Through the power of great austerity, the sons of Vṛddha came into being, each marking the beginning of a new lineage. Nṛga was born to Nṛgā, and Kṛmi to Kṛmi. Nava was the son of Navā, while Suvrata was born from Darvā. From Dṛṣadvatī arose Śibi, who became king of the Uśīnaras. Śibi’s descendants, known as the Śibayas, carried his legacy forward. From Nṛga came the Yaudheyas; Nava established the realm of Navarāṣṭra; and Kṛmi founded the city of Kṛmilā. Suvrata’s line gave rise to the Ambaṣṭhas. Śibi himself was blessed with four sons, whose fame spread across the world: Vṛṣadarbha, Suvīra, Kekaya, and Madraka. Their regions flourished, and the peoples known as Kekayas and Madrakas prospered alongside them. The Vṛṣadarbhas and Suvīras also descended from Śibi, all belonging to the offspring of Titikṣu, who became king in the eastern direction. Among these noble lines, Uṣadratha, a man of great valor, had a son named Phena. From Phena was born Sutapā, and from Sutapā came Bali. Bali, born in human form, wielded a golden bow and was renowned as a great yogi and ruler in ancient times. He fathered five sons, who established their own lineages upon the earth: Aṅga, Vaṅga, Suhma, Puṇḍra, and Kaliṅga. This lineage became known as the Bāleya Kṣatriya line, and both Bāleyas and Brāhmaṇas traced their descent from Bali. Delighted with Bali, Brahman granted him a boon: supreme yogic power and a lifespan equal to a kalpa. Bali received unmatched strength, insight into the essence of dharma, invincibility in battle, and supremacy in righteousness. He was granted vision of the three worlds, prominence in progeny, and the authority to establish the four fixed castes—as well as the twice-born. Thus addressed by the Lord, King Bali attained supreme peace, and after a long time, he reached his own abode. The five regions established by Bali’s sons—Aṅga, Vaṅga with Suhma, Kaliṅga, and Puṇḍra—remain the lands of the Aṅgas to this day. Aṅga’s son was the great king Dadhivāhana, whose son was King Diviratha. Diviratha’s son was Dharmaratha, whose valor rivaled that of Indra. Dharmaratha was learned, and his son was Citraratha. Together with Indra, Dharmaratha performed a grand sacrifice on the Kālañjara mountain, where the great-souled Soma was consumed. Citraratha’s son was Daśaratha, who became known as Lomapāda. Lomapāda’s daughter was Śāntā. The heroic Daśarathi, famed for his fourfold army, was born through the favor of Ṛṣyaśṛṅga, and he increased the lineage. Caturaṅga’s son was Pṛthulākṣa, and Pṛthulākṣa’s son was the renowned king Campo. Campo’s city was Campā, formerly known as Mālinī. By the grace of Pūrnabhadra, Campo’s son was Haryaṅga. Vaibhāṇḍaki then brought down for Haryaṅga the mighty elephant Vāraṇa, Indra’s own, onto the earth by means of sacred mantras, providing him with an excellent vehicle. Haryaṅga’s son was the king Bhadraratha, whose son was Bṛhatkarmā, lord of the people. Bṛhatkarmā’s son was Bṛhaddarbha, and from Bṛhaddarbha was born Bṛhanmanā, a king who also begot a son. His son was named Jayadratha, from whom came King Dṛḍharatha, and from Dṛḍharatha descended Viśvajit and Janamejaya. The heir of this line was Vaikarṇa, whose son was Vikarṇa. Vikarṇa had a hundred sons, who greatly increased the lineage of the Aṅgas. All these kings born in the Aṅga lineage were noble, truthful, prolific, and mighty chariot-warriors. Their greatness has been recounted here. Now, O twice-born, listen to the lineage of King Ṛceya, the foremost sage and son of Raudrāśva. Ṛceya’s son was King Matināra, ruler of the earth. Matināra had three sons, all supremely righteous: Vasurodha, Pratiratha, and Subāhu. These virtuous men were learned in the Vedas, devoted to Brahman, and speakers of truth. Matināra also had a daughter named Ilā, who was learned and devoted to Brahman. Tāṃsu approached her, and their son was the royal sage Dharmanetra, powerful, heroic, and devoted to Brahman. Dharmanetra’s wife was Upadānavī, who bore four virtuous sons: Duṣyanta, Suṣmanta, Pravīra, and Anagha. Duṣyanta’s heir was Bharata, renowned for his strength and called Sarvadamana, mighty as a host of elephants. To the noble Duṣyanta and Śakuntalā was born a universal emperor, Bharata, and from his name, the people became known as Bhāratas. When the sons of King Bharata perished, as previously recounted, it was due to the wrath of their mothers. Bṛhaspati, son of Aṅgiras and a great sage among the Brāhmaṇas, caused Bharadvāja to perform grand sacrifices. Earlier, for the sake of begetting a son for him, Vitatha was born, and thus Vitatha became the son of Bharadvāja. After Vitatha’s birth, Bharata ascended to heaven, and Bharadvāja consecrated Vitatha before departing for the forest.