In ancient times, there lived a venerable patriarch whose lifespan reached nine hundred and thirty years. From him was born a distinguished son, celebrated throughout the lands as Śvetanāma. Śvetanāma’s own son, Anuhasta, attained a life that did not reach a full hundred years. To Anuhasta was born Mahallala, who lived for ninety-five years. Mahallala’s son was Virada, who ruled wisely for sixty years before passing on his legacy. Virada’s son was Hanūka, a devotee deeply dedicated to the worship of Viṣṇu. Hanūka’s reign is remembered for its remarkable length of three hundred and sixty-five years. During his rule, Hanūka upheld the highest virtues: righteous conduct, discernment, the sacred status of being twice-born, and steadfast worship of the gods. His devotion to Viṣṇu was unwavering; he honored the sacred fire, practiced nonviolence, embraced austerity, and maintained self-restraint. Hanūka’s son was Matocchila, O Bhārgava, and to Matocchila was born Lomaka, who ruled his kingdom for an astonishing seven hundred years. From Lomaka came Nyūha, a son who, in time, departed from his father’s land. Nyūha himself became the father of three sons: Sīma, Śama, and Bhāva. It was to Nyūha that Lord Viṣṇu appeared one night in a vivid dream. The Lord spoke: “My child Nyūha, listen carefully—on the seventh day, destruction will come. Preserve life among the devotees, for you will become the greatest of all.” Heeding this divine command, Nyūha constructed a great vessel, three hundred cubits in length and fifty cubits wide. With his family, he boarded the vessel and immersed himself in meditation upon Viṣṇu. Then, for forty days, Nyūha summoned a tremendous rain, and the waters covered the earth. All four—Nyūha and his sons—were together, but they did not reach the great city. Only Nyūha and his family survived; all others were lost to the flood. In this moment of deliverance, salutations were offered again and again to Mahālakṣmī, to Viṣṇu’s mother, and to the goddess Rādhā. Reverence was also paid to Revati, Puṣpavatī, and Svarṇavatī. Amid the tempest, the force of a mighty wind and the roar of thunderous clouds shook the world. In their fear, the survivors prayed, “O Bhairavī, protect us, your devoted servants, from this terror.” After a full year had passed, the waters receded, and once more the entire earth appeared as dry land. Nyūha remained there, still aboard the vessel with his family, safe and grateful. Thereafter begins the account of the kings of the Kali age. When the Blessed Lord was pleased, Nyūha’s lineage flourished anew. It was he who created a foreign tongue, turning away from the words of the Veda. To conceal the sacred knowledge, the god, lord of wisdom, himself bestowed intelligence upon the people. From Nyūha’s sons—Sima, Hama, and the renowned Yakuta—descended many peoples. There were also Madi, Yunanas, and Tuvalomasaka; Jumra, Dasha, Kanabja, Riphata, and Tajarruma; Ilisha, Taralisha, and Kittihuda. From his second son, Dhamat, came four sons as well. The lands of the foreigners, known as the six sons of Kusha, became renowned. Among them were Savatika, Nimarukha of great strength, Akkada, Vavuna, and those dwelling in the Rasana region. Thus, after two thousand centuries had passed, having understood the course of events, he spoke again, continuing the lineage and wisdom of ages past.