A disciple in Vyasa’s dynasty who specialised in Adharvaveda. Vyasa’s disciple was Jaimini. Jaimini’s son was Sumantu. Sumantu taught Adharvaveda to his disciple Kabandha, who split it into two and gave it to Devadarsha and Padhya. Devadarsha’s disciples were Medha, Brahmabali, Shaulkayani, Pippalada and Padhya’s disciples were Kumudadi, Jabali and Shaunaka as per Vishnupurana Ansh 3 Chapter 6.