Sivi’s sons passed by the name of Sivis, and Nrigā’s sons by that
of Youdheyas (26–27), Nava’s capital was Navarāshtra and that of Krimi
was Krimita; whereas the metropolis of Suvrata was celebrated by the
name of Amvastha. Hear from me the names of Sivi’s sons (28). He had
four sons who were famous in the three worlds for their heroism. They
were Drishadarbha, Saviria, Kaikaya and Madrapā (29). Their prosperous
cities passed by the names of Kaikeya, Madrapa and others. Vrishadarbha
and others were all very heroic. Hear now the names of the sons of
Titikshu (30). O scion of the Bharata race, Titikshu’s son Ushadratha
was the king of the eastern division. His son was Phena whose son was
Sutapa from whom Bali was born. That (demon) king was born as man. He
had a golden quiver (31–32). The king Bali was a great ascetic in the
days of yore. He begat five sons in the world who multiplied his progeny
(33). Of them Anga was born first. Then were born Banga and Sumha. Next
to them were born Pundra and Kalinga. These were the Kshatriya sons of
Bali. Brāhmana descendants of Bali also flourished on this earth. O
descendant of Bharata, being pleased Brahmā confered on him several
boons (34–35). (They were)—the dignity of a great ascetic, a long life
extending over a _Kalpa_, invincibleness in a battle, leadership of a
religious order, the vision of three worlds, supremacy in issuing
commands, an insight into the subtleties of religion and matchlessness
in strength (36–37). The king Bali was then addressed by Brahmā saying
"You will always be a defender of the four castes in this world."
Thereat he attained to a great equanimity of mind (38). (Bali led a life
of celibacy) and accordingly the highly powerful and leading ascetic
Dirghatamā begat on his wife Sudeshnā all those _Kshetraja_ sons—the
foremost of Munis (39). Having installed his five sinless sons on the
throne Bali thought himself blessed. Thereupon practising Yoga that
great ascetic, irrepressible unto all, began to wait for time. After a
long time, O king, he returned to his own region (40–41). His sons had
five provinces, namely Anga, Banga, Sumha, Kalinga and Pundraka. Hear
now of the sons of Anga (42). The great emperor Dadhivāhana was Anga’s
son. His son was the king Diviratha (43). His son was the learned king
Dharmaratha equal to Indra in prowess. His son was Chitraratha (44).
Having celebrated a Yajna on the mount Vishnupada the high-souled
Chitraratha drank Soma juice with the king of gods (45). Chitraratha’s
son was Dasharatha who passed by the name of Lomapada whose daughter was
Shantā (46). By Rishyasringa’s favour he got a highly illustrious and
heroic son by name Chaturanga who perpetuated his race (47).
Chaturanga’s son passed by the name of Prithulāksha whose son was the
highly illustrious king Champa (48). Champa’s capital was Champā which
formerly passed by the name of Mālini. By the favour of the ascetic
Purnabhadra Haryanga was born as his son (49). Thereupon Vibhāndaka’s
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Elsewhere in the archive
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account