Vishwamithra Vansh(Clan/ Fore fathers)
Thus after getting his daughters married Kushanabhar, decided to conduct Puthra KameshtiYagam to beget a Son.His father Kusha said “you will get a son who will beequal to you in all respects.Thar great Dharmathma(Righteous ) son Kadhi you will get unearasable Fame (Keerthi)” thus blessing him left for Brahmaloka. After some time Kushanabhar got a son named Kadi. That great Person is my Father said Vishwamithra. Since I was born in KushaVansha(Lineage or Clan) I am known as Kuashika alias Vishwamithra. I have a sister named Sathayvathi. She is married to Richiga. In view of her rare Fastings and penance and also the service (anukool)favourable with her hubby’s thoughts with Love and Devotion rendered to her husband she went to Heaven with human body.Thereafter she decided to become a River inthe interest of all Animals in Himalayas. Her water is Holy.In view of Her rich tradition I am living in those foot hills of Himalayas.She is (MahaPunyavathi) extremely Pure with Good Deeds, she has a mind which always inclined to Truth & Dharma(Righteous Conduct).She is (Pathivratha) pure pristine and Noblest Chaste Loving dotting Wiife and MotherGem amongst such women. She has immense Fame. In order to observe one Vrat (Fasting or disciplined continued observance) I had left the river and came to Sidhdhasrama. Due to your valour that has just been concluded.Since you asked I told you about the history of this Country and my Family.
“ We spent the early part of Night thus keeping awake. Now go and sleep. May all Blessings and Auspicious happenings be showerd on you.If we are awake beyond this point we will face difficulty while walking tomorrow.See there the trees are not swaying.even the Birds and Animals are sleeping in their respective places. All the Directions have been covered by Darkness. Sandhya(Dusk) has gone.The Ashwini Star and other normal stars are twinkling like Eyes. Moon with his rays is dispelling darkness and placating all Living beings hearts with happiness and contentment. The Owl which is awake and also those Yaksha, Rakshasaa, are hovering around.”. Other saints said “ GoodGood, The Kushi clan is always focusses on Dharma (Righteous conduct, Duty, Pious, humble, Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation), they are Mahathmas, and equivalent to Brahma. Amongst them you are great famous Sage Viishwamithra and also the Lamp of your Clan or Dynasty is Kaushiki River.”thus they praised him in many ways.Then when sun set Kaushika went asleep. RamaLakshamana were appreciating him in their hearts and fell asleep hearing those wonderful stories.
(Slokas 23)
*******************