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The fourth, Subhadra, a jewel of all sensual pleasures, shone brightly, protected by a thousand Yakshas with great effort. ||83|| Five hundred sons of his, by whom this land called Bharata was enjoyed by division, given by his father, free from thorns. ||84|| Then, thus spoken by the great Gautama, the Shrenika, curious, again spoke these words. ||85|| "O Bhagavan, you have told me the origin of the three varnas (Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra). Now I wish to know the origin of the Sutrakantas (Brahmanas). ||86|| They, desiring good karma, perform acts like killing of animals, etc., and carry a great pride, for the sake of attaining Dharma. ||87|| Therefore, you are worthy to speak of the origin of those of opposite tendencies. And also tell me how the people of these household Brahmanas become devotees." ||88|| Thus questioned, Ganesha, whose heart was embraced by the grace of women, and who had destroyed envy, spoke these words. ||89|| "O Shrenika, listen to this, how the origin of those of opposite tendencies, whose minds are bound by delusion, came about. ||90|| In the region near the city of Saketa, the first Jina, surrounded by gods, humans, and animals, once resided. ||91|| Knowing him, Bharata was pleased, and having prepared excellent food for the sake of the ascetics, he went to the Jina. ||92|| Prostrating to the Jina with devotion, and to all the Digambaras, placing both hands on the ground, he spoke these words. ||93|| "O Bhagavans, I request you to be pleased with me, and accept this excellent alms prepared by me." ||94|| On hearing this, the Bhagavan said, "O Bharata, this is not suitable. Such alms, prepared for the sake of the ascetics, are not suitable for them." ||95||