Sūta said:: Those seven sages (saptarṣi) who had been mentioned as existing in Svāyambhuva Manvantara, became overwhelmed by the curse of Bhava (i.e. Śiva) when they reached the Vaivasvata Manvantara. They were unable to attain the (previous) power of penance. They lingered after reaching the Janaloka from where they could return but once.