Bhajamāna, a noble scion of his line, took two wives—Sṛñjayi and Bāhyakā—and also Upabāhyakā. From these unions, he was blessed with many sons. By Bāhyaka-Sṛñjayi, Bhajamāna begot Krimi, Kramaṇa, Dhṛṣṭa, Śūra, and Puraṃjaya. With Upabāhyaka-Sṛñjayi, he fathered Āyutājit, Sahasrājit, Śatājit, and Dāsaka. In this illustrious lineage, there was King Devāvṛdha, who was renowned for his devotion to sacrifice and his practice of great austerity. His heart was set on having a son endowed with every virtue. With unwavering resolve, Devāvṛdha performed penances—sustaining himself on leaves, purifying himself continually with water, and finding solace by the river, which always pleased him. The river herself, of excellent nature, was moved by the king’s steadfastness and purity, though she hesitated, lost in thought and unable to decide upon her course. Seeing that no woman could be found who might bear such a son as Devāvṛdha desired, the river resolved, “I myself shall go and become his companion.” Assuming the form of a radiant maiden, she approached the king, who welcomed her with desire and reverence. From their union, the noble-minded Devāvṛdha placed a luminous embryo within her. In due time, the river, greatest among her kind, gave birth to a son of all virtues—Babhrū, Devāvṛdha’s own. Those learned in ancient lore still extol this birth, singing the praises of Devāvṛdha and Babhrū, whose virtues are celebrated from afar and near, just as in days of old. Babhrū was foremost among men, and Devāvṛdha himself was said to be equal to the gods. In their line, sixty-six thousand and seven men attained immortality—greater even than Babhrū and Devāvṛdha—being sacrificers, generous rulers, wise, devoted to Brahman, and steadfast in arms. From this great lineage emerged the Bhojas, accompanied by the Sārtikas. And from Andhaka, whose daughter was born of Kāśya, four sons were obtained: Kukura, Bhajamāna, Śaśaka, and Balabarhiṣa. Kukura’s son was Vṛṣṭi, and Vṛṣṭi’s line continued with Kapotaromā, then Tiliri, followed by Punarvasu, and then Abhiji. Abhijit had twin sons, Āhuka and Śrāhuka, both renowned among the illustrious. Of Āhuka, it is said: “Great as a youth, surrounded by a white retinue.” Āhuka was famed for his eighty coats of armor and led his people. It was decreed that none without sons, none without a hundred, none with a thousand years of life, none of impure deeds, and none who did not perform sacrifices should approach the Bhojas. To the east, the Nāgas are said to have gone to Bhoja. From Soma came ten thousand armies, resplendent with standards, chariots, troops, and elephants, their clamor like thunderclouds. In the northern direction, twenty-one thousand more, adorned in silver and gold armor, assembled in equal number. The Bhojas, protectors of the earth, were skilled with bows and girdles, and the Andhakas gave their sister in marriage to the Avantis. To Āhuka and Kāśyā were born two sons: Devaka and Ugrasena, both radiant with divine power. Devaka had four sons, all equal to the gods: Devavan, Upadeva, Samdeva, and Devarakshita. Devaki bore seven daughters, whom she gave to Vasudeva: Shantideva, Sudeva, Devarakshita, Vrikadevi, Upadevi, Sunamni, and Navogra. These daughters of Ugrasena were noble, and among their sons, Kamsa was the eldest, followed by Nyagrodha, Sunama, Kanka, Subhushana, Rashtrapala, Sutanur, Anavrishti, and Pushtiman. Their sisters were five: Kamsa, Kamsavati, Sutanū, Rashtrapali, and Kanka—women of noble qualities. Thus was Ugrasena described, upholder of the mighty Kukura dynasty. It is said: a man of many descendants attains a vast lineage. Continuing this great line, Bhajamāna’s son was Rathamukhya, whose son was Viduratha. Rajadhideva was a king in this line, and Shura was the son of Viduratha. Rajadhideva had powerful sons: Dattātidatta, Shonashva, and Shvetavahana. Shami and Dandasharma followed, as did Dantashatru and Shatrujit. Shravanā and Shraviṣṭhā were sisters in this line. Shami’s son was Pratikshatra, who fathered Swayambhoja; from Swayambhoja came Bhadika, whose sons were all of great valor. Kritavarma was the eldest, and Shatadhanva was the middle son. Others included Devanta, Naranta, Bhishagvaitarana, Sudanta, Atidanta, Nikashya, and Kamadambhaka. Devanta’s son was the wise Kambalabarhisha; his sons were Asamauja and Nasamauja. Asamauja, who had no sons, was later blessed with Sudaṃshtra, Sucharu, and Krishna—these became known as the Andhakas. Kroshṭu, another branch of this lineage, took Gandhari and Madri as wives. Gandhari bore Anamitra, a son of great power. Thus, the noble lineages flourished, each branch giving rise to kings, warriors, and sages, their virtues and deeds celebrated by those who know the ancient lore.