A venerable brāhmaṇa appeared before Bali, his matted hair framing a face radiant with the wisdom of the Vedas, his body adorned with sacred ashes. With humility, he requested from Bali a measured portion of land, asking only for what could be covered in three steps of his own feet. Bali, having ritually purified himself, took up a golden ladle and poured out water that was cool and pure, thus sanctifying his gift. Intent on fulfilling this sacred act, Bali, who had sought refuge in righteousness, was observed by the perfected beings who dwell in the higher worlds. Through this act, he once again attained entry to the divine abodes. At this time, the celestial river, established in the sky, was named Gaṅgā by Brahmā himself. The gods, witnessing these wondrous events, praised the brāhmaṇa as he moved throughout the worlds. With deep reverence, they bowed to him in their hearts, acknowledging that the very existence of the three worlds was due to him. To Trivikrama, whose stride cannot be measured, they offered their adoration, marveling as he descended to the very root of the underworld. It was declared that, at the end of the world-age, all would again enter into him. Vishnu, the great-striding one, gave the three worlds to Purandara. Then, in the presence of Brahma, Shakra, the Blessed One, Rudra, the Adityas, and the hosts of Maruts, Vishnu disappeared from sight as all watched in awe. Prahlada, foremost among the Asuras and ever devoted to Vishnu, was instructed by the Lord himself in the method of worship. Thus, Vishnu established the path of devotion and the discipline of action, ever performing the tasks of the gods as the supreme person. In the next age, Bana, radiant and mighty, became chief among the Asuras. Having brought the three worlds under his sway, Bana began to harass Vasava, king of the gods. The gods cried out, "Bana, the great Asura belonging to you, is oppressing us!" In response, the city of Bana was burned effortlessly with a single arrow. Bana, seeking refuge, went to Ishana, the lord of herds, who shone with blue and red hues. Emerging from his burning city, Bana praised the Supreme Lord. With sincere devotion, he fitted his arrow with the mantra of Ganesha. Among the celestial beings of great might, Svarbhanu and Vrishaparvan are renowned as the foremost. There are also many powerful beings with numerous heads, and the great serpents beginning with Ananta, born of Kadru, are famous throughout the worlds. Among the birds, Śukī, Śyenī, Bhāsī, Sugrīvā, Ṛkṣikā, and Śuci were born. Irā gave birth to all varieties of trees, creepers, vines, and all species of grass. The excellent ones, compelled by anger, gave rise to the host of Rākṣasas. By the grace of the divine, Śūnīla himself became the vehicle of Hari. In earlier times, out of affection, Śambhu appointed him as the charioteer of the Sun. At the close of the Vaivasvata age, for those who listen to these stories, all sins are destroyed. The wives of Ariṣṭanemi bore sixteen children, and likewise, the sons of Aṅgiras, sages honored by Brahmā, were born. In each Manvantara, these beings are established with their respective duties and their own names, continuing the divine order throughout the cycles of time.