Those rare souls who walk in the path of dharma purify the entire world, simply by the dust of their feet. In their presence, all the gods reside, and the glorious Hari himself abides. Each day, auspiciousness flourishes and grows, O twice-born one. There, planets, spirits, and all malefic forces bring no affliction, for the Blessed Madhusudana dwells there. Yet, O twice-born, know this: a house, even if gained by auspicious means, is no better than a cremation ground if it lacks the ancient law, inquiry, and the treatises on dharma. All the Vedas, with their many branches, are declared to be the very form of Vishnu. Those who follow this path attain the supreme state, where all actions cease. By hearing or reciting this sacred account, the destruction of sin occurs immediately. Now, a great dialogue took place, and I shall recount it—listen well. Surrounded by a host of Apsarases, the speaker addressed Brihaspati, the guru of the gods: “O Lord, what was the nature of creation in the past kalpa of Brahma? What were the actions of beings then? Please describe them properly. Even the events of the present day seem difficult for me to comprehend. But you know, and I shall tell you today—listen.” After enjoying divine pleasures, a soul had arrived here from the world of Brahma. Thus addressed by his teacher, Indra came accompanied by him. Surrounded by hosts of deities, they entered the abode of Sudharma. Seeing the sage as was proper, Indra worshipped him with respect. Filled with wonder, he spoke humbly, “Tell me, O sage, who has come here with the sacrificial priests to ask this? Explain—why is he superior, dwelling in heaven, even beyond us? Is it by charity or by austerities, O Lord, that he has attained such greatness?” The sage, filled with humility, began to recount the events of earlier times as prescribed. “On a certain day, O Indra, there were fourteen Manus. And likewise, O Vasava, all the Indras and the progenitors beginning with Manu. I shall tell you their names; listen attentively: Uttama, Tāmasa, Raivata, and also Ākṣuṣa. The ninth is Dakṣa Sāvarṇi, devoted to the welfare of all the gods. Then comes Rudra Sāvarṇi, and after him Rocamāna is remembered. Now I shall tell you of the gods and Indras—listen, O foremost among the wise. Śacīpati is named as their Indra, the great lord. Vipascin is the name of the lord of the gods, endowed with all prosperity. Among them, Suśānti is named as Indra in the third cycle. Vibhāna is named as the fifth lord of the gods. The noble ones beginning with Ārya are called the gods; among them, Indra is swift as the mind. Indra, known as Purandara, is said to possess all desires. By the power of worshipping Vishnu, Indra among them is remembered as Bali. The gods beginning with Suvāsana are described in the tenth cycle. The gods beginning with Vihṝṅgṝmā; among them, Indra is remembered as Vṛṣa.” Thus, the sage revealed the succession of Manus, gods, and Indras, and the greatness achieved through devotion and dharma, all under the auspicious gaze of Vishnu.