In the sacred interval of the Cākṣuṣa era, there emerged seven notable figures, among them Madhuratreya. During this period, nine sons were born to Cākṣuṣa: Agnishtut, Atiratra, Sudyumna, Shaci, and others. These sons formed the sixth generation in the succession of Manu, and their lineages unfolded in detail throughout the Cākṣuṣa interval. The sages, eager to learn more, requested a true account of all those descended from Cākṣuṣa, especially about the mighty Prithu, son of Vena, whose lineage was renowned. Atri, the revered lord of progeny, accepted Uttānapāda as his son—a gift from Manu, the son of Svāyambhu, granted for a particular purpose. Now, let us turn to the sixth in this succession. Dharmā’s daughter, Sūnṛtā, famed for her beauty and pure smile, was born from Lakṣmī, the virtuous wife of Dharma. Uttānapāda, in turn, fathered two daughters, both radiant and pure-smiling. Among his descendants was Dhruva, a powerful soul who spent ten thousand divine years in penance. In the first Tretā Yuga, this grandson of Svāyambhu shone forth. Brahmā, pleased with Dhruva’s devotion, granted him the highest place among the luminaries. Witnessing Dhruva’s extraordinary prosperity and greatness, the sages marveled at his austerity, learning, and unwavering vow. Dhruva, deeply attached to the heavenly realm, became its lord, master of heaven. The divine lord proclaimed that his own shadow would be the creation known as Bhavanāri. Chāyā, adorned with celestial ornaments and possessing a divine form, gave birth to Prājīnagarbha, Vṛṣabha, Vṛka, Vṛkala, and Dhṛti. Indra, who in a previous birth was known as Udāradhiya, became her son, thus attaining the position of Indra in this Manvantara. In this lineage, Ripu was born from Ripunjaya, and Varāṅgī from Divanjaya. Varāṅgī gave birth to Puṣkariṇī, Vāruṇī, and Manu of the Cākṣuṣa line. The sages sought a truthful and detailed account of these descendants, for their storyteller was skilled in exposition. Vāruṇī became renowned through her brother, and in the maiden of great power, the daughter of Virajas, the lord of progeny, three sons—Agniṣṭuta, Atirātra, and Sudyumna—stood out among nine siblings. From her thigh, Āgneya gave birth to six sons of great splendor. From Aṅga, Sunītha’s son Vena was born. For the sake of progeny, the sages churned Vena’s right hand, and thus produced Prithu, celebrated for his manliness. Prithu was born armed with bow and armor, radiating brilliance. As the elder among the Kṣatriyas, Prithu protected the worlds. In honor of his greatness, the skilled Sūtas and Māgadhas were created to sing his praises. For the livelihood of all beings—humans, gods, seers, serpents, virtuous souls, mountains, trees, and plants—Prithu granted them milk as they desired, sustaining their lives. Thus, by the grace of this great soul, the earth was first milked, ensuring nourishment for all creation.