At the time of the great horse sacrifice, the king, in accordance with sacred tradition, bestowed generous gifts upon the Brahmins. Amidst the solemn rituals, Rukmakavaca, renowned for his valor, occasionally rose in battle and vanquished enemy heroes, defending the sacrifice with his might. To this illustrious king were born five sons of exceptional prowess and skill in archery: Rukmeṣu, Pṛthurukma, Jyāmagha, Parigha, and Hari. In due course, the king established Parigha and Hari in the land of Videha, entrusting them with its governance. Rukmeṣu ascended the throne as king, with Pṛthurukma loyally supporting him in all affairs of state. Jyāmagha, the noble son, chose to relinquish the kingdom to his brothers. Instead, he retreated to a peaceful hermitage, where he lived a tranquil life, receiving instruction from a wise Brahmin. Yet, compelled by the need to seek his livelihood, Jyāmagha took up his bow, mounted his chariot adorned with a banner, and journeyed alone to distant lands, eventually reaching the sacred banks of the Narmadā river. Upon arriving at the mountain called Ṛkṣavanta, Jyāmagha rested at a spot where others had already eaten. His devoted wife Caitrā, mature in years and steadfast in her faith, accompanied him on this journey. Despite their long union, the king remained childless, for he had taken no other wife. In that land, by his valor, Jyāmagha emerged victorious in battle and, as a result, obtained a maiden. Out of caution and respect, he spoke to Caitrā, saying, “Let this pure-smiling girl be your daughter-in-law.” Caitrā, surprised, asked, “Whose daughter-in-law is she to be?” Jyāmagha replied, “She will be the wife of the son who will be born to you.” Moved by this, Caitrā undertook severe austerities, and by her devotion, she brought forth a daughter for the maiden. In time, the fortunate Caitrā bore a son, whom they named Vidarbha. The learned king, through the royal maiden, begot two more sons: Krathakaiśika and Lomapāda, as well as a third son, most righteous among men. Vidarbha himself became the father of sons skilled in battle. Lomapāda’s son was Manu, who was both a relative and his own son, continuing the noble lineage. From Kaiśika was born Cidi, the progenitor of the kings known as the Caidi. Kratha, Vidarbha’s son, fathered Kunti, who in turn had a son of his own. Kunti’s valiant son, Raṇadhṛṣṭa, became renowned for his prowess, and from Dhṛṣṭa was born Nirvṛti, a righteous man and destroyer of enemy heroes. Nirvṛti had a single son, Vidūratha, whose son was Vyoma, known as a Daśārha. Vyoma’s son was Jīmūta. From Jīmūta came Vimala, and from Vimala, Bhīmaratha; Bhīmaratha’s son was Navaratha. Navaratha’s son was Dṛḍharatha, whose son was Śakuni. From Śakuni came Karambha, and Karambha’s son was Devarāta. Devakṣatra succeeded as king, and his illustrious son Daivarāti, born as if from a divine womb, became the delight of Devanakṣatra. Madhu and Puravas brought forth Madhur, a man of great splendor. From Puravas was born Purudvān, excellent among men. Purudvān, with Vaidarbhi Bhadraseṇī, had a son named Jantu. Jantu’s wife was a princess from the Ikṣvāku lineage, and together they had a son. This son was Sātvata, virtuous and famed among the Sātvatas. Thus, the lineage of the great-souled Jyāmagha continued, culminating in Sātvata, who, blessed with many children, attained union with the wise king Soma. Kauśalyā bore to Sātvata four virtuous sons: Bhajina, Bhajamāna, Divya, and Devāvṛdha, the king. Also born were Andhaka, Mahābhoja, Vṛṣṇi, and a descendant of Yadu. These four lineages—Andhaka, Mahābhoja, Vṛṣṇi, and Yadu—are remembered with reverence. Bhajamāna had sons through Sṛñjayā and Bāhyakā. Sṛñjaya had two sons, and from Bāhyakā came the Bāhyakas. Bhajamāna’s two wives, who were sisters, bore him many sons: Nimi, Kṛmila, and Vṛṣṇi, conqueror of enemy cities. King Devāvṛdha, though a friend to many and a benefactor of his kin, remained childless. Desiring a son endowed with all virtues, he performed great austerities. He recited a sacred mantra and touched the surface of the water with a blade of sacred grass, pleasing the river with his devotion. The river, moved by the king’s virtue, pondered deeply and resolved, “I know of no woman who could bear such a son; therefore, today I shall become a thousand women.” Transforming herself into a maiden of surpassing beauty, she revealed herself to the king, who, steadfast in his vows, accepted her. In the ninth month, that best of rivers bore a son to King Devāvṛdha, a child of all virtues named Babhrū. Those learned in ancient lineages praise the virtues of Devāvṛdha, the great soul, and sing of his qualities. Babhrū, like his father, was renowned among men, equal to the gods in his virtues. From Babhrū and Devāvṛdha descended sixty and seventy thousand ancient men, O king, who attained immortality. Devāvṛdha was a performer of sacrifices, generous, heroic, devoted to Brahmins, steadfast in his vows, handsome, energetic, and famed for his learning and valor. The daughter of Kaṅka bore four sons: Kukura, Bhajamāna, Śaśi, and Kambalabarhiṣa. Kukura’s son was Vṛṣṇi, whose son was Dhṛti; Dhṛti’s son was Kapotaroma, and his son was Taittiri. From Taittiri came Sarpa, and Sarpa’s learned son was Nala; Nala’s famous son was Daradundubhi. After the completion of that sacrifice, Punarvasu was born. That best of men performed an Aśvamedha sacrifice for the sake of a son. In the midst of the Atirātra sacrifice, from the center of the assembly, arose Punarvasu, learned, skilled in rituals, and generous. He had twin children, Avijita and Āhuka, and also a daughter, Āhukī, renowned among mothers. Thus, the noble lineage flourished, each generation upholding the virtues and glory of their ancestors.