Śatrughna and Bandhumān were both born to the chief of the Andhakas, destined for the destruction of Bhaṅgakāra. Yet, Kṛṣṇa was displeased by their birth. Fearing that discord might spread among his own kin, Kṛṣṇa chose to overlook the matter. Around this time, Akrūra departed from Dvāravatī, and as a result, the rain-god Indra withheld the rains. The land withered under a harsh drought, and famine threatened the people. In their distress, the Kukuras and Andhakas sought to appease Akrūra, recognizing his importance. When the lordly and generous Akrūra returned to Dvāravatī, Indra, the thousand-eyed deity, was pleased and caused rain to fall once more, filling the ocean’s womb and restoring life to the land. Akrūra, the illustrious chief of the Yadus, then gave his virtuous sister in marriage to Vāsudeva, hoping to win his favor. Meanwhile, Kṛṣṇa, through his yogic insight, became aware that the Syamantaka jewel had passed into Babhrū’s possession. In the midst of the assembly, he addressed Akrūra, saying, “O lord, the precious jewel that is in your hand—give it up. Do not harbor any resentment in this matter. When sixty years had passed, the anger that arose in me then became deeply rooted and has remained ever since.” At Kṛṣṇa’s command, before all the Sātvatas, Babhrū, wise and undisturbed, gave up the jewel. Kṛṣṇa, subduer of enemies, received the Syamantaka gem from Babhrū’s hand with sincerity and, pleased, returned it joyfully to Babhrū. Having received the radiant gem from Kṛṣṇa, Akrūra, son of Gandini, fastened it to himself and shone with a brilliant luster. It is said, whoever, knowing a pure and excellent accusation to be false, yet proclaims it as truth, should not expect to reach the world beyond. From the youngest son of the Vrishni lineage was born Animitra. His son was Satyaka, ever truthful and endowed with truth. To Satyaka was born Satyaki, son of Yuyudhana. Bhūti’s son was Yugandhara, and these were known as the descendants of Bhūti. Pṛśni had two sons: Śvaphalka and Citraka. Śvaphalka, a great and righteous king, was renowned for bringing prosperity wherever he dwelled—there, no one feared disease or drought. Once, in the land of the illustrious king of Kāśi, there was no rain for three years. The king honored Śvaphalka and invited him to reside in his realm; by Śvaphalka’s presence, the rain-god was pleased and poured forth rain. Śvaphalka took as his wife the blameless daughter of the king of Kāśi, Gandini, who was famed for her generosity, always gifting cows to the Brahmins. Gandini remained in her mother’s womb for many hundreds of years without being born. Her father, puzzled, spoke to her, “Be born quickly, O blessed one! Why do you remain?” Gandini replied daily from the womb, “If I am given, then I will be born; if I am desired, father, then so be it.” Her father agreed, “So be it,” and fulfilled her wish. From Gandini was born Akrūra, son of Śvaphalka—a giver, sacrificer, hero, learned man, and lover of guests, renowned for his generosity. Śvaphalka’s other sons were Upamaṅgu, Maṅgur, Mṛdura, Arimejaya, Girirakṣa, Yakṣa, Śatrughna, and Vārimardana; also Dharmabhṛt, Śṛṣṭacaya, Vargamoca, Āvāha, Prativāha, and Vasudeva, the excellent woman. From Akrūra and Ugrasena were born two sons, Deva and Anupadeva, who were delights of the lineage and equal to the gods. Citraka had sons: Pṛthu, Vipṛthu, Aśvagrīva, Aśvabāhu, Supārśva, and Kagaveṣaṇa. Also born were Ariṣṭanemi, Aśva, Suvarmā, Varmacarmabhṛt, Abhūmi, Bahubhūmi, and the two women Śraviṣṭhā and Śravaṇā. Satyakā, daughter of Kāśi, bore four sons: Kakuda, Bhajamāna, Śamīka, and Balabarhiṣa. Kakuda’s son was Vṛṣṭi, and Vṛṣṭi’s son was Kapotaromā; his son was Revata. Revata had a learned son, a friend of Tumburu, renowned as Candana-udaka-dundubhi. From him was born Abhijit, whose son was Punarvasu. Punarvasu, desiring a son, performed an Aśvamedha sacrifice. During that Atirātra sacrifice, from the center of the sacrificial hall, the learned, righteous, generous, and sacrificial Punarvasu arose. He, too, had twin children: Bāhubāṇa and Ajita, as well as Āhuka and Āhukī, both celebrated among the wise. Of Āhuka, it is sung that he was surrounded by followers, banners, and troops. He commanded ten thousand chariots that thundered like the clouds. He was never untruthful, never neglected sacrifices, nor was he ever stingy. He was pure, righteous, wise, and strong; thus is recounted the story of Dhṛti, son of Āhuka. With a white attendant and horses like young colts, yoked in eighty pairs, one like Āhuka advanced. In the eastern direction, twenty-one thousand elephants of the Bhoja shone, adorned in silver and gold armor. In the northern direction as well, just as many thousands resounded with the bells of Bhoja, lord of the earth, filling the land with the sound of their might.