From Lakṣmī, the radiant wife of Dharma, a pure-smiling daughter was born, her countenance shining with virtue. Uttānapāda, too, fathered two daughters, both adorned with pure smiles, reflecting the nobility of their lineage. Dhruva, endowed with great strength, devoted ten thousand divine years to his pursuits. In the first Tretā Yuga, the grandson of Svāyambhu manifested in the world. Brahmā, pleased by Dhruva’s steadfastness, granted him the highest place among the celestial luminaries, elevating him above all. Witnessing Dhruva’s extraordinary prosperity and greatness, all marvelled at the power of his austerity, his profound learning, and his unwavering vow. Dhruva, deeply attached to the heavenly realm, became its lord—the master of heaven. The lord proclaimed that his own shadow would become the creation known as Bhavanāri. Chāyā, possessing a divine form and adorned with celestial ornaments, was born. She gave birth to five sons: Prājīnagarbha, Vṛṣabha, Vṛka, Vṛkala, and Dhṛti. Among her children was Indra, who in a previous birth had been known as Udāradhiya. Thus, in this Manvantara, the lord attained the position of Indra. From Ripunjaya was born Ripu, and from Divanjaya came Varāṅgī. Varāṅgī gave birth to Puṣkariṇī, Vāruṇī, and Manu of the Cākṣuṣa lineage. The story was requested to be told in detail and truthfully, for the narrator was skilled in exposition. Vāruṇī, through her brother, became renowned. In the powerful maiden, the daughter of Virajas, the lord of progeny, three sons among nine were born: Agniṣṭuta, Atirātra, and Sudyumna. From her thigh, Āgneya gave birth to six sons of great splendor. From Aṅga, the Prajāpati, was born a son named Vena, whose mother was Sunītha. For the sake of progeny, the sages churned Vena’s right hand, and from this act a son was produced—Pṛthu, famed for his manliness. He was born already armed with bow and armor, his brilliance seemingly ablaze. Pṛthu, son of Vena and elder among the Kṣatriyas, protected the worlds with valor. For his praise, the skilled Sūtas and Māgadhas were brought forth. For the livelihood of all beings—people, gods, and groups of seers, along with serpents, virtuous beings, mountains, trees, and plants—Pṛthu provided milk as each desired, sustaining their lives. Thus, by the greatness of his soul, the earth was first milked. Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, Gandharvas, and Apsarases, as in ancient times, each used their own vessels, milkers, and the milk itself. All the various forms of milk were given in due order, as analyzed by the ancient sages. The cause of this was requested to be explained. The narrator was urged to be single-minded and diligent, and to listen attentively. This path, O Brahman, must never be told to one without vows. This secret was spoken by the sages, and should be heard only by those without envy. Bowing to the Brāhmaṇas, one does not grieve for what is done or undone. From the lineage of Atri was born a Prajāpati named Aṅga. This Prajāpati was born from Sunīthā, the daughter of Mṛtyu.