In that radiant place, sanctified by the presence of the Mother of the three worlds, a wondrous light shone forth, resplendent as both the moon and the sun. There, a fierce battle unfolded, and with unerring might, he pierced the demon’s chest with his spear, casting him lifeless to the ground. With the demon thus vanquished, he was freed from fear and moved swiftly onward. Journeying further, he reached a magnificent city, O best of Brahmins, a city as splendid as that of Purandara himself. There, he devoted himself to the worship of the goddess Sarasvati, honoring her with many sacrifices and offerings of gold. His son Shakuni, radiant and deeply devoted to the goddess, was born with great brilliance. Shakuni’s own son, Devakshatra, performed the illustrious Ashvamedha sacrifice, furthering the family’s renown. Devakshatra had two sons, Sutrama and Anura, both noble in soul. Among them was one who was especially renowned: a great soul, generous in charity, and foremost among those skilled in the science of archery. He established the sacred teachings as he had heard them from Kundagola and others, founding a great treatise that brought benefit to the Kundas and many more. This pious and famed king ensured that the teachings would endure. Among his descendants, the eldest was Bhajamana, renowned as the greatest archer. The lord himself prayed, “May my son be endowed with all virtues,” and so it was—righteous, handsome, and ever devoted to true knowledge. From this line, Nimi and Krikana became famed as the foremost, and among the Vrishnis, Sumitra, Anamitra, and Shini were celebrated for their strength. Prasena, greatly fortunate, and Satrajit, the excellent one, were also born in this lineage. Satyavan, steadfast in truth, had a son named Satyaka. Satyaka’s wise son was Kuni, whose own son was Yugandhara. Prishni had two sons: Svaphalka and Citraka, and many more sons followed—Upamangu, Mangu, Upadeva of virtuous soul, and Vishvapramathin among them. Ashvagriva, Subahu, Suparshva, and Kagaveshana continued the line, as did Kukura, Bhajamana, Shuci, and Kambalabarhisha. Kapotaroma and Vipula were also born, and Vipula’s son was Vilomaka. Among them was one named Anu, also called Anakadundubhi, whose fame spread widely. To Anakadundubhi, the god Brahma, lord of the worlds, granted a boon: he would possess superiority over his teacher and the power to assume any form at will. Anakadundubhi worshipped Sthanu—the god honored by all deities—through the beauty of song. Pleased, the god bestowed upon him a jewel among maidens, rare even among the gods. This destroyer of enemies taught the beloved maiden, whose eyes wandered with curiosity and grace. She was adorned with beauty and charm, yet modest in her ways. He instructed her well in the science of song. In time, he married the mind-born daughter of the Gandharvas. Gifted in the principles of playing the vina and skilled in the science of music, he continued to worship the god, the destroyer of Tripura, with melodious song. Yet, a Gandharva named Subahu took the maiden and brought her to his own city. From this lineage came many sons: Sushena, Vira, Sugriva, Subhojana, and Ravahana, followed by Punarvasu, Abhijita, and Sambabhuva—each continuing the legacy of virtue, skill, and devotion.