Thus Kānva and Nṛṣada named a son: the dark one took wealth and cattle. For Krishna the strong, Rūṣad bore praise and support; thereby not even the sting or reproach afflicted them.

(The expounders of the Vedas) spoke to Kaṇva, the son of Nṛṣad, and he the dark-tinted, havingfood, acquired wealth; (Agni) sprinkled (the milk of the brilliant udder for the dark (complexioned sage); no otherdivinity so favours the sacrifice for him].

To Nrsad's son they gave the name of Kainva, and he the brown-hued courser won the treasure. For him dark-coloured streamed the shining udder: none made it swell for him. Thus Order willed it.