During the era of Uttama Manu, there were seven revered sages who guided the world with their wisdom. Among the illustrious beings of that time were Devamvuj and Apratima, both radiant with great energy, and Gaja as well. The noble Uttama Manu himself, blessed with a lofty soul, was the father of thirteen sons. The creation associated with Uttama is known as belonging to the Svārochiṣa period. As time flowed onward, the fourth cycle dawned, bringing the period of Tāmasa Manu. In this era, the sons of Pulastya became the deities, while the sages of that time were recognized as the very representatives of the senses. Indeed, the senses themselves were honored as the deities during this Manvantara. O noble ones, listen now to the names of the seven sages who shone in that age. Among them, Atri was identified with Agni, and Jyotirdhama was known as Bhārgava. In the Tamasa Manvantara, O Paulastya, the sages included Caitra and others: Priyabhṛtya, Parīkṣi, Prasthala, and Dṛḍheṣudhi stood among them. Following this, the fifth cycle commenced—the Svārociṣa Manvantara of Manu. During this period, the gods Amitābhā, Bhūtaraya, Vaikuṇṭha, and Sumedhas were present, forming four groups, each resplendent with great brilliance. Alongside them were Sumati, Virāva, Dhāmā, Nāda, and Śravās, who were known as the Amitābhā gods of that Manvantara. Adhṛti, Vidhṛti, Dama, and Niyama were also present, their names remembered as those of the Ābhūtaya groups. Nātha, Vidvān, Ajeya, Kṛśa, Gaura, and Dhruva, too, graced that era. Among the Sumedhas were Medhā, Medhā, Tithi, and Satyamedhā, as well as Dīptimedhā, Yaśomedhā, Sthiramedhā, Medhajā, and Medhahantā. Among the sages, Paulastya, Davabāhu, and Sudhāmā known as Kāśyapa were present, along with Ūrdhvabāhu, a descendant of Vasiṣṭha, Parjanya, and Paulahasta. There were also Mahāvīrya, Susaṃbhāvya, Satyaka, Harahā, and Śuci—these were the sons of Raivata in the fifth Manvantara. These four Manus—Uttama, Tāmasa, Raivata, and Svārochiṣa—are all known as members of the lineage of Priyavrata. In these cycles, the primordial, the future, and countless celestial beings were born. All these divine beings are indeed referred to by the names of the Mothers, and each group of these gods is regarded as an eightfold assembly. Among these groups, the hearer, the thinker, and the approver are the first to be mentioned. Sumanas, Pracetas, Vanena, and Supracetas come next, followed by Vijaya, Sujaya, Manasyu, and Uda. These are known as the Bhavyas among the gods. Now, hear of the Prithukas: Satkrita, Satyadrishti, Jighishu, and Vijaya. Let me also declare the Leshas by name: Dhruva, Dhruvakshiti, Atyuta, and the mighty Viryavan. Manojava and Mahavirya were among them, and during this time, Indra himself was present. Sudhama, Kashyapa, Vashishtha, and Viraja were also there, completing the assembly of illustrious beings in these sacred ages.