Dīrghatamas, the sage, observed a concern: “Without excrement, he will be unfit in some way,” he remarked, touching Sudeṣṇā’s womb and uttering words of blessing. He told her, “O fair-smiling one, the curds you have eaten today from my hand have filled your womb, just as the ocean is filled on the full moon.” With this, he assured her, “You will have five sons, equal to the sons of the gods—brilliant, valiant, performers of sacrifice, and righteous.” In time, Sudeṣṇā gave birth to her eldest son, Aṅga. From Aṅga came Vaṅga, then Kaliṅga, Puṇḍra, and Brahma. These five sons were born in the lineage of Bali, and it was Bali who had formerly bestowed them upon Dīrghatamas. Yet, for a certain reason, Brahmā deprived Dīrghatamas of his offspring, so that the sage would not have children with his own wives. Turning to human women, Dīrghatamas produced offspring. Surabhi, the divine cow, pleased by his adherence to the law of the cows, addressed him: “Because you have acted according to the law of the cows, I am pleased with you and, by that same justice, I release you.” She proclaimed, “Today I dispel your deep darkness—see now; and whatever other sin of Bārhaspatya remains in your body, I inhale and drive away from you both old age and death.” As soon as Surabhi inhaled, the darkness was destroyed, and Dīrghatamas immediately gained sight. Transformed, Dīrghatamas became youthful, long-lived, and sighted. From the cows, he became known as Gautama. Kakṣīvān, his son, together with his father, journeyed to the mountain people and, as instructed, performed great austerities for his father’s sake. After long purification, Kakṣīvān cast off faults and attained devotion to Brahman. His father, now fulfilled, declared, “O lord, I am one who has a son; O illustrious one, I am fulfilled by you, my true son.” Having mastered himself, Kakṣīvān attained the abode of Brahmā. In his devotion to Brahman, he begot a thousand sons. These sons of Kakṣīvān, known as Gautamas, were dark-complexioned. Thus unfolds the account of Dīrghatamas, son of Bali, son of Virocana. The meeting and lineage of both these lines have been described; Bali installed those five sinless sons here. Bali, accomplished and possessed of yoga, now moves about unseen by all beings, awaiting the proper time. Among the descendants of Aṅga, the royal sage, was King Dadhivāhana. Due to the fault of Sudeṣṇā, King Anapāna was born. Anapāna’s son was the king known as Diviratha; Diviratha’s son was the wise king Dharmaratha. Dharmaratha, illustrious, drank Soma together with Indra during a sacrifice on Mount Viṣṇupada, the abode of the great soul. Dharmaratha’s son was King Citraratha; Citraratha’s son was King Daśaratha, also known as Lomapāda, whose daughter was Śāntā. The heroic son of Daśaratha, blessed by Rishyasringa, possessed a great mind and a fourfold army, and became the enhancer of his lineage. His son was Chaturanga; another son was Pṛthulāśa. Pṛthulāśa’s son was Campa, and the city Campāvatī, called Campā, was inhabited by four classes. For sixty thousand years, Campa dwelled in Campāvatī, where Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas performed their duties, all devoted to dharma and austerity, and followers of Vishnu. Taṇḍikaraṭa’s son, Vāraṇa, also called Śakravāraṇa, was born, bringing to earth the excellent Mandhor vehicle. The heir of Haryyanga was King Bhadraratha, whose son was Bṛhatkarmā, lord of the people. Bṛhadratha was his son, and from him was born Bṛhanmanā, who begot a son named Jayadratha. From Jayadratha arose King Ṛḍharatha, and from Ṛḍharatha came Viśvajit Janamejaya. His heir was from the Angas, from whom Karṇa became king. Karṇa’s son was Śūrasena, remembered as a twice-born. Curious, the question arose: “How was Karṇa, the son of a charioteer, also a descendant of Anga?” The tale continues: Bṛhadbhānu’s son was King Bṛhanmanā, who had two wives, both daughters of the Caidya. Each bore him a son: Yaśodevī and Satyā. Yaśodevī’s son was King Jayadratha. Satyā’s son, between Brahmin and Kshatriya, was known as Vijaya. Vijaya’s son was Dhṛti, whose son was Dhṛtavrata. Dhṛtavrata’s son was Satyakarma, renowned for great deeds. Satyakarma’s son was the charioteer, Adhiratha, who adopted Karṇa. Thus, Karṇa became the son of a charioteer. All this has been told regarding Karṇa. All these kings descended from Anga have been recounted. Now, listen to the descendants of Pūru. Pūru’s son was the mighty-armed King Janamejaya, whose son Aviddha conquered the eastern direction. From Aviddha came Pravīra, and Manasyu was his son. Manasyu’s son was King Jayada, whose heir was Dhundhu, a great king. Dhundhu’s son was Bahugavi, and his son was Sañjāti. From Sañjāti’s son, Raudrāśva, came ten sons by Ghṛtācī, the Apsaras: Rajeyu, Kṛteyu, Vakṣeyu, Sthaṇḍileyu, Ghṛteyu, Jaleyu, and Sthaleyu; Dharmeyu, Sannateyu, and Vaneyu were the three others, making ten. Rudra, Śūdra, Madra, Śubhā, and Jāmalajā are also mentioned. Thus, the sacred lineages and their stories are revealed, echoing the blessings and trials, the wisdom and devotion, and the dharma that binds generations in the tapestry of Sanātana Dharma.