Those radiant beings who embody the forms of light itself—those who are as Soma, the Sun, and Fire—were worshipped by the sage Ruci with a mind deeply concentrated in devotion. With reverence, he praised all those yogic ancestors, offering them fragrant flowers and unguents as a mark of his honor. Bowing low, hands joined in humility and love, Ruci once again paid homage to the shining forefathers. Pleased by his devotion, the ancestors addressed the noble sage. Ruci spoke his heart’s wish: “I desire a wife who is blessed, divine, and fruitful with offspring.” The ancestors replied with gracious assurance: “From such a wife, O best of sages, a son will be born to you—a wise ruler of the Manvantara, who will bear your name. He, too, will have many sons, mighty and valiant. You yourself, becoming a progenitor, will create the four kinds of beings.” They further declared, “Any man who pleases us with devotion by reciting this hymn shall attain longevity, health, wealth, sons, grandsons, and more. Whoever recites this hymn that brings us joy during ancestral rites, with devotion, ensures our satisfaction. Even if the rites are performed without a learned priest, or are incomplete, or made with improper offerings, or even by those who lack faith and act with hypocrisy—wherever this hymn is recited, happiness abides. In winter, for twelve years, and in spring, for sixteen years, it brings satisfaction to the ancestors. Even if the rites are incomplete, when this hymn is properly recited, it bestows contentment in every season. And in any house where this hymn is written and kept, blessings remain. Therefore, at the Śrāddha, offer this hymn in the presence of Brahmins as they partake.” Thus concludes the eighty-ninth chapter, ‘The Hymn to the Ancestors composed by Ruci,’ in the Ācāra Kāṇḍa of the first section of the glorious Garuḍa Mahāpurāṇa. Then, from the midst of the river, a beautiful maiden arose. She addressed the great-souled Ruci with words sweet and melodious. This maiden, of extraordinary beauty, was granted to him as a boon by divine favor. “Take her, whom I have given, as your wife; she is of excellent complexion,” the voice proclaimed. Markandeya said: Ruci accepted the maiden, whose name was Māninī. On the bank of that sacred river, the sage, foremost among sages, made his dwelling. From Māninī, a son was born to him—a child of great valor and brilliance. Thus ends the ninetieth chapter, ‘The Coming of Pramlocā,’ in the Ācāra Kāṇḍa of the first section of the glorious Garuḍa Mahāpurāṇa. The sages, beginning with Svāyambhuva, meditate upon Hari through their actions. Hari is beyond body, senses, mind, intellect, vital breath, and ego. He is untouched by water and free from all dharmic attributes. He is the overseer of all beings, the bound controller, the Lord, the all-pervading. Free from attachment, He is the great Lord, worshipped by all the gods. Ever free from passion, He stands apart from the three qualities. Thus, the tale unfolds—of devotion, fulfillment of desires, the blessings of the ancestors, and the meditation upon the Supreme.