In the vast expanse of the three worlds, the divine feminine principle reigns supreme, embodied by a goddess whose portions manifest as all women. Likewise, the Rudras of eleven kinds are born from the masculine aspect, Nīlalohita. She is the entirety of femininity, while Nīlalohita stands as the masculine force. Witnessing this cosmic balance, the venerable Brahmā turned to the virtuous Dakṣa and advised him: “Take as your daughter the sustainer of worlds—for both of us. She delivers souls from the hell called Put, and thus is known as a daughter here.” Brahmā continued, “This beautiful one will be your daughter, the mother of the universe. Therefore, she shall be known as Satī, your daughter.” Obedient to Brahmā’s command, Dakṣa respectfully accepted Satī as his daughter and gave her directly to Rudra. Now, the wives of Dharma, beginning with Śraddhā, are thirteen in number, and their excellent progeny by Dharma are described in order. Among their offspring are Desire, Pride, Discipline, Contentment, Greed, Learning, Punishment, Agreement, and Understanding—all radiant with brilliance. Also born are Alertness, Humility, Determination, Well-being, Happiness, Fame, and the sons of Dharma. In the practice of righteousness, Punishment and Agreement, as well as Alertness and Understanding, are recognized as the sons of wisdom and righteousness. Altogether, these fifteen are the sons of Dharma. Bhrigu’s wife, Khyati, beloved of Vishnu, gave birth to Shri. She also bore Dhata and Vidhata, sons and sons-in-law of Meru. Prabhuti, the wife of Marichi, gave birth to two sons: Purnamasa and four daughters—Tushti, Jyeshtha, Drishti, Krishi, and Apachiti. Kshama, from Pulaha, gave birth to sons and a virtuous daughter: Kardama, Variyamsa, Sahishnu, Kanakapita, Pivari, and Prithivisama. Pulastya, with delight, also begot sons: Dattorna, Vedabahu, and a daughter, Drishadvati. The auspicious Sannati gave birth to sixty thousand sons. All those born of Kratu’s wife are known as the Valakhilyas. Sinivali, Kuhu, Raka, and Anumati were also born. Smriti, the wife of the sage Angiras, gave birth to Agni, who gained experience, and to Kirtimant. Atri’s wife, Anasuya, bore six offspring: a daughter named Shruti and five sons—Satyanetra, Bhavya, Murti, Apah, Shanaishcara, and Soma. Urja, Vasishtha’s beloved wife, gave birth to sons with lotus eyes, the Vasishthas of excellent appearance: Rajah, Suhotra, Bahu, Savan, Anagha, Sutapa, and Shukra. The self-born Lord, the soul of Bhava, the grandsire, Agni—the life of beings—was born from Svaha, and for the welfare of the three worlds, she bore three sons. These three sons of Svaha are Pavamana, Pavaka, and Shuchi, known as Agnis. Pavamana is produced by friction, Pavaka is the electric fire, and Shuchi is understood as the solar fire. Their sons and grandsons are recounted briefly, setting aside the sevenfold, and at first the forty-nine and nine—these are the fires declared, conducted in sacrifices. All are ascetics, vow-holders, lords of beings, and possess the nature of Rudra. Among the fathers, both sacrificers and non-sacrificers are full of delight. The sacrificers are called Agniṣvāttas, while the rest are known as Barhiṣads. Svadhā gave birth to Menā, her mind-born daughter, from the Agniṣvātta lineage. Menā, renowned throughout the worlds, bore Maināka, Krauñca, and their sister Umā. Ganga, daughter of Himavat, was born, purifying through union with Bhava. She gave birth to Dharaṇī, mind-born and devoted to sacrifice. Svadhā became the wife of King Meru, whose face resembled a lotus. The fathers are said to be drinkers of ambrosia, and their lineage is described in detail. Listen to the entire lineage of the sages, recounted fully. There is a separate chapter established above: Dākṣāyaṇī, Satī, went to Rudra, Parvati. After reproaching Daksha, she obtained Bhava as her husband. Meditating upon her, Nīlalohita released many Rudras from himself, creating all, equal and honored by all worlds. Requested by Brahma, the tiger among sages, he laughed and did so instantly. By these Rudras, the entire fourteenfold world was covered. Seeing these various Rudras, pure and blue-red in hue, freed from old age and death, Pitamaha addressed them: “Salutations to you, O great gods, three-eyed, blue-red ones—omniscient, all-pervading, tall, short, dwarfish, auspicious, golden-haired, destroyers of sight, eternal, wise, and pure. Free from duality, devoid of passion, universal selves, sons of Bhava.” Thus praising the Rudras, Rudra addressed Bhava, Shiva, after circumambulating him. The blessed one born of gold spoke: “Salutations to you, O great god. You should not create beings free from death, O Shankara. Create those joined with death.” Then the blessed one replied, “Such is not my state. You, O lord, create beings joined with death as you wish.