As soon as the precious jewel was revealed, its extraordinary brilliance filled the entire hall, illuminating every corner with its radiant light. In that moment, Akrura spoke to all assembled: “This jewel was given to us by Shatadhanvan; let the one to whom it truly belongs take it.” The Yadavas, beholding its splendor, were filled with wonder and admiration, their voices resounding with cries of “Well done, well done!” Balarama, upon seeing the jewel, was seized with a great desire for it, thinking to himself, “This is mine,” yet he also knew that Achyuta, Krishna, was equally drawn to it. Satyabhama, too, longed intensely for the jewel, considering it the rightful wealth of her father. Observing the desires stirring within both Balarama and Satyabhama, Krishna found himself as if caught between the horns of a dilemma. In the presence of all the Yadavas, Krishna addressed Akrura: “This jewel has been displayed to the Yadus by me for the sake of self-purification. It is the common paternal wealth of myself, Balarama, and Satyabhama—it belongs to none other. This jewel must always be kept by one who is pure, endowed with virtues such as celibacy; for if it is held by one who is impure, even if he brings benefit to the kingdom, the jewel will destroy the very foundation of that realm. Therefore, as I have taken sixteen thousand wives, I am unable to bear it; how then could Satyabhama accept it? Even you, noble Balarama, must now renounce the enjoyment of wine and other pleasures if you wish to possess it. “Therefore, let it be known to all the Yadu people: Balarama, Satyabhama, and I all request you, O lord of gifts, to keep the jewel. You alone are capable of bearing it. Whatever is held by you brings benefit to the kingdom; thus, let it remain with you for the good of all, as before. Nothing more need be said.” Thus addressed, Akrura—the lord of gifts—replied, “So be it,” and took up the great jewel. From that time onward, Akrura moved about openly, shining with the brilliance of the jewel that adorned his neck, like the sun surrounded by its rays. Whoever remembers this moment—when the Blessed Lord was cleansed from false accusation—will never, at any time, be subject even to the slightest false accusation. One whose senses are unobstructed attains complete liberation from all sins. During these events, as Krishna fought his battles, his strength and vitality were continually nourished by food, water, and the like, which were specially offered to him with great faith and in suitable vessels. Then the sage Parāśara spoke of the noble lineages of the Yadavas. Anamitra had a son named Śini, who in turn had a son, Satyaka. From Satyaka came Sātyaki, also known as Yuyudhāna. Sātyaki’s son was Saṃjaya, whose son was Kuṇi, and from Kuṇi came Yugandhara. These were the descendants of Śini. In the same line was Vṛṣṇi, from whom was born Śvaphalka, renowned for his power, as the sage Kātha had told. Śvaphalka had a younger brother named Citraka. From Śvaphalka and Gāndinī was born Akrura, and similarly, Upamadga was born. Upamadga’s sons were Mṛda, Amṛda, Viśvāri, Mejaya, Girikṣatra, Upakṣatra, Śataghna, Arimardana, Dharmadṛk, Dṛṣṭadharma, Gandhamoja, Vāha, and Prativāha; his 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; Andhaka likewise had four sons. From Kukura came Hṛṣṭa, then Kapotaromā, then Vilomā, and from him was born Tuṃbura’s friend, called Anusaṃjña. From Anu came Ānakadundubhi, then Abhijit and Abhijita, and then Punarvasu. Punarvasu’s son was Āhuka, and his daughter was Āhukī. Āhuka had two sons, Devaka and Ugrasena. Devaka had four sons—Devavān, Upadeva, Sahadeva, and Devarakṣitā—and seven daughters: Vṛkadevā, Upadevā, Devarakṣitā, Śrīdevā, Śāntidevā, Sahadevā, and Devakī. Vasudeva married all these daughters. Ugrasena’s sons were Kaṃsa, Nyagrodha, Sunāma, Nakāhva, Śaṅku, Subhūmi, Rāṣṭrapāla, Yuddhatuṣṭi, Sutuṣṭi, and Matsa. His daughters were Kaṃsā, Kaṃsavatī, Sutanū, and Rāṣṭrapalikā. From Bhajamāna was born Vidūratha; from Vidūratha, Śūra; from Śūra, Śamī; from Śamī, Pratikṣatra; from him, Svayaṃbhoja; and from him, Hṛdika. Thus, the noble lineages of the Yadavas were established, each name a link in the sacred chain of ancestry.