Pṛśni, a noble ancestor, had two sons named Śvaphalka and Citraka. These two, in turn, had many children, among whom were Upamaṅgu and Maṅgu, as well as others of great virtue. Among their descendants were Upadeva, known for his righteous soul, and Viśvapramāthin. The lineage included Aśvagrīva, Subāhu, Supārśva, and Kagaveṣaṇa, as well as Kukura, Bhajamāna, Śuci, and Kambalabarhiṣa. Further down the line came Kapotaromā and Vipula, whose own son was Vilomaka. Vilomaka’s name became known as Anu, also celebrated as Ānakadundubhi. To this illustrious Anu, Brahmā himself, lord of all worlds, granted a boon. Anu was blessed with supremacy even over his own teacher and the wondrous ability to assume any form at will. Filled with devotion, he worshipped Sthāṇu—the steadfast Lord honored by gods—offering his songs in reverence. Pleased by his devotion, the god bestowed upon Anu a maiden so rare and beautiful that even among the gods she shone as a jewel. Anu, destroyer of his enemies, taught this beloved maiden, whose eyes wandered with curiosity, and who was graced with beauty, charm, and modesty. He instructed her properly in the science of song, imparting all his knowledge. In time, he married this mind-born daughter of the Gandharvas, himself being an expert in the principles of playing the vīṇā and skilled in the intricate science of music. Ever devoted, he continued to worship the god who destroyed Tripura, offering his music in praise. Yet, a Gandharva named Subāhu took this maiden and brought her to his own city. From this union came sons: Suṣeṇa, Vīra, Sugrīva, Subhojana, and Ravāhana, as well as Punarvasu, Ābhijita, and Saṃbabhūva. Among their descendants were the heroic sons of Devaka, who were said to be equal to the gods themselves. Devaka had seven daughters, all radiant, and he gave these daughters in marriage to Vasudeva. Among them, Devakī, of surpassing beauty, was the foremost. The line continued with Subhūmī, Rāṣṭrapāla, Tuṣṭimān, and Śaṅkura. From this lineage was born Śūra, from Śūra came Śamista, and from him, Pratikṣatra. Wise Śūra’s son was Vasudeva, whose own son was to be the one entreated by the gods: Hari, the divine Kṛṣṇa. Devakī, Vasudeva’s wife, gave birth to Saṃkarṣaṇa—Rāma, the eldest, the mighty wielder of the plough, known also as Halāyudha and identified as Śeṣa himself. Mādhava, another name for Kṛṣṇa, was born both from Devakī and from Rohiṇī. By Vasudeva’s arrangement, a son was also born to Yaśodā. Yet, before the birth of these divine children, the wicked Kaṃsa killed all the earlier offspring, O best of sages. Rohiṇī bore Ṛjudāsa, Bhadradāsa, and Kīrtimān, the eldest, and she gave birth to Rāma, lord of the world, Balabhadra, the mighty wielder of the plough. Devakī bore Kṛṣṇa, whose chest was adorned with the auspicious mark of Śrīvatsa. From her womb were born two sons, both fierce and skilled with swords. To these sons were born hundreds of children, and in time, their progeny numbered in the thousands. Among these, Cāruśravā, Cāruyaśas, Pradyumna, and Śaṅkha became the most distinguished, shining above all others. At this time, Jāmbavatī, Kṛṣṇa’s wife of pure and gentle smile, approached her husband and spoke.