The Earth, saturated by the fat of Madhu and Kaitabha, came to be known as Medini by those who possess knowledge of Brahman. Later, when King Prithu accepted her, the goddess Earth attained the status of his daughter and was thus called Prithvi. Through Prithu’s actions, the earth was divided and purified, becoming abundant with crops, prosperous, and rich in cities and towns. Such was the greatness of Prithu, the illustrious Vainya, king among kings, that he is deemed worthy of worship and honor by all beings. Even the most fortunate Brahmins, masters of the Vedas and Vedangas, are to revere Prithu alone, for he belongs to the eternal lineage of Brahma. Likewise, among kings who seek sovereignty, Prithu Vainya, renowned for his might, is the first and foremost to be honored. Valiant warriors, too, who seek victory in battle, are to revere Prithu as the greatest among warriors. Indeed, any warrior who enters battle after praising King Prithu emerges safely from the dreadful conflict and gains fame. Wealthy Vaisyas, engaged in their proper duties, are to honor Prithu alone, the renowned giver of livelihood. Pure Shudras, who serve the three higher classes, are also to revere Prithu, seeking the highest good in this world. Thus, the distinctions among calves, milkers, milk, and vessels have been described; nothing further needs explanation. Turning to the cycles of time, the sages requested Lomaharshana to recount in detail the Manvantaras and the creations preceding them. They asked Sūta to tell them, truthfully, how many Manus there have been, their durations, and the Manvantaras themselves. Sūta replied that the full account of all Manvantaras could not be spoken even in hundreds of years, but he would offer a summary. The first was Svāyambhuva Manu, followed by Svārociṣa, Uttama, Tāmasa, Raivata, and Cākṣuṣa. Currently, Vaivasvata Manu is spoken of, and in time, Sāvarṇi, Raibhya, and Raucyas will come. Similarly, Merusāvarṇya is remembered, making four Manus: those past, present, and those yet to come. Sūta named these Manus as he had heard and promised to declare their sages, sons, and divine hosts. Marīci, Atri, the venerable Aṅgirā, Pulaha, Kratu, Pulastya, and Vasiṣṭha—these seven are sons of Brahmā. In the northern direction are seven sages: Āgnīdhra, Āgnibāhu, Medhya, Medhātithi, and Vasu. Jyotiṣmān, Dyutimān, Havya, Savala, and Putrasaṃjñaka are the ten mighty sons of Svāyambhuva Manu. This is the first Manvantara, with Aurva, son of Vasiṣṭha, Stamba, and Kaśyapa as well. Prāṇa, Bṛhaspati, Datta, Atri, and Cyavana are renowned sages, as spoken by Vāyu. In the Svārociṣa interval, the gods called Tuṣitas are remembered: Havighna, Sukṛti, Jyotir, Āpa, and Mūrti. Pratīta, Nabhasya, Nabha, and Ūrja are the sons of Svārociṣa Manu. The rulers of the earth, famed for strength and valor, have been named; this is the second Manvantara. Next, Sūta spoke of the third Manvantara. The seven sons of Vasiṣṭha, known as the Vāsiṣṭhas, and the sons of Hiraṇyagarbha, Ūrjā, born of great brilliance, are the sages here praised. The ten sons of Manu, born of Uttamā, are Iṣa, Ūrja, Tanūrja, Madhur, Mādhava, Śuci, Śukra, Saha, Nabhasya, Nabha, and Bhānava. The gods for that Manvantara are also declared. For the fourth Manvantara, the Kāvyas, Pṛthu, Agni, Jahnu, and Dhātā are named, along with Kapīvān and Akapīvān as the seven sages. Their sons and grandsons are praised in the Purāṇas. The groups of gods in the interval of Tāmasa Manu were Dyuti, Tapasya, Sutapas, Tapobhūta, and Sanātana. The ten sons of Tāmasa Manu are Taporati, Akalmāṣa, Tanvī, Dhanvī, and Paraṃtapa. The best of sages in that interval, as spoken by Vāyu, are Devabāhu, Yadudhra, the sage Vedaśirā, Hiraṇyaromā, Parjanya, Ūrdhvabāhu, Somaja, Satyanetra, and Ātreya. The gods called Abhūtarajasas and the Prakṛtis are remembered; Vāriplava and Raibhya are also named in the interval of Manu. Sūta then spoke of Raivata Manu’s sons: Dhṛtimān, Avyaya, Yukta, Tattvadarśī, Nirutsuka, Āraṇya, Prakāśa, Nirmoha, Satyavāk, and Kṛtī. These are the sons of Raivata Manu; this is the fifth interval. Finally, Sūta declared the sixth interval, naming Bhṛgu, Nabha, Vivasvān, Sudhāmā, and Virajā, thus continuing the sacred lineage and the unfolding of cosmic ages.