Virakṣa, a notable figure among the ancient beings, had two sons named Kālaka and Vara. Then there was Viṣa, infamous for his cruel deeds, who fathered four sons: Śrāddhahā, Yajñahā, Brahmahā, and Paśuhā. As we move forward in this lineage, the sons of Danāyuṣā had already come and gone, and then arose Vṛtra—a being born from the breath of Dhorā at the very moment when Vṛtra was locked in battle with mighty Indra. The husbands in this lineage, renowned for their mental prowess, were Rākṣasas of immense strength. It is said that their number reached a hundred thousand, all serving as attendants to Indra himself. These beings were not merely powerful; they were knowers of Brahman, gentle and righteous, possessing subtle forms. Dwelling within all living beings, they were supremely virtuous. Thus, the creation of the Daityas and Dānavas was recounted. Among them was Pravāhya, who begot sons through sacrifice, all of whom were gifted singers. These seven were Sattvana, Satvātmaka, Kalāpa the mighty, Kṛtavīrya the celibate, Supāṇḍu, and two others, forming a distinguished group. Among the divine Gandharvas, Pana, Taraṇya, Sucandra, and Daśama were named, celebrated for their celestial qualities. The Gandharvas and Apsaras, virtuous and descending from Muni, were then described. Among the Gandharvas were Citrasena, Ugrasena, Ūrnāyu, and Anagha. Others included Dhṛtarāṣṭra, Puloma, Sūryavarcā, Yugapat, Ṛṇapat, Kāli, Diti, and Citraratha. Bhramiśirā was the thirteenth, Parjanya the fourteenth, Kali the fifteenth, and Nārada the sixteenth—these were the divine Gandharvas descended from Muni. Within their ranks were found thirty-four splendid Apsaras, especially those of Dāravatī, with Priyamukhī and other illustrious divine women. Among these Apsaras were Miśrakeśī, Śācī, Parṇinī, Vāpyalambuṣā, Mārīcī, Putrikā, Vidyudvarṇā, and Tilottamā. Also named were Adrikā, Lakṣaṇā, Devī, Rambhā, Manoramā, Suvarā, Subāhu, Pūṛṇitā, and Supratiṣṭhitā. Further, Puṇḍarīkā, Sugandhā, Sudantā, Surasā, Hemāsarā, Sutī, Suvṛttā, and Kamalā were included among their number, as well as Subhujā, Haṃsapādā, and Laukikī. The daughters of the Gandharvas were many and wondrous, and their names were recited for all to hear. Suyaśā was the first among them, followed by Gāndharvī, then Vidyāvatī, Cārumukhī, Sumukhī, and Varānanā. Suyaśā’s sons, mighty and valiant, were the Yakṣas, sons of Pracetasa: Kambala, Harikeśa, Kapila, Kāñcana, and Meghamālī. Suyaśā also had four daughters, remembered as Apsaras: Loheyī, the eldest, then Bharatā, Kṛśāṅgī, and Viśālā, all unmatched in beauty. From these daughters, four other Yakṣa groups arose, with Viśālā, the mighty one, giving rise to further hosts: Loheya, Bharateya, Kṛśāṅgeya, and Viśāleya—these were the ancient, renowned Yakṣa lineages. By these fierce and powerful Asuras, the worlds became filled with Yakṣa groups, both seen and unseen. Thereafter, the Gandharvas, sons of Vali, mighty and great-souled, were born—heroes of valor and strength, leaders among their kind. Endowed with courage and generosity, they possessed immense prowess. Their names were: Citrāṅgada, of great might; Citravarman; Citraketu, highly fortunate; and Somadatta, powerful and renowned. Alongside them were three daughters: Agnikā, Kambalā, and Vasumatī, each possessing unmatched beauty and vigor. From these, through another son, came three principal Gandharva hosts, fierce in battle: the Āgneyas, Kambaleyas, and the sons of Vasumatī. By these various groups, the world—both moving and unmoving—became filled. By that same mighty and great-souled one, learned beings of great fortune were produced—lords of beauty, knowledge, and wealth. Of these Gandharvas, great-souled and manifest in power, their names were: Hiraṇyaroma, Kapila, Suloma, Māgadha, Candraketu, the Gangetic one, and Goda, mighty in strength. Thus began the host of the Kinnaras—great-souled, learned, valiant, and austere. Two other groups were also mentioned: Śivā and Sumanā. Through these two, the great-souled Viśravas produced beings who dwelled in knowledge and discipline. The Śaiveyas, valiant ones, and the Saumanasa hosts—by these three groups of Vidyādharas, the world was filled. From these arose countless beings who moved through the sky—hundreds of hosts in the world, all by the activity of the Vidyādharas. By that same mighty and great-souled one, the horse-faced Kinnaras were produced. Their names were Samudra, Sena, Kālinda, Mahānetra, Suvarṇaghoṣa, Sugrīva, and Mahāghoṣa, all mighty and powerful. Thus began the host of the Kinnaras—great-souled, horse-faced beings, as described by the learned, and widely renowned throughout the worlds.