Kroṣṭṛ, a figure of great renown, had a son named Vṛjinīvat, whose fame spread far and wide. Among those who sought the best of the Svāhi and Svāhova lineages, it was Vṛjinīvat whom they revered and pursued. From Svāhā himself was born a son, the illustrious king Raśādu, celebrated as the foremost among givers. Those who desired the most eminent of Raśādu’s sons, born from the sacred clarified butter, sought him above all. Raśādu was consecrated through grand and varied sacrifices, each marked by lavish gifts. His son, Citraratha, became distinguished for his remarkable deeds and valor. Citraratha, ever courageous, performed sacrifices with abundant offerings, and among the royal sages, Śaśabindu was renowned for his exemplary conduct. Śaśabindu rose to become a universal monarch, famed for his strength, valor, and his many sons. Of him, the sages of old sang ancestral verses, praising his wisdom and abundance. He had one hundred sons, all wise, radiant with wealth and brilliance. Among them, six stood out as the mightiest: Pṛthuṣāṭka, Pṛthuśravā, Pṛthuyaśā, Pṛthudharma, Pṛthuñjaya, and also Pṛthukīrtti and Pṛthundāta, who were kings among the Śaśibindus. The ancient texts further recount that, apart from Pārthaśravas, Antara was a son born of sacrifice. Uśanā, righteous in nature, obtained the earth and performed a hundred horse sacrifices, acts of the highest virtue. His son was Marutta, renowned among royal sages, whose own son was the heroic Kambalabarhi. Kambalabarhi’s son, Rukmakavaca, was wise and, in ancient times, defeated the Kavacins in battle. With his sharp arrows, this skilled bowman gained supreme wealth and became famous for his horse sacrifices, bestowing great riches upon the Brahmins. After turning away from the path of slaying heroes, King Rukmakavaca had five sons, each possessing great strength and valor: Rukmeṣu, Pṛthurukma, Jyāmagha, Parigha, and Hari. Their father established Parigha and Hari in the land of Videha. Brahmeṣu became king, supported by Pṛthurukma, while Jyāmagha, renouncing the kingdom, chose the life of a recluse in the hermitage. Jyāmagha dwelt calmly in the dreadful forest, where, guided by a Brahmin, he took up his bow and, with chariot and banner, journeyed to the central region. Alone, he wandered along the banks of the Narmada, in the region of Mekala, then traveled to the Ṛkṣavanta mountain and entered Śuktiman. Jyāmagha’s wife was Śaibhyā, a woman of exceptional strength. Though the king remained childless, he did not take another wife. After achieving victory in battle, Jyāmagha brought home a maiden and said to his wife, “She is our daughter-in-law.” Śaibhyā replied, “So be it. Let her be the daughter-in-law; the son who will be born to you, she shall be his wife.” By the power of intense austerity, Śaibhyā gave birth to a son, Vidarbha, and in due time, bore him a son as well. The learned Vidarbha fathered two sons, Krathu and Kaushika, through his daughter-in-law; both became renowned warriors, skilled in battle. Later, a third son, the righteous Lomapada, was born. Lomapada’s son was Avastura, whose own son was Ahrita. Kaushika’s line continued through his son Cidi, from whom the kings known as the Caidyas arose. Krathu’s son by Vidarbha was Kunti, and Kunti’s own son was also named Kunti. From Kunti was born the valiant Dhrishta, also called Purodhrishta. Dhrishta’s son was Nirvriti, a righteous man and destroyer of enemy heroes. His son was Dasharha, famed for his strength and valor, whose own son was Vyoma, from whom Jīmūta descended. Jīmūta’s son was Vikriti, whose son was Bhīmaratha, and Bhīmaratha’s son was known as Rathavara. Rathavara was ever generous and devoted to righteousness, steadfast in character and truth. His son was Navaratha, and from him came Dasharatha. From Dasharatha came Ekadasharatha, whose son was Shakuni. Shakuni’s son was Karambhaka, an expert archer, and from him came Devarata. Devarata, the illustrious king, was succeeded by Devakshatra, whose son was Devanā, the joy of the Kshatra lineage. From Devanā was born Madhu, whose birth was for the sake of wisdom; from Madhu came the mighty Manu and his lineage. Nandana, radiant with splendor, and Mahāpuruvasha were also born. From Puruvasā’s son came Purudvān, the best among men. Purudvān’s son, Purūdvaha, was born in Bhadravati. His wife, Aikshaki, bore him a son named Sattva; from Sattva, endowed with the quality of goodness, came Sāttvata, who increased the family’s fame. Thus, the lineage of the great-souled Jyāmagha, rich in progeny, culminated in his union with the wise king Soma. The sage Sūta then spoke: Kauśalyā gave birth to a son of the Sāttvata line, endowed with beauty—Bhajina, Bhajamāna, and the divine king Devāvṛdha. Andhaka, Sahābhoja, Vṛṣṇi, and a descendant of Yadu were also born; now, let the four lineages be described in detail. To Bhajamāna, by Śṛñjaya, was born Bāhya, and above him, Bāhyaka. Śṛñjaya had two sons, and Bāhyaka took them both. His two wives, who were sisters, bore him many sons: Nimi, Paṇava, and Vṛṣṇi, the conqueror of enemy cities. Among those recognized as Brahmins in the external Karyaśṛñjaya, were Ayutāyuta, Sāhasra, Śatajid, and Vāmaka. Among those recognized as Brahmins in the external Kāryyābhagini, King Devāvṛdha performed supreme austerity. Thus, the noble lineages and their illustrious deeds were recounted, each generation carrying forward the virtues, wisdom, and glory of their ancestors.