Among the celestial realms, there dwell thirty-four splendid Apsaras, radiant and enchanting, especially those of Dāravatī, with Priyamukhī and other excellent divine women among their number. Among these illustrious Apsaras are Miśrakeśī, Śācī, Parṇinī, Vāpyalambuṣā, Mārīcī, Putrikā, Vidyudvarṇā, and the famed Tilottamā. Their company is graced further by Adrikā, Lakṣaṇā, Devī, Rambhā, Manoramā, Suvarā, Subāhu, Pūṛṇitā, and Supratiṣṭhitā. The assembly continues with Puṇḍarīkā, Sugandhā, Sudantā, Surasā, Hemāsarā, Sutī, Suvṛttā, and Kamalā. Among them also are Subhujā, Haṃsapādā, and Laukikī, all renowned as Apsaras. These Gandharvas and Apsaras, descended from the sage Muni, are thus celebrated. Now, listen attentively as I recount the daughters of the Gandharvas, whose names are revered and remembered. Suyaśā stands foremost among them, followed by Gāndharvī, then Vidyāvatī, Cārumukhī, Sumukhī, and Varānanā—each a jewel among celestial women. Suyaśā herself bore sons who became mighty and valiant Yakṣas, the sons of Pracetasa. Their names are Kambala, Harikeśa, Kapila, Kāñcana, and Meghamālī—a renowned group of Yakṣas. Suyaśā was also blessed with four daughters, remembered as graceful Apsaras: Loheyī, the eldest; then Bharatā; followed by Kṛśāṅgī and the beautiful Viśālā. From these noble daughters, especially Viśālā, arose four ancient groups of Yakṣas: Loheya, Bharateya, Kṛśāṅgeya, and Viśāleya, each named for their matriarch. These fierce and powerful beings, Asura-like in might, have filled the worlds with Yakṣa hosts—some seen, many unseen. In the same celestial lineage, the Gandharvas, sons of Vali, were born—mighty and great-souled heroes, leaders of their kind. Endowed with valor, generosity, and immense strength, their names are celebrated: Citrāṅgada, of great might; Citravarman; Citraketu, highly fortunate; and Somadatta, powerful and wise. Alongside these sons were three daughters: Agnikā, Kambalā, and Vasumatī, each radiant in beauty and vigor. From these, by another son, arose three principal Gandharva hosts—valiant and fierce in battle: the Āgneyas, Kambaleyas, and the sons of Vasumatī. By these various groups, the world, both moving and unmoving, became filled with their presence. From that same mighty and great-souled ancestor, learned and fortunate beings were produced—lords of beauty, knowledge, and wealth. Among these Gandharvas, hear now the names of the great: Hiraṇyaroma, Kapila, Suloma, Māgadha, Candraketu, the Gangetic one, and Goda, mighty in strength. Here begins the host of the Kinnaras—great-souled, learned, valiant, and austere. There are two other notable groups as well. Śivā and Sumanā, by their union with the great-souled Viśravas, brought forth beings who dwell in knowledge and discipline. From these lines came the Śaiveyas, valiant ones, and the Saumanasa hosts; together, these three groups of Vidyādharas fill the world. From these celestial unions have arisen countless beings who move through the sky—hundreds of hosts, all born from the wondrous activity of the Vidyādharas. By that same mighty and great-souled progenitor, the horse-faced Kinnaras were brought forth. Hear now of these horse-headed Kinnaras: Samudra, Sena, Kālinda, Mahānetra, Suvarṇaghoṣa, Sugrīva, and Mahāghoṣa—each powerful and renowned. Thus the host of the Kinnaras, great-souled and horse-faced, is celebrated among the learned. Likewise, by that same great ancestor, the human-faced Kinnaras—the Śāṃśapāyanas—were produced. Among them are Hariṣeṇa, Suṣeṇa, Vāriṣeṇa, Rudradatta, Indradatta, Candradruma, and Mahādruma. Bindu, Bindusāra, the Moon-born, and the Kinnaras themselves are the foremost among their kind, famed throughout the world for their beauty. Among these, O best of the twice-born, there are hundreds of groups of great-souled Kinnaras, all skilled in dance and song, delighting the world with their art. There are also Yakṣa, Yakṣopaśānta, the beautiful Lauheyā, and Suravindā, the illustrious daughter, all held in high esteem by the Siddhas. From Upāyāketa himself, another host was produced. Now hear the names of these beings, as given by Karālaka: the Bhūtas and their groups, called Āveśakas and Niveśakas. Thus began the host of beings known to move upon the earth. In this world, the leader of the Bhūtas is to be understood. Among those who move through the sky, the most excellent roam the air to the height of a tree—this is certain and without doubt. In this way, I have described for you the Devas and Gandharvas, beings illustrious and ever devoted to the service of the gods. Among the foremost of the gods are Nārāyaṇa, preceptor of the Devas; Viraja, the lotus-eyed one; Hiraṇyagarbha; and the four-faced self-born Brahmā—each resplendent and eternal.