Also see the links 'prajaapathi' and 'brahma' . (Do not confuse with Maareecha, another sage or Maareecha, a demon in the Raamaayana. See the subtle difference in the spelling. )
( The CH in this name is pronounced like 'tu' in 'nature'.)
Mareecha was one of Brahma's six prime sons from whom the creation expanded. Mareecha's son was Kashyapa from whom all beings were born.
"After praying to Naaraayana, Nara, Sarasvathi and Vyaasa, then one should read the Jayam."
DEDICATED TO MY DEAR NIECE VYSHNAVI KRISHNA