Among the hundred sons born, fifty stood out as the foremost, and their own sons were born to the north of Mount Meru, becoming excellent and illustrious kings. The remaining forty-eight sons were renowned as kings born to the south of Meru. From the eldest among these sons was born Kakutstha. Kakutstha’s son was Suyodhana, who in turn fathered Prithu, the son of Vishvasta’s Prithu. Ardras was born to Prithu, and from Ardras came Yuvanashva. Yuvanashva’s son was Shavasta, famed for his might. This lord of men, Shavasta, founded the city of Shravasti in the land of Anga. From Shravasta descended Brihadashva, and his son was Kuvalashva. Kuvalashva earned the name Dhundhumara after slaying the demon Dhundhu. Dhundhumara had three sons: Dridashva, Ghrini, and the mighty and celebrated Kapilashva. Dridashva’s son was Pramoda, and Pramoda’s son was Haryashva. From Haryashva was born Nikumbha, and Nikumbha’s son was Samhatashva. Samhatashva had two sons: Akritashva and Ranashva. Ranashva’s son was Yuvanashva, and from him was born Mandhata, a king of great renown. Mandhata’s sons were Purukutsa and Dharmasetu. Among them was the celebrated Muchukunda, a mighty king and friend of Indra. Purukutsa’s son was Dussaha, lord of the Narmada river. Dussaha’s son was Sambhuti, and Sambhuti’s son was Tridhanvan. From Tridhanvan came Trayyaruna, whose son was Satyavrata. Satyavrata’s son was Satyaratha, and his son was Harishchandra, the illustrious king. From Harishchandra was born Rohita. Rohita’s son was Vrka, and from Vrka came Bahu. Bahu’s son was Sagara, a supremely righteous king. Sagara had two wives, Prabha and Bhanumati, both of whom worshipped the sage Aurva, desiring sons. Pleased with their devotion, Aurva granted each a supreme boon according to her wish: one would bear sixty thousand sons, and the other a single son. Prabha accepted the progenitor of the lineage, while Bhanumati chose to have many sons and bore a son named Asamanjasa. Prabha, of the Yadava line, then gave birth to sixty thousand sons. These sons, while digging the earth in search of the sacrificial horse, were burned by Vishnu. Asamanjasa’s son was the renowned Amshuman, whose son was Dilipa, and from Dilipa came Bhagiratha. Bhagiratha, through his intense austerity, brought down the sacred Ganga, hence the river is known as Bhagirathi. Bhagiratha’s son, famed as Nabhaga, continued the lineage. From Nabhaga was born Ambarisha, and from Ambarisha came Sindhudvipa. Sindhudvipa’s son was Ayutayu, and his son was Rituparna. Rituparna’s son was Kalmashapada, also called Sarvakarma. Kalmashapada’s son was Anaranya, whose son was Nighna. Nighna had two sons, both celebrated among the best of the Raghu line: Anamitra and another. Anamitra went into the forest to destroy enemies. From Raghu was born Dilipa, and Dilipa’s son was Aja. From Aja came Dirghabahu, and his son was Prajapala. Then was born Dasharatha, who had four sons, all manifestations of Narayana himself. Among them, Rama was the eldest, destroyer of Ravana and the glory of the Raghu lineage. The great sage Valmiki, foremost among the Bhargavas, composed the story of Rama. Rama’s son was Kusha, who further increased the Ikshvaku lineage. From Kusha came Atithi, and his son was Nishadha. Nishadha’s son was Nala, and Nala’s son was Nabhaga. From Nabhaga came Pundarika, and from him, Kshemadhanvan. Kshemadhanvan’s son was the heroic Devanika, whose son was Ahinagu. From Ahinagu descended Sahasrashva. Sahasrashva’s son was Chandravaloka, and from him came Tarapida. Tarapida’s son was Chandragiri, and his son was Chandra. From Chandra was born Shrutayu, who was slain in the great Bharata war. In this lineage, two kings named Nala were especially renowned. The son of Virasena was also called Naisadha, a lord among men. All these generous kings belonged to the illustrious lineage of Vivasvat. Thus, the foremost among the Ikshvaku lineage have been recounted. At this point, Bhishma addressed the sage: “O Lord, I wish to hear about the supreme lineage of the Pitrs, and especially about Ravi, the god associated with Sraddha, and Soma.” Pulastya replied, “Listen well, for I shall tell you about the supreme lineage of the Pitrs. In heaven, there are seven groups of Pitrs; three of these are formless, while four possess embodied forms, all endowed with immense energy. The formless groups of Pitrs are associated with Prajapati Vairaja, and the gods who worship them are called Vairajas. Those who fell from yoga attain those eternal worlds. At the end of another cycle of Brahma, the knowers of Brahman are born again; remembering their previous knowledge, they once more pursue the supreme paths of Yoga and Sāṃkhya. Through Yoga, they achieve a rare and difficult perfection, from which return is not easy. Therefore, donors should offer gifts faithfully only to true yogis. “Among these, Himavat is regarded as having a mental daughter as his wife. Mainaka was his heir, and Krauca became his son. Krauca, the steadfast fourth son, gave his name to the island of Kraucadvipa. Menā, the daughter of Himavat, bore three daughters to Suṣa, all of whom were endowed with the power of Yoga.” Thus, the sacred lineages and the glories of the kings and Pitrs were revealed, each name echoing the virtues and deeds that shaped the world.