In the course of time, the royal lineage continued unbroken. Śāntakarṇi was born, and after him came Śiviśrita. He was succeeded by Śivaskaṃdha, then by Yajñaśrī, and after him came Dviyajña. From Dviyajña sprang Candraśrī, and from him was born Pulomāpi. These kings, one after another, ruled the earth, and their dynasty endured for three hundred and forty-six years. When their reign ended, the Āndhra servants rose to power, beginning with Saptābhīra and including Daśagardabhin, who became kings. After them, there were sixteen more kings who held sway over the land. In the generations that followed, eight Yavanas, fourteen Turuṣkas, thirteen Muṇḍas, and eleven Maunas became rulers of the earth, and together they governed for one hundred and ninety years. When their time passed, eleven Mauna kings ruled the earth for three hundred years. After their fall, the Yavanas known as Kaiṃkilas ascended the throne, though they were consecrated without the proper rites. Their line produced Vindhyashakti, followed by Punarjaya, then Ramachandra, Dharmavarma, Vanga, Nandana, Sunandi, his brother Nandiyasha, Shukra, and Praveera. These kings together ruled for one hundred and six years. Their sons, thirteen in number, succeeded them, along with three Bahlikas. After these, eleven Pushpamitra kings came to power, followed by eleven Patumitra kings, and then seven Andhras. In Kosala, nine kings ruled in succession, and the Naishadhas, being the same ones, continued their line. In Magadha, a king named Vishvasphatika established others of various castes in positions of authority. He settled Kaivartas, Batus, Pulindas, and Brahmanas within the kingdom. Having expelled all the Kshatriya lineages, nine Nāga kings ruled in the city of Padmavati, along the Ganga, at Prayaga, and at Gaya, as the new Magadhas. The regions of Kosala, Andhra, Pundra, Tamralipta, Samatata, and the city itself were protected by Devarakshita. Kalinga, Mahisha, Mahendra, and the lands of the Bhaumas fell under the rule of the Guhas. The Naishadhas, Naimishas, Kakalas, Kosakas, and the people of Kanchana were governed by the Manidhanya lineage. The Trairajya and Ushika peoples were ruled by the Kanakahvayas. Saurashtras, Avantis, Shudras, Abhiras, and the regions of Narmada and Marubhumi came under the rule of outcaste Brahmanas, Abhiras, and Shudras. The Sindhu shore, Davi, Urvi, Chandrabhaga, and the regions of Kashmir were ruled by outcastes, Mlecchas, and Shudras. All these, at the same time, became rulers upon the earth. Yet, these kings had little compassion and great anger. They delighted in falsehood and unrighteousness, killed women, children, and cows, coveted the wealth of others, and possessed little true substance. Enveloped mostly in darkness, they rose and fell quickly, lived short lives, harbored great desires, had little virtue, and were consumed by greed. Because of such rulers, the people became mixed, adopting their ways, seeking shelter under their kings, practicing the customs of the Mlecchas, and acting contrary to dharma. In this manner, they brought destruction upon the people. Thus, day by day, with the continual decline and interruption of dharma and artha, the world moved toward ruin. Wealth alone became the cause of noble lineage. Strength alone determined what was righteous. Mere mutual attraction sufficed for marriage. Womanhood itself became the cause of enjoyment. Falsehood alone brought victory in disputes. Elevation alone became the basis for land ownership. The Brahma-sutra alone made one a Brahmin. Possession of gems and metals alone became the measure of esteem. Simply wearing the marks signified belonging to an āśrama. Injustice alone provided livelihood, while weakness led to destitution. Bold words without fear were mistaken for scholarship. Poverty was seen as virtue, and bathing alone was considered adornment. Thus, the times changed, and the ways of the world were turned upside down.