Having pondered deeply, Krishna realized there was no lack of resources in their midst; surely, the best of jewels, the Syamantaka, was present among them. With this conviction and another purpose in mind, he gathered all the Yadus together at his own house. When all the Yadus were seated, Krishna first explained the reason for their assembly. Once his purpose was stated, the gathering shifted to casual and lighthearted conversation. Then, Janārdana—Krishna—turned to Akrura and spoke: “O generous one, we know well that the Syamantaka jewel, the very essence of the world, was given to you by Śatadhanvan and remains with you, bringing benefit to the kingdom. Let it remain with you, and may we all enjoy the fruit of its power. However, Balabhadra has become suspicious of us. To set all doubts at rest, please show us the jewel.” Having thus spoken, Krishna—Bhagavān Vāsudeva—fell silent, while Akrura, the jewel’s keeper, began to reflect. Akrura’s mind turned over the situation: “What should I do? If they seek the jewel and I try to hide it, they will find it, and open opposition is not right.” Thus, he addressed Krishna, Nārāyaṇa, the cause of the whole world: “O Lord, this Syamantaka jewel was entrusted to me by Śatadhanvan. Since his departure, I have endured the burden of keeping it, always thinking that perhaps today, tomorrow, or the next day, the Lord would ask for it. In truth, I have no attachment to its enjoyment, nor have I known even a fraction of happiness from possessing it. Even you, benefactor of the kingdom, have not borne it, though you could, and so you did not ask. Therefore, let this jewel be taken as you wish, and let it be given to whomever it pleases most.” Having said this, Akrura drew forth a small golden casket, concealed in the folds of his garment, and in the midst of the assembled Yadus, revealed the Syamantaka jewel. As soon as the jewel was displayed, its extraordinary radiance illuminated the entire hall. Akrura declared, “This jewel was given to us by Śatadhanvan; let the rightful owner take it.” The Yadavas, amazed by the sight, cried out, “Well done! Well done!” Their hearts were filled with wonder. Balarama, seeing the jewel, greatly desired it, thinking, “This is mine,” and Krishna too was equally drawn to it. Satyabhama, for her part, longed for it with all her heart, thinking, “This is my father’s wealth.” Observing the desires of both Balarama and Satyabhama, Krishna felt as though caught between the horns of a dilemma. In the presence of all the Yadavas, Krishna addressed Akrura: “Indeed, I have shown this jewel to the Yadus for the sake of self-purification. This is the common paternal wealth of myself, Balarama, and Satyabhama—it belongs to none else. But this jewel must always be kept by one who is pure and endowed with qualities such as celibacy; if kept by one who is impure, even if he benefits the kingdom, it destroys its very foundation. I myself cannot bear it, for I have taken sixteen thousand wives; how then could Satyabhama accept it? Even you, noble Balarama, must renounce the enjoyment of wine and other pleasures. Therefore, let it be known to all the Yadus: Balarama, Satyabhama, and I all request you, O lord of gifts—Akrura. You alone are capable of bearing it. That which is held by you benefits the kingdom; so, let it remain with you as before. Nothing more need be said.” Thus addressed, Akrura replied, “So be it,” and accepted the great jewel. From that time onward, Akrura moved about openly, shining with the brilliance that adorned his neck, like the sun shining with its rays. Whoever remembers this episode, where the Blessed Lord was cleansed from false accusation, will never be subject to even the slightest false charge; and one whose senses are unobstructed attains complete liberation from all sins. Meanwhile, as Krishna was engaged in battle, his strength and vitality were nourished by food, water, and other offerings, all presented with great faith and in suitable vessels. Now, O best of listeners, hear of the genealogy of the Yadavas as spoken by Śrī Parāśara: Anamitra had a son named Śini. Śini’s son was Satyaka, and from Satyaka came Sātyaki, also known as Yuyudhāna. Sātyaki’s son was Saṃjaya, whose son was Kuṇi, and from Kuṇi came Yugandhara. These are the descendants of Śini. In the same line, from Anamitra came Vṛṣṇi, and from Vṛṣṇi was born Śvaphalka, whose power was renowned, as related by Kātha. Śvaphalka had a younger brother named Citraka. From Śvaphalka and his wife Gāndinī was born Akrura. Likewise, Upamadga was born, and Upamadga’s sons were Mṛda, Amṛda, Viśvāri, Mejaya, Girikṣatra, Upakṣatra, Śataghna, Arimardana, Dharmadṛk, Dṛṣṭadharma, Gandhamoja, Vāha, and Prativāha. Upamadga’s daughter was known as Sutārā. Akrura’s sons were Devavān and Upadeva. Citraka had many sons, headed by Pṛthu and Vipṛthu. Kukura had four sons: Bhajamāna, Śuci, Kaṃbala, and Barhiṣākha. Likewise, Andhaka had four sons. From Kukura came Hṛṣṭa; from Hṛṣṭa, Kapotaromā; then Vilomā; from Vilomā, Tuṃbura’s friend was born, called Anusaṃjña. Thus, the illustrious lineages of the Yadavas and their great jewel, the Syamantaka, shone forth, their stories preserved for all time.