Out of fear, the king spoke to his wife, addressing her as "O pure-smiling one," and said, "Let this maiden be your daughter-in-law." Hearing this, his wife asked, "Whose daughter-in-law is she to be?" The king replied, "She will be the wife of the son who will be born to you." Through her intense austerity, the maiden bore a daughter. Shaibya, the faithful wife, gave birth to a son named Vidarbha. In the royal maiden, Kratha and Kaushika—learned and noble—were born as daughters-in-law. The third son, Lomapada, was supremely righteous. Later, Vidarbha himself begot a heroic son skilled in battle. Lomapada's son was Babhrur, whose own son was Dhriti. Kaushika's son was Chedi, from whom the kings of Chedi trace their lineage. Kratha, the son of Vidarbha, had a son named Kunti; from Kunti came Dhrishta, and from Dhrishta, the mighty Srishta. Srishta's son was the righteous Nivritti, destroyer of enemies, and Nivritti's son was Dasharha, also known as Viduratha. Dasharha's son was Bhima, and from Bhima came Jimuta. Jimuta's son was Vikriti, whose son was Bhimaratha. Bhimaratha's son was Navaratha, and his son was Dasharatha, whose son was Shakuni. From Shakuni came Karambha, and from Karambha was born Devarata. Devarata's son was the renowned king Devakshatra. Devakshatra's son, equal to the gods, was named Madhur, radiant in splendor. Madhur's son Madhu was known as belonging to the Kuru lineage. From the Kuru lineage came the mighty Puruhotra. Puruhotra and his wife Dravanti of Vidarbha had a son named Anshu. Vetraki became the wife of Anshu, and from her was born Satvata, endowed with great virtue and the enhancer of the Satvata's fame. Thus, the lineage of the great-souled Jyamagha is understood—a line of many descendants, culminating in union with the wise king Soma. Kausalya gave birth to sons for Satvata, all endowed with virtue. Now, the story turns to their four lineages. To Bhajamana, a son named Bhajana was born from Srnjaya; and from Srnjaya's daughter, the Bhajakas came forth. Bhajana had two wives, and from them he had many sons: Nemi, Cakrkana, Vrishni, and Parapuramjaya. Those born from Bhajamana are known as the Bhajakas. Among them were Devavriddha, Pṛthu by name, and Mitravarddhana among the Madhus. The king, being without a son, performed intense austerity, desiring, "May I have a son endowed with all virtues." Then, joining with Krishna and touching water in the leaf-hut, by the touch of that water, the river approached his presence. As he engaged in auspicious acts, the river grieved for him and, filled with concern, made a decision: "I shall become a woman and go to him, so that such a son may be born; today I shall become the giver of a son to him." So, the river transformed into a maiden of surpassing beauty and informed the king, who desired her. She, the best among maidens, gave birth to a son endowed with all virtues—Babhru, who surpassed even Devavriddha. In this lineage, those who know the ancient tales are renowned for recounting the virtues of the great-souled Devavriddha. Babhru was the best among men, and Devavriddha was equal to the gods. Devavriddha had one hundred and sixty thousand sons. These sons attained immortality, surpassing even Babhru and Devavriddha; they were devoted to sacrifice, charity, austerity, wisdom, the Brahman, and firm in their vows. Handsome and brilliant, Bhoja married Mritakavati, the daughter of Sharakanta, who bore him four sons: Kukura, Bhajamana, Shyama, and Kambalabarhisha. Kukura's son was Vrishti, and Vrishti's son was Dhriti. Kapotaroma was Dhriti's son, and Tittiri was his son. He had many sons, among whom was a wise son named Nari. Nari's names are renowned: Candana, Udaka, and Dundubhi. Abhijit had a son, and from him was born Punarvasu. Abhijit, who had previously been childless, was joyfully urged by the sages; desiring a son, the noble one performed an ashvamedha sacrifice. While he was moving among them, from the center of the assembly arose Punarvasu—blind yet learned, righteous, and a giver of sacrifices. Punarvasu had twin children: Vasu and Arijita, as well as Ahuka and Ahuki, renowned among the wise. Here, verses of extraordinary character are recited, concerning the leaders of troops and protectors of ranks. There were ten thousand chariots sounding like thunderclouds; the Bhojas were not speakers of falsehood, nor sacrificers, nor givers of thousands. Neither impure nor ignorant, none surpassed the Bhojas. Thus, the lineage of the Ahukas is described. Ahuka gave his sister Ahuki in marriage in the Avanti region. Ahuka's own daughter bore two sons: Devaka and Ugrasena, both born of divine wombs. Devaka's sons were born, resembling the gods: Devavan, Upadeva, Sudeva, and Devarakshita. Their seven sisters were given in marriage to Vasudeva. Thus, the noble lineage unfolds, filled with virtue, valor, and devotion, echoing the greatness of their ancestors and the blessings of the divine.