As the sacred tale was being narrated, the illustrious sage Nārada arrived, his presence radiating divine energy. The righteous king, upon seeing Nārada, was filled with joy and reverence. He welcomed the sage with all due honor, offering worship as was proper for one so exalted. Nārada then spoke solemnly, revealing that the king’s father had been slain by the mlecchas—foreigners—and had thus journeyed to the realm of Yama, the god of death. This news stirred the brāhmaṇas, learned in the Veda, to righteous fury; their eyes reddened with anger at the injustice done. Determined to restore dharma, the king ordered the construction of a grand sacrificial altar. It was four-sided and immense, measuring a full sixteen yojanas across. He summoned the Hāras, Hūṇas, Barbaras, Gurundas, and Śakas—various peoples from distant lands. He also gathered those who lived on islands, the Kāmarū people, the Chinese, and those dwelling in the midst of the ocean. Having distributed generous gifts to the Brāhmaṇas, the king performed the sacred consecration ceremony. Through these acts, he became renowned throughout the earth as the “Destroyer of the Mlecchas.” In time, the king attained the heavenly realm, and his son, Vedavān, was remembered for his devotion. After worshipping Nārāyaṇa, Vedavān composed a divine hymn in praise of the Lord: “To you, Vāsudeva, witness of the four ages, I offer my praise. Salutations to you, the incarnation of power; to Rāma and Kṛṣṇa, I bow. Homage to you, who incarnates for the sake of devotees and dwells in the field of creation; you who destroyed the lineage of the foreigner dear to my father.” Moved by this devotion, Hari—the Lord who is ever affectionate to his devotees—manifested directly before them. Assuming many forms, the Lord declared, “I fulfill your desire.” From Viṣṇu and Kardama were born those who became the progenitors of the mleccha lineage. Later, the king reached the mountain known as Nīlācala and resided there for some time. He ruled the kingdom as his father had before him, but, being without an heir, he eventually passed from this world. From his line, O best of the Bhṛgus, would arise those destined to journey to the snowy mountain. Hearing all these events, the twice-born sages residing in Naimiṣāraṇya listened with rapt attention. Vyāsa, the sage skilled in the ways of the Kali age, spoke these words. Upon hearing this complete account of the Kali age, the assembled sages felt great satisfaction. Then Sūta continued: “When sixteen thousand years remained in that Dvāpara Yuga, in some places the brāhmaṇas were known as kings, and elsewhere, those born in the royal lineage held sway. When two hundred and eight thousand years remained in Dvāpara Yuga, there was one who, having subdued his senses, was devoted to meditation on the self. “In the eastern part of the city of Pradāna, there is a great forest. There, beneath a sinful tree, he became intent on seeing his wife. But deceived by a rogue, he transgressed the command of Viṣṇu. Sustaining themselves only by the air and with the leaves of the udumbara tree, those two lived on. “His lifespan is said to have been nine hundred and thirty years. From him was born a distinguished son, renowned as Śvetanāma. The son of Anuhasta attained a position less than a hundred. His son was Mahallala, whose years numbered ninety-five. From Mahallala was born Virada, who ruled for sixty years. His son was Hanūka, devoted to the worship of Viṣṇu, and his reign lasted three hundred and sixty-five years. “In Hanūka’s time, good conduct, discernment, the twice-born status, and worship of the gods prevailed. There was devotion to Viṣṇu, worship of fire, nonviolence, austerity, and self-restraint. Matocchila was the son of Hanūka, O Bhārgava.” Thus, the tale unfolded, a tapestry of devotion, dharma, and the enduring lineage of the righteous.