In days long past, the noble lineage of Jyamagha unfolded with remarkable splendor. Vidarbha’s son was Kratha, whose own son was Kunti. From Kunti came Vrtta, and from Vrtta was born Ranadhrishta, a mighty warrior renowned for his prowess in battle. Ranadhrishta’s son was Nidhriti, famed for destroying enemy heroes, and his son Dasharha, who was a formidable slayer of vast armies. Dasharha’s line continued with his son Vyapta, whose son was Jimuta. From Jimuta came Vikriti, and Vikriti’s son was Bhimaratha. Bhimaratha begot Navaratha, a man ever devoted to charity, righteousness, and steadfast in truthfulness. Navaratha’s son was Dridharatha, and from Dridharatha came Shakuni. Shakuni’s son was Karambha, followed by Devarata. Devarata’s son was the illustrious king Devarati, who shone like one born of the gods, and was named Devakshatra. Devakshatra’s son was the glorious Madhur, the founder of the Madhu dynasty. From Madhu, the Kuru lineage arose. Within the Kuru line, Anu was born, then Purutvan, the best among men. Purutvan, together with Bhadravati of Vidarbha, brought forth Anshu. Anshu took a wife from the illustrious Ikshvaku line, and their son was Sattva. Sattva’s son was Satvata, endowed with all virtues and an enhancer of his lineage. Thus, the detailed genealogy of Jyamagha’s descendants was recounted, and it is said that whoever reads or hears this sacred account attains long life, heaven, sovereignty, and happiness. From Satvata, who was ever truthful, four sons were born: Bhajana, radiant and bright; Divya; Devavriddha; and Nripa. Among them, Andhaka, greatly fortunate, and Vrishni, the joy of the Yadus, stood out. The natural qualities of these four were celebrated, and from Srnjaya and Bhajana, the radiant one, came Ayutayu, Shatayu, the mighty Balavan, and Harshakrit. King Devavriddha among them performed supreme austerities, wishing for a son endowed with all virtues. His wish was fulfilled with Babhrū, a most excellent king, renowned for his virtue and sung by those versed in ancient genealogies. The virtues of the great-souled Devavriddha were recounted far and wide. Babhrū was foremost among men, and Devavriddha was equal to the gods. There were five, then sixty, then six thousand and eight men in their line. Those who attained immortality beyond Babhrū and Devavriddha were sacrificers, generous, heroic, devoted to Brahman, and firm in their vows. Renowned for great energy, mighty chariot-warriors among the Satvatas, their descendants included the Bhojas, who were comparable to the gods. Vrishni took Gandhari and Madri as wives. Gandhari gave birth to Sumitra, the delight of friends. Madri too bore a son, Devamidhuṣa, and also Anamitra and Shini, both foremost among men. Anamitra’s son was Nighna, who had two sons: Prasena, greatly fortunate, and Satrajit. Satrajit was dear to the sun, Vivasvat, who gifted him the Syamantaka jewel, the king of all gems on earth. Once, Satrajit went hunting with Prasena, but met his end alone at the hands of a ferocious lion. From the younger son of Shini, born in Vrishni’s line, came Satyavāk, endowed with truthfulness, whose son was Satyaka. Satyaki, the mighty Yuyudhāna, was the grandson of Shini. Yuyudhāna’s son was Asanga, whose son was Kuni, and Kuni’s son was Yugandhara. These were known as the Shaineyas. From Madri’s son came Yudhajit of the Vrishni line, renowned as Svaphalka, a benefactor of the three worlds. Wherever the righteous king Svaphalka resided, there was no fear of disease nor drought. Svaphalka married Gandini, the daughter of the king of Kashi, who was given to him by her father. Gandini dwelled in her mother’s womb for many years, and her father spoke to her, urging her to be born quickly. From the womb, Gandini replied that if her father gave a cow each day to a Brahmana for three years, she would emerge. Her father agreed and fulfilled her wish, being generous, heroic, a sacrificer, learned, and fond of guests. Akrūra was born of Svaphalka and Gandini, famed for his generosity. Akrūra took Ratnā, daughter of Shaiva, as his wife. From her were born Upamanyu, Māṅgura, Vrta, and Janamejaya; Giriraksha, Upeksha, Shatrughna the destroyer of foes, Dharmabhrit, Vrishthadharma, Godhana, and Vara as well; Āvāha and Prativāha, and Sudhārā, the noble lady. To Akrūra by Ugraseni were born two sons, delight of the lineage: Devavān and Upadeva, both esteemed by the gods. To Sumitra was born Citraka, of great fame. Thus, the noble descendants of Jyamagha and the Satvatas, their virtues, deeds, and splendor, were celebrated, their legacy living on through the ages.