Now, let me recount for you the succession of Manvantaras, those vast cycles of time presided over by the Manus, each accompanied by its own assembly of sages, gods, and noble descendants. In the fourth Manvantara, Tāmasa Manu reigned, and among his companions were the Kāvyas, Pṛthu, Agni, Jahnu, and Dhātā. The seven great sages of this era were Kapīvān and Akapīvān, whose sons and grandsons are honored in the Purāṇas. The gods who flourished during this interval were known as Dyuti, Tapasya, Sutapas, Tapobhūta, and Sanātana. Tāmasa Manu himself had ten sons: Taporati, Akalmāṣa, Tanvī, Dhanvī, and Paraṃtapa among them. Vāyu, the wise, speaks of other eminent sages in this fourth cycle: Devabāhu, Yadudhra, Vedaśirā, Hiraṇyaromā, Parjanya, Ūrdhvabāhu, Somaja, Satyanetra, and Ātreya. The gods called Abhūtarajasas and the Prakṛtis are remembered, as are Vāriplava and Raibhya, who shone in that era. Raivata Manu, the fifth, had sons named Āraṇya, Prakāśa, Nirmoha, Satyavāk, and Kṛtī. Moving to the sixth Manvantara, Cākṣuṣa Manu presided, with Bhṛgu, Nabha, Vivasvān, Sudhāmā, Virajā, Atināmā, and Sahiṣṇu as the seven revered sages. These sages, renowned since childhood, reside separately in heaven, and five groups of gods are remembered by name. The sons of the sage Aṅgiras, mighty and noble, along with the Nāḍvaleyas, are celebrated as ten famous sons. Sages beginning with Ruru also belong to this era, marking the sixth Manvantara. Now, hear of the seventh Manvantara, the present age of Vaivasvata Manu. Here, the seven sages are Atri, Vasiṣṭha, the venerable Kaśyapa, Gautama, Bharadvāja, Viśvāmitra, and Jamadagni, the illustrious son of Ṛcīka. The gods who preside are the Sādhyas, Rudras, Viśvedevas, Vasus, Maruts, Ādityas, the two Aśvins, and the two Vaivasvata deities. Alongside them are the ten illustrious sons of Vaivasvata Manu, led by Ikṣvāku. The sons and grandsons of these mighty sages are found throughout the world, spreading dharma in every direction. In each Manvantara, seven groups of seven sages arise to establish righteousness and protect the earth. When a Manvantara ends, four groups of seven sages, having fulfilled their duties, ascend to the flawless realm of Brahma, and others, endowed with austerity, take their place in turn. Looking ahead, the seven sages destined for the future Sāvarṇa Manu's interval are Rāma, Vyāsa, Atri, Bhāradvāja, Drauṇi, and Aśvatthāman, radiant and learned. Gautama, Ajara, Śaradvān named Gautama, Kauśika, Gālava, Aurva, and Kāśyapa will also shine as great souls. Among the foremost sages will be Vairī, Ādhvarī, Śamana, Dhṛtimān, and Vasu, as well as Ariṣṭa, Adhṛṣṭa, Vājī, and Sumati, sons of Sāvarṇa Manu. It is said that one who rises early and recites the names of these sages attains happiness, fame, and long life. Thus, the seven groups of sages have been faithfully recounted. Now, listen briefly to the coming Manvantaras: there are five Sāvarṇa Manus, one being Vaivasvata, and four others of Prajāpati lineage. The sons of Parameṣṭhi, who attained Merusāvarṇya status, are the grandsons of Dakṣa, born of his beloved daughter. On the summit of Meru, the son of Prajāpati Ruci, named Rauci, is remembered as Manu. From the goddess Bhūti was born Bhauti, the son of Ruci. These seven Manus are yet to come in this cycle. By their protection, this earth with its seven continents and cities will be safeguarded for a thousand ages. Prajapati, through austerity, brings about dissolution among them continually. Seventy cycles, together with their fractions, have been spoken of. These cycles, joined with the Krita, Treta, and other ages, are called the interval of a Manu. Fourteen Manus, renowned for their glory, have thus been described. In the Vedas and all the Purāṇas, the lords of the people are praised, and their praise is auspicious. In the periods of the Manus, dissolutions occur, and after each dissolution, new creations arise. Their end cannot be comprehended, even in hundreds of years. The creation and dissolution of beings, and the dissolutions in the periods of the Manus, are heard of in this way. In each cycle, those who remain are the gods together with the seven sages, endowed with austerity, celibacy, and learning, ensuring the continuity of dharma and the world.