In the illustrious lineage of the Yadavas, Bhajamana’s son stood out as a foremost chariot-warrior—he was Viduratha. To Viduratha were born two noble sons: Raja Adhideva and Shura. Raja Adhideva, in turn, fathered two sons, both shining with the radiance of the gods and renowned for their discipline and steadfast vows—Shonashva and Shvetavahana. Shonashva’s valorous legacy continued through his five sons, each skilled in battle: Shami, Devasharma, Nikunta, Shakra, and Shatrujit. Shami’s own son was Pratikshatra, and from him was born Pratikṣetra. The line continued with Bhoja, the son of Pratikṣetra, and then Hridhika, son of Bhoja. Hridhika became the father of ten mighty sons, the eldest of whom was Kritavarma, while Shatadhanva was the middle one. Devārha, Nabhah, Bhishana—renowned for their strength—Ajata, Vanajata, and the youngest, Karambhaka, were counted among his sons as well. From Devārha, the learned Kambalabarhisha was born, and his son was Asamanjas. Tamojata was then born to Asamanjas. Ajata, another of Hridhika’s sons, had three valiant sons: Sudaṃshtra, Sunabha, and Krishna—these three became known as the Andhakas. It is said that whoever recites this sacred lineage of the Andhakas with devotion will be blessed with a great and prosperous family, and many descendants. In another branch of the Vrishni family, Gandhari and Madri became the wives of Vrishni. Gandhari gave birth to Sumitra, the delight of his friends, while Madri bore Yudhajit. To this line were also born Devamidhuṣa, Anamitra, Shibi, and Kritalakshana. Anamitra’s son was Nighna, and Nighna had two sons: Prasena, famed for his valor, and Shaktisena. Among Prasena’s treasures was the unrivaled Syamantaka jewel, the king of all gems on earth. Though Govinda—Krishna himself—desired this jewel and often asked for it, Prasena kept it close to his heart, unwilling to part with it. One day, adorned with the Syamantaka jewel, Prasena went hunting and entered a cave inhabited by a wild beast. There, he encountered a mighty bear. The bear and Prasena saw each other, and in the ensuing struggle, the bear slew Prasena and took the jewel for himself, vanishing into the depths of the cave. When news of Prasena’s death reached Govinda, suspicion arose. Krishna wondered if Prasena had been slain for the sake of the jewel, for Prasena had last been seen in the forest, adorned with the precious gem. Krishna resolved, “I will slay this wicked one who has become an enemy among the Vrishnis.” After some time, Govinda set out hunting again and, by chance, came to the entrance of the very cave where Prasena had met his fate. As Krishna approached, the powerful king of bears, Jāmbavān, let out a thunderous roar. Hearing this, Krishna, sword in hand, entered the cave and confronted the mighty Jāmbavān. A fierce struggle ensued. Krishna, his eyes blazing with righteous anger, seized Jāmbavān. But Jāmbavān, recognizing the divine presence before him, began to praise Krishna with acts of devotion to Vishnu. Pleased by his devotion, Krishna offered Jāmbavān a boon. Jāmbavān humbly requested, “May I be granted death at your hand by the discus, O Lord, and may my auspicious daughter become your wife. As for this jewel, which I gained after slaying Prasena, let it be yours, O Lord.” Thus, Krishna fulfilled Jāmbavān’s wish, slaying him with the discus. Having accomplished his purpose, Krishna took both the Syamantaka jewel and Jāmbavān’s daughter as his own. He then returned and, in the assembly of all the Sātvatas, gave the jewel to Satrājit, thus clearing himself of the false accusation that had caused him pain. The Yadavas, witnessing these events, said to Vāsudeva, “We believed that Prasena was slain by you.” Satrājit, who possessed ten noble wives—the daughters of the king of the Kaikeyas—had a hundred sons, all renowned and mighty, with Bhaṅgakāra as the eldest. From Bhaṅgakāra’s wife Vratavatī were born three delicate, lotus-eyed daughters: Satyabhāmā, foremost among women and steadfast in her vows, and Padmāvatī. Satrājit gave these daughters in marriage to Krishna. Returning to the lineage, from Anamitra was born Śini, the youngest of the Vrishnis. Śini’s son was Satyaka, and Satyaka’s son was Sātyaki. From this line came Satyavān and Yuyudhāna, both illustrious grandsons of Śini. Yuyudhāna’s son was Asaṅga, whose son was Dyumni. Dyumni’s son was Yugandhara, and thus the Śainyas became renowned. This is the lineage of Anamitra among the Vrishnis. Anamitra also fathered the hero Yudhājit, and two other valiant sons, Vṛṣabha and Kṣatra. Vṛṣabha married the daughter of the king of Kāśī, and from Jayantī, he had a virtuous son named Jayanta. From Akrūra, another branch of the family, was born Sadāyajña, a man exceedingly valiant, learned, and generous, devoted to the service of guests. Akrūra took Ratnā, the daughter of Śaibya, as his wife, and together they had eleven mighty sons: Upalambha, Sadālambha, Vṛkala, Vīrya, Savītara, Sadāpakṣa, Śatrughna, Vārimejaya, Dharmabhṛt, Dharmavarman, and Dhṛṣṭamāna. All these sons were learned officiating priests. In Ugrasena’s line, Akrūra also fathered two sons, Devavān and Upadeva, who brought great honor to their lineage, both resembling the gods in their virtues and strength. Thus, the noble lineages of the Yadavas, filled with valor, devotion, and divine favor, continued to flourish on earth.