To Brahmá's world of endless light.

Time fled, and, as the saint foretold,

Gádhi was born, the holy-souled.

My sire was he; through him I trace

My line from royal Kuśa's race.

My sister—elder-born was she—

The pure and good Satyavatí,[176]

Was to the great Richíka wed.

Still faithful to her husband dead,

She followed him, most noble dame,