With reverence, praise is offered to Vāsudeva, the witness of the four ages, whose presence endures through the cycles of time. Salutations are given to the incarnation of power, to Rāma and Kṛṣṇa, honoring their divine descent. Homage is paid to the incarnation who appears for the sake of devotees, dwelling within the field of creation, and who destroyed the lineage of the foreigner beloved to my father. That very Hari, the Lord who is affectionate to his devotees, manifested directly before them. Assuming many forms, the Lord fulfills the desires of his devotees. From Viṣṇu and Kardama arose those who propagated the mleccha lineage. One among them journeyed to the mountain Nīlācala and resided there for some time. He ruled his father’s kingdom but, being childless, eventually passed away. From him, O best of Bhṛgus, would come those who would travel to the snowy mountain. Upon hearing this, all the twice-born sages residing in Naimiṣāraṇya listened attentively. Vyāsa, skilled in the matters of Kali, spoke to them. Hearing this complete account of the Kali age, they found satisfaction. Sūta then explained: When sixteen thousand years remained in that Dvāpara Yuga, in some places brāhmaṇas were known as kings, while in others, those born in royal lineages held power. When two hundred and eight thousand years remained in Dvāpara Yuga, he who, having subdued his senses, was devoted to meditation on the self, journeyed to the eastern part of the city of Pradāna, where a great forest lay. Going beneath the sinful tree, he became intent on seeing his wife. Deceived by a rogue, the command of Viṣṇu was transgressed. Sustaining themselves on air and the leaves of the udumbara tree, those two endured. 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 him was born Virada, who ruled for sixty years. His son was Hanūka, devoted to the worship of Viṣṇu, whose reign is remembered as three hundred and sixty-five years. Hanūka upheld good conduct, discernment, twice-born status, and worship of the gods, along with devotion to Viṣṇu, worship of fire, nonviolence, austerity, and self-restraint. Matocchila was his son, O Bhārgava. Lomaka’s son ruled the kingdom for seven hundred years. From him was born a son named Nyūha, who departed from there. Sīma, Śama, and Bhāva—these three became his sons. Once, Lord Viṣṇu appeared to Nyūha in a dream and said, “My child Nyūha, listen: destruction will come on the seventh day. Preserve life among the devotees; you will become the greatest of all.” Following the divine command, Nyūha constructed a vessel three hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide. Ascending it together with his family, he became absorbed in meditation on Viṣṇu. For forty days, he caused a great rain to fall. All four gathered together, yet did not reach the great city.