In the ancient times, the divine sages Nara and Narayana, sons of Dharma, shone with celestial brilliance. Alongside them were Kubera, Paulastya, and the son from Pratyusha’s branch, each distinguished in their own right. From these exalted beings, the sacred Vedas arose, earning them the revered title of Devarshis—divine sages. Those descended from the illustrious lineage of Ikshvaku were known as Rajarshis, royal sages, while those established in the highest realm, Brahmaloka, were remembered as pure Brahmarshis. Similarly, all who dwelled in Indraloka were considered Rajarshis. Thus, both Brahmarshis and Devarshis held honored places among the wise. These sages possessed profound knowledge of the past, present, and future, firmly established in truth and unwavering steadfastness. Renowned for their austerity, some declared knowledge even while in the womb, their wisdom shining forth from birth. Among them were royal sages endowed with virtue, as well as divine and human kings, all united in greatness. Together, these seven sages, each embodying seven distinct qualities, became famed as the Saptarishis—the seven seers. Enlightened and possessing direct perception of dharma, they were the originators of lineages, acting with fairness and through blameless deeds. Wise householders, they dwelled in forest retreats, living lives of contemplation and virtue. It was these sages who first established the arrangement of society’s classes and the stages of life, setting in motion the order that would shape humanity. They guided the succession of generations, where fathers were born as sons and sons as fathers, perpetuating the cycle of lineage. Among them, eighty-eight thousand householders were said to exist, those who, with wives and through sacred fire rituals, became the progenitors of future generations. These eighty-eight thousand were established in the northern region. At the end of each age, new creators of mantras and Brāhmaṇa texts emerged, composing the scriptures and Vedic sciences that defined each epoch. In the interval of Vaivasvata, and in every Dvāpara age, this cycle repeated. In the seventh Dvāpara, Svayambhū himself divided the Vedas. In the third Dvāpara, Uśanas became Vyāsa; in the fourth, Bṛhaspati took on the role. The seventh saw Indra as Vyāsa, and Vasiṣṭha was remembered in the eighth. In the eleventh, Sanadvāja appeared for three years. The fifteenth Dvāpara saw Traiyyāruṇi; the sixteenth, Dhanañjaya. From Ṛjīṣa came Bharadvāja, and from Bharadvāja, Gautama. Haryavana gave rise to Vena, and from Vena came Vājaśravā. Tṛṇabindu was the father of Tataja, and from him, Jātūkarṇa was born, followed by Dvaipāyana. In future Dvāpara ages, Dvoṇi will descend from Dvaipāyana, and in times yet to come, various branches and expositions will arise. Through austerity and action, these sages attained greatness, and their fame spread through their deeds. The immortal essence of Brahman pervades all, for Brahman itself is called the immortal. Its greatness and power to expand give it the name Brahman. Salutations are offered to that Brahman, present in the Atharva, Ṛk, Yajus, and Sāman Vedas, and to the excellent Brahman, the supreme secret of the great. By its manifestation and activity, the purpose of human pursuit is fulfilled, completing the sacred cycle of wisdom and action.