Even today, when the virtues of the great-souled Devāvṛdha are praised, it is as if we see those noble ones from afar and from near, just as in ages past. Among men, Babhrū was the foremost, while Devāvṛdha was counted among the gods themselves. Yet, there were sixty-six thousand and seven men—sacrificers, generous lords, wise, devoted to Brahman, and steadfast in arms—who attained immortality, even surpassing Babhrū and Devāvṛdha. From this illustrious line arose the Bhojas, whose companions were the Sārtikas. Andhaka, the daughter of Kāśya, bore four sons: Kukura, Bhajamāna, Śaśaka, and Balabarhiṣa. Kukura’s son was Vṛṣṭi, and from Vṛṣṭi was born Kapotaromā. Kapotaromā’s son was Tiliri, from whom came Punarvasu, and then Abhiji. Abhiji had twin sons, Āhuka and Śrāhuka, both renowned among the noble. Of Āhuka, it is recited: “Great as a youth, surrounded by a white retinue.” Āhuka, adorned with eighty coats of armor, was always to go first—never one without sons, never one without a hundred, never one who lived a thousand years, nor one of impure deeds or who neglected sacrifice, should approach Bhoja. In the east, it is said, the Nāgas went to Bhoja. From Soma came ten thousand armies, with banners, chariots, horses, and elephants, their might resounding like thunderclouds. In the north, there were twenty-one thousand warriors, clad in silver and gold armor—just as many thousands as before. The Bhojas, protectors of the earth, were skilled with bows and wore jingling girdles. It is also said the Andhakas gave their sister in marriage to the Avantis. To Āhuka and Kāśyā were born two sons: Devaka and Ugrasena, both filled with divine power. Devaka had four sons, all equal to the gods: Devavan, Upadeva, Samdeva, and Devarakshita. Devaki had seven daughters, whom she gave to Vasudeva: Shantideva, Sudeva, Devarakshita, Vrikadevi, Upadevi, Sunamni, and the seventh, Navogra. These were the daughters of Ugrasena, among whom Kamsa was the eldest. The sons of Ugrasena were Nyagrodha, Sunama, Kanka, Subhushana, Rashtrapala, Sutanur, Anavrishti, and Pushtiman. Their sisters were five: Kamsa, Kamsavati, Sutanū, Rashtrapali, and Kanka—all women of noble qualities. Thus has the line of Ugrasena been described, upholding the mighty Kukura dynasty. Indeed, a man with many descendants attains a vast and enduring lineage. Continuing this noble genealogy, Bhajamāna’s son was Rathamukhya, and his son was Viduratha. The king Rajadhideva was born in this line, and Shura was the son of Viduratha. Rajadhideva had powerful sons: Dattātidatta, Shonashva, and Shvetavahana. There were also sisters: Shravanā and Shraviṣṭhā. Shami, another son, fathered Pratikshatra, whose son was Swayambhoja. From Swayambhoja came Bhadika, whose sons were all valorous, with Kritavarma as the eldest and Shatadhanva the middle. Other sons included Devanta, Naranta, Bhishagvaitarana, Sudanta, Atidanta, Nikashya, and Kamadambhaka. Devanta’s son was the wise Kambalabarhisha, whose sons were Asamauja and Nasamauja. Asamauja, who had no sons of his own, was given three: Sudaṃshtra, Sucharu, and Krishna—these became known as the Andhakas. Elsewhere, Gandhari and Madri became wives of Kroshṭu. Gandhari bore Anamitra, a man of great power, while Madri bore Yudhajit and then Devamidhuṣa. Anamitra, unconquered by his foes, had a son Nighna, who in turn had two sons: Prasena and Satrajit, both victorious in battle. Prasena, who resided in Dvāravatī, obtained from the Sun the divine Syamantaka jewel, a wondrous gem of great power. Satrajit, whose dearest friend and very life was the Sun, once, at the break of dawn, set out in his chariot to the riverbank for his ablutions. As he approached, Vivasvan, the radiant Sun, appeared before him, surrounded by a circle of dazzling light. Satrajit beheld the Lord as he truly was and spoke reverently: “O Lord of lights, just as I see you shining in the heavens, so now I see you before me on earth. What difference is there for me, who has approached you in friendship?” Hearing these words, the Blessed Lord took the Syamantaka jewel from his own neck and set it aside in a secluded place, revealing himself in bodily form to the king. Pleased, the king conversed with Vivasvan for a time. As the Sun prepared to depart, Satrajit addressed him once more, eager to continue the divine exchange.