without sons, none without a hundred, and none with a thousand years of life could approach. None of impure deeds, nor a non-sacrificer, should approach Bhoja; and in the eastern direction, the Nāgas are said to have gone to Bhoja. Thus unfolds the noble lineage, arising from Jyāmagha, filled with virtue, sacrifice, and the blessings of divine favor.