Kauśalyā, the noble queen, bore to Sātvata four virtuous sons: Bhajina, Bhajamāna, Divya, and the illustrious king Devāvṛdha. Alongside them, the lineages of Andhaka, Mahābhoja, Vṛṣṇi, and another celebrated descendant of Yadu were established—each forming a distinguished branch, whose stories are renowned in the ancient traditions. Bhajamāna became the father of sons through his wives Sṛñjayā and Bāhyakā. From Sṛñjayā were born two sons, while the Bāhyakas took their name from Bāhyakā herself. These two sisters, both wives of Bhajamāna, gave birth to many sons, among whom Nimi, Kṛmila, and Vṛṣṇi—conqueror of enemy strongholds—were especially notable. King Devāvṛdha, though beloved among his kin and famed for his generosity, remained childless. Yearning for a virtuous heir, he undertook severe austerities and performed a great sacrifice, praying earnestly for a son endowed with all noble qualities. During his ritual, he recited sacred mantras and touched the water with a blade of kuśa grass. The river, pleased by his devotion and virtue, was moved to respond. The river, her mind agitated, pondered deeply: "I know of no woman who could bear such a son. Therefore, today I shall become a thousand women." Assuming the form of a maiden of surpassing beauty, she revealed herself to the king. Devāvṛdha, steadfast in his vow, accepted her, and in the ninth month, the river gave birth to a son of all virtues—Babhrū. Those learned in ancient lineages sing the praises of Devāvṛdha, lauding his greatness and the noble qualities he bequeathed to his descendants. Babhrū, like his father, was renowned as foremost among men, equal to the gods in virtue and valor. From Babhrū and Devāvṛdha, sixty and seventy thousand of the ancient men, O king, attained immortality. Devāvṛdha was celebrated as a performer of grand sacrifices, a generous lord, a hero devoted to the Brahmins, firm in his vows, handsome and energetic, famed for his learning and courage. Elsewhere, the daughter of Kaṅka bore four sons: Kukura, Bhajamāna, Śaśi, and Kambalabarhiṣa. Kukura’s lineage continued through his son Vṛṣṇi, whose son was Dhṛti. Dhṛti’s son was Kapotaroma, followed by Taittiri, then Sarpa, whose learned son was Nala. Nala’s famous son was Daradundubhi. After a certain sacrifice, Punarvasu was born—a man of great wisdom and ritual knowledge, who performed an Aśvamedha sacrifice seeking a son. During the Atirātra rite, Punarvasu, learned and generous, arose from the assembly. He had twin children: Avijita and Āhuka, and a renowned daughter, Āhukī. About Āhuka, the wise recite verses extolling his mighty retinue—attendants, followers, standard-bearers, and troops. Ten thousand chariots thundered in his service; among his people, none was untruthful, none lacked energy or generosity, none neglected sacrifice, and all were givers of thousands. Among the Bhojas, none was impure or ignorant—all who served Āhuka were noble. Āhuka gave his sister Āhukī in marriage at Avantī. From Āhukā, the daughter of Kāśya, two sons were born: Devaka and Ugrasena, both radiant with divine splendor. Devaka’s heroic daughters, equal to the gods, were also born: Devavān, Upadeva, Sudeva, and Devarakṣita, each with seven sisters. These seven—Devakī, Śrutadevī, Mitradevī, Yaśodharā, Śrīdevī, Satyadevī, and Sutāpī—were all given in marriage to Vasudeva. Ugrasena had nine sons, with Kaṃsa as the eldest, followed by Nyagrodha, Sunāma, Kaṅka, and Śaṅku, and others. Among his five daughters were Ajabhu, Rashtrapala, Yuddhamuṣṭi, and Sumushṭida. There were also noble women: Sutantu, Rashtrapali, and Kanka. Thus was the illustrious Kukura lineage of Ugrasena established. Bhajamāna’s son, the mighty chariot-warrior Viduratha, furthered the line. Raja Adhideva and Shura were born to Viduratha. Raja Adhideva’s sons, Shonashva and Shvetavahana, were both godlike and steadfast in their vows. Shonashva fathered five valiant sons: Shami, Devasharma, Nikunta, Shakra, and Shatrujit. Shami’s son was Pratikshatra, whose son was Pratikṣetra; Bhoja was his son, and Hridhika descended from Bhoja. Hridhika had ten powerful sons, with Kritavarma as the eldest and Shatadhanva among the younger. Other notable sons were Devārha, Nabhah, Bhishana, Ajata, Vanajata, and Karambhaka. Devārha’s learned son was Kambalabarhisha, whose son was Asamanjas; Asamanjas’ son was Tamojata. Ajata had three renowned sons: Sudaṃshtra, Sunabha, and Krishna—these became known as the Andhakas. Those who recite the lineage of the Andhakas are blessed with prosperous families and many descendants. In another branch, Gandhari and Madri became wives of Vṛṣṇi. Gandhari bore Sumitra, a delight among friends. Thus, the noble lineages of the Sātvatas, Vṛṣṇis, Andhakas, and Kukuras flourished, their virtues and deeds sung by those who remember the ancient traditions.