By the power of his intense austerities, the noble Shaibya brought forth a son named Vidarbha. As Shaibya matured, he begot Vidarbha, and Vidarbha, learned and virtuous, in turn fathered two sons—Krathu and Kaushika—through his daughter-in-law. Both sons became renowned warriors, celebrated for their prowess in battle. Later, Vidarbha had a third son, Lomapada, who was righteous in his ways. Lomapada’s son was Avastura, followed by Ahrita, his own son. Kaushika’s lineage continued with his son Cidi, from whom the kings known as Caidyas descended. Krathu, through Vidarbha, fathered Kunti, whose son was also named Kunti. From Kunti was born the valiant Dhrishta, also known as Purodhrishta. Dhrishta’s son was Nirvriti, a righteous man and destroyer of enemy heroes. Nirvriti’s son was Dasharha, famed for his strength and valor. Dasharha’s son was Vyoma, from whom Jīmūta descended. Jīmūta’s son was Vikriti, followed by Bhīmaratha, and then Rathavara. Rathavara was ever generous, steadfast in righteousness, and unwavering in truth. His son was Navaratha, who fathered Dasharatha. Dasharatha’s son was Ekadasharatha, whose son was Shakuni. Shakuni’s son was Karambhaka, an archer, and then came Devarata. Devarata, an illustrious king, was born as Devakshatra. Devakshatra’s son was Devanā, who brought joy to the Kshatra lineage. From Devanā was born Madhu, whose birth was for the sake of wisdom, and from Madhu came the mighty Manu and his lineage. Nandana, radiant in splendor, and Mahāpuruvasha were also born. From Puruvasā’s son came Purudvān, the best among men. Purudvān fathered Purūdvaha in Bhadravati, whose wife was Aikshaki. Their son was Sattva, endowed with the quality of goodness, and from Sattva came Sāttvata, who increased the fame of his lineage. Knowing this noble lineage, the great-souled Jyāmagha, blessed with many descendants, attained union with the wise king Soma. 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. Listen now to the details of their four lineages. To Bhajamāna, through 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 Karyaśrṛñjaya, Ayutāyuta, Sāhasra, Śatajid, and Vāmaka were known. Among the brahmins in the external Kāryyābhagini, King Devāvṛdha performed supreme austerity. Wishing for a son endowed with all virtues, Savarṇā joined herself in prayer and touched water. By her touch, the river became a sage, and that auspicious river blessed the king. Overwhelmed by thought, Savarṇā resolved, “I cannot find a woman whose son would possess such virtues. Therefore, today I myself shall become his wife by vow.” Her own hand was created for her, and her disposition matched her desire. Becoming a maiden, Sāvitrī spoke the supreme word. The king desired her and sought her. She conceived by him, radiant and noble-minded, and in the ninth month, the river goddess gave birth. She bore a son endowed with all virtues, just as Devāvṛdha had wished. In that lineage, learned brahmins recited ancient verses, praising the virtues of the great-souled Devāvṛdha. Just as he hears from afar, so he perceives from near. Babhru was the best among men, and Devāvṛdha was equal to the gods. Sixty-five men and seventy thousand who attained immortality surpassed even Devāvṛdha. He was a sacrificer, generous lord, heroic, devoted to brahmins, truthful in speech, wise, renowned, greatly fortunate, and a mighty chariot-warrior among the Sāttvatas. In his lineage flourished the Sumahābhojas and the Mārtikāvalas. Gāndhārī and Mādrī became wives of Vṛṣṇi. Gāndhārī gave birth to Sumitra, the delight of friends, while Mādrī bore Yudhājit and Deva-mīḍhuṣa. Both Anamitra and his son were excellent men. Anamitra’s son was Nighna, who had two sons: Prasena, greatly fortunate, and Śakrajit, who was formerly his companion and equal to his own life. Once, at the end of the night, the best among charioteers, with his chariot, went to touch water at the riverbank and to approach the sun. As he approached, the sun, Vivasvān, stood before him. The blessed lord, encircled in radiance, appeared indistinct in form. The king then spoke to Vivasvān, who stood before him: “Just as I see you in the sky, O lord of lights, so I see you now. And just as you stand before me, radiant and encircled with light—what difference is there between your direct appearance and how you appear in the sky?” Hearing this, the venerable one removed the Syamantaka gem from his own neck and gave it to the king. Then the king saw Vivasvān with a tangible form and, having seen that image, he stood in contemplation for a moment.