From that sacred place, he journeyed to the luminous circle of the sun, seeking the Great Lord. Freed from every sin, he was honored in Brahma’s world. His son was Trayyaruṇa, a learned sage. Trayyaruṇa’s wife, Satyadhanā, gave birth to Hariścandra. Harita was the son of Rohita, and Dhundhu followed as his son. Vijaya’s son was Kāruka, a man of great strength. Sagara was born to Kāruka—a king renowned for his supreme righteousness. Through their devotion, the sage Aurva bestowed an excellent boon upon them. Prabhā, the auspicious one, bore sixty thousand sons. Among them, Dilīpa was born, and from Dilīpa came Bhagīratha. By the grace of the wise Lord of gods, Bhagīratha bore Gaṅgā upon his head, adorned with the crescent moon. Nābhāga’s heir was Sindhudvīpa, whose son was Saudāsa, famed as Kalmāṣapāda. Saudāsa begot Aśmaka, the banner of the Ikṣvāku line. That king, deeply distressed, entered the forest, fearing Rāma. From him was born the illustrious Bilibili, whose son was Vṛddhaśarmā. Vṛddhaśarmā’s son was Dīrghabāhu, and from Dīrghabāhu came Raghu. Rāma, son of Daśaratha, was born—renowned throughout the world and a knower of righteousness. Viṣṇu, creator of the universe, incarnated in part for the destruction of Rāvaṇa. Sītā, famed across the three worlds for her virtue and generosity, was given by Janaka to Rāma, who became her husband. For the destruction of enemies, Janaka bestowed upon him the wondrous bow, declaring, “Whether god or demon, he who wins Sītā is worthy.” Rāma, with ease, broke the bow and lifted it. Supremely righteous, Rāma was like Kārttikeya commanding his army. Daśaratha began to install Rāma, his eldest heroic son, as king. However, his wife, her mind troubled, restrained her husband and spoke, reminding him of a boon he had granted her before. Rāma, ever righteous, replied, “So be it,” and, self-controlled, went to the forest with his wife, having made an agreement. The wise lord remained there together with Lakshmana. In the guise of an ascetic, Rāvaṇa carried off Sītā and took her to his city. Rāma and Lakshmana, slayers of enemies, were tormented by grief and sorrow. A pure friendship blossomed between Rāma and the monkeys, with Hanuman, mighty son of the wind, always dear to Rāma. Declaring, “I will bring Sītā back,” Hanuman set out in search. He journeyed to Rāvaṇa’s city, Lanka, situated in the midst of the ocean, where he saw spotless Sītā, surrounded by demonesses.