Once, the brilliant form of Vivasvat, radiant beyond measure, became so intense that it ceased to shine in an ordinary sense; unable to bear this overwhelming brilliance, his wife Saṃjñā wandered away into the grassy forests. But today, O protector of cows, it was foretold that Vivasvat would see his virtuous wife again, a woman praiseworthy and endowed with the power of yoga, by resorting to yoga himself. If it pleased Vivasvat and met with approval, Tvaṣṭṛ, the divine artisan, offered to fashion for him a form more pleasing, subduing his excessive brilliance. With Vivasvat’s consent, Tvaṣṭṛ placed him upon his celestial wheel and diminished that overwhelming radiance, O twice-born ones. The condensed brilliance produced a new shining form—more beautiful than before, excelling in splendor and radiance. Through yoga, Vivasvat was able to see his wife Vaḍavā, who, by her own brilliance and discipline, was unassailable by all beings. The sages observed her, fearless, wandering in the form of a mare; and Vivasvat, in the form of a horse, approached her mouth. She resisted union, suspecting another male, and discharged Vivasvat’s semen through her nostrils. From this union, the two Ashvins were born—Nasatya and Dasra—the foremost among physicians, remembered as the Ashvins. These two are the sons of Mārtaṇḍa, the eighth Prajapati, and Bhaskara revealed Vaḍavā to them in a beautiful form. Upon seeing her husband, Saṃjñā was satisfied, O best of sages; but Yama, deeply troubled in his mind by these events, was afflicted. Yet, the king of Dharma delighted all beings through righteousness, and by his virtuous deeds, he attained supreme splendor. He became lord of the ancestors and guardian of the worlds; Manu, the son of Savarna, became Prajapati, rich in austerity. When the destined period arrives, Manu Savarni will rule; even today, he practices austerity atop the summit of Meru. His brother Shani became a planet, and Tvaṣṭṛ, by his brilliance, fashioned the discus of Vishnu—a weapon irresistible in battle, intended for the destruction of the Danavas. The younger, illustrious daughter was Yamī, who became the foremost of rivers, the purifying Yamuna. In the world, Manu is also known as Savarni. The second son of that Manu, his brother Shani, too attained the status of a planet, honored by all the worlds. O best of men, whoever hears this account of the birth of the gods, if beset by trouble, will be freed and will attain great fame. Now, the sons of Manu Vaivasvata were nine, equal to him: Ikṣvāku, Nabhaga, Dhrishta, Sharyati, Narisyanta, Pramshu, Rishta, Karusha, and Prishadhra—these nine, O best of sages. Desiring sons, Manu, the wise Prajapati, performed a sacrifice to Mitra and Varuṇa in ancient times. While many sons had not yet been born, and the sacrifice was ongoing, Manu offered an oblation in the portion of Mitra and Varuṇa. There appeared a woman adorned with divine garments and ornaments. With a divine form, Ila was born, so it is heard; Manu, the wielder of the staff, addressed her as ‘Ila.’ He said, “Follow me, O blessed one.” Ila replied to him with words righteous and fitting, addressing the Prajapati who desired a son: “I was born from the portion of Mitra and Varuṇa, best among speakers; I will go to them—do not make me one who has abandoned righteousness.” Having spoken thus to Manu, Ila, of lovely form, approached Mitra and Varuṇa, and with joined palms, spoke: “I am born from your portion, O gods; what shall I do for you? Manu has also told me: ‘Follow me.’” Then Mitra and Varuṇa, pleased by her righteousness, humility, self-restraint, and truthfulness, said to Ila: “O greatly fortunate one, you will be renowned as a maiden on our behalf. You will also become the son who continues Manu’s lineage, and you will be known as Sudyumna in the three worlds, O beautiful one. Beloved by the world, righteous, and increaser of Manu’s line.” Having heard this, Ila departed from her fathers’ presence. She met Budha, son of Soma, and was invited to union; from Budha, Purūravas was born. After giving birth, Ila became Sudyumna; Sudyumna had three exceedingly righteous heirs: Utkala, Gaya, and Vinatāśva. The Utkalas are the descendants of Utkala, and the westerners are the descendants of Vinatāśva. The eastern region belongs to Utkala, and Gaya’s descendants are known as the Gayas. When Manu entered, O twice-born, the subduer of enemies, Divākara, he again divided the earth into ten parts for the kṣatriyas; Ikṣvāku, the eldest heir, obtained the central region. Because Sudyumna became a maiden, he did not obtain that kingdom; by the word of Vasiṣṭha, the great-souled one resided at Pratiṣṭhāna.