Hanuman, ever faithful and wise, approached Sita in her captivity and gave her assurance regarding Rama, whose complexion was dark as a blue lotus, and Lakshmana, steadfast in his resolve. To strengthen her hope, Hanuman handed Sita Rama’s ring, a token of certainty and love. Overwhelmed with joy, her eyes widened, and she believed that Rama himself had come to rescue her. Hanuman spoke words of comfort: “The mighty-armed Rama will bring you back,” and, with his mission completed, departed once more. Returning to Rama and Lakshmana, Hanuman stood before them, honored by their gratitude. Lakshmana, resolute and courageous, prepared himself for battle against the demons. Then, the supremely righteous Lord Rama constructed a bridge across the ocean and, in the fierce conflict that followed, slew Ravana. With the help of Hanuman, the son of the wind-god, Rama succeeded in bringing Sita back. Rāghava, Rama, established the sacred liṅga and worshipped it with devotion. The Lord himself appeared visibly and granted the highest boon. It was proclaimed that the sins of those burdened with great transgressions would be destroyed, and that merely seeing the liṅga would eliminate all faults—this was certain. The Lord declared, “As long as the Setu remains, I shall stay here, concealed.” Even by merely remembering the liṅga, the sins committed during the day would be destroyed. There, Rudra, with his attendants and Nandī, vanished from sight. Rama, radiant and mighty, was anointed by Bharata. Through the Aśvamedha sacrifice, he worshipped Śaṅkara, the destroyer of sacrifice. In time, Lava was born—greatly fortunate, wise, and a knower of all truths. Elsewhere, Nala became king of Niṣadha, and from him was born Nabhas. Nabhas’s son was the heroic and powerful Devānīka, from whom came Candrāvaloka; and Tārāpīḍa was his son. All these descendants have been mentioned in summary, O foremost among the twice-born. Freed from all sin, he is honored in the world of heaven. In the generations that followed, he had six sons, each equal in splendor to Indra: Śatāyu, Śrutāyu, and the divine sons of Urvaśī. It is heard that these were born from Prabhā, daughter of Svarbhānu. The heirs of Nahusha, whose brilliance rivaled Indra’s, were six in number: Yati, Yayati, Samyati, Ayati, Viyati, and Ashvaka. Sharmishtha, daughter of Vrishaparvan and Asuri by birth, gave birth to Druhyu, Anu, and Puru. Among them, Puru was the youngest and the one who upheld his father’s command. In the western region, Uttara bore Druhyu and Anu. The illustrious king, together with his wives, attained nine sons: Sahasrajit, the eldest, followed by Kroshatru, Nala, Ajita, and Raghu. Shatajita also had three sons, all renowned for their righteousness. Haihaya had a son named Dharma, celebrated by that name. Dharmanetra’s son was Kirti, whose son was Samjita. Bhadrasrenya’s heir was a king named Durdama. Dhanaka had four sons, all esteemed in the world, with Kritavira as the fourth. From Kritavira was born Kartavirya Arjuna, known for his extraordinary might and fame. Thus, the lineage and deeds of these great ones are recounted, their virtues and accomplishments shining throughout the ages.