In the sacred times of old, during the eras known as the Svāyambhuva and Svārociṣa Manvantaras, there arose many illustrious names, each woven into the fabric of creation. Now, let us recall once more the names of the Tuṣitas, those radiant beings whose essence pervades the cosmos. Among the Tuṣitas, the vital energies were known as Prāṇa, Apāna, Udāna, Samāna, and Vyāna. Alongside these, faculties such as Cakṣus (sight), Śrotra (hearing), Prāṇa (life-breath), Sparśa (touch), Buddhi (intellect), and Manas (mind) were also revered. These names—Prāṇa, Apāna, Udāna, Samāna, and Vyāna—were cherished and remembered among the Tuṣitas in ages past. Now, among the divine families, the sons of Vasu are called the Vasus, recognized as the younger brothers of the Sādhyas. There are eight Vasus: Dhara, Dhruva, Soma, Āpa, Anala, Anila, Pratyūṣa, and Prabhāsa—these eight are celebrated throughout the worlds. Each Vasu had his own lineage. Dhara’s son was Draviṇa, as well as Hutahavyavaha. Dhruva’s son, named Bhava, is also called Kāla—the revealer of worlds. Soma, the radiant moon, fathered Varcā and Budha, the wise knower of planets; both were born from Rohiṇī and are renowned across the three worlds. Dhāra’s sons are known as Mikalila, and Candra (the Moon) is said to have three sons as well. Āpa’s son is Vaitaṇḍya, as well as Śama and Śānta. From the energy of a foot, Skanda—also called Sanatkumāra—was born. Kumāra, the son of Agni, emerged from a cluster of reeds. From his back, his branches—Śākha, Viśākha, and Naigameya—were born. Anila, the wind, took Śivā as his wife, and their son was Manojava. Anila also had two sons: Avijñātagati and Manojava. Pratyūṣa’s son was the sage Devala, who himself fathered two wise sons, Kṣamāvat and Manīṣin. Within these noble lineages, Bṛhaspati’s sister stands out—a virtuous woman, steadfast in celibacy, perfected in yoga, and moving unattached throughout the world. Prabhāsa, the eighth Vasu, took a wife who bore Viśvakarman, the divine architect and progenitor of artisans. Viśvakarman is the maker of all crafts, the builder for the gods, and the creator of all ornaments. He constructs the aerial vehicles of the deities, and it is by his skills that human artisans earn their livelihood. From Viśvā were born the ten illustrious Viśvadevas: Kratu, Dakṣa, Śrava, Satya, Kāla, Kāma, Dhuni, Kuruvān, Prabhavān, and Rocamāna. These ten, sons of Dharma, were born from the auspicious Viśvā and are remembered for their virtues. From Marutvatī came the Marutvants, known as the Bhānavas, sons of Bhānu. From Muhūrttā arose the Muhūrtas, and from Lambā, Ghoṣa was born. Saṅkalpā gave birth to the wise Saṅkalpa, and from Nāgavīthī, those who follow the three paths were born from her co-wife. All that pertains to the earth was born from Arundhati, and this creation is declared as the eternal order of Dharma. Now, listen to the names of the Muhurtas and Tithis, along with their presiding deities. The day and night are divided, as are the constellations; all the Muhurtas and those who know the cycles of day and night are thus recounted. The divisions of day and night are reckoned as six hundred and more, according to the particular movement of the sun, for those who wish to understand all the seasons. Those learned in the Vedas seek the Tithi at Parva days; when time is undifferentiated, it is joined for the offerings to the ancestors. The names of the Muhurtas are Raudra, Sarva, Maitra, Pindyavāsava, Āpya, Vaiśvadeva, Brāhma, and the one associated with midday. Prajāpatya, Aindra, Indra, Nirṛti, Vāruṇa, and the shares of Aryaman also belong to the day. These Muhurtas are created by the sun and are measured precisely by the shadow of a gnomon. Other Muhurtas are Ajā, Ahibudhnya, Pūṣā, Yama, Agneya, and Prajāpatya. Also included are Brahmasaumya, Āditya, Bārhaspatya, Vaiṣṇava, Sāvitra, Tvāṣṭra, and Vāyavya. There are fifteen Muhurtas in one night, each in order; the Nalikās and Pāḍikās are determined by the movement and rising of the moon. In these divisions of time, each Muhurta has its presiding deity. For all the planets, three positions are prescribed: southern, northern, and middle. The middle is called Jāradgava, the northern is Airāvata, and the southern is Vaiśvānara. Among the constellations, Aśvinī, Kṛttikā, and Yāmyā are known as the Nāga path; Puṣya, Āśleṣā, and Punarvasu are considered the Airāvata path—these together form the northern route. The two Phālgunīs in the east and north, along with Maghā, are the Āryaman path; Hasta, Citrā, and Svātī are called the Go path. Jyeṣṭhā, Viśākhā, and Anurādhā are the Jāradgava path, forming the middle route. Mūla and the two Āṣāḍhās are the Aja path; Śravaṇa, Dhaniṣṭhā, Gārgī, and Śatabhiṣak also follow this way. Vaiśvānarī, Bhādrapadā, and Revatī are the paths of the southern route. Daksha, the great progenitor, gave twenty-seven maidens to Soma, the Moon; all are renowned as stars and are celebrated in astrology. Their offspring were radiant, possessing immeasurable brilliance. The remaining maidens at that time were accepted by Kashyapa; these fourteen illustrious ones became the mothers of the worlds. Their names are Aditi, Diti, Danu, Kala, Arishta, Surasa, Surabhi, Vinata, Tamra, Krodhavasha, Ira, Kadru, and the sage Muni, who is righteous—these are their progeny. And in the interval between the Charishnava and Chakshusha Manus, twelve foremost ones, called the Vaikunthas, were born, continuing the divine order through the ages. Thus, the tapestry of creation, with its deities, times, and lineages, unfolds in eternal Dharma.