Daksha, the son of Prachetas, sought to increase his lineage and thus created many sons. Among them were the Haryashvas, endowed with great strength and gathered together with the intention to propagate their race. At this moment, the sage Narada approached them and addressed their youthful enthusiasm with wisdom. He said, “You are young and inexperienced; you do not know the earth below, above, or in between—how then will you create offspring? What is the measure of the earth, and what should be created? Without knowing this, how will you create? Whether little or much, there is fault in that.” Hearing Narada’s words, the Haryashvas departed in all directions to seek understanding. They traversed the path of Vayu, the wind, but encountered destruction on their journey. Even today, they do not return, wandering with the wind; thus, having entered the path of Vayu, these great sages roam endlessly. With his sons lost to the winds, Daksha, son of Prachetas, again created a thousand sons with Vairini. These sons, called the Shabalashvas, also desired to increase progeny. When they set out, they too heard the same words previously spoken by Narada. Reflecting on his wisdom, all these mighty youths agreed amongst themselves, “The great sage has spoken rightly; we must follow the path of our brothers—there is no doubt.” They resolved that, once they knew the measure of the earth, they would happily create offspring. Yet, they too departed in all directions along the same path, and even today do not return, like rivers flowing into the sea. From that time onward, a brother seeking his brother perishes in the same way; one who knows this should not act thus. When the Shabalashvas were lost, Daksha, enraged, cursed Narada, declaring, “May you meet destruction and dwell in the womb!” Thus, after even those great souls were lost long ago, Daksha created sixty renowned daughters from Vairini. For the sake of his wife, the lord Kaśyapa accepted these daughters; likewise, the venerable Dharma, Soma, and other great sages did the same. Whoever truly knows this entire creation of Daksha becomes long-lived, renowned, fortunate, and blessed with offspring. Now, let us hear in detail the origin of all the gods, Dānavas, and Daityas during the period of Vaivasvata Manu. First, the natural origin of Dharma is described: Daksha, son of Pracetas, gave ten daughters—Arundhatī, Vasur Yāmī, Lambā, Bhānu, Marutvatī, Saṅkalpā, Muhūrtā, Sādhyā, and Viśvā—as wives to Dharma. From Sādhyā, Dharma’s sons, the twelve Sādhyas, were born. Greatly fortunate, born of chandas, and partakers in sacrifice, the knowers of the gods declare them to be superior among the gods. The Jayas, desiring progeny, were created from the mouth of Brahmā as gods; all are considered to be embodied mantras in the various Manvantaras. Their names are Darśa, Paurṇamāsa, Bṛhadyā, Rathantara, Citti, Vicitti, Ākūti, Kūti, Vijñātā, Vijñāta, Mano, and Yajña—these are the renowned Jayas. By the curse of Brahmā, they were born again and conquered in the Svāyambhuva Manvantara. In the Svārociṣa Manvantara, they were called Tuṣitas; in the Uttama Manvantara, Satyas. In the Tāmasa Manvantara, they were called Haris; in the Raivata Manvantara, Vaikuṇṭhas; and in the Cākṣuṣa Manvantara, the Sādhyas, born of chandas, were known as gods. The twelve immortal Sādhyas, sons of Dharma and greatly fortunate, were followed in the period of Manu Cākṣuṣa. During the Svārociṣa Manvantara, the mighty gods called Tuṣitas spoke among themselves in the Cākṣuṣa Manvantara. When only a few remained, the Tuṣita gods said, “Let us, the greatly fortunate, enter among the Sādhyas; in the coming Manvantara, we shall be them, and that will be for our greater good.” Having thus spoken, all of them, in the period of Manu Cākṣuṣa, were again born from the twelve Dharmas of Svāyambhuva. There, Nara and Nārāyaṇa were again born; Vipaścit, Indra, Satya, and Hari—these two, who were previously Tuṣita gods, dwelt in the Svārociṣa Manvantara. The names of the Tuṣitas who became Sādhyas are: Mano, Anumantā, Prāṇa, Nara, Yāna the mighty, Citti, Haya, Naya, Haṃsa, Nārāyaṇa, Prabhava, and Vibhu—these twelve Sādhyas were born. In the previous Svāyambhuva Manvantara, and again in the Svārociṣa Manvantara, these names were known. The names of the Tuṣitas are: Prāṇa, Apāna, Udāna, Samāna, Vyāna; also Cakṣus (sight), Śrotra (hearing), Prāṇa (life-breath), Sparśa (touch), Buddhi (intellect), and Manas (mind). Prāṇa, Apāna, Udāna, Samāna, and Vyāna—these were remembered among the Tuṣitas. The sons of Vasu are called the Vasus, known as the younger brothers of the Sādhyas: Dhara, Dhruva, Soma, Āpa, Anala, Anila, Pratyūṣa, and Prabhāsa—these eight Vasus are proclaimed. Dhara’s son is Draviṇa, and also Hutahavyavaha; Dhruva’s son is named Bhava, who is Kāla, the revealer of worlds. Soma’s illustrious sons are Varcā and Budha, the knower of planets; both were born from Rohiṇī and are renowned in the three worlds. Dhāra’s sons are Mikalila; the three sons of Candra (the Moon) are also mentioned. Āpa’s son is Vaitaṇḍya, as well as Śama and Śānta. Skanda, also called Sanatkumāra, was born from the energy of a foot; Kumāra, the son of Agni, was born in a cluster of reeds. His branches are Śākha, Viśākha, and Naigameya, who were born from his back. Śivā is the wife of Anila; their son is Manojava. Anila also has two sons: Avijñātagati and Manojava. Pratyūṣa’s son is known as the sage Devala; Devala himself had two sons, Kṣamāvat and Manīṣin, both wise. Thus, the origins and destinies of Daksha’s progeny, the gods, and the great sages are revealed, each lineage branching and flourishing in its own time, shaping the vast tapestry of creation. Those who truly know this creation of Daksha are blessed with longevity, renown, fortune, and offspring.