In the illustrious lineage of Ikṣvāku, Sudāsa emerged as a king distinguished by his swan-like visage. His son, Saudāsa, was renowned as a mighty ruler. Saudāsa himself was famed by several names: Kalmāṣapāda and Mitrasaha. It was in the field of Kalmāṣapāda that the great sage Vasiṣṭha, radiant with immense brilliance, begot Aśmaka, ensuring the continued growth of the Ikṣvāku dynasty. Aśmaka's son was Urakāma, followed by Mūlaka. Regarding King Mūlaka, a story is often recounted: out of fear of Rāma, Mūlaka lived surrounded by women, seeking protection and even donning women's armor, unclothed, to evade danger. Mūlaka's son was Śataratha, remembered for his righteousness. Śataratha was succeeded by the powerful King Vaiḍiviḍa, who was celebrated for his glory and accomplishments. Vaiḍiviḍa's son, born of Putrīka, was Viśvamahat. Dilīpa, also known as Khaṭvāṅga, was Viśvamahat's son. Khaṭvāṅga, descending from heaven to earth, lived for but a moment; yet through wisdom and truth, he united the three worlds. His son was Dīrghabāhu, from whom Raghū was born. Aja was Raghū's son, and Aja's son was the mighty Daśaratha, the delight of the Ikṣvāku line. Daśaratha's son was Rāma, famed throughout the world as a heroic and righteous man. Rāma's brothers—Bharata, Lakṣmaṇa, and the valiant Śatrughna—stood beside him. Śatrughna, after slaying Mādhava and Lavaṇa and venturing to Madhuvana, established the city of Mathurā. Along with Subāhu and Śūrasena, Śatrughna governed Mathurā, the city of the sons of Vaidehī. Lakṣmaṇa’s sons, Aṅgada and Candraketu, possessed prosperous lands near the Himavat mountains. Aṅgada founded his city, Aṅgadī, in the Kārapatha region, while Candraketu established Candravaktā, the splendid city of the Mallas. Bharata’s sons, Takṣa and Puṣkara, were heroic and great-souled, ruling over their cities in the Gandhāra region. Takṣa’s city, Takṣaśilā, was renowned in every direction for its beauty, and Puṣkara’s city, Puṣkarāvatī, was equally famed. Those versed in ancient lore sing songs of Rāma, praising his virtue and greatness. Rāma was dark-complexioned, youthful, with red eyes and a radiant face. He was sparing in speech, long-armed down to his knees, handsome-faced, lion-shouldered, and mighty-armed. Rāma ruled his kingdom for ten thousand years, during which the sounds of the Rig, Sama, and Yajur Vedas, along with the twang of bowstrings, echoed mightily. The land knew no interruption; the order was, "Let it be given, let it be enjoyed." Dwelling in Janasthana, Rāma fulfilled the tasks of the gods. Seeking Sita, Rāma slew the Paulastya, the earlier transgressor. Endowed with virtue and brilliance, Rāma, son of Daśaratha, outshone even the sun and fire. After slaying Rāvaṇa and his followers, this mighty-armed delight of the Ikṣvāku line ascended to heaven. Rāma's sons were Kusha and Lava, both of great valor. Kusha’s kingdom was Kosala, and his delightful city, Kushasthali, was established on the slopes of the Vindhya mountains. In northern Kosala, Lava ruled his kingdom, with Śravasti as its renowned city. Kusha’s lineage continued with his righteous son Atithi, followed by King Nishadha. Nishadha’s son was Nala, whose son was Nabha. Nabha’s son was Pundarika, succeeded by Kshemadhanvan. Kshemadhanvan’s son was the powerful king Devanika, whose son was the lord Ahinagu. Ahinagu’s heir was the illustrious Pariyatra, followed by Dala, then King Bala. Bala’s righteous son was Aunko, whose son was Vajranabha. Vajranabha’s son was Shankhana, and Shankhana’s learned son was Dhyushitasha. Dhyushitasha’s son was King Vishvasaha. Hiranyanabha, the Kosalan, was Vishvasaha’s son. Hiranyanabha was the disciple of Jaimini’s grandson Vasiṣṭha, renowned for his mastery of all the Shastras. He studied five hundred collections of Samhitas, and it was from him that the wise Yajnavalkya obtained the knowledge of Yoga. Hiranyanabha’s learned son was Pushya, whose son was Dhruvasandhi. Dhruvasandhi’s son was Sudarshana, and Sudarshana’s son was Agnivarṇa. Agnivarṇa’s swift son of fiery complexion was Śīghra, whose son was Manu. Manu, having taken up yoga, resided in the village of Kalāpa, and in the nineteenth cycle, he became the originator of the Kṣatrapas. Manu’s son was Prasuśruta, whose son was Susandhi. Susandhi’s son was Amarṣa, and Amarṣa’s son was Sahasvān. Sahasvata’s son was the renowned King Viśrutavān, and Viśrutavān’s son was King Bṛhadbala. These kings, descendants of Ikṣvāku, are remembered as the principal ones in this noble lineage. Whoever properly recites this account of the creation by Āditya Vivasvat attains union with Manu Vaivasvata, the progenitor, and gains prosperity. Such a person becomes free from sin, pure, long-lived, and unshaken, like Śrāddhadeva, the god who bestows prosperity upon all beings.