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Rh of Asuras called Krodhavasa, of whom I have already spoken to thee, were born many heroic kings on earth. Madraka, and, Sidhartha, and also Kitaka; Suvira, and Suvahu, and Mahavira, and also Vahlika; Kratha, Vichitra, Suratha, and the handsome king Nila; and Chiravasa, and ; and Duntavakra, and he who was called Durjaya; that tiger amongst kings named Rukmi, and king Janamejaya; Ashada, and , and also Bhuriteja; Ekalavya, and Sumitra, Vatadhana, and also Gomukha; the tribe of kings called the Karushakas, and also ; Srutayu, and Udvaha, and also ; Kshema, , the king of the Kalingas; and Matiman, and he who was known as king Iswara; these first of kings were all born of the Asura class called Krodhavasa.

"There was also born on earth a mighty Asura known amongst the Danavas by the name of Kalanemi, endued with great strength, of grand achievements, and blessed with a large share of prosperity. He be came the mighty son of and was known on earth by the name of Kansa. And he who was known among the Asuras by the name of Devaka and was besides in splendour like unto Indra himself, was born on earth as the foremost king of the Gandharvas. And, O monarch, know thou that Drona the son of Varadwaja, not born of any woman, sprung from a portion of the celestial Rishi Vrihaspati of grand achievements. And he was the prince of all bowmen, conversant with all weapons, of mighty achievements, of great energy. Thou shouldst know he was also well acquainted with the Vedas and the science of arms. And he was of wonderful deeds and the pride of his race. And, O king, his son the heroic Aswathama, of eyes like the leaves of lotus, gifted with surpassing energy and the terror of all foes, the great oppressor of all enemies, was born on earth of the united portion of Mahadeva, Yama, Kama, and Krodha. And from the curse of Vashista and the command also of Indra, the eight Vasus were born of Ganga by her husband Shantanu. The youngest of them was Visma the dispeller of the fears of the Kurus, gifted with great intelligence, conversant with the Vedas, the first of speakers, and the thinner of