The Aila is also stated to be the lineage of the Kurus themselves. Later a sage named Astika ended this enmity between Kurus and Nagas. Ramayana testifies that the original home of the Kurus was in Bahli country. They are said to have had close connections with Kurus. Jarasandha was a threat not only for the Yadavas but also for the Kurus. They attacked the Virata Kingdom aided by the Kurus to steal cattle from there. Balarama was pacified and ordered the Kurus to free Samba. Uttara Kuru and the Kurus of India belonged to the same Kuru Empire. Thus, the Bahli, Bahlika was the original home of the Kurus. It is also contended that the Kurus, Kambojas, Gandharas and Bahlikas were cognate people. Utkala, Gaya, and Vinatashva ruled Utkala country, Gaya, and eastern regions including northern Kurus respectively. Shakuni lived in the court of Kurus, as a councillor of king Duryodhana. The name could also be derived from "Kurumandalam", meaning "The realm of the Kurus". From then on, the Nagas and Kurus lived in peace. From that time onward, the Nagas and Kurus lived in peace.