Six Purāṇas are remembered as rājasika—radiant with passion, filled with heroic deeds and ritual acts that shape the world. Among them, the Āgneya was brought forth by the sage Aṅgirās, and the illustrious Bhaviṣya Purāṇa was composed by Mahādeva himself for the benefit of all creation. There are also six tāmasika Purāṇas, as recalled by the wise—these are connected to the duties of Śakti, the divine feminine power. When the dark age of Kali descended upon the earth, there lived a king named Vikrama. At that time, the sages who had gathered in the sacred forest of Naimiṣāraṇya listened as Sūta recited the eighteen Upapurāṇas. Hearing these sacred words, Krishna’s portion—Krishnaamsha—who was ever intent on righteousness, joyfully gave gifts to the Brāhmaṇas: cows and objects of gold, as acts of merit. Then, assuming the form of a beggar woman named Śobhā, prideful and intoxicated, she meditated on the mighty, heroic, and demonic servant of Rudra. In her meditation, she beheld the goddess Svarṇavatī. From her own left side, Māyā—born of Śobhā—arose, and after delighting in this act, prepared to return to her own abode. This courtesan, seized by remorse for her actions, cunningly hid her finest ornaments and, through deceit, departed for the land of Bahlika. Upon reaching the sacred region of Kalpa, she was born again, this time as the daughter of Netra Simha. She approached Krishnaamsha and spoke: “Go, go, O mighty one. O hero, this pill has been prepared by me; take it in your mouth.” Hearing her words, Krishnaamsha—the enchanter of all—did as she instructed. The courtesan, seeing Krishnaamsha, who was the very agent of desire, found herself unsuccessful in her aim and wept profusely in sorrow. Gathering her ornaments, Krishnaamsha spoke without fear: “I have a brother named Saharo, dear to me as life itself. Therefore, O greatly fortunate one, I have come to you for refuge.” She revealed her intentions, devoted to her own purpose. Moved by compassion, Krishnaamsha spoke gentle words to her: “O hero, the auspicious pill is indeed in your mouth.” Thus addressed, the courtesan received wealth from him and, overtaken by desire, placed Krishnaamsha in a cage. She journeyed to Bahlika, to the auspicious city of Saratta. When midnight arrived, she transformed him into a man. Seeing her in that form, Krishnaamsha recognized her as none other than Jagadambika, the Mother of the Universe. Then, becoming sweaty, she abandoned the excellent Krishnaamsha. At that moment, the goddess Svarṇavatī—awakened by Viṣṇu’s māyā—saw Krishnaamsha, absorbed in yogic meditation, in the form of a parrot. The courtesan once more assumed a beautiful form and pleaded, “O beloved lord of my life, accept me, for I am overwhelmed by desire.” Thus addressed, Krishnaamsha replied, “Listen to my words, O beautiful one. A man who unites with a virtuous, wedded woman only at the proper season incurs no sin; but union with another’s wife leads to hell.” Hearing this, she countered, “By the wisdom of Viśvāmitra, no one has ever gone to hell; therefore, enjoy me, who am desirous.” Again, Krishnaamsha replied, “Sin has been destroyed by the power of austerity. A woman is considered half the body of a man, especially in sexual union.” Then, from the front part of her mouth arose the sound ‘ṛc’, and thus the eternal Ṛg Veda was born. From the back part of her mouth came the sound ‘yaś’, of Sāma origin, and the pure sound alone is said to be of Atharva origin. From the fifth part of her mouth, words that cause worldly existence were produced. Renouncing all these, the pure-souled Krishnaamsha, ever devoted to the four Vedas, remained steadfast.