The Birth of Svayambhuva Manu and Shatarupa:
- To continue the creation process, Lord Brahma created a man and a woman from his own body.
- The man was named Svayambhuva Manu and the woman was named Shatarupa.
- They became the first ancestors of human beings, which is why humans are called Manava.
- Manu and Shatarupa had three sons: Vira, Priyavrata, and Uttanapada.
Dhruva’s Eternal Place in the Sky:
- Uttanapada’s son, Dhruva, became famous for his intense devotion.
- Dhruva performed deep meditation (called tapasya) for three thousand divine years.
- Impressed by Dhruva’s devotion, Lord Brahma granted him a place in the sky, near the Saptarshi constellation (the Seven Sages).
- This place became known as the Pole Star, or Dhruva Nakshatra, which still shines brightly in the night sky.
The Prachetas and Their Tapasya:
- In Dhruva’s lineage, there was a king named Prachinavarhi who had ten sons, known as the Prachetas.
- The Prachetas were not interested in ruling the world. Instead, they went on a long tapasya under the ocean for ten thousand years.
- However, during their absence, the Earth suffered. Without a ruler, the people began to die, and thick forests grew everywhere, blocking the winds.
The Prachetas’ Anger and Restoration of Balance:
- When the Prachetas learned of the chaos on Earth, they became angry at the trees for causing such trouble.
- From their mouths, they created wind (Vayu) and fire (Agni), which dried up and burned the forests, restoring balance to the Earth.
The Birth of Daksha:
Seeing the destruction caused by the Prachetas‘ anger, the Moon-god Soma (Chandra) intervened.
He spoke to the Prachetas: “You need someone to rule over the world while you continue your tapasya. The energy from your own beings will bring forth a ruler.”
Thus, Daksha was born, who came to be known as Prajapati, meaning “Lord of the people,” and he ruled over the world and its subjects.