Genealogy of Gādhi, Satyavatī, Jamadagni, and Paraśurāma
Following genealogy demonstrates the confluence of the Kaushika royal lineage and the Bhārgava sage lineage through the marriage of Satyavatī (daughter of Gādhi) and R̥cīka (Bhārgava sage). Their son Jamadagni and grandson Paraśurāma symbolize the merging of Kṣatriya power and Brahminical wisdom, while Gādhi’s son Viśvāmitra exemplifies the transformation of a king into a Brahmarṣi.
Kush the (ancestor, son of Lord Rāma’s lineage in some traditions)
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Kushastambha
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Gādhi (Rājarṣi, King of Kānyakubja; considered an incarnation of Indra)
Children:
Satyavatī (daughter)
Married the Bhārgava sage R̥cīka
Their son: Jamadagni
Married Reṇukā (daughter of King Renu of Ikṣvāku dynasty)
Their son: Paraśurāma (6th avatāra of Viṣṇu)
Viśvāmitra (son of Gādhi, originally a Kṣatriya king named Viśvaratha, who attained the status of Brahmarṣi through penance)
So the flow looks like this:
Kush → Kushastambha → Gādhi → (Satyavatī → Jamadagni → Paraśurāma) & (Viśvāmitra)
Unified Genealogy of Gādhi, the Kaushikas, and the Bhārgavas
1. Kaushika Line (Royal/Kṣatriya Lineage)
Kush
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Kushastambha
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Gādhi (Rājarṣi, King of Kānyakubja; regarded as an incarnation of Indra)
Children:
Viśvāmitra (originally King Viśvaratha; through penance attained status of Brahmarṣi)
Satyavatī (daughter, married into the Bhārgava line)
2. Bhārgava Line (Brahminical Sage Lineage)
Bhrigu (mind-born son of Brahmā, one of the Saptarishis)
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Chyavana (illustrious son of Bhrigu)
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R̥cīka (Richika) (Bhārgava sage; married Satyavatī, daughter of Gādhi)
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Jamadagni (son of R̥cīka and Satyavatī; great sage)
Married Reṇukā (daughter of Ikṣvāku King Renu)
Their son:
Paraśurāma (sixth avatāra of Viṣṇu; warrior-sage, upholder of dharma)
3. Point of Convergence
The Kaushika lineage (Kṣatriya kings) and the Bhārgava lineage (Brahmin sages) intersect through the marriage of Satyavatī (Gādhi’s daughter) with R̥cīka (Bhārgava sage).
This union produced Jamadagni, and later Paraśurāma, thus symbolizing the fusion of royal power and spiritual authority.
In summary:
Kush → Kushastambha → Gādhi → (Satyavatī → Jamadagni → Paraśurāma) & (Viśvāmitra)
Bhrigu → Chyavana → R̥cīka (marries Satyavatī) → Jamadagni → Paraśurāma
Unified Genealogical Tree (Kaushikas & Bhārgavas)
Kush └── Kushastambha └── Gādhi (Rājarṣi, King of Kānyakubja; incarnation of Indra) ├── Viśvāmitra (son; originally King Viśvaratha, later a Brahmarṣi) └── Satyavatī (daughter; married into the Bhārgava lineage) └── Marriage: Satyavatī + R̥cīka (Bhārgava sage) └── Jamadagni (son; great sage) └── Marriage: Jamadagni + Reṇukā (daughter of Ikṣvāku King Renu) └── Paraśurāma (sixth avatāra of Viṣṇu) Bhārgava Line (parallel): Bhrigu (one of the Saptarishis, son of Brahmā) └── Chyavana (son of Bhrigu) └── R̥cīka (Bhārgava sage; married Satyavatī, daughter of Gādhi) └── Jamadagni → Paraśurāma
This tree shows clearly:
The Kaushika royal line flowing down to Gādhi → Viśvāmitra / Satyavatī.
The Bhārgava sage line flowing down to Bhrigu → Chyavana → R̥cīka → Jamadagni → Paraśurāma.
The marriage of Satyavatī and R̥cīka acts as the fusion point between the two lineages.
Genealogy of the Bhārgava Lineage (connected to Gādhi’s line)
Bhrigu (mind-born son of Brahmā, one of the Saptarishis; originator of the Bhārgava clan)
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Chyavana (son of Bhrigu; a great sage known for longevity and penance)
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R̥cīka (Richika) (a Bhārgava sage; married Satyavatī, daughter of Gādhi of the Kaushika line)
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Jamadagni (son of R̥cīka and Satyavatī; revered sage)
Married Reṇukā (daughter of Ikṣvāku king Renu)
Their son:
Paraśurāma (sixth avatāra of Viṣṇu; famous for eliminating oppressive Kṣatriyas and establishing dharma)
The Intersection of Lineages
Kaushika Lineage (Kṣatriya–Rājarṣi): Kush → Kushastambha → Gādhi →
Viśvāmitra (became a Brahmarṣi)
Satyavatī (married into the Bhārgava line)
Bhārgava Lineage (Brahminical Sage Line): Bhrigu → Chyavana → R̥cīka (married Satyavatī) → Jamadagni → Paraśurāma
Thus, the union of Satyavatī (from Gādhi’s royal Kaushika line) and R̥cīka (from the Bhārgava line) becomes the bridge between the royal Kṣatriya traditions and the sage Bhārgava traditions.