Vahni (the fire-god) propitiated by both of them granted them (one) excellent boon (to each). Bhanumati accepted (the gift of) one son and that was Asamanjasa. The auspicious Prabha accepted sixty thousand sons. Asamanjasa’s son was the king named Arhsuman. 8-9a. His sonwasDillpa. From Dillpa was bornBhagiratha by whom Gahga was brought down after performing pen¬ ance (and Gahga, thereafter came to be called BhagIrathI). It was due to the favour of the intelligent Mahadeva, the lord of Devas. 9b-10. Lord Siva was so pleased in his mind due to the penance of king Bhagiratha that the moon-bedecked I. This chapter records mainly the story of Rama, the hero of the Ramayana. The introductory verses (1-15) mention some important kings preceding Rama like Bhagiratha and their exploits. Cf. Bh.P. IX.6.1-9-31, VR