In ancient times, as the world unfolded its mysteries, the wise ones created branches, which came to be known as shākhās. In memory of their origin, these branches were also called shālās, and their nature as shāla was thus remembered. Hence, the names for houses, shālās, and palaces were established, carrying the legacy of those early creations. A turning point arrived when, along with honey, the wish-fulfilling trees were destroyed. This event marked the beginning of the Tretā Yuga, during which the accomplishment and establishment of shālās became manifest. The earth was bathed in waters from rain and those that had seeped deep within, as well as small quantities that fell elsewhere. From these waters, plants bearing flowers, roots, and fruits, along with nourishing herbs, sprang forth. Trees and bushes blossomed, bearing flowers and fruits according to their seasons. At the dawn of Tretā, people sustained themselves with these herbs. Yet, as destiny and the influence of the Tretā Yuga took their course, trees, bushes, and herbs were seized according to each one's strength. The beings born from the mind of Brahmā were reborn in this yuga, shaped by their previous births, and known for both virtue and vice. Freed from greed and endowed with self-control, they lived among those remembered from earlier times. They performed actions, and even those weaker among them acted in their own way. However, mutual opposition and conflict arose among them, and as they tried to seize what they desired, these resources vanished, slipping away like sand through their fists. Yet, they managed to take hold of them again through fruits, flowers, and roots. Overcome by hunger, all these beings approached Svayambhu, the Self-born Brahma. Understanding their plight and intentions, the blessed Svayambhu Brahma realized that the herbs had been consumed by the earth, and so he restored them once more. Brahma then "milked" the earth, placing seeds upon its surface so that herbs would grow anew. These herbs, after their fruits ripened, remained under the sway of seven moments. Among them were Priyangava, udara, koradusha, savamaka, harikā, charaka, and gama—seventeen remembered by name. Shyamaka, nivara, jartila, and gavedhuka were also among them, making up fourteen herbs known in both village and forest. Notably, these fourteen herbs were not cultivated by plough; rather, people gathered them by roots, fruits, and shoots, being nourished by whatever fruit was available. These herbs bloomed and bore fruit according to the seasons. Seeing their need for sustenance, Brahma devised a means of livelihood, and from that time onward, cultivated herbs came into being. He established boundaries so that people could protect one another and appointed kshatriyas for the protection of all. Brahma, the Creator, established truth, reality, and eternal principles for the people. Yet, those who settled upon the earth destroyed what they had acquired, while others delighted in service and running about for their duties. Brahma, the Lord, assigned actions and duties to all, ensuring the proper order and harmony of life.