Having received the illustrious Syamantaka gem from Krishna’s own hand, Akrūra, the son of Gandini, fastened it upon himself, and at once shone with a radiance as if he were a divine being. In the midst of these events, it was declared that one who, knowing a pure and excellent accusation to be false, proclaims it as false, should never be deprived of the world beyond. From the youngest branch of the Vrishni lineage was born Animitra. His son was Satyaka, a man true in word and deed, and Satyaka’s son was Satyaki, also known as Yuyudhana, famed for his devotion to truth. Bhūti’s son was Yugandhara, and from this line came those known as the descendants of Bhūti. Pṛśni had two sons: Śvaphalka and Citraka. Śvaphalka, a great king and righteous soul, was renowned wherever he dwelled, for in his presence there was neither fear of disease nor drought. Once, in the kingdom of the illustrious king of Kāśi, there was no rain for three years. The king, seeking relief, invited Śvaphalka to reside there, and with Śvaphalka’s arrival, the rain-god poured forth rain. Śvaphalka took as his wife Gandini, the blameless daughter of the king of Kāśi, who was famed for her generosity—she always gifted cows to the Brahmins. Gandini, however, dwelt in her mother’s womb for many hundreds of years, refusing to be born. Her father, perplexed, spoke to her within the womb, urging her to be born. Gandini replied each day, “If I am given, then I will be born; if I am desired, father, then so be it.” Her father agreed, saying, “So be it,” and fulfilled her wish. Their son was Akrūra, known for his generosity, learning, heroic deeds, and hospitality. Śvaphalka also had other sons: Upamaṅgu, Maṅgur, Mṛdura, Arimejaya, Girirakṣa, Yakṣa, Śatrughna, and Vārimardana, as well as Dharmabhṛt, Śṛṣṭacaya, Vargamoca, Āvāha, Prativāha, and Vasudeva, an excellent woman. From Akrūra and Ugrasena, two sons were born to delight the lineage: Deva and Anupadeva, both equal to the gods. Citraka’s sons were Pṛthu, Vipṛthu, Aśvagrīva, Aśvabāhu, Supārśva, and Kagaveṣaṇa. Others born in this line included Ariṣṭanemi, Aśva, Suvarmā, Varmacarmabhṛt, Abhūmi, Bahubhūmi, and two women, Śraviṣṭhā and Śravaṇā. Satyakā, daughter of Kāśi, bore four sons: Kakuda, Bhajamāna, Śamīka, and Balabarhiṣa. Kakuda’s son was Vṛṣṭi, whose son was Kapotaromā, and his son was Revata. Revata had a learned son, a friend of Tumburu, famed as Candana-udaka-dundubhi. From him was born Abhijit, whose son was Punarvasu. Desiring a son, Punarvasu performed an Aśvamedha sacrifice. In the midst of the Atirātra sacrifice, from the center of the sacrificial hall, Punarvasu himself, learned, righteous, generous, and devoted to sacrifice, arose. Punarvasu had twin children: Bāhubāṇa and Ajita, as well as Āhuka and Āhukī, both renowned among the wise. Of Āhuka, verses are recited, describing him as a leader with followers, banners, and troops. He possessed ten thousand chariots whose thunderous sounds echoed far and wide. He was never untruthful, never negligent in sacrifice, nor stingy. He was always pure, righteous, wise, and strong. Of his sons, Dhṛti was especially praised. With a white attendant and horses like young colts, yoked in eighty pairs, one like Āhuka advanced. In the east, twenty-one thousand elephants of the Bhojas shone, adorned with silver and gold armor. Equally many thousands resided in the north, their bells resounding under the lordship of Bhoja. Āhuka gave his sister Āhukī in marriage to Āhukāndha. The daughter of Āhukāndha bore two sons: Devaka and Ugrasena, both radiant with divine splendor. Devaka’s heroic daughters, equal to the gods, were born, and among the gods, Sudeva was the best, adorned by the deities. Seven sisters were given in marriage to Vasudeva: Vṛkadevā, Upadevā, Devarakṣitā, Śrīdevā, Śāntidevā, Mahādevā, and another, whose names are thus preserved. Of these, Devakī was the seventh, renowned for her beauty. Ugrasena had nine sons, with Kaṃsa as the eldest, followed by Nyagrodha, Sunāma, Kadva, Śaṃku, Bhūmaya, Sūtanū, Rāṣṭrapāla, Yuddhatuṣṭa, and Supuṣṭimān. Their sisters were five: Karmadharmavatī, Śatāṅkrū, Rāṣṭrāpālā, Kaṅvā, and Varāṅganā, the excellent woman. Ugrasena, the great lord, was famed as descended from the mighty Kukura lineage. It is said that upholding this line of the Kukuras brings prosperity in offspring and flourishing lineage. Bhajamāna’s son was Vidūratha, foremost among charioteers. Vidūratha’s sons were Rājyādhideva, Śūra, and Vidura. To Śūra were born sons of great strength: Vāta, Nivāta, Śoṇita, and Śvetavāhana. Thus, the noble lineage flourished, radiant with virtue, strength, and devotion.