From the noble line of Caturaṅga came his son, Pṛthulākṣa, whose own son was the illustrious king named Campo. King Campo founded the city of Campā, which was previously known as Mālinī. Through the grace of Pūrnabhadra, Campo was blessed with a son named Haryaṅga. During Haryaṅga’s reign, the sage Vaibhāṇḍaki, through the power of his mantras, brought down to earth the mighty elephant Vāraṇa—none other than Indra’s own elephant—to serve as Haryaṅga’s majestic mount. Haryaṅga’s son was Bhadraratha, who in turn fathered Bṛhatkarmā, a ruler beloved by the people. Bṛhatkarmā’s son was Bṛhaddarbha, and from Bṛhaddarbha came Bṛhanmanā, who also became king and begot a son named Jayadratha. Jayadratha’s lineage continued with Dṛḍharatha, from whom were born Viśvajit and Janamejaya. Vaikarṇa was Janamejaya’s heir, and Vaikarṇa’s son was Vikarṇa, who had a hundred sons, further strengthening the Aṅga dynasty. Thus, the kings of the Aṅga lineage have been recounted—great-souled, ever truthful, prolific, and mighty warriors upon their chariots. Now, O twice-born, listen to the lineage of King Ṛceya, the foremost sage and son of Raudrāśva. Ṛceya’s son was King Matināra, a just ruler of the earth. Matināra had three supremely righteous sons: Vasurodha, Pratiratha, and Subāhu—each virtuous, learned in the Vedas, devoted to Brahman, and ever truthful. Matināra also had a daughter, Ilā, a woman of great learning and devotion to Brahman. Tāṃsu approached Ilā, and from their union was born the royal sage Dharmanetra, powerful, heroic, and steadfast in his devotion to Brahman. Dharmanetra’s wife, Upadānavī, bore him four virtuous sons: Duṣyanta, Suṣmanta, Pravīra, and Anagha. Duṣyanta’s heir was the mighty Bharata, famed for his strength and known as Sarvadamana, as powerful as a host of elephants. This universal emperor, born to the noble Duṣyanta and Śakuntalā, gave his name to his people, who became known as the Bhāratas. But when the sons of King Bharata perished, as told before, it was due to the wrath of their mothers. The great sage Bṛhaspati, son of Aṅgiras, caused Bharadvāja to perform grand sacrifices. Earlier, to provide Bharadvāja with a son, Vitatha was born, and thus Vitatha became Bharadvāja’s son. After Vitatha’s birth, Bharata ascended to heaven. Bharadvāja consecrated Vitatha as king, then departed for the forest. Vitatha fathered five sons: Suhotra, Suhotāra, Gaya, Garga, and the great-souled Kapila. Kapila had two sons, while Suhotra’s sons were Kāśika, famed for his truthfulness, and Gṛtsamati, a king. From Gṛtsamati descended sons who became brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, and vaiśyas. Kāśika’s son was Kāśeya, and Dīrghatapas was also born in this line. From Dīrghatapas came the learned Dhanvantari, whose son was Ketumān, renowned by name. Ketumān’s son was the wise Bhīmaratha, and Bhīmaratha’s son became the ruler of Vārāṇasī. This ruler was Divodāsa, destroyer of all kṣatriyas. Divodāsa’s son was the valiant king Pratardana, who had two sons: Vatsa, of the Bhārgava lineage, and Alarka, a royal prince esteemed throughout the world. The king seized the inheritance of the Haihayas, reclaiming his ancestral domain that Divodāsa had once taken. Out of compassion, the noble Durdamana, son of Bhadraśreṇya, released Divodāsa, though he was known as Bāla. Aṣṭāratha, son of Bhīmaratha, was a king, and by his son Bāla, the possessions were taken, O Brāhmaṇas. When the greatest sages sought to end the feud, Alarka, king of Kāśi, devoted to Brahman and steadfast in truth, rose to the occasion. For sixty thousand and six hundred years, he remained ever youthful, the foremost of the Kāśi lineage. By the grace of Lopāmudrā, he attained supreme longevity, and at the end of his life, he slew the demon Kṣemakara. King Alarka established the beautiful city of Vārāṇasī. His heir, Kṣemaka, ruled there. Kṣemaka’s son was Varṣaketu, whose heir was Vibhu, lord of the people. Ānarta was Vibhu’s son, followed by Sukumāra, and then Satyaketu, a great charioteer. His son was a king of great splendor and supreme righteousness. Vatsa’s son was Vatsabhūmi, and Bhargabhūmi descended from Bhārgava. These were the sons of Aṅgiras, born in the Bhārgava lineage, and among them were brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas, and śūdras. Another noble line, that of Ājamīḍha, is to be heard, O twice-born. Suhotra’s son was Bṛhat, who had three mighty sons: Ājamīḍha, Dvimīḍha, and Purumīḍha. Ājamīḍha had three renowned wives, and thus the illustrious lineages continued to flourish.