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In that lineage appeared the supreme Power, Siya—beloved daughter of Mithila’s lord, abode of compassion, wish-fulfilling lotus for the sake of devotees. Nimi’s son was Sri Mithi Raja, and his son the first Janak; then came King Udavasu, Nandivardhana, and Suketu.

Devarata’s son was Brihadratha, and after him came Mahavira; Sudhriti’s son was Dhrishtaketu, and from him came Haryashva. Haryashva’s son was Maru, and Maru’s son Pratindhaka; his son was Kirtiratha.

Next came King Devamidha; his son was Vibudha, and Vibudha’s was Mahidhraka. Kirtirata’s son was Maharoma, bearer of an auspicious name; Svarnaroma followed, and from Hrasvaroma came Siradhvaja.

His cherished daughter is the very mine of beauty and noble character; beholding the radiance of her moonlike face, even the moon is ashamed. Before the brilliance of her beauty, lightning itself grows pale; priceless ornaments of every kind adorn her body.

Uma, Rama, and Sarada cannot equal her even in comparison; what need, then, is there to speak of Rati and a hundred others? Janaki, Mandavi, Urmila, and Srutikirti— all four brides appear exceedingly lovely today.

His daughter is the gentle Sri Sita— lovely as a tender shoot, victorious through the merit of sacred sacrifice; her zodiacal name is Hemalatika. She is the crest-jewel of Nimi’s line and the beloved of Sunayana, adorned with majesty blended with sweetness and with every ornament, devoted to loving service and play with her own husband—