The great sage, foremost among the twice-born, created Nirukta as the fourth Veda. Among his noble disciples were Dhīmān, Tabalāka, and Gaja—each an excellent Brāhmaṇa, endowed with remarkable qualities. Alongside them was Ārjava, the third, steadfast in ascetic practice and unwavering in their vows. These devoted disciples, through their diligence, set forth many-versed collections, declaring them for the benefit of the world. In time, he proclaimed eighty-six auspicious collections of the Yajur Veda. Yet, among these, Yājñavalkya, the great ascetic, abandoned one collection. Within all these traditions, threefold divisions were recognized: those from the north, the central region, and the east, each of distinct character. Among them, Asuri is remembered as the foremost founder of the tradition in the central region. Thus are the Carakas described, O twice-born ones, as expounders of the Saṃhitā. But what led them to take on the name Caraka? Having ascended to the summit of Mount Meru, they deliberated together. "He would commit the killing of a Brahmin—this is the agreement declared by us," they resolved. Within seven nights, they traveled to the place where this pact had been made. There, Vaiśampāyana gathered his disciples and addressed them: "All of you assemble and speak whatever words are beneficial as you wish. Empowered by my own austerity, I will raise him up by force." He then said, "Whatever you have learned, return it all to me." The disciples, thus commanded, vomited forth their knowledge, now stained by the sin of Brahmin-slaying. That sacred knowledge, as Brahman, entered the Sun and abided there. Pleased, the Sun bestowed this knowledge upon Brahmarāta. Thus, Brāhmaṇas recite those Yajus verses, each according to his own tradition. Those who were involved in the act of Brahmin-slaying became known as Carakas, named for their conduct. Thus have the Carakas been described. Now, listen about the Vājins. Among them, the Madhyandina is the legitimate son, along with the Vaidhya and the Adhabuddhaka. Others include Āvaṭī, Puṇḍra, Vaiṇoya, and Saparāśara. In all, those who made variations of the Yajur Veda numbered one hundred and one. Sumantu, too, instructed his own son once more. The son swiftly mastered a thousand Saṃhitās and excelled in virtuous deeds. However, Śatakratu, known as Indra, struck down those who studied during forbidden times. Seeing his wrath, Śakra, appeased, granted a boon: "Let both the highly wise ones study a thousand Saṃhitās." Having spoken thus, the illustrious Vāsava addressed the renowned Sukarmā. Among Sukarmā’s intelligent disciples was Pauṣyañji, best among the twice-born. Pauṣyañji mastered and taught a thousand and a half Saṃhitās, while Kauśilya mastered five collections. Pauṣyañji had four principal disciples—listen to their divisions: Sakotiputra, Susahā, Sunāma, and Vittalaugākṣiṇa, each establishing their own branches. Kuśuma had three disciples, and Parāśara was his own son. Thus, the traditions and lineages of the Yajur Veda flourished, each with their own teachers, students, and sacred collections.