Thus spoke Vyāsa, who was deeply versed in the ways and secrets of the Kali age. Upon hearing his thorough exposition of the age of Kali, those assembled felt a profound sense of satisfaction, their questions and doubts laid to rest. Sūta continued the narration: When there remained sixteen thousand years in the Dvāpara Yuga, the world was already changing. In some places, brāhmaṇas were seen as kings, while in others, those of royal lineage held sway. Farther back, when two hundred and eight thousand years still remained in that yuga, there was a man who, having subdued his senses, devoted himself wholly to meditation on the self. In the eastern quarter of the city of Pradāna, there stood a great forest. This sage entered its depths, and beneath a tree of ill repute, he became intent on meeting his wife. But, deceived by a cunning rogue, he transgressed the command of Viṣṇu. There, he and his wife sustained themselves only on air and the leaves of the udumbara tree. His life was said to span nine hundred and thirty years. From him was born a distinguished son, renowned as Śvetanāma. The son of Anuhasta, however, attained a life less than a hundred years. His own son was Mahallala, who lived ninety-five years. Mahallala's son was Virada, who ruled for sixty years. Virada's son was Hanūka, a devotee of Viṣṇu, whose reign is remembered as lasting three hundred and sixty-five years. During Hanūka's time, good conduct, discernment, the twice-born status, and worship of the gods were upheld. There was devotion to Viṣṇu, worship of fire, nonviolence, austerity, and self-restraint. Hanūka's son was Matocchila, and from him was born Lomaka, who ruled for seven hundred years. Lomaka's son was Nyūha, who eventually departed from that place. Nyūha had three sons: Sīma, Śama, and Bhāva. One night, Lord Viṣṇu appeared to Nyūha in a dream and spoke: "My child Nyūha, listen well—on the seventh day, destruction will come. Preserve life among the devotees; you will become the greatest of all." Heeding this divine message, Nyūha constructed a great vessel, three hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide. He and his family ascended into the vessel, and Nyūha became absorbed in meditation upon Viṣṇu. For forty days, a great rain fell without ceasing. All four—Nyūha and his three sons—remained together, yet they did not reach the great city. Nyūha and his family alone survived; all others were destroyed. Salutations were offered again and again to Mahālakṣmī, to Viṣṇu's mother, and to the goddess Rādhā. Further salutations were offered to Revati, Puṣpavatī, and Svarṇavatī. By the force of a mighty wind and the roar of thunderous clouds, the world was shaken. In fear, prayers rose: "O Bhairavī, protect us, your servants, from this terror." After a full year, the waters receded and the whole earth appeared as dry land. There, upon the vessel, Nyūha and his family remained. Thus ends the account, and now begins the description of the kings of the Kali age. When the Blessed Lord was pleased, the lineage of Nyūha flourished. From him arose a foreign tongue, turning away from the words of the Veda.