Brihaspati’s seed was unfailing, and there was no room in the womb for two. When the embryo, already growing within Mamatā, addressed Brihaspati, he replied with anger, “Because you have hindered me at such a time, when all beings desire offspring, therefore you shall enter into deep darkness for a long time.” Thus, the entrance of the mother, covered between her feet, was blocked by Brihaspati’s seed, and the child was restrained between the two—caught between the claims of Brihaspati and the child already growing within Mamatā. When the boy was born immediately, Mamatā said to Brihaspati, “I will go to my own house, O Brihaspati; this is Bharadvāja.” Having spoken thus, she left, abandoning the child at that very moment. The child was called Bharadvāja, for he was told, “Bear him well,” and thus he became known by that name. Seeing the child abandoned by both mother and father, the Maruts, moved by compassion, took Bharadvāja with them. At that time, King Bharata performed sacrifices with the Maruts, engaging in the rites with longing for a son. Yet, when he did not obtain a son, he again performed the Marutsoma sacrifice, seeking a child. Pleased with his devotion, the Maruts granted him Bharadvāja, the wise son of Brihaspati, as his own son. Bharata, now fulfilled, said, “Now that my lineage is restored, I am fulfilled by you, O illustrious one.” Because his previous attempts at begetting a son were in vain, Bharadvāja was also known as Vitatha, the one born without expectation. Thus, though Bharadvāja was a Brahmin by birth, he became a Kshatriya and was remembered as Dvimukhyāyana, the one with two fathers. When Vitatha was born, Bharata ascended to heaven, and Vitatha’s heir on earth was Bhuvamanyu. Bhuvamanyu had four sons, each mighty like the great elements: Bṛhatkṣatra, renowned for valor; Nara; Gāgra, strong in might; and Bhima. Nara’s son was Saṃkṛti, whose two powerful sons, Guruvīrya and Trideva, were known as the Saṃkṛtis. The heirs of Gāgra were born from Śinibaddha and became known as the Gāgryas, twice-born Kshatriyas. Bhima, the son of great valor, was thus a devourer, and his wife Vishala bore him three sons: Trayyaruni, Pushkarini, and a third, a monkey. Trayyaruni and Pushkarini became renowned sages, and the monkey was of noble warrior lineage. The Gagras, Sankritas, and Viryas were all twice-born, endowed with warrior qualities, and they took refuge in the Angirasa branch, which would be spoken of as belonging to Brihatkshatra. Brihatkshatra’s heir was Suhotra, righteous in conduct. Suhotra’s son was Hastin, who established and named the city of Hastinapura. Hastin had three illustrious sons: Ajamidha, Dvimidha, and Purumidha. Ajamidha’s sons were Shabha, upholders of noble lineage, and after great austerity, they became righteous kings. By the grace of Bharadvāja, their lineage continued: In Kesini, Ajamidha begot Kantha, whose son was Medhatithi, from whom the Kanthayana Brahmins descended. In Dhūmini, Ajamidha begot King Brihadvasu, whose son was Brihadvishnu, of great strength. Brihadvishnu’s son was Brihatkarma, and his son was Brihadratha. From Brihadratha came Vishvajit, and then Senajit, who had four sons renowned throughout the world: Rucirashva, Kavya, Rama of the firm bow, and Vatsa, King Avantaka. These were called the Parivatsaras. Rucirashva’s heir was Prithushena, of great fame. Prithushena’s son was Para, and from Para was born Nipa, who had a hundred sons, all known as the Nipas. Among them, the illustrious king who founded the lineage was Kirtivardhana. In Kampilya, there was a king named Samara, who became known as Cheshta Samara. Samara’s sons were Para, Satvada, and another—three in all, endowed with every virtue. Para’s son was Vrisha, whose son was Sukriti, a man of virtuous deeds, who begot Vibraja, endowed with all qualities. Vibraja’s heir was Anuha, a king who became the son-in-law of Shuka and the father of Rishi, of great fame. Anuha’s heir was Brahmadatta, a man of great austerity; his son was Yogasunu, and Vishvaksena became king after him. The radiant sons became kings, though some by wrongful deeds. Vishvaksena’s son was Udaksena, and his heir was Bhallāta, by whom a king was formerly slain. Bhallāta’s heir was King Janamejaya, for whose sake, by Ugrāyudha, all the kings were destroyed. Questions arose: Of whom was Ugrāyudha the son, and in which lineage is he renowned? And for what reason were all those kings destroyed by him? Meanwhile, the learned Yavīnara was the heir of Dvimīḍha; his son was steadfast, and his son was Satyadhṛti. Satyadhṛti’s son was the mighty Dṛḍhanemi, and Dṛḍhanemi’s son was the king named Suvarmā. Suvarmā had a son named Sārvabhauma, powerful and renowned, who became the sole sovereign of the earth and was known by that name.