By the radiant light of the Sun, all creatures are able to see with their eyes. It is through the Sun’s desire that food and drink are consumed; his steadfast energy sustains every being. Within the bodies of all creatures, he abides as the vital activity of life-breaths. He digests what is eaten and drunk in their stomachs, and in all the inner cavities of their bodies, his presence is found. Among those initiated from Vaitānya, who expound Brahman, his state is established. He is the source of resolve in all beings, ever new, arising again and again. Mahādeva, whose essence is immortal, is remembered as the Moon, pure and free from impurity. Mahādeva’s wife is Suvarcalā, and his son is Śanaiścara. Dhātrī is the wife of Śanaiścara, and their son is Uśanā. Vikeśī is another wife, and her son is Aṅgāraka. Śivā is the wife whose son is Manojava. The form of Paśupati is remembered by the twice-born as Agni. The formidable sixth form is known as Ākāśa. The seventh, foremost form, is remembered as the initiated Brāhmaṇa. The eighth, great form, is remembered as the Moon. Thus, these forms of Mahādeva have been recounted along with their names. He is present in the Sun, the Earth, Wind, Fire, Space, and in the initiated. Whoever knows this god by his forms and names understands the secret—the glory of Bhīmāsya—which has now been revealed. O descendants of Bhṛgu, listen further to the tale of Mahādeva. There are two who grant auspicious and inauspicious results to all living beings. From her was born the eldest sister, the goddess Śrī, who brings forth the worlds. From Śrī, two sons of Nārāyaṇa were born: Bāla and Unmāda. Other sons of hers, born from her mind, moved through the sky. In the epoch of Meru, the wives of Vidhātṛ and Dhātṛ are remembered. Prāṇa and Mṛkaṇḍa are the two eternal repositories of Brahma. Mṛkaṇḍa’s son, Vedaśiras, was born from his wife Dhūmrā. The Mārkaṇḍeyas are renowned sages, accomplished in the Vedas. Unnata and Dyutimat, and Svanavāta, are also remembered. Now hear of the descendants of Marīci in the past Svāyaṃbhuva Manvantara. Listen also to the daughters of Prajāpati Pūṛṇamāsa. Pūṛṇamāsa begot two sons upon Sarasvatī. The wise Sudhāmā, famed by name, was the son of Viraja. He, the guardian of the worlds, righteous in soul, was the mighty son of Gaurī. Parvaśa, with Parvaśā, fathered two sons named Māsa. Their two sons, founders of lineages, were born with a resolve for renunciation. A son and four virtuous daughters, renowned throughout the worlds, were also born. Thus, the divine forms, their names, and the illustrious lineages have been recounted, revealing the glory and mystery of Mahādeva and the sacred families.