O holy one, the birth and deeds of Sāvarṇi have just been recounted. It is said that whoever reads or hears this sacred tale is blessed with the grace of the Goddess herself. Now, let us turn to the wondrous account of Bhrāmarī. Śrī Nārāyaṇa spoke, inviting attention to the origins of the remaining Manus, promising that even remembering this story brings forth devotion to the Goddess. Vaivasvata Manu had six illustrious sons: Karūṣa, Pṛṣadhra, Nābhāga, Diṣṭa, Śaryāti, and Triśaṅku. All were mighty and pure-hearted. These six journeyed together to the excellent bank of the Kālindī river. There, having mastered their breath and abstained from food, each fashioned a separate image of the Goddess from earth and began to worship her with deep reverence, offering various gifts. These ascetics, strong in spirit, embodied the very essence of austerity. Their practices were severe: some subsisted on dried leaves, others lived on air, some survived on water, others consumed only smoke, and some absorbed sun rays. They endured these hardships in succession, ever steadfast in their devotion. As their worship continued, their minds became purified, and all delusion was dispelled. The sons of Manu became absorbed in single-minded contemplation at the feet of the Goddess. With their intellects cleansed, they perceived the entire world within themselves. After twelve years of unwavering austerity, a wondrous vision appeared to them. The Lady of the Universe, radiant as a thousand suns, manifested before them. Seeing her, the six royal sons were purified in soul, their hearts overflowing with devotion. They praised her with deep feeling, bowing in reverence: "O Great Lady, Victorious One, Supreme Abode of Compassion! Delighted by the worship of Vagbhava, and revealed through Vagbhava, O Goddess whose form is the syllable 'klīṃ', giver of joy to those devoted to 'klīṃ'. You delight the mind of Kāmarāja, pleasing to the Lord. O great Māyā, supreme in joy, bestower of sovereignty. In the forms of Vishnu, Surya, Shiva, Indra, and others, you increase enjoyment." Thus praised, the blessed Goddess—her face radiant with grace—spoke auspicious words to them: "Royal sons, you are great-souled and endowed with austerity. Through my worship, you have become free from blemish and pure in mind. Ask for any boon you desire, without delay. I am pleased and will grant whatever is fixed in your hearts." The royal sons replied, "O Goddess, may our kingdom be free from thorns, and our lineage long-lived. May our enjoyments be unobstructed as we wish, may we have fame, brilliance, and wisdom. Let there be unimpeded prosperity for all—this is the boon we seek." The Goddess answered, "So be it, for all of you, whatever is in your hearts. Now let me speak another word, attended with respect. All of you will become lords of the Manvantaras; with long-lasting progeny and many enjoyments, you will have abundant union. With unbroken strength and sovereignty, fame, brilliance, and glory, you royal sons will attain these by my grace, each in turn." Śrī Nārāyaṇa continued: Having granted them these boons, Bhrāmarī, the Mother of the Universe, vanished from sight, praised with devotion by the royal sons. In that very birth, the princes enjoyed supreme sovereignty and the pleasures of the earth, endowed with great power. They established unbroken lineages, founded their dynasties, and became lords among the Manus. In subsequent existences, each attained the status of Sāvarṇi Manu: the first, Dakṣa Sāvarṇi, became the ninth Manu by the Goddess’s grace, mighty and unobstructed in strength. The second, Meru Sāvarṇi, was the tenth Manu, lord of a Manvantara by the Goddess’s favor. The third was Sūrya Sāvarṇi, the eleventh Manu, perfected by his own austerity. Candra Sāvarṇi was the fourth, and the twelfth Manu, a mighty king, became lord of a Manvantara through worship of the Goddess. The fifth, Rudra Sāvarṇi, is remembered as the thirteenth Manu, possessing great strength and might. The sixth, Viṣṇu Sāvarṇi, is the fourteenth Manu, accomplished in deeds and renowned among the worlds by the Goddess’s boon. These fourteen Manus, endowed with brilliance and strength, are ever honored and praised in the worlds through worship of the Goddess. All are exceedingly glorious by the grace of Bhrāmarī. Nārada then asked, "Who is this Goddess Bhrāmarī? How was she born, and what is her nature? Tell me that wondrous story, O wise one, which destroys sorrow. I do not attain satisfaction, drinking the nectar of the Goddess’s stories; for those who drink this nectar, death does not come by hearing it." Śrī Nārāyaṇa replied, "Listen, Nārada, I will tell you of the deeds of the Mother of the Universe, whose form is inconceivable and unmanifest, wondrous and bestowing liberation. Whatever deeds belong to the blessed Goddess, all are for the sake of the worlds, with unfeigned compassion, just as a mother for her child." He continued: "In former times, there was a great demon named Aruṇa, of immense strength, dwelling in Pātāla among the Daityas. He was a great enemy of the gods and exceedingly wicked. Desiring to conquer the gods, Aruṇa performed intense austerity directed toward the Lotus-born, thinking, 'He will become our protector.' He went to the slopes of Himavat, where the waters of the Gaṅgā are very cool, and, eating only fallen leaves, restrained the flow of his breath." Thus begins the wondrous tale of Bhrāmarī, the Mother of the Universe, and her deeds for the welfare of all beings.