Ancient Indian Historical Tradition c18.123

c18.123

Those about Brahmadatta say this.⁶ Aṇuha of the Nīpa family, who was king of S. Pañcāla and reigned at Kāmpilya, married Kṛtvī, daughter of Śuka,⁷ and their son was Brahmadatta, called Pitṛvartin. He was a contemporary and friend of Bhīṣma’s grandfather (really great grandfather, as will appear), Pratīpa, the Kaurava king. Brahmadatta married Sannati,¹ daughter of a Devala.² A Jaigīṣavya³ is said to have taught Brahmadatta, who by his instruction made a yoga-tantra.⁴ His sons were Śaṅkha and Likhita (p. 69)⁵ and his disciples are named.⁶ Brahmadatta gave wealth to Śaṅkha.⁷