A sage in Vyasa’s disciple dynasty. Jaimini was Vyasa’s disciple. His son was Sumantu, Sumantu had a son named Sutva. Sutva’s son was Sukarma. Sukarma had 2 disciples Hiranyanabha (also known as Kausalya) and Paushpinji. Kriti was one of Hiranyanabha’s disciples. Kriti made 24 samhitas of the Samaveda and passed it on to his students as per Vishnupurana Ansh 3 Chapter 6.