As the gentle hours of leisure slipped by, Budha turned to Ilā, whose form was graceful and broad-hipped, and spoke kindly to her, “This is your time for relaxation, and it is passing. Come, come—why are you so agitated? For what reason do you worry?” He continued, “This is the evening hour, a time for recreation here. After applying fragrant ointments, adorn my house with fresh flowers.” Ilā, however, replied with humility and uncertainty, “O ascetic, I do not know how to do these things. Tell me about myself, about you as my husband, and about my lineage, O sinless one.” Budha, looking upon her slender, radiant form, answered, “Ilā, you shine with beauty. I am known as Kāmuka, but I am also Budha, skilled in many arts. I am born of a noble lineage; my father is chief among Brahmins.” Hearing these words, Ilā entered Budha’s wondrous house, which was adorned with jewel-encrusted pillars and crafted by divine illusion. Having fulfilled her purpose, Ilā felt complete, dwelling in that marvelous mansion. She rejoiced within herself, marveling, “Ah, what conduct, what beauty, what wealth, what lineage—mine and my husband’s! Ah, what supreme charm!” For a long time, Ilā enjoyed happiness with Budha in that house, filled with every pleasure, as if she were in Indra’s own palace. Meanwhile, the brothers of the king—descendants of Manu and led by Ikshvaku—set out in search of him, journeying to the place called Sharavana. There, they saw before them a mare, shining with the radiance of a jeweled chariot, unmatched in beauty. Recognizing the chariot, they were struck with wonder. “This is the horse named Chandraprabha, belonging to the great soul,” they exclaimed. Amazed, they questioned how this excellent horse had taken the form of a mare, and for what reason. They turned to Maitrāvaruṇi, their priest, asking, “What is this strange event? Tell us, O best among those who know yoga.” Vasiṣṭha, seeing all with the eye of meditation, explained, “Long ago, Shiva’s beloved made a vow here in Sharavana: any man who enters this place will become a woman. Thus, this horse, too, became female along with the king, but will regain its masculinity, just as he resembles the lord of wealth. In the same way, you must make effort by worshipping Pinākin, Lord Shiva.” Thus instructed, the sons of Manu went to the abode of Maheshvara. There, they praised Parvati and the supreme Lord Shiva with various hymns. The divine couple replied, “This vow cannot be undone, but now—whatever fruit comes from Ikshvaku’s ashvamedha sacrifice, that shall be given to both. Then, the valiant kimpurusha will certainly become a man.” Having received this assurance, the sons of Vaivasvata departed. Through the merit of Ikshvaku’s ashvamedha, the kimpurusha became Cela. For one month, the hero lived as a man; for another month, as a woman. During this time, dwelling in Budha’s house, Nila (Ilā) became pregnant. Budha begot a single son endowed with many virtues, and then he departed for the heavenly realm. That land was henceforth known as Ilavrita, named after Ilā. At the beginning of the lunar and solar dynasties, Ilā, the son of Manu, was born. Thus, Pururavas became the progenitor of the lunar lineage among men, and Ikshvaku, founder of the solar dynasty, became renowned among ascetics. When Ilā was a kimpurusha, he was also called Sudyumna. Later, Sudyumna had three undefeated sons: Utkala, Gaya, and the mighty Haritashva. The descendants of Utkala became known as Utkalas, and those of Gaya as Gayas. Haritashva’s eastern region became famous, along with the Kurus. In Pratishthana, Sudyumna anointed a son of Pururavas as king. Ikshvaku, the eldest heir, obtained the central region for his enjoyment, a land covered by the assembly of the worlds, where he partook of food with divine fruits. Nariṣyanta had a son named Shuci, renowned for his strength. Ambarisha was the son of Nabhaaga, and Dhrishta had three sons: Dhritaketu, Citranatha, and the mighty Ranadhṛṣṭa. Anarta was the son of Sharyati, and Sukanya was his daughter. Anarta’s son was Rocamana, a powerful ruler; his land was called Anarta, and his city was Kushasthali. Rocamana’s son was Reva, also known as Raivata, and among his hundred sons, Kakudmi was the eldest. His daughter, the illustrious Revati, became the wife of Rama. Many Karushas, famous on earth, were born to Karusha. Prishadhra, due to the sin of killing a cow and the curse of his teacher, became a Shudra. Now, listen to the lineage of Ikshvaku. Vikukshi, also called Devarat, became the son of Ikshvaku; he was the eldest among a hundred sons and had fifteen sons of his own. These foremost kings were born to the north of Mount Meru, and another group of fourteen, making a hundred in total, was also born. Among the kings to the south of Mount Meru, the eldest was Kakutstha, whose son was Suyodhana. Suyodhana’s son was Prithu, whose son was Vishvagas; Indu was Vishvagas’ son, and from him came Yuvanashva. Shravasta, endowed with great energy, was Yuvanashva’s son, and his son was Vatsaka, who built the city of Shravasti in the land of Gauda. From Shravasta came Brihadashva, and from him Kuvalashva, who became known as Dhundhumara after slaying the demon Dhundhu in ancient times. Dhundhumara had three sons: Dridhashva, Danda, and the renowned Kapilashva. Thus, the noble lineages flourished, their glory echoing through the ages.