III. The Great Lineage of Kings
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This chapter traces the Buddha’s royal ancestry, beginning with Mahāsammata, the first king of the world. It enumerates the long succession of dynasties through various eras, highlighting the continuity of the Solar race. The lineage connects the ancient kings of India to the Buddha’s own family, the Sakyas. This genealogical record serves to establish the Buddha’s noble origin and the legitimate royal foundations upon which the Dhamma would eventually spread.