In the beginning, the divine Lord Mahādeva set forth to create the world. From his will emerged the Yakṣas, Bhūtas, Piśācas, birds, cattle, and wild animals. Yet, Mahādeva, in his wisdom, rejected these beings, seeking a different path for creation. Turning to Asiknī, the virtuous wife of the lord Vīraṇa, Mahādeva took her as his own spouse. Through her, the entire world—both that which moves and that which stands unmoving—found its sustenance and support. Long ago, Dakṣa, the lord of creatures, married Asiknī, the daughter of Vīraṇa. As a devoted wife, she followed Dakṣa wherever he went, through rivers, mountains, and forests. In this cosmic order, Dakṣa, the lord of creatures, is known as the second, for the first Dakṣa is established elsewhere in the divine scheme. It was here that Dakṣa, the son of Pracetas, took Asiknī, daughter of Vīraṇa, as his wife, and with her, he begot many offspring. Among the divine, Nārada, the illustrious son of Brahmā, was renowned for his friendly and wise discourse with the sages. From this supreme lord came the son of Kaśyapa, and from him was born a second mind-born son of Kaśyapa. By his lineage, the sons of Vṛkṣa, known as the Haryaśvas, came into being. However, a time came when Dakṣa, angered, prepared to utter a curse. In this moment, Dakṣa entered into an agreement with the supreme lord Brahmā. From this union, Nārada was born once more, blessed with the vision to see the dangers inherent in curses. A desire arose to hear the true account of those sons of the Prajāpati. The mighty sons assembled, and Nārada spoke to them, asking, “How will you create beings above, below, and in between?” Yet, even now, those sons do not return, just as rivers merge into the ocean and do not flow back. Undeterred, the lord created a thousand sons in Vairiṇī. The words that had once been spoken were again conveyed by Nārada, who reminded them, “The path of your brothers must indeed be followed; there is no doubt.” With clear and steadfast minds, the sons received these instructions. Even today, longing for expansion, they do not return. For one who acts carelessly perishes quickly—this is not the way of the wise. It was decreed that Nārada should not be destroyed, but rather, he should dwell in the womb. Thereafter, Daksha created sixty renowned daughters in Vairiṇī. These daughters were married to Dharma, to Soma the blessed, and to other great sages. Whoever follows this path becomes long-lived, renowned, fortunate, and indeed a progenitor of beings. Now, let us recount in detail the origins during the period of Vaivasvata Manu. Among Daksha’s daughters were Arundhatī, Vasurjāmā, Lambā, Bhānu, and Marutvatī. Daksha, son of Prachetas, gave ten of his daughters in marriage to Dharma. The learned declare that these daughters, being of superior virtue, were given to the gods themselves. All these daughters, composed of the power of mantra, are remembered in the various Manvantaras, the cosmic ages. Among them were Vitti, Vivitti, Ākūti, and Kūti—names that are also renowned as the names of sacred sacrifices. During the Svārociṣa Manvantara, the Tuṣitas appeared, and in the Uttama Manvantara, the Satyas. In the Cākṣuṣa Manvantara, the Sādhyas—so called by name—were born from Chanda. In previous times, these beings are remembered as accompanying Manu during the Cākṣuṣa Manvantara, ever present in the unfolding of creation through the ages.