O Paulastya, listen as the ancient sages and divine assemblies of the Manvantaras are revealed. In the Tamasa Manvantara, the wise Caitra and his companions guided the world. Among them were Priyabhṛtya, Parīkṣi, Prasthala, and Dṛḍheṣudhi, each prominent in their own way. As the cosmic cycles turned, the fifth Manvantara dawned—the Svārociṣa Manvantara, presided over by Manu. During this era, Amitābhā, Bhūtaraya, Vaikuṇṭha, and Sumedhas shone radiantly, forming four illustrious groups of divine beings, each glowing with great brilliance. Among these, Sumati, Virāva, Dhāmā, Nāda, and Śravās stood out, and together they were known as the Amitābhā gods of the Svārociṣa Manvantara. Within these assemblies, Adhṛti, Vidhṛti, Dama, and Niyama were counted, their names remembered as the Ābhūtaya groups. Also present were Nātha, Vidvān, Ajeya, Kṛśa, Gaura, and Dhruva, along with Medhā, Medhā, Tithi, and Satyamedhā. Dīptimedhā, Yaśomedhā, and Sthiramedhā joined them, and Medhajā and Medhahantā were especially mentioned among the Sumedhas. The divine lineage continued with Paulastya, Davabāhu, and Sudhāmā known as Kāśyapa. Ūrdhvabāhu, a descendant of Vasiṣṭha, Parjanya, and Paulahasta were also present, as were Mahāvīrya, Susaṃbhāvya, Satyaka, Harahā, and Śuci—the sons of Raivata in this fifth Manvantara. These four Manus, each belonging to the noble lineage of Priyavrata, presided over the births of primordial, future, and countless celestial beings. All these divine entities are known by the revered names of the Mothers. Each group of gods is regarded as an eightfold assembly, signifying their completeness. Among the first mentioned were the hearer, the thinker, and the approver. Sumanas, Pracetas, Vanena, and Supracetas followed, along with Vijaya, Sujaya, Manasyu, and Uda. These are known as the Bhavyas among the gods. Now, listen of the Prithukas: Satkrita, Satyadrishti, Jighishu, and Vijaya. Let me declare the Leshas by name: Dhruva, Dhruvakshiti, Atyuta, and the mighty Viryavan. Manojava and Mahavirya were among them, and Indra himself was present then. Sudhama, Kashyapa, Vashishtha, and Viraja, as well as Madhuratreya, were the seven who flourished in the interval of the Cakshusha. Agnishtut, Atiratra, Sudyumna, and Shaci—these nine were the sons of Cakshusha, the sixth in that divine succession. In detail and order, during the interval between Cakshusha and Manu, the descendants flourished, and from their lineage arose others of great renown. From this noble line was born the mighty Prithu, son of Vena. Atri, the lord of progeny, took Uttānapāda as his son, who was given to him by Manu, the son of Svāyambhu, for a particular purpose. Now, hear briefly of the sixth, O twice-born: Dharmā’s daughter, Sūnṛtā, famed for her beauty and noble hips, completes this sacred account.