Janardana, the Lord who acts according to his own will, beheld two beings engaged in a heated dispute. Their contention centered on a profound question: who could rightfully claim to be the father of the remarkable child born of Rudra and Śukra? They sought clarity, saying, "Let the lord of the gods declare the truth—whatever he decides, let us accept without doubt." A gathering formed, and the question was put forth: "Nārada, to whom does this wondrous child belong?" Overwhelmed with awe, his hair standing on end, Nārada turned to Girijā and exclaimed, "By fortune! By great fortune!" He explained, "This child will be the son of whomever he approaches and asks for acceptance." So, accompanied by Nārada, Kuṭilā, and the wise Pāvaka, they went to see the child. There they found him, lying peacefully in the lap of the Krittikas. This child, though still but a boy, had already assumed a yogic, fourfold form, and bore six radiant faces. Kuṭilā approached him, while Mahāsena moved towards Agni. Pāvaka, the lord of fire, was filled with supreme joy at the sight. At that moment, Hari arrived and addressed the assembled company with the prescribed words, saying, "This son, born of Kuṭilā, shall be known as Kumāra. By the name Guha, he is remembered as my own son. He is renowned as Māhāsena, the son of Hutāśa, and as Śāradvata, the son of Śaravaṇa. Because he possesses six faces and mighty arms, he is celebrated as Ṣaṇmukha." Hari recalled the gods, and they too came swiftly to witness this marvel. They beheld Hutāśana, radiant with joy, alongside Kuṭilā and the Krittikās. Before them, the child Ṣaṇmukha shone with a fierce brilliance, his radiance so intense it seemed to scorch their very eyes. The gods declared, "O Lord, the divine task has been accomplished by you, by the goddess, and by Agni as well. Let us anoint Ṣaṇmukha at Kurukṣetra, on the sacred Sarasvatī. Let him be empowered to slay Mahiṣa and the dreadful Tāraka." With Kumāra, they journeyed to Kurukṣetra, the land of great merit. There, together with hosts of sages, they prepared for his consecration. Using auspicious herbs and fragrant resins, they anointed him according to tradition. The Gandharvas, lords of heavenly music, sang in celebration, while the Apsarases danced in joy. Out of deep affection, Kuṭilā repeatedly lifted the child onto her lap, showering kisses upon his head. She shone with the splendor of Aditi herself, the mother of the gods, as she once did for Indra. Pāvaka, the Krittikās, and illustrious Kuṭilā each offered four Pramathas, mighty beings equal in valor to Indra. The fourth among them, renowned as Kumudamālin, stood as chief among the mighty. All the foremost gods, led by Brahmā, gave their own Pramathas: Saṃkrama, Vikrama, and Parākrama. Candra, the moon, bestowed the jewel Vasumaṇi, while the Aśvins gave Vatsanandina. Kunda, Mukunda, and Kusuma, attendants of the elements, were also given. Pūṣan offered Pāṇityaja and Kālaka, both of great strength. The exalted Vindhya gave Atiśṛṅga as an attendant. The ocean contributed Saṃgraha and Vigraha, and the Nāgas gave Jaya and Mahājaya. Vāyu, the wind god, gave Ghāsa and Atighāsa as attendants. Aṃśumān, too, presented five Pramathas to Ṣaṇmukha. Thus, surrounded by divine gifts and celestial companions, Ṣaṇmukha—Kumāra, Guha, Māhāsena, Ṣaṇmukha—stood radiant and ready, the beloved child of gods and goddesses, destined for mighty deeds.