Thus, the principal sons of Danu’s lineage were named, yet their descendants—sons, grandsons, and those that followed—are countless and without end. In this way, the Asuras, known both as Daiteyas and Dānavas, have been described. Among them, Svarbhānu is remembered as a Daitya, while Anubhānu is recognized as a son of Danu; these are all children of Danu, perpetuating her mighty line. Many more sons of Danu are known: Ekākṣa, Ṛṣabha, Ariṣṭa, Prabandhana, Naraka, Indrabādhana, Keśī, Meru, Śambhu, and Dhenuka. Alongside them are Gaveṣṭhi, Gavākṣa, and the powerful Tālaketu—these are also sons of Danu, who possessed human-like qualities. Born amidst the ancient rivalry between the Daityas and Dānavas were the sons of Siṃhikā and the sons of Vipracitti, all of terrible prowess. Of these, fourteen great Asuras are renowned as the Saiṃhikeyas, including the mighty Śatagāla, Nyāsa, and Śāmba. Among their number are also Anuloma, Śuci, Vātāpi, Sitāṃśuka, Hara, Kalpa, Kālanābha, Bhauma, and Naraka. Foremost among them is Rāhu, eldest and most formidable, known for afflicting both the moon and the sun. Indeed, the sons of Siṃhikā were so powerful that even the gods were wary of them. All those born of their fierce lineage, cruel and hostile to Brahman, are known as the ten thousand strong host of the Saiṃhikeyas. Yet, these mighty ones were ultimately slain by the powerful Bhārgava, the son of Jamadagni. In this lineage, Svarbhānu’s daughter was Prabhā, and Puloman’s daughter was Śacī. Upadānavī became the wife of Yama, Śarmiṣṭhā was the daughter of Vṛṣaparvan, and Pulomā and Kālikā were both daughters of Vaiśvānara. From these unions, further illustrious descendants were born. Prabhā bore Nahuṣa’s son, and Śacī gave birth to Jayanta. Śarmiṣṭhā became the mother of Puru, and Upadānavī bore Duṣmanta. Pulomā and Kālikā, both daughters of Vaiśvānara, became the wives of Mārīca. From these two, sixty thousand eminent Dānavas were born, along with fourteen thousand others who dwelled in the golden city of Hiraṇyapura. Among these, the Paulomas and Kālakeyas—Dānavas of immense might—were invulnerable among their kin, yet even they fell to Savyasācin, the ambidextrous archer. To Maya were born heroic sons of great valor: Māyāvī, Dundubhi, Vṛṣa, and Mahiṣa. Also among his children were Bālika, Vajrakarṇa, and the daughter Mandodarī. Thus, the creation of the Daityas and Dānavas is recounted. The sons of Danāyuṣā are remembered as five mighty ones: Arūru, Bāli, Jambha, Virakṣa, and Viṣa. Arūru’s son was Stanaya, and among his descendants was the fierce and great Asura Dhundhu, who was slain by Kuvalāśva at the command of Uttaṅka. Bāli had two sons of great might and unrivaled brilliance: Kumbhila and Cakravarman; in a former birth, he was Karṇa. Virakṣa had two sons, Kālaka and Vara. Viṣa, known for his cruel deeds, had four sons: Śrāddhahā, Yajñahā, Brahmahā, and Paśuhā. Having recounted the sons of Danāyuṣā, now hear of Vṛtra: he was born from the breath of Dhorā during the great battle with Indra. The husbands renowned for their minds were Rākṣasas of immense strength, said to number a hundred thousand, and attendants of mighty Indra. All these, knowers of Brahman, were gentle, righteous, and subtle of form; they dwell within beings and are supremely virtuous. Thus, the creation of the Daityas and Dānavas has been told. Pravāhya begot sons during a sacrifice, all of whom were excellent singers. Among them are Sattvana, Satvātmaka, the mighty Kalāpa, Kṛtavīrya the celibate, and Supāṇḍu—these are the seven. Pana, Taraṇya, Sucandra, and Daśama are the divine Gandharvas, as described. The Gandharvas and Apsaras, virtuous and descended from Muni, are named: Citrasena, Ugrasena, Ūrnāyu, and Anagha. Alongside them are Dhṛtarāṣṭra, Puloma, Sūryavarcā, Yugapat, Ṛṇapat, Kāli, Diti, and Citraratha. Bhramiśirā is the thirteenth, Parjanya the fourteenth, Kali the fifteenth, and Nārada the sixteenth—these are the divine Gandharvas descended from Muni. Among them are found thirty-four splendid Apsaras, especially those of Dāravatī, with Priyamukhī and other excellent divine women. Among the Apsaras are Miśrakeśī, Śācī, Parṇinī, Vāpyalambuṣā, Mārīcī, Putrikā, Vidyudvarṇā, and Tilottamā. Also Adrikā, Lakṣaṇā, Devī, Rambhā, Manoramā, Suvarā, Subāhu, Pūṛṇitā, and Supratiṣṭhitā. Further, Puṇḍarīkā, Sugandhā, Sudantā, Surasā, Hemāsarā, Sutī, Suvṛttā, and Kamalā are named. Among them too are Subhujā, Haṃsapādā, and Laukikī. These Gandharvas and Apsaras, descended from Muni, are thus named. The daughters of the Gandharvas, as I have described, are many—listen as I recite all their names. Suyaśā is the first among them, followed by Gāndharvī; then Vidyāvatī, Cārumukhī, Sumukhī, and Varānanā. The sons of Suyaśā are mighty and valiant; they are the Yakṣas, sons of Pracetasa. Their names are Kambala, Harikeśa, Kapila, Kāñcana, and Meghamālī—this is the group of Yakṣas thus mentioned. Suyaśā had four daughters, remembered as Apsaras—listen carefully as I speak their names.