As these are so intimately connected with each other, a separate account of each would necessitate frequent repetition, they will therefore be noticed together. In the fifth generation from the moon, the progenitor of the Lunar race, who reigned at Hastinapur, came two sons, Pura and Yadu, from whom proceeded two branches of the Lunar line. In the account of Krishna and Balarama, who were born in the Yadu tribe, we have seen the end of that branch of family. Sixteenth from Puru, the founder of the other branch, came Bharata, from whom India Ganges ) , and Vicitravirya, by Satyabati. Now it happened that Vicitravirya died childless, and Satyavati was therefore obliged to ask her son Vysa to marry the childless widows. The result was that the one wife Ambika, had a son who was born blind, named Dhrtarastra. This blindness is said to have been caused by the fact that Vysa, coming in from his ascetic life was so repulsive in appearance that Ambika kept her eyes closed all the time he remained with her. The other wife, named Ambalika, had a son who was born of a pale complexion, and named Pandu; this paleness was result of the fear that Vysa caused to the mother. Satyabati, not satisfied with either of these children, wished for another and perfect child. But Ambika, dressing up one of her slaves , sent her to Vysa in her stead; the result was that girl had a son who was called Vidura. After fulfilling his mothers commands, Vyasa returned tohis ascetic life in the forest.
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