Radiant with splendor in the sky and adorned with a divine garland, the king fixed his mind upon Urvashi, thinking, “She alone is worthy of this.” Driven by this longing, he engaged in a great battle, striving to seize the garland for her. With eagerness, he went to see the apsaras Kalindi, and wandered across the whole earth, together with its seven continents, in search of fulfillment. His journey led him to the foremost of mountains, Hemakuta, where he and his companion indulged in fierce desire, both adorned with wondrous garlands. So overcome by passion was he that, as he traveled, he did not notice any of the mountain peaks around him. Empowered by divine might, he ascended to the world of the gods, reaching the great mountain Meru. Surpassing its lofty peaks, relying on the strength of his own arms, he attained his goal. There, he saw Urvashi, flawless in form, and again offered her the garland. Knowing himself fulfilled, he enjoyed her company for a long time. But questions arose: “What did you accomplish before, O king, going to the city in vain? Was it merely the sight of Kanva, and the taking of the garland?” It was foretold that Kanva would pronounce a curse upon him, and that his beloved would be taken from him as well. Yet, the king did not leave her side, remaining there with his mind firmly set. He always revealed Suromasha, whose eyes were tawny and hair fine. Eventually, thinking “Fie upon me,” the king resolved to undertake austerities. Once again, for twelve years, he lived on air alone. He dwelt with an apsaras, practicing supreme austerity and yoga. Desiring to perform a vow without food, he spoke this intention to her, causing her distress. There, in that sacred place, the god Maheshvara abides, liberating the world. It was said that upon seeing the Lord of the Universe in the form of a linga, he would be freed from all sins. Having seen Hara in Varanasi, the king was released from his transgressions. Kanva, moved by compassion, officiated the sacrifice for him. As soon as the king was born, he was attended by the maidens beloved of the Gandharvas and the twice-born. All these maidens took him under their care. Now, hear also of the lineage of Kroṣṭu, which removes the sins of men. Kroṣṭu’s son was the great Svāti; from Svāti was born Uśadgu. In the world, Caitrarathi was known as Śaśabindu. Śaśabindu’s son was Pṛthukarmā, and from him was born Pṛthujaya. Pṛthuśravās was his son, the best among the Pṛthus. He possessed a golden armor, though he was turned away by the noble ones. From Pṛthuśravās was born Vidarbha; from Vidarbha came Kratha and Kaishika. Dhriti became his son, and Samsta was the son of Dhriti. His wise son was Sumantu, whose son was Anala. Among them, Jyotishman was the foremost; his son was Vapushman. Vapushman’s son was Vitaratha, a devotee of Rudra and mighty in strength. From Vrishni was born Nivritti; from him came Dasharha. Jaimuti became a heroic man, and Vikriti, a destroyer of enemy heroes. Thus unfolds the sacred lineage, filled with virtue and valor, as recounted by the wise.