From the noble Madri were born two sons: Yudhajit and Devamidhuṣa. Among their descendants was Anamitra, famed as the unconquered victor of his foes. Anamitra’s own son was Nighna, who in turn had two illustrious sons, Prasena and Satrajit—both renowned as conquerors of their enemies. Prasena made his home in the splendid city of Dvaravati, and there he obtained from the Sun himself the wondrous Syamantaka jewel, a gem of unsurpassed brilliance and divine origin. As for Satrajit, his heart was bound in deep friendship to the Sun, Vivasvan, who was as dear to him as his very life. One day, as dawn approached, Satrajit, the best among charioteers, set out in his chariot to the riverbank to perform his morning ablutions. As he neared the water, the radiant Sun-god Vivasvan appeared before him, surrounded by a blazing circle of light. Satrajit, beholding the Blessed Lord of Light standing before him, spoke with reverence: “O Lord of lights, just as I see you every day in the sky, shining with your radiant halo, so now I see you before me, in person. What difference is there for me, who has approached you as a friend?” Hearing these words, the Sun removed the Syamantaka jewel from his own neck and placed it aside in a secluded spot, manifesting himself in a glorious bodily form. The king was overjoyed to see him and conversed with him for a while. As Vivasvan prepared to depart, Satrajit addressed him again: “O Lord, you who illumine all the worlds, bestow upon me, I pray, this jewel by which you shine so resplendently.” Moved by his devotion, the Sun, Bhaskara, gifted the Syamantaka jewel to Satrajit. The king fastened the precious gem upon himself and returned to the city. Such was the jewel’s radiance that people ran after him, exclaiming, “The Sun is going!” Amazed, Satrajit entered his city and his inner chambers. In time, Prasena, the king, lovingly gave the divine Syamantaka jewel to his excellent brother Satrajit. The presence of the Syamantaka brought great fortune to the Vrishnis and Andhakas: gold was produced in their houses, rains fell in due season, and disease was unknown. Govinda, Krishna himself, desired to obtain the Syamantaka jewel from Prasena. Yet, though fully able, he neither took it nor seized it by force. One day, Prasena, adorned with the Syamantaka jewel, ventured into the forest to hunt. Drawn by the jewel’s brilliance, a lion attacked and killed Prasena. Soon after, the mighty king of bears, Jāmbavat, saw the lion running with the jewel, slew the beast, and took the Syamantaka, carrying it into his cave. When Prasena was found dead, suspicion fell upon Krishna among the Vrishnis and Andhakas, and they began to accuse him regarding the jewel. Falsely accused, righteous Krishna resolved, “I will recover the jewel.” With this vow, he set out for the forest where Prasena had last gone hunting, accompanied by trusted and diligent men who followed Prasena’s trail. They searched the mountains rich with bears, especially the Vindhya range, and though weary, Krishna pressed on. They did not find Prasena or the jewel, but they did discover his body, with a lion lying not far off. The lion, in turn, had been slain by a bear, and the tracks of the bear were clear. Following those tracks, Krishna reached the bear’s cave. At the entrance, he heard the voice of a woman, Jāmbavat’s wife, nursing her son. As she played with the Syamantaka jewel, she soothed the child: “Do not cry. The lion killed Prasena; the lion was slain by Jāmbavat. Do not weep, gentle child; this Syamantaka is yours.” Hearing these words, Krishna swiftly entered the cave. He stationed the Yadus, along with Baladeva, the wielder of the plough, at the entrance, and proceeded inside, where he beheld Jāmbavat. There in the depths, Govinda engaged Jāmbavat in battle, fighting with his arms alone for twenty-one days. When Krishna entered the cave and did not emerge, Baladeva and his companions returned to Dvārakā and sorrowfully reported that Krishna had been slain. But within the cave, Krishna, having vanquished the mighty Jāmbavat, received Jāmbavatī, the bear king’s esteemed daughter, as his wife. He took the Syamantaka jewel, thus purifying himself from all suspicion, and after appeasing Jāmbavat, departed from the cave. Krishna returned to Dvārakā with his companions, bringing the Syamantaka jewel and clearing himself of all blame. In the assembly of the Sātvatas, he restored the jewel to Satrajit, thus returning what was not his and dispelling all false accusations. With his honor restored and the Syamantaka recovered, Satrajit, now pure, had ten wives and from them a hundred sons. Among these sons, three were especially renowned: Bhagankāra, the eldest, Vīra, Vātapati, and Vasumedhas as well. Satrajit also had three daughters, famous in all directions, foremost among them being Satyabhāmā, who was devoted and steadfast in her vows. In due course, Satyabhāmā was given in marriage to Krishna by Sabhaksha. Bhangkakari and Naveya, both distinguished men, were also born in this illustrious line. Two sons, endowed with virtues and renowned for their beauty, were born: Madri’s son, and then Yudhajit, son of Vrishni. Thus, the tale of the Syamantaka jewel, its journey through the hands of kings, beasts, and the Lord himself, and the restoration of righteousness, unfolded among the noble Vrishnis and Andhakas.