Garuda Mahā Purana - Achara Khaṇḍa
90 - Story of Ruchi
Markandeya said:
1. Then from the middle of the river rose up Manorama (a comely maiden). The celestial damsel Pramlocha was nearby.
2. Making obeisance to Ruchi again and again the celestial damsel Pramlocha addressed Ruchi the noble soul in sweet words.
3. The noble soul Pushkara, son of Varuna, begot a beautiful girl due to my favour.
4. Accept this beautiful girl for wise. Your son will be born of her who will become a Manu of great intellect.
Markandeya said:
5. Ruchi accepted the offer by saying "so be it" and it was as it were he lifted up a woman of good body and mind out of the river.
6. On the banks of that river the noble sage took the hand of the girl duly.
7. The son of Ruchi was born of that lady. He became famous as Rauchya as narrated by me before.
Summary of chapter 90 of the Garuda Mahā Purana - Achara Khaṇḍa is as follows:
The Supreme Being previews the future Manvantaras, starting from Sāvarṇi Manu to Indrasāvarṇi Manu. The text outlines the future Manu rulers, sages, and divine incarnations destined to appear to preserve cosmic Dharma.