Where the glory of dharma is extolled in connection with the sacred Gāyatrī mantra, and where the mighty deeds of slaying Vṛtra and the Asuras are recounted, that scripture is revered as the Bhāgavata. This Purāṇa, consisting of eighteen thousand verses, is to be offered with a golden lion during the Sārasvata epoch, especially on the auspicious day of Proṣṭhapada. There is also the Nārada Purāṇa, comprising twenty-five thousand verses, in which the sage Nārada has spoken of the dharmas rooted in the great Kalpa. If this Purāṇa is gifted along with a cow and an Aśvinī, it bestows the highest accomplishment, for it carefully examines the matters of righteousness and unrighteousness, even in the context of adversaries. During the sacred month of Kārttika, the nine-thousand-verse Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa should be offered. The teachings that Agni imparted to Vasiṣṭha are celebrated as the Agni Purāṇa. Fourteen thousand verses concerning the times to come, which arose from the Sun and were spoken by Bhava to Manu, are to be given in the month of Pauṣa, accompanied by a respected guru. The Brahmavaivarta Purāṇa, containing the account of the Rathantara and numbering eighteen thousand verses, was spoken by Sāvarṇi to Nārada. In the month of Māgha, one should offer the story of Varāha as told in the Brahmavaivarta, along with the Rathantara narrative. The Liṅga Purāṇa, composed of eleven thousand verses and belonging to the Āgneya Kalpa, should be given in the month of Phālguna, accompanied by sesame seeds and a cow; thereby, one attains the grace of Śiva. Fourteen thousand verses of the Vārāha Purāṇa, spoken by Viṣṇu and again recounting the story of Varāha according to Manu's tradition, are also to be revered. During Caitra, with a golden Garuḍa, one attains the abode of Viṣṇu. The great Skanda Purāṇa, spoken by Skanda himself, encompasses eighty-four thousand verses. At the proper time in the Kalpa, the righteous should offer the Tatpuruṣa; the Vāmana Purāṇa, consisting of ten thousand verses, and the tale of Hari in the Dhauma Kalpa, are also to be given. At the autumnal equinox, one should offer the teachings concerning dharma, artha, and similar topics, along with the Kūrma Purāṇa of eight thousand verses, as spoken by Kūrma in the netherworld. On the occasion of Indradyumna, this Purāṇa should be given with a golden Kūrma. The Matsya Purāṇa, thirteen thousand verses as spoken at the dawn of the Kalpa, should be presented to Manu at the equinox, accompanied by a golden fish. Likewise, the Garuḍa Purāṇa of eight thousand verses, spoken by Viṣṇu in the Tārkṣya Kalpa, is to be honored. From the cosmic egg comes the origin of Garuḍa, and with a golden swan, this greatness as spoken by Brahmā regarding the Brahmāṇḍa should be given. In all these offerings, one must first honor the reciter and feed the twice-born with milk-rice. During festivals, gifts of cows, land, villages, gold, and similar treasures should be bestowed. At the conclusion, the brāhmaṇa is to be worshipped and the Saṃhitā manuscripts offered, wrapped in fine linen and placed in an auspicious spot. Nara and Nārāyaṇa should also be worshipped, and the sacred books adorned with flowers. After giving cows, food, land, and gold, and feeding the brāhmaṇas, one should humbly seek forgiveness. Great gifts and various jewels are to be distributed, two or three pairs each month, to ensure continued merit. At the commencement of any sacred journey, the giving of gifts is prescribed for the devotee, and all acts of worship should be performed together with the reciters. Whoever offers books of histories and ancient tales, after proper worship, is blessed with long life, health, heavenly reward, and ultimately, liberation. Now, listen to the ancient lineages as spoken by Agni. He declared: "I shall recount the Solar and Lunar dynasties, the noble lines of kings. Hari, the Supreme Lord, became Brahmā, who was born from the lotus; and Marīci was the son of Brahmā. From Marīci came Kaśyapa, and from him, Vivasvān. Vivasvān had three queens—Saṃjñā, Rājñī, and Prabhā—the illustrious daughters of Raivata. Prabhā bore to the Sun two sons: Revanta and Prabhāta. From Saṃjñā, who was also called Tvaṣṭrī, Manu was born, and to Yama, she bore the twins Yama and Yamunā. Chāyā and Saṃjñā together bore Sāvarṇi Manu and Vaivasvata Manu as sons; also Śani, Tapatī, Viṣṭi, and to Saṃjñā again, the divine Aśvins. Vaivasvata Manu had many sons, though none equaled him in virtue: Ikṣvāku, Nābhāga, Dhṛṣṭa, and Śaryāti among them. Nariṣyanta, Prāṃśu, another Nābhāga, and Iṣṭa, the best of beings, were also his sons, as were Karuṣa and Pūṣadhra, both mighty princes of Ayodhyā. Manu also had a daughter named Ilā, who, with Budha, bore the illustrious Purūravas. After giving birth to Purūravas, Ilā became known as Sudyumna. From Sudyumna descended three kings: Utkala, Gaya, and Vinatāśva. Utkala ruled the land of Utkala, while Vinatāśva reigned in the west. King Gaya, renowned and illustrious, held sway over all directions. By the command of the sage Vasiṣṭha, Sudyumna obtained the city of Pratiṣṭhāna. Having secured the kingdom, Sudyumna later entrusted it to Purūravas. Nariṣyanta's descendants became the Śakas, and Nābhāga's son was Vaiṣṇava. Ambarīṣa became the protector of the people; from Dhṛṣṭa arose the Dhārṣṭaka lineage. From Śaryāti came Sukalga and Narttu, and from Anarta, King Vairohya. The land of Anarta contained the city of Kuśasthalī. Reva's son was Raivata, also known as Kakudmī, a king of righteous conduct. Raivata was the eldest among a hundred sons. Having inherited the kingdom of Kuśasthalī, he journeyed with his daughter to the divine assembly of Brahmā to hear the music of the Gandharvas. For the gods, only a moment passed, but for mortals, many ages slipped by. When Raivata returned, he found his city now filled with the noble Yādavas. The city, now called Dvāravatī, shone with many gates and was protected by the Bhojas, Vṛṣṇis, and Andhakas, with Vāsudeva at their head. Seeing his daughter Revatī to be pure and blameless, Raivata gave her in marriage to Baladeva. Afterward, Raivata performed austerities on Mount Sumeru and ascended to Viṣṇu’s abode. Nābhāga had two sons, both born Vaiśyas, who later attained Brāhmaṇa status. From Karūṣa came the Kārūṣas, Kṣatriyas fierce in battle. Pṛṣadhra, however, became a Śūdra after the sorrowful act of killing his teacher’s cow. From Manu’s noble son Ikṣvāku, Devarāṭ was born from Vikukṣi, thus continuing the illustrious line. In this way, the sacred traditions of the Purāṇas and the noble lineages of the Solar and Lunar dynasties are preserved, to be honored and remembered for the blessings they bestow upon all who revere and share them.