O sage, listen with reverence as the lineage of the gods is revealed. Among the divine, Indra stands foremost, accompanied by the twelve Ādityas, Upendra, and others who shine as the celestial deities. Jayanta, the son of Indra, was born from Śacī, while Viśvakarman, the divine architect, sprang from Savarṇā, the maiden daughter of Āditya. Among these illustrious beings, Śanaiścara and Yama are sons, and Kālindī is counted as a daughter. Śaunaka, eager for wisdom, asked about the mighty one born from Vasundharā, the earth. The Sūta replied, describing a scene of great beauty: on the lovely Malaya mountain, in a secluded and enchanting spot among tender sandalwood leaves, Vasundharā beheld a noble and gentle youth, lying peacefully with a pleasing smile. Adorned in beautiful attire, unblemished and radiant in the fullness of youth, he captivated her heart. Moved by affection, the beautiful-faced Vasundharā bestowed upon him a delightful garland of mālatī flowers. Upendra, perceiving her desire and the torment within her heart, responded to her longing. She clung to his body, falling into a swoon, overcome by the ecstasy of union. Her graceful hips entwined with his, she was swept away by the joy of their embrace. He held her close to his chest for a moment, then kissed her lips. As Urvashi passed along the path, she awakened Vasundharā from her swoon. Yet Vasundharā, weakened and unable to restrain the vital seed, bore a radiant son from this union. Medha, beloved of Mangala, and Ghanteshvara, the great one, are counted among his descendants. From Diti came Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha, both mighty and formidable. Nirrti and Simhika also arose, and from Simhika was born Rahu, the Nairrita. Prahlada, the foremost among Vaishnavas, was the son of Hiranyakashipu. Bali’s son was a great yogi, wise and an attendant of Shankara. Among the serpents, Ananta, Vasuki, Kaliya, and Dhananjaya are renowned, along with Mahapadma, Shanku, Shankha, and Samvarana. Goksha, Gokarmuka, Virupadi, and others are also counted, O Shaunaka. The maiden Manasa, goddess born from a portion of Kamala, took Jaratkaru, born in the line of Narayana, as her husband. By merely uttering the names of these serpents, men are freed from fear of snakes. Vainateya and Aruṇa, two sons, were equal in valor to Viṣṇu. Among cows and buffaloes, those descended from Surabhi are foremost. The Dānavas, born in the lineage of Danu, and others of common birth, are also remembered. Now, hear the names of the wives of the Moon: Aśvinī, Bharaṇī, Kṛttikā, Rohiṇī, Puṣyā, Āśleṣā, Maghā, Pūrvaphalgunī, Uttaraphalgunī, Jyeṣṭhā, Mūlā, Pūrvāṣāḍhā, Uttarā, Pūrvabhādrapadā, Uttarabhādrapadā, and Revati. These beloved wives, with constant affection, brought the Moon under their sway. Honored, all the sisters spoke to their father, Dakṣa. But Dakṣa, enraged, cursed the Moon with a powerful mantra. Day by day, afflicted with consumption, the Moon wasted away, distressed and weakened. Seeking refuge, the Moon was seen by Śaṅkara, who took pity upon him. Śaṅkara freed the Moon from his affliction and granted him a place upon his own forehead, thus ending the Moon’s suffering and bestowing him with honor among the gods.