Gaadhi was the son of Kushanaabha, and father to the great saint of great resplendence, Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra ruled the earth, and this great resplendent king ruled the kingdom for many thousands of years. Gaadhi had a daughter named Satyawati. Satyawati was married to a brahmin known as Richika who was foremost among the race of Bhirgu.