From the noble line of Devamidha was born Vibudha, and from Vibudha came Mahadhriti. Mahadhriti’s son was Kirtirata, whose own son was Maharoma. In turn, Maharoma was succeeded by Svarnaroma, followed by Hrasvaroma. Hrasvaroma’s son was the illustrious Siradhvaja, renowned as the father of Sita. Siradhvaja’s brother was Kushadhvaja. Continuing Siradhvaja’s line, his son was Bhanuman, from whom came Shatadyumna, and then Shuchi. Shuchi’s son was Urja, and from Urja was born Sanadvaja. Kuli was the son of Sanadvaja, and from Kuli came Ananjana. Ananjana’s son was Kulajit, who was succeeded by Adhinemika. Adhinemika’s son was Shrutayus, and his son was Suparshva. Suparshva’s son was Sringaya, followed by Kshemari, and then Anena. Ramaratha was the son of Anena, and from him came Satyaratha. Satyaratha’s son was Upaguru, followed by Upagupta, and then Swagata. From Swagata was born Svanara, whose son was Suvarcha. Suvarcha’s son was Suparshva, and from him came Sushruta. Sushruta’s son was Jaya, and Jaya’s son was Vijaya. Vijaya’s son was Rta, and Rta’s son was Sunaya. Sunaya’s son was Vitahavya, and from Vitahavya came Dhrti. Dhrti’s son was Bahulashva, and Bahulashva’s son was Krti. Thus, the two great lineages of Janaka have been described, both established in the practice of yoga and spiritual discipline. Hari then spoke: “You have heard the lineage of the Sun; now listen as I recount the lunar dynasty. From Narayana was born Brahma, and from Brahma, the sage Atri. Atri’s son was Soma, whose beloved wife was Tara, cherished by the preceptor of the gods. From Soma and Tara was born Budha, and Budha’s son was Pururavas. From Budha and Urvashi were born six sons: Vishvavasu, Shatayu, Ayu, Dhaman, Amavasu, and one more. From Amavasu came Bhoma, and from Bhoma, Kanchana. Kanchana’s son was Suhotra, and his son was Jahnu. From Jahnu was born Sumantu, who was succeeded by Apajapaka. Apajapaka’s son was Balakashva, and his son was Kusha. Kusha was blessed with four sons: Kushashva, Kushanabha, Amurtaraya, and Vasu. From Kusha came Gadhi, and from Kushashva, his son was the illustrious Vishvamitra. A daughter, Satyavati, was given in marriage to the sage Rcika; from Rcika was born Jamadagni, and his son was the powerful Rama. From Vishvamitra came Devarata and other sons, such as Madhucchanda. From Ayu was born Nahusha, whose sons were Anena, Raji, and Ambhaka. Kshattravriddha was also born in this line, and from him came Suhotra, the king. Suhotra had three sons: Kashya, Kasha, and Gritsamada. From Gritsamada came Shaunaka; from Kashya, Dirghatamas; and from Dirghatamas came Dhanvantari, the divine physician, whose son was Ketuman. Ketuman’s son was Bhimaratha, and from Bhimaratha came Divodasa. Divodasa’s son was Pratardana, also called Shatrujit. His son was Rtadhvaja, and from Rtadhvaja came Alarka. Alarka’s son was Sannati, and Sannati’s son was Sunita. Sunita’s son was Satyaketu, who was succeeded by Vibhu, then Suvibhu, and then Sukumara. Sukumara’s son was Hrshṭaketu, and his son was Vitihotra. Vitihotra’s son was Bharga, and Bharga’s son was Bhargabhumi. These noble kings of Kashi were all devoted to Vishnu. Raji, one of the sons, had a hundred sons, but all were destroyed by Indra. From Kshattravriddha came Pratikshatra, whose son was Samjaya. Samjaya’s son was Vijaya, and Vijaya’s son was Krita. From Krita came Vrishadhana, whose son was Sahadeva. Sahadeva’s son was Adina, and Adina’s son was Jayatsena. Jayatsena’s son was Samkriti, and Samkriti’s son was Kshattradharma. Thereafter came Yati, Yayati, Samyati, Ayati, and Vikriti in succession. Nahusha’s renowned sons, as well as those of King Yayati, continued the line. Yadu and Turvasu were born from Devayani, while Druhyu, Anu, and Puru were born from Sharmishtha, the daughter of Vrishaparvan. Among Yadu’s sons were Sahasrajit, Kroshtu, Mana, and Raghu. From Sahasrajit came Shatajita, and from him, Hayahaya. Hayahaya’s son was Anaranya, and from Haihaya came Dharma. Dharma’s son was Dharmanetra, and his son was Kunti. From Kunti came Sahanjini, and from him, Mahishman. Bhadrasrenya was Mahishman’s son, and from Bhadrasrenya came Durdama. Durdama’s son was Dhanaka, and from Dhanaka was born the mighty Krtavirya. Kritagni, Kritakarman, and Kritauja, all of great strength, were born in this line. From Krtavirya came Arjuna, and Arjuna’s son was Shurasena. Shurasena’s sons were Jayadhvaja, Madhu, Shura, and Vrishana—five in all, devoted to strict vows. From Jayadhvaja came Talajangha, and from Talajangha, Bharata. Madhu was the son of Vrishana, and from Madhu began the celebrated lineage of the Vrishnis. From Kroshtu came Vijajnivan, and from him, the great-souled Ahi. Ahi’s son was Ushanku, and from him came Citraratha. Citraratha’s son was Shashabindu, who had a hundred thousand wives. From these unions, Shashabindu had ten lakh sons, foremost among whom were Prthukirti, Prthujaya, Prthudana, and Prthushrava. From Prthushrava came Tama, and from Tama, Ushana. Ushana’s son was Shitagū, and from him came the illustrious Rukmakavaca. Thus, the sacred and illustrious lineages of the Sun and the Moon, with their many kings, sages, and heroes, were established—each upholding dharma and the glory of their ancestors.