Deeds, it is said, bear fruit without delay—whether in the realms of the gods, after death, or while living as a human. Thus, it was decreed that after her passing, she would reap the result of becoming Amāvasvapatī. When these words were spoken, the ancestors, who had once been aggrieved, were pacified. They meditated deeply and, moved by compassion, bestowed their blessings upon her. Recognizing that the destined events were now set in motion, the gods—the drinkers of Soma—the Pitṛs, and the daughter of King Amāvasu, all spoke together: “When you are born again on earth as a human, O great one, you shall become a maiden and, in time, regain your own celestial worlds. In the twenty-eighth Dvāpara Yuga, you will be born from the womb of a fish, as the daughter of this very King Amāvasu, through Adrikā.” They foretold further: “You will give birth to the illustrious heir of the sage Parāśara, that wise sage who will divide the single Veda into four. You shall also bear two sons of Mahābhiṣa, the celebrated Śantanu, whose fame will be magnified—Vicitravīrya, learned in dharma, and Citrāṅgada, a king resplendent with energy, strength, and virtue. After bringing forth these sons, you will once again attain your heavenly worlds.” Yet, because she had transgressed against the Pitṛs, she was to receive a birth marked by reproach, becoming the daughter of the same king through Adrikā. Nevertheless, as a maiden, she would ultimately reclaim her celestial realms. Thus addressed, the daughter of Dāśa was born as Satyavatī. Born from Adrikā as a fish at the confluence of rivers with the Gaṅgā, she was known as Matsyā, the daughter of Amāvasu. She was always endowed with royal prowess, and her worlds were called Virajā, shining with splendor in the heavens. There, the Pitṛs known as Agniṣvāttas are remembered—radiant and brilliant. The hosts of Dānavas, Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, Gandharvas, Kinnaras, Bhūtas, Serpents, and Piśācas honor them, each seeking their own reward. These are the sons of Pulaha, the lord of creatures, and three such groups are declared, upholding dharma and auspicious forms. Among them is a mind-born daughter named Pīvarī, renowned as a yoginī, a yogic wife, and the mother of yoga itself. In the same Dvāpara Yuga, at the twenty-eighth cycle, a great ascetic named Śuka would be born from the lineage of Parāśara. This illustrious yogin, foremost among the twice-born, was born from Vyāsa in the forest, pure as a smokeless fire. From the daughter of the Pitṛs, he brought forth renowned teachers of yoga: Kṛṣṇa, Gaura, Prabhu, Śambhu, and Bhūriśruta. He also produced Kīrtimatī, a maiden yoginī and mother of yoga, who became the mother of Brahmadatta and queen of Vaṇuha. Having brought forth these noble sons and daughters, the righteous one, through yoga and great asceticism, attained the state from which there is no return. Endowed with the radiance of the sun, he reached a state beyond rebirth, becoming all-pervading and liberated. The Pitṛs are of various kinds: some are formless, while others possess the form of righteousness—three such groups exist. Hear now of four more. O best of the twice-born, among those with form and great splendor, some were born from Svadhā, the daughters of Agni and Kavi. These Pitṛs dwell in the worlds of the gods, shining with radiance and enjoying every delight, honored by the twice-born. Among them, a mind-born daughter named Gaur, famed in heaven, became the beloved queen of Dattasena Kumāra, son of Śukra. There are thirty-one among the Bhṛgus, enhancers of glory; their worlds, born from Marīci, are established in heaven and encompass all. The sons of Aṅgiras, who grew alongside the Sādhyas, are known and remembered as the shining Pitṛs in heaven. Those who desire results honor these groups of Kṣatriyas. Among them is a mind-born daughter named Yaśodā, renowned as the wife of Viśvamahat and the daughter-in-law of Viśvaśarman. She is the divine mother of the royal sage Khaṭvāṅga, the great soul, at whose ancient sacrifice the sages sang songs of praise. Those who witnessed the birth of Agni and the great soul Śāṇḍilya, and those who attentively beheld the sacrificer Dilīpa and the great soul Satyavrata—these immortals are victorious in heaven. The Pitṛs known as Ājyapās were born from Kardama, the progenitor, and were again produced from Pulaha. In these worlds, they move about as birds, desiring pleasures, and the Vaiśyas honor them in śrāddha rites, seeking blessings. Among them, a mind-born daughter named Virajā is renowned, the virtuous mother of Yayāti and wife of Nahuṣa. The Pitṛs called Sukālās are the offspring of Vasiṣṭha, the progenitor, and the sons of Hiraṇyagarbha; they are honored by the Śūdras. Their worlds are called Mānasa, which they bear in heaven. Among them, a mind-born daughter is Narmadā, the best of rivers, who sustains beings as she flows southward. She is the mother of Trasaddasyu and the spouse of Purukutsa. By honoring these in the age of Manu, the lord of the Manvantara, all śrāddha rites are established at the beginning of each Manvantara. Therefore, O best of the twice-born, one should offer śrāddha with faith, according to one’s own duty, in due order for all the Pitṛs. Even when offerings are made to all, using vessels of silver or vessels adorned with silver, with svadhā placed first, such offerings indeed please the ancestors. Having performed the replenishment of Soma, and likewise of Agni and Vaivasvata, and the singing of praises to the waters and to Agni, one attains the fruit of the horse sacrifice.