Radiant as the sun and possessing power and might akin to Brahmā, the sons of Varatriṇa stood out among beings. They were devoted to Brahman, serving as priests for the Daityas, steadfast in their sacred duties. However, when dharma was being disregarded, Indra, the lord of the gods, addressed Manu, expressing his concern. Upon hearing Indra’s words, Manu and his companions departed from that region. After a certain woman was freed from captivity, she was followed by her rescuer. Yet, when Indra saw those individuals return once more, he laughed at the wicked ones, mocking their futile efforts. At that place, as they were being attacked together with the Śālāvṛkas, the sons of Varatriṇa met their end—Indra himself had slain them in times past. Among the notable beings was Triśiras Viśvarūpa, a great soul and the son of Tvaṣṭṛ. His younger brother was Viśvakarman, renowned for his skill and divine craftsmanship. There was also a divine maiden, born as the younger sister of Kāvyā, the revered lord. Within this illustrious lineage were Kratu, Śuci, Svamūrdhā, Vyāja, and Vasuda—these are the Bhṛgus, twelve in number, famed as divine sacrificers. Tragedy struck when one was torn from the womb in the eighth month by a fierce demon. Out of righteous anger, Pracetā Cyavana burned the impure men, purifying the world of their wickedness. Among the virtuous were Āpravāna and Dadhīca, both held in high esteem. Ṛcī, the greatly fortunate, became the wife of Āpravāna and belonged to the noble Nāhuṣa lineage. Aurva’s son was Ṛcīka, who blazed with a brilliance equal to fire. In the reversal of Bhṛgu’s offering, both fierce and Viṣṇu-like forms arose, signifying the complex play of divine manifestations. Reṇukā gave birth to Jamadagni, whose valor rivaled that of Indra himself. Aurva had a hundred sons, with Jamadagni as their foremost. Among the descendants of Ṛṣyatara, many Bhārgavas became known as outsiders, while Mitreyu was counted as the seventh branch—these are recognized as the Bhārgava lineages. From this lineage also arose the Bhāradvājas and the Gautamas, illustrious families in their own right. Among them were Surūpā, Mārīcī, Kārdamī, and Svarāṭ. The heirs of Atharvan, born among these, brought further glory to their families. Bṛhaspati was born from Surūpā, and Gautama from Svarāṭ. Dhṛṣṇi was the son of Pathyā, and Saṃvarta was born of Mānasa. Also remembered are Ushija, Dirghatamas, Brihaduktha, and the son of Vamadeva. The Ribhus, famed as divine chariot-makers, are revered among the gods. Svarāṭ begot Bṛhaspati through Surūpā, and Gautama as well. Other notable descendants include Ādhārya, Ayu, Dhanur, Daksha, Dama, and Prana. The Ayasyas, Utathyas, Vamadevas, and Ushijas, along with the Mudgalas, Vishnuvriddhas, Haritas, and Kapayas, make up the fifteen renowned branches of the Angirasas. Now, let the supreme division of Marichi be declared. Marichi, desiring offspring, contemplated the waters in deep meditation. Through rigorous austerity, the lord united with his own self. With his mind firmly fixed upon his purpose, Marichi generated a single being. Thus, devoted to austerity, Marichi begot a son in the waters, continuing the divine lineage.