In the ancient lineage of the Andhakas, Ajāta’s son was blessed with two sons, both bearing the name Samauja. Samauja in turn had three illustrious sons—Sudaṃśa, Suvaṃśa, and Kṛṣṇa—each renowned for their supreme righteousness. It is said that one who faithfully recites this noble genealogy of the Andhakas will himself be granted a flourishing family and enduring descendants. Kroṣṭu, another scion of this line, took Gāndhārī and Mādrī as his wives. Gāndhārī bore him Sunitra, a son known for his deep affection towards friends. Mādrī gave birth to Yudhājit, then Devamīḍhuṣa, and also to Anamitra and Śini—five sons in all, each marked by distinction. Anamitra’s son was Nighna, who in turn fathered two sons: the valorous Prasena and Śaktisena. Among them, Prasena possessed the peerless Syamantaka jewel, famed as the king of all earthly gems. Wearing this radiant jewel upon his heart, Prasena shone with splendor. Śauri, for the sake of the kingdom, once requested this supreme jewel from him, but even the mighty Govinda could not obtain it, nor would he seize it by force. One day, Prasena, adorned with the Syamantaka, ventured out to hunt. In the wild, he heard a strange sound from within a cave. Entering, he confronted a formidable bear. There, a fierce battle ensued between Prasena and the bear—Prasenajit himself joining the fray—each striving for victory. In the end, the bear slew Prasena and took the Syamantaka jewel. When news of Prasena’s death reached Govinda, suspicion clouded his mind. Satrājit, Prasena’s brother, along with the Yādavas and others, accused Govinda, saying, “Surely, Govinda has slain Prasena for the sake of the jewel.” The rumor spread that Prasena, unwilling to relinquish the Syamantaka during his hunt, was killed for it, and Keśava became the subject of enmity, the false tale fueled by Satrājit. After some time, Govinda himself set out hunting and, by chance, came near the mouth of a cave. There, as before, the mighty king of bears gave a resounding call. Sword in hand, Govinda entered and beheld Jāmbavān, the great and powerful bear king. With eyes reddened by anger, Govinda seized Jāmbavān, who recognized Viṣṇu’s divine form and deeds. Jāmbavān praised him with a hymn, and the Blessed Lord, pleased, offered him a boon. Jāmbavān requested two things: to die by the auspicious discus of Viṣṇu, and that his daughter might become Govinda’s bride. He also revealed, “This jewel, which I gained after slaying Prasena, is here—let it be yours, O Lord.” Thus addressed, Keśava struck down Jāmbavān with his discus, fulfilling the bear king’s wish, and then accepted Jāmbavān’s daughter as his wife. With the jewel now in his possession, Keśava returned and, before all the Yādavas, gave the Syamantaka to Satrājit. Yet Janārdana was deeply afflicted by the false accusation that had been leveled against him. The Yādavas, acknowledging their error, spoke to Vāsudeva: “In our hearts, we believed you had slain Prasena. Satrājit has ten beautiful daughters, and his sons, born of Satyā, number one hundred. Among them, Bhaṅgakāra is the eldest, and Satyā, devoted to vows, is the elder sister. She bore sons as well, with Śinīvāla being the mightiest among them. Abhaṅga and Yuyudhāna were also born, and Śini was his son. From Śini came Yugaṃdhara, who fathered a hundred sons.” Anamitra, famed as a descendant of Vṛṣṇi, also fathered Śini, the youngest joy of the Vṛṣṇis. From Anamitra came the Vṛṣṇi hero Yudhājita, and two other valiant sons—Vṛṣabha and Citra. Vṛṣabha took as his wife the virtuous daughter of the king of Kāśi, while Jayaṃta wed the auspicious Jayaṃtī. Their son was steadfast, learned, and ever devoted to sacrifice and hospitality. From him were born Akrūra, Sudakṣa, and Bhūridakṣiṇa. Akrūra married Ratnakanyā and Śaibyā, and he fathered eleven mighty sons: Upalambha, Sadālambha, Utkala, Āryaśaiśava, Sudhīra, Sadāyakṣa, Śatrughna, Vārimejaya, Dharmadṛṣṭi, Dharma, and Sṛṣṭimauli. All these sons became guardians of treasures, and from Akrūra, two more illustrious sons were born in the Śūrasena line: Devavān and Upadeva, both esteemed among the gods. Aśvinī bore three or four sons: Pṛthu, Vipṛthu, Aśvagrīva, and Śvabāhu. Supārśvaka, Gaveṣaṇa, Riṣṭanemi, Suvarcā, Sudharmā, and Mṛdu were also born in this line, along with Abhūmi and Bahubhūmi, and two daughters, Śraviṣṭhā and Śravaṇā. It is said that whoever understands the truth behind the false curse placed upon Kṛṣṇa is truly wise.