Ten sons were born of the womb of Apsarā (Apsara; Celestial Courtesan) Dhṛtā (Dhrita), and sired by Bhadrāśva (Bhadraswa), in the genealogical line of Puru, the youngest son of Yayāti (Yayati). Auceyu was the eldest among these ten sons. King Auceyu married Jvalanā (Jwalana), daughter of Takṣaka (Takshaka) Nāga (Naga; Snake). Rajarṣi (Rajarshi; A king with the attribute of a sage) Rantināra (Rantinara) was born of the womb of Jvalanā, and sired by Auceyu.