Slokam 1

Brahma,  after unsuccessful attempts at creating the human race through his four sons and then through Rudra,  takes on the task himself, by splitting into male and female parts.    Swayambhuva Manu is the male manifestation of Brahma.   Earth is where the human race manifests and sustain. 

Brahma observes observes the Earth being submerged.  This observation is probably the physical flooding due to the rise of the ocean levels.

Swayambhu Manu decides to consult his father Brahma,  who,  being very pleased with Manu, is in a state of peace and is in communication with the Paramathma,  

Brahma has reason to be pleased that he managed to create a being with free will and yet obedient individual.

For us to understand the instruction of our creators and abide by them wholeheartedly is a high attainment that takes many years of experience and  learning.  Worldly obedience and compliance is one of the first steps in the journey to resolve our inbuilt mental conflicts. It is the first step towards attaining peace.

This is the reason that pay obeisance to the Paramathma through prayers.

May we be blessed to practice shravanam, to absorb His teachings in full, and be ever willing to carry out His instructions,