Vyaṃśa, Śalya the mighty, and Nabhas of great strength were born, illustrious among their kind. Alongside them came Añjaka, Naraka, Kāla, and Nābha—each possessing remarkable power. All these six, renowned for their vigor, were the sons of Tāmrā. Among the birds, Śukī gave birth to the parrots, while Ulūkī brought forth the owls. Sugrivi became the mother of various flocks of birds, pure and aquatic in their nature. Vinatā was blessed with two illustrious sons, Garuda and Aruṇa, who became celebrated throughout the worlds. From the Kādraveyas were born a thousand serpents, each one strong and formidable. Among these serpents were Śaṅkha, Śveta, Mahāpadma, Kambala, and Aśvatara, all of whom were prominent and powerful. This entire group was known to be fierce, governed by anger, and all bore sharp fangs. Surabhi, the divine mother, gave birth to cows and buffaloes, bringing forth abundance to the world. From her line also came birds, Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, sages, and the celestial Apsarases. The gods known as the Maruts numbered forty-nine, each radiant and mighty. Among the Maruts were Ekaśukra, Dviśukra, and Triśukra, all possessing great strength. Alongside them stood Mita, Samita, and Sumita, also known for their power. Atimitra, Amitra, Dūramitra, and Ajita joined their ranks, as did Vidhāraṇa and Durmedhā, who together formed a single group. Etena, Prasadṛkṣa, and Surata were renowned for their austerities. The group included Nādi, Ugra, Dhvani, Bhāsa, Vimukta, Vikṣipa, and Saha. The division known as Udveṣaṇa belonged to the seventh division of Vāyu. Surya, the radiant sun, with his retinue, together with the Manus and other great beings, all worshipped Hari, the Supreme Lord. At this, a disciple asked, “Tell me about the worship performed by Surya and others, as well as by Svāyambhuva Manu and the rest.” The sacred rites were recounted: “Om, salutations to the seat of Surya; Om, hrām hrīm saḥ, salutations to Surya; Om, salutations to Maṅgala; Om, salutations to Śukra; Om, salutations to Rahu; Om, salutations to Teja and Caṇḍa.” In their worship, they offered the seat, the invocation, water for washing the feet, arghya (the ceremonial water offering), and water for sipping. Lamps were lit, respectful salutations made, and circumambulation with dismissal was performed. The mantras for Śiva were invoked: “Om hrām, obeisance to Śiva; Om hrām, obeisance to the heart; Om hrūm, to the topknot, vaṣaṭ; Om hraum, to the three eyes, vauṣaṭ; Om hrām, obeisance to Sadyojāta; Om hrūm, obeisance to Aghora; Om hraum, obeisance to Īśāna; Om hraum, obeisance to the gurus; Om hraum, obeisance to Caṇḍa; Om, obeisance to the seat of Vāsudeva; Om aṃ om, obeisance to the blessed Vāsudeva; Om aṃ om, obeisance to the blessed Pradyumna; Om, obeisance to Nārāyaṇa; Om hrām, obeisance to Viṣṇu; Om bhūḥ om, obeisance to the blessed Varāha; Om jaṃ khaṃ raṃ, obeisance to Sudarśana; Om vaṃ laṃ maṃ kṣaṃ, obeisance to Pāñcajanya; Om gaṃ ḍaṃ vaṃ saṃ, obeisance to Puṣṭi; Om saṃ daṃ laṃ, obeisance to Śrīvatsa; Om, obeisance to the gurus; Om, obeisance to Viṣvaksena.” With these sacred utterances, one was to offer the seat and other items to Hari, the Supreme Lord. For Sarasvatī, the goddess of wisdom, they chanted: “Om hrīm, obeisance to Sarasvatī; Om hrīm, obeisance to the head; Om hraim, to the armor; Om hrah, to the missile.” To her they offered faith, prosperity, art, intelligence, satisfaction, nourishment, radiance, and understanding. Obeisance was given to the guardian of the field and to the supreme gurus. The seat and other offerings were arranged for Sarasvatī, who was envisioned as resplendent upon a lotus. Thus prepared, one would, after bathing in a pavilion on the ground, worship Viṣṇu within a sacred maṇḍala. Within this, a structure of sixteen enclosures was to be made as prescribed for Rudra. From the corner threads on both sides, the guardians of the quarters were established, and in each subsequent corner, the same arrangement was repeated. In all the spaces between, and in the eight directions, the design was carried out without fear. Within these, a circle slightly smaller by a quarter was drawn, and with discernment, the filaments of the central part were divided into two. At every navel center, this measure was maintained. From the division of the first threads, the doors were arranged. The very center was colored yellow, with filaments of white, red, and other hues, making the sacred space ready for the worship of the Lord. Thus, the divine hosts, following the ancient ways, worshipped the Supreme with devotion and reverence, their offerings and arrangements reflecting the order of creation itself.