From the limbs of the primordial being arose the multitude of humans, asuras, and gods. Their natures, which had been explained before, are now recounted once more in brief. Those who considered themselves Pitṛs, the ancestral spirits, emerged from his side. According to the Vedic teachings, the Ṛtus (seasons), Pitṛs, and gods were all born in the ancient Svāyambhuva Manvantara, during that auspicious interval. Among these beings, some were householders who did not perform sacrifices, while others, who did make offerings, were Pitṛs who drank the sacred Soma. The Ṛtus, Pitṛs, and gods have all found their certainty and place within this scripture. From the Apudātdṛta, Nabhas and Nabhasyas, living creatures, were produced. Likewise, from the same source emerged Saha and Sahasyas, beings of a fearsome nature. These entities are established within the six divisions of time known as months. The Ṛtus are to be understood as sons of Brahmā, each possessing a distinct sense of self. Beyond the places themselves, one should recognize those who preside over these domains. Even the years are considered places, belonging to those who take pride in their respective realms. Now, their true nature and essence are declared: moments, kalās, kaṣṭhās, muhūrtas, days, and nights; the three seasons, the solstices, and the two ayanas—southern and northern. The six seasons are to be known as the offspring of the moment. From these seasons, all creatures—stationary and moving—are born. When united, the seasons produce offspring, the living beings of Prajāpati. Each is established in its proper place and is called the embodiment of that place. Prajāpati himself is remembered as the year. From one season, another arises; thus, the seasons are born from the season. Among bipeds, quadrupeds, birds, and indeed all living beings, the influence of the seasons, their nature, and the role of the ancestors are all described. All beings were born from the seasons, from the time of their arising. In every manvantara, these presiding deities of time remain established in their places. The deities who preside over the various domains remain connected to their realms. From Svadhā and the Pitṛs were born two daughters, renowned throughout the worlds. Both were speakers of Brahman and yoginīs. Among those called Agniṣvāttas, Menā was born from the mind. For Meru, they created a being named Dhāraṇī to be his wife. The Agniṣvāttas gave Menā as a wife to Himavat, the lord of mountains. Menā, as Himavat’s wife, bore Maināka. Maināka’s son was Krauca, from whom the island Krañca takes its name. Menā also bore Mandara as a son, and three daughters of great renown. Dhātu’s wife was Āyati, and Vidhātṛ’s wife was known as Niyati. From the ocean, Velā gave birth to a single faultless daughter. In Savarṇā, Prācīnabarhi had ten sons. Among them, Dakṣa, son of Svāyambhuva, was born as their son.