Hear now the greatness that comes from honoring Siddheśvara: whosoever offers reverence to Siddheśvara attains perfection and is led to the radiant city of Brahmā. Such a person does not uplift only themselves, but elevates a hundred generations of their lineage, guiding them all to that divine city of Brahmā. The fruits of this devotion are manifold: the one who seeks pleasures attains them; the one who yearns for liberation attains liberation. Indeed, whoever desires all things, by honoring Ādigadādhara, attains all things. If a woman wishes for progeny, she should, upon receiving descendants, worship Gadādhara in gratitude. By duly honoring Gadādhara, the devotee is granted entry to the world of Brahma. Know also that Gadādhara is present in the form of a stone, and that form is truly supreme. Thus concludes the eighty-sixth chapter, entitled “The Greatness of Gaya,” in the Achara Section of the First Part of the illustrious Garuda Mahapurana. Now, let me describe the fourteen Manus and their noble sons, beginning with Shuka and others. Among the foremost are Marichi, Atri, Angiras, Pulastya, Pulaha, and Kratu. There are those known as the Jayas and the Amitas, as well as Shukra and the Yamas. Vishvabhuk, Vamadeva, Indra, and Bashkali were counted among their adversaries. Then came Manu Svarocisha, whose son was the lord of the circle, Mandaleshvara. Among his descendants were Brihadguna and Nabhas, both renowned for their strength and valor. The seven sages of this era were Datta, Ambholi, Avarivan, and Rishya, each celebrated for their wisdom. Among the gods, Indra shone forth, with Vipaschit as his companion, and Purukritsara as his adversary. From Uttama Manu were born sons Aja and Parashu, along with the god Devavriddha, Rudra, Mahotsaha, and Jita. Sutapa and Shanku were also counted among the seven sages of that age. Five groups of gods are mentioned, numbering twelve in all. In that time, Hari, the Supreme Lord Vishnu in the form of a fish, slew a terrible demon. Among the illustrious were Navakhyati, Naya, Priyabhrit, and Vivikshipa. Jyotirdhāma, Pṛthu (Dhṛṣṭa), the Kāvyas, Chaitra, Cetas, Agni, and Hemaka were also named. Among the deities called Haris, their number was four, five, or seven, according to tradition. Again, Hari, in the form of a tortoise, destroyed the demon Bhīmaratha. The sages Vana (La), Bandhu, Niramitra, Pratyaṅga, Parahā, and Śuci were renowned in that era. Vedaśrī, Vedabāhu, and Ūrddhvabāhu were also remembered, as were the Abhūtarajas and the Devas called Aśvamedhas. In this group, there were fourteen gods, with mighty Indra as their lord. To Cākṣuṣa Manu were born sons Uru and Purur, both mighty in strength. Agniṣṇu, Atirātra, Sudyumna, and Nara were also his descendants. Abhimāna, Sahiṣṇu, and Madhuśrī were revered as sages. Of Aṣṭaka, five groups were said to dwell among the denizens of heaven. In another age, Hari, the sustainer of the worlds, took the form of a horse to slay a demon. The sons of Manu included Ikṣvāku, Nābhāga, Dhṛṣṭa, and Śaryāti, as well as Karūṣa, Pṛṣadhra, and Sudyumna. Among the sages were Gautama, Bharadvāja, and the great Viśvāmitra. The Ādityas, Vasus, and the groups of Sādhyas were twelve in number. The two Aśvins are distinctly mentioned, while the Viśvedevas are ten. The powerful one named Śakra is remembered as the enemy of Hiraṇyākṣa. Thus, the lineages of Manus, their sons, sages, gods, and adversaries are recounted, each contributing to the divine order of creation and the upholding of dharma through the ages.