A sage whose radiance equaled Agni. Vishwamiyra was born in his dynasty. His wife was Vaidarbhi and their sons were Kushamba, Kushanabha, Vasu, Asurtarajas, who were all known to be virtuous. Kusha asked them to establish their own kingdoms. Kushamba founded Kaushambi, Kushanabha Mahodayapura, Asurtarajas Dharmaranya and Vasu Girivraja. To Kushnabha was born Gadhi, whose son was Vishwamitra as per Ramayana Balakanda Sarga 32.