Above the realm of the Yakṣas, and higher still than the planets, lies the fifth region, known as the gentle wind. Into this expanse, a group was appointed to move. Yet above even the planets, and beyond the sages, is a sixth realm, called the supreme, where another group—my sons—were to journey and dwell. Rising above the Saptarṣis and the steadfast star Dhruva, there exists a seventh region, the very support of the wind, ceaselessly carried around the heavens. There, too, my sons were destined to remain, abiding in that lofty sphere. At various times, all these sons move about in those celestial regions, and by their name, they are known as the Maruts. Their names, given by both mother and son, reflect their unique deeds and natures, making each Marut distinct. Among them are Sattvajyotis, Aditya, Satyajyotis, Tiryagjyotis, Sajyotis, Jyotishman, and another—these comprise the first group. The second group includes Ṛtajit, Satyajit, Suṣeṇa, and Senajit, as well as Satmitra, Abhimitra, and Harimitra. The third group is known as Kṛta, Satya, Dhruva, Dhartṛ, Vidhāraya, Dhvānta, Dhuni, Ugra, Bhīma, Abhiyu, and Sakṣipa. Another set bears the names Īdṛk, Caiva, Tathānyādṛk, Yādṛk, Pratikṛt, Samiti, and Saṃrambha, while yet another group is called Īdṛk, Puruṣa, Anyādṛkṣā, Cetasaḥ, Samitā, Samitadṛkṣā, and Pratidṛkṣā—these express their qualities. Thus, the fifty Maruts are known by name, enumerated by their mother Diti and by Candramas. Having heard the names of her sons, Diti addressed Indra, saying, “O son, these are my children who move in the region of the wind; let them move about happily with the gods.” Indra, the thousand-eyed lord, respectfully joined his palms and replied, “Mother, let it be so. All will happen just as you have said; your sons, great-souled and approved by the gods, shall become divine and partake in the sacrifices alongside the gods.” Therefore, know that all these Maruts are gods, immortal, brothers of Indra, and that all the sons of Diti are ascetics. Understanding this decision, mother and son—rich in austerity and joy—ascended to heaven, and Śakra (Indra) too went to the heavenly realms. Whoever hears or recites the auspicious story of the birth of the Maruts shall not suffer from drought and will attain long life. Now, hear further of the sons of Danu. The sons of Danu, renowned in their lineage, became great Asuras. Led by Vipracitti, they numbered a hundred, all possessing fierce strength, having received boons and performed intense austerities. The Dānavas were true to their word, valiant and masters of illusion, mighty in strength, but they performed no sacrifices and were not devoted to the Brāhmaṇas. Their chief names are as follows: Dvimūrdhā, Śaṅkuvarṇa, Śaṅkunirāmaya, Śaṅkukarṇa, Mahāviśva, Gaveṣṭhi, and Dundubhi. Also among them are Ajāmukha, the venerable Śila, Vāmanasa, Marīcirakṣaka, Mahāgārgya, and Aṅgirāvṛta. Vikṣobhya, Suketu, Suvīrya, Suhṛda, Indrajit, Viśvajit, Asura, and Vimardana are counted as well. Others include Ekacakra, Subāhu, Tāraka the mighty, Vaiśvānara, Pulomā, Pravīṇa, and Mahāśirā. Notable too are Svarbhānu, Vṛṣaparvan, Muṇḍaka the great Asura, Dhṛtarāṣṭra, Sūrya, Candra, and Indra, who are tormentors of the gods. Sūkṣma, Nicandra, Ūrṇanābha, Mahāgiri, Asilomā, Sukeśa, Sada, and ten named Balaka are among their number. Gaganamūrdhā, Kumbhanābha, Mahodara, Pramodāha, Kupatha, and the mighty Hayagrīva are also included. Asura, Virupākṣa, Supatha the great Asura, Aja, Hiraṇmaya, Śatamāyu, and Śambara are named. Śarabha, Śalabha, and the two—Sūrya and Candra—are renowned among the Asuras as adversaries of the gods, and now stand among the gods themselves. Thus, the chief sons of Danu’s lineage are named, and their descendants—sons, grandsons, and so on—are countless, without end. In this way, the Asuras are described, those called Daiteyas and Dānavas. Svarbhānu is known as a Daitya, and Anubhānu is a son of Danu. These are the sons of Danu, remembered as belonging to her lineage. Among them are Ekākṣa, Ṛṣabha, Ariṣṭa, Prabandhana, Naraka, Indrabādhana, Keśī, Meru, Śambhu, and Dhenuka. Gaveṣṭhi, Gavākṣa, and Tālaketu the mighty are also remembered as sons of Danu who possessed human qualities. Born in the rivalry between Daityas and Dānavas, the sons of Siṃhikā and the sons of Vipracitti were of terrible prowess. Fourteen great Asuras, known as the Saiṃhikeyas, include Śatagāla the powerful, Nyāsa, and Śāmba. Also among them are Anuloma, Śuci, Vātāpi, Sitāṃśuka, Hara, Kalpa, Kālanābha, Bhauma, and Naraka. Foremost among them is Rāhu, the eldest, who afflicts the moon and sun; these sons of Siṃhikā are formidable even for the gods. All those born of cruel lineage, fierce and haters of Brahman, are known as the ten thousand strong host of Saiṃhikeyas. They were slain by the powerful Bhārgava, son of Jamadagni. Svarbhānu’s daughter was Prabhā, and Puloman’s daughter was Śacī. Thus ends the account of the sons of Danu and their mighty lineage.