With devotion and reverence, let us contemplate the greatness that unfolds through sacred worship and the honoring of the divine. When offerings are made—arghya, vessels, water for the feet, fragrance, flowers, and incense—the heart opens to the sacred. Garments, a crown, a bell, a fly-whisk, and objects pleasing to the eye are presented in devotion. For those who thus worship, wealth and grain, long life, and every form of prosperity arise as blessings. Such a devotee gains a devoted wife, enjoys residence in heaven, and, upon returning, attains sovereignty on earth. Freed from the bonds of violence and captivity, in the end, liberation itself is attained. Those who worship Jagannātha, Subhadrā, and Balabhadra, and offer homage to the Supreme Person, the King, the Sun, and the hosts of deities, find their path cleared of all obstacles by bowing to Kapardin, the Lord of Obstacles. Worship of the twelve Ādityas brings freedom from all diseases, and honoring Revanta bestows excellent horses. By worshipping Sarasvatī, knowledge is attained; by honoring Lakṣmī, prosperity flourishes. Kṣetrapāla’s worship removes planetary afflictions, and by venerating the Eight Nāgas, freedom from snakebite is assured. To worship Balabhadra is to gain strength and health; to honor the Supreme Person is to attain all that is desired. By touching and bowing to Narasiṃha, one becomes victorious in battle, and by touching the garland-bearing Vidyādharas, one attains their elevated status. Worshipping Somanātha leads to the world of Śiva, and bowing to Rāmeśvara makes one dear to the followers of Rāma. By worshipping Kāleśvara, victory over death is achieved; by honoring Siddheśvara, perfection is attained, and one journeys to the city of Brahmā. Such a devotee uplifts a hundred generations of his lineage, leading them, too, to the city of Brahmā. The one who desires pleasure attains it; the seeker of liberation finds liberation itself. Whoever desires all things receives them by honoring Ādigadādhara. A woman who longs for children, upon receiving offspring, should worship Gadadhara, for by duly honoring him, one attains the world of Brahma. Gadadhara, present even in the form of a stone, is indeed the Supreme. Thus concludes the eighty-sixth chapter, extolling the greatness of Gaya, in the Achara Section of the first part of the illustrious Garuda Mahapurana. Now, let us turn to the account of the fourteen Manus and their sons, beginning with Shuka and others. Among the illustrious sages were Marichi, Atri, Angiras, Pulastya, Pulaha, and Kratu. Those known as the Jayas, the Amitas, as well as Shukra and the Yamas, are counted among them. Vishvabhuk, Vamadeva, Indra, and Bashkali stood as adversaries in their respective times. Then came Manu Svarocisha and his son, the lord of the circle, Mandaleshvara. Brihadguna and Nabhas, both mighty and valorous, followed. Among the renowned sages were Datta, Ambholi, Avarivan, and Rishya, making seven in all. Indra, Vipaschit among the gods, and his adversary Purukritsara, are also remembered. The sons of Uttama Manu were Aja and Parashu, and among the divine were Devavriddha, Rudra, Mahotsaha, and Jita. Sutapa and Shanku are named as the seven sages of that era. Five groups of gods are mentioned in this lineage, each group numbering twelve. Thus, the lineage of Manus and the fruits of devotion are revealed, guiding the heart toward dharma, prosperity, and liberation.