Adhyaya 65

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं सूर्य प्रभावेण ग्रहनक्षत्रतारका: । वर्धन्ते विदिता: सर्वा विश्वं चेद पुनेंजग

English

On hearing the second section (in full) as narrated by the intelligent Suta, Samsapayana thereafter asked him about (the subject matter of) the third Pdda (Section). "The second Pdda has been narrated by you along with its sequel (Appendix); please recount the third Pdda in detail along with the (necessary) introduction'* Being requested thus, Suta began to speak with his inner soul highly delighted. OBrahmanas, I shall recount the third pada in detail along with (necessary) introduction. Even as I recount it, listen and understand it completely. O Brahmanas, listen in details and in proper order to the creative activity of the present Vaivasvata Manu of noble soul. The (Manu) period is already calculated as being of seventyone sets of four Yugas. After bowing to Vivasvan (the Sun-god) I shall narrate the Vaivasvata creation beginning with Manu and ending with the future events. It comprises Deva- ganas, Sages, Danavas, Pitrs, Gandharvas, Raksasas, Bhuta- ganas, human beings, animals, birds and immobile beings. The seven great sages who had passed away in the first Svayambhuva Manvantara and who were the creators and initi¬ ators then, are reborn in the Vaivasvata Manvantara after The seven sages were born again as seven mental sons of Brahma. They were adopted as sons by Svayambhu (the self-born god Brahma) himself. The creative activity was initiated again as before and in the proper order, by those noble souls who manifested them¬ selves and who created the series of subjects. I shall mention the progeny of those people of pure knowledge and holy rites in brief as well as in detail (according to the context) and in the proper order. This world consisting of mobile and immobile beings and embellished with planets and stars is filled with beings born of their families. On hearing these words a doubt arose in the minds of the sages. Overwhelmed by the doubt, the sages of pure holy rites honoured Suta and asked him for the sake of clarifica- tion of their doubts. O excellent one, how were the seven sages born as seven mental sons at the outset? How were they adopted as sons? Please explain this to us.

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ताराणां तारका होता: शुक्लत्वाच्चेव तारका: । दिव्यानां पाथिवानां च नेशाना चेव सर्वेशः शुक्लत्वे चामृतत्वे च शीतत्वे च विभाव्यते । सूर्याचन्द्रमसोदिव्ये मण्डलं भास्करे खगे

English

How the seven great sages who had been great Sidd- as in the Svayambhuva Manvantara, failed to attain the fruit of penance in the Vaivasvata Manvantara (I shall narrate.) Ovemhelmed with the curse of Bhava (Siva)they did not attain In the Svayambhuva Manvantara they had been curs¬ ed by Bhava. In order to make (the curse) truthful (i.e. fulfill¬ ed), they were born again. From the Jana Loka they went to heaven. We have heard that in the Yajiia of the great lord, Brahma assumed the form of Varuna. With a desire for progeny he had consigned the semen into the holy fire. It was then that the sages had their second birth. Bhrgu, Angiras, Marici, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, Atri and Vasistha—these eight 1 were the sons of Brahma. In his grand elaborate Yajna all the Devas had come. All the Arigas (ancillaries) of the Yajna and Vasatkara had assu¬ med corporeal forms. The Saman mantras, thousands of Yajur mantras and the Rgveda embellished with Pada and Krama 2 (Pathas) were present there in embodied form. The Yajurveda enriched with (relevant) metres, brilli¬ ant with Oriikara as its mouth (face) was present here along with Suktas, Bralimanas and Mantras related to the Arthas (objects & purposes) of the Yajna. The Sama Veda so rich in (the variety of Vedic) me¬ tres and with all Mantra-Songs (which are) to be sung at the outset was present there along with Visvavasu and other Gand- harvas. The Braluna Veda (Atharva Veda) was (present there) accompanied by terriDie rites. (But) due to (the presence of the) There are two discrepancies here. Saptarsis means a set of seven sages but here eight sons of Brahma are enumerated. Apart from this discre¬ pancy in number the names of the Saptarsis of this Manvantara as given in vv 25-28 of the last chapter are different from this list even though v. 28 of that chapter asserts that "these seven sages exist in the present Manvan- tara n ( ete sap tar ay ah siddha vartante samprate'nlare). Krama is a special method of reciting vedic texts. It is so called as the recitation proceeds from the first member, either word or letter to the second, then the second is repeated and connected with the third and so on. (The following details about the recitation of the Vedas) Laksanas (the characteristic topics), Svaras (notes), Stobhas (chanted interjections in a Saman-song), Nirukta (etymologies), Svarabhaktis (insertion of vowel sound for ease in pronunciation), Atraya (resting places or annexation), Vasafkara (pronouncing e Vasat'), Nigraha (suppression) and Pragraha (vowels not subject to Sandhi rules) (all these were physically present).

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घनतेजोमय्य॑ शुक्ल॑ं मण्डल भास्करस्य तु । विशन्ति सर्वदेवास्तु स्थानान्येतानि सवंशः मन्वन्तरेषु सर्वेषु छूुक्षसूर्यग्रहाक्रया: तानि देवगृहाण्येव तदास्यास्ते भवस्ति च

English

The brilliantly shining goddess Earth, the quarters, the intermediate quarters, the Lords of quarters, the celestial virgins, the wives of Devas, the mothers and Ayu—all these were present there in embodied form in front of the Lord (Brahma) who was performing the Yajna assuming the form of Varuna. On seeing the ladies, the semen virile of Svayambhu fell on the ground. There is no doubt about this that it took place on account of the dispensation of the inevitable in the case of Brahmarsis (Brahmanical sages). Pitamaha (god Brahma) then took it up by means of Sruks and Sruva (sacrificial spoons and ladles) and performed the Homa as if it were ghee, reciting the mantras duly. Thereafter, the Prajapati began the creation of living beings (or aggregate of elements). Due to the splendour that was beside, the fiery things were born; the Gunas Sattva and Rajas were not pervaded by the Guna Tamas. From the Saguna brilliance, Tamas stayed perpe¬ tually in the sky. All the living beings were born from the Tamas (darkness) and the Tejas (brilliance). When the sons born of Kantian were created, Brahma took up his Semen Virile in the ghee-pot and performed the Homa. When the Semen Virile was consigned to the holy fire, the great sages manifested themselves. They were embodied and very brilliant. All the seven (sages) had the attributes of new born infants. When.the Semen Virile was once poured into the fire, Mahadeva saw him coming out like that and said to Brahma: "I am desirous of a son and I am initiated. He is born to me, O lord. Hence may lord Bhrgu be my son." Mahadeva was permitted by god Brahma who said: "So be it". Mahadeva adopted Bhrgu as his son. All the descen¬ dants of Bhrgu are called Varunas. He became a holy lord (sage). A second (ladleful of) Semen Virile fell on the burning coals. Angiras was born of it with his limbs firmly united on fire (burning coals). Hence he is known as Angiras. On seeing his birth, the Fire-god spoke to Brahma: "It was I who held your Semen Virile. Hence may this second son be mine." The Fire-god was addressed by Brahma: "Let it be so". Hence, we have heard that all the descendants of Angiras are known as Agneyas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स शीघ्रमेति पर्येति भास्करोइलातचक्वत् । भ्रमन्व भ्रमसाणानि ऋक्षाणि गगने रविः पूर्वाह्ल॑ चापराह्ल तु हो हो देवालयों तु सः तपत्येक॑ तु मध्याह्न तरेव तु स रश्मिभिः

English

When the Semen Virile was consigned to the holy fire for six more times by Brahma, the creator, the six Brahmas (sons of Brahma) were born. So it is heard. Marici was the first among them, born from the rays (of sacrificial fire). Since the (second) son was born in the Kratu (sacrifice), he is called Kratu. "I am the third" (Aham-Trtlya), saying thus the third son was born. So he is called Atri. The fourth son was born with sharp pointed hairs. Hence he is remembered as Pulastya. The son born with long hairs is remembered as Pulaha. He who was born out of the Vasu (fire?) was called Vasuman. He is called Vasistha by those who know the truth, by the expounders of Vedas. Thus these six great sages are the mental sons of Brahma. Gf. Brhad-devala V. 97-101 for the story of the births of Bhrgu, Angiras and Atri. Etymologies of these names also are borrowed therefrom though grammarians offer different derivations. They maintain the continunity of the worlds. These subjects are developed and nurtured by them. Hence Brahma s sons are mentioned as Prajapatis. Others called Pitrs were created by these great sages alone. The seven groups of sages are well known in the world, viz. Maricas,Bhargavas, Ahgirasas, Paulastyas, Paulahas, Vasisthas and Atreyas; these groups of Pitrs are well-known in the world. These three Ganas have been briefly mentioned before: They are Apurvas (Rare), Prakdsas (Brilliant) and Jyolifmaiitas (Illuminated ones). Their king is lord Yama and they have wiped off their sins by their (religious) observances. There are other Prajapatis also. Listen to them attentively. There are other Prajapatis many in number, viz. Kardama, Kasyapa, Sesa (?), Vikranta, Susruvas, Bahuputra, Kumara, Vivasvan, Sucilravas, Pracetas, Aristanemi, Bahula and many others. 1 Kusoccayas and Valakhilyas had become great sages. They had the speed of the mind. They could go anywhere. They became Emperors. The groups of sages called Vaikhanasas are honoured by Brahmanas. They were born of the sacred ashes. They are engaged in penance and learning.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वेषामुत्तरे मेरलॉकालोकस्तु दक्षिणे । विदूरभावादर्कस्य भूमेलेंखावुतस्य च ॥ .

English

The handsome Asvinas were born of his ears. The pure ones born of the eyes are known as Ak$arajas. The elder Prajapatis were born of his vessels. The sages were born of the hair pores in the skin and the sweat dirt. From his tears and cry were born the terrible mouths Niryasas (?), the junctions of fortnights, years, days and nights and the terrible light of Pitrs. Raudra they say is the blood. Lohita is remembered as gold. That should be known as Maitra also. The smoke is remembered as animals. Different Puranas give different lists of Prajapatis. For example, the lists in Mbh., Mt. P. or Garuda differ from our text (and Bd. P) and inter se. The flames are Rudras and Adityas. Divine human beings were born of the burning coal and the flame. Brahma born of Brahman is the primordial being in the world. Requesting (for the hand of) a virgin, the sages told him who bestowed everything: "Brahma, the eldest among Suras, is delighted with Devas. These lords will be giving birth to all the subjects. All of them are Prajapatis. All of them are sages. These rites will uphold these worlds with his grace. They have developed couples increasing your splend¬ our. Among Devas there are learned ones in Vedas. All the saintly kings are also such. All of them are devoted to the Vedic Mantras. They have been born out of the attributes of Prajapatis. The infinite Brahman is the Truth and the greatest penance. O lord, all of us are your own children, the Brahman (Vedas), the Brahmanas and all the worlds including the mobile and the immobile beings. Beginning with Marlci and including all the sages, we Devas are thinking about and longing for children by your (blessings)".

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ग्रहनक्षत्रताराणां दर्शनं भास्करस्य च्। उच्छूयस्य प्रमाणेन ज्ञेयसस्तमनो दयम् १०६ जब शीघ्र गति से भ्रमण करते हैं, तब जान पड़ता है कि नक्षत्रगण चक्राकार जलते हुए अओंगारे की तरह सूर्य के पीछे घूम रहे हैं। इस प्रकार सूय॑ दक्षिण दिशा होकर चारों द्वीषों में भ्रमण करते हैं ओर बारम्बार उदय-अस्तकाल में उदित और अस्त होते हैं ।१०२-१०३। सूर्थ अपनी किरणों से स्वर्गीय दोनों देवालयों में से एक पूर्वार्द को पूर्वाह्न में और पर्राद्ध को पराह्न में तपाते हैं एवं मध्याह्न में प्रत्येक को प्रतष्त करते हैं ।

English

(Siita said) O highly blessed ones, Devas along with sages identifying (themselves) with the abodes and the time are born in this family during the Yajna. In that very form, they may not establish these sub¬ jects. They may be stabilised from the beginning till the end of the Yugas. Then the preceptor of the world (Brahma), without any further thought, spoke—"O Devas, it was after deciding like this that the subjects had been created by me. There is no doubt about this. These sages have been born in your race". Among them I shall recount in detail and in proper sequence the race of Bhygu, the ancient noble soul and the first Prajapati. Bhrgu had two unequalled, excellent and auspicious wives of noble families. One was the daughter ofHiranyakasipu, famous by the name 'Divya' and the other was the fair-com- plexioned daughter of Puloman, named Pauloml. Divyabore to Bhrgu the planet Sukra (Venus) who was the preceptor of Dcvas and Asuras, who was the son of Kavi, and was known as Kavya, Sukra and Usanas. He was the most excellent among the knowers of Vedas. Sukra's wife named Ahgl was the mental daughter of the Soma-drinking Pitfs and very famous. She gave birth to four sons. He was endowed with Brahman's splendour and the most excellent among the knowers of Brahman. Sukia begot four sons of her, viz. Tvastr, Varutrin, Sanda and Amaika. They resembled the sun and in their prowess they were equal to Brahma. Ranjana, Prthurasmi and the scholarly Brhadgiras were the sons of Varutrin. They were devoted to Brahman and became the priests of Suras. They approached Manu with the motive of spoiling sacrificial rites. On seeing Dharma being violated, Indra spoke to Manu: "I would rather have the sacrifice performed through you than through these". On hearing these words of Indra, they fled from that place. When they absconded, Indra released (their) wife Cetana. Then he followed her. On seeing them come there again with the evil in¬ tention of killing Indra, he struck at them (while) they slept in the altar of the lord of Devas on the southern side. While they were being devoured by (dogs, jackals and wolves) their heads fell down simultaneously and became dates.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूर्य उदय से लेकर मध्याह्ल पर्यंन्त अपनी किरण को बढ़ाते हैं और मध्याह्ञ से अस्त पयंन्त धीरे-धीरे किरणों का हास करते हुये अस्त हो जाते हैं ।१०४-१०५॥ उदय और अस्त से हो पूर्व तथा पर्चिम दिल्ञाओं का ज्ञान होता है। सूर्थ जिस प्रकार आगे तपते हैं या प्रकाश का दान करते हैं, उसी प्रकार पीछे दोनों (पाइव) बगलों में भी जहाँ सूथं उदित हुए देखे जाते हैं वही उदयाचल कहलाता है और जहाँ वे अदृष्य हो जाते

English

Thus, the sons of Varutrin were killed by Indra former¬ ly. Sukra begot (of his wife) Yajani the daughter Devayanl. The three-headed Visvarupa was the great son of Tvastr. Visvakarman is remembered as the younger twin- brother of Visvarupa. Twelve sons were born to Bhrgu (and were known as) Bhrgu (Gana) Devas 1. Lord Kavya begot of Devi those sons. Mt. P. gives a different list of these 12 Dcva Yajiiika Bhrgus in its lists of Gotras and Pravaras. They were—Bhuvana, Bhavana, Anya, Anyayata, Kratu, Sravas, Murdhan, Vyajaya, Vyasrusa, Prasava, Aja and the twelfth one Adhipati. These twelve sons of Bhrgu are remembered as twelve sacrificial Devas. PaulomI bore a lordly son having full self- control and engrossed in Brahman. Since he was sickly in the eighth month of conception, he was forcibly taken out of the womb by dire means and so his name became Cyavana. He became conscious due to Pracetas. Through the anger of Cyavana (revived by) Pracetas, Cyavana alias Pracetasa burned the man-eaters through anger 1 2. The son of Bhrgu (i.e. Cyavana) begot of Sukanya two sons honoured by saints, viz. Atmavana and Dadhica. The son Sarasvata was born to Sarasvatl and Dadhica. The blessed lady Ruci, daughter of Nahusa, was the wife of Atmavana. The sage Orva (Aurva in Bd. P. and Mbh.) of great renown was born of him after breaking through the thighs (of his mother)- Rclka was the son of Aurva. He was brilliant (in complexion) like a blazing fire. When the cams 3 (sacrificial offerings) pertaining to lludra and Vi?nu (charged with specific mantras ) by Bhrgu were interchanged, Jamadagni was born, as the Cara pertaining to Vais pa va fire was (mistakenly) eaten (by his mother). Mbh. Adi 177 informs that when Haihayas tried a genocide of the Among other sages outside (the original family) there

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हैं, वही अस्ताचल कहलाता है ।१०६-१०७। सब लोकों से उत्तर मेरु है और दणिण में लोकालोक । बहुत दूर जाने के कारण यह स्थान भूमि की रेखा की तरह प्रतीयमान होता है। सूर्य की किरणें रात को क्षीण ही जाती हैं; अतः यह दिखाई नहीं पड़ता है १०८५। ग्रह, नक्षत्र, तारा और सूर्य के दर्शन तथा अस्त ऊँचे स्थानों से जाने जाते हैं। अग्नि और जल की छाया शुक्ल वर्ण की होती है तथा पृथ्वी की छाया कृष्ण वर्ण की। बहुत दूर रहने के कारण उगते हुए सूयय किरणों से हौन मालूम पड़ते हैं । क्षीणकिरण होने के कारण उस समय सूर्य में उतनी गर्मी भी नहीं रहती है और वे लोहित वर्ण हो जाते हैं ।१०६-११०। रेखा पर स्थित सुय्य जहाँ- जहाँ से देखे जाते हैं, वहाँ से वे हजार योजन ऊपर रहते हैं ।१११। सूर्य के अस्त हो जाने पर उनकी किरणों

English

Listen to the narration of the family of Angiras, the intelligent son of Agni. It was in the family of Angiras, the intelligent son of Agni, that Bharadvajas along with Gautamas were born. The most important Devas belonging to the family of Angiras are Tvisimants (?) of great prowess. Atharvan, Angiras had three wives, viz. Surupa the daughter of Marica, Svarat the daughter ofKardama and Pathya the daughter of Manu. I shall mention their progeny. The heirs of Atharvan born of those wives were the uplifters of the family. They were born as a result of the great penance of that purified soul. Br-haspati was born of Surupa and Svarat gave birth to Gautama. Pathya gave birth of Avandhya, Vamadeva, Utathya and Usija. Dhisnu was thes on of Pathya. Samvarta was the mental son (of Atharvan). Vicitta, Ayasya and Sara- dvan were the sons of Utathya. Dxrghatama was the son of Asi. Brhaduttha was the son of Vamadeva. Dhisnu's son was Sudhanvan and his son was Rsabha. Rathakaras (Charioteers) are remembered as Devas. They are well-known as Rsis (Rbhus?). Bharadvaja of very great fame and well-known was born of Brhaspati. The progeny of Samvarta, (mental) son of Angiras, are considered as Devas. Listen to them. These Angiras Devas are regarded as junior to Bjrhaspati. Ten own sons of Angiras were born of Surupa. They were ten and their names are—Audarya, Ayu, Danu, Daksa, Darbha, Prana, Havisman, Havisnu, Kratu and Satya. The following ten and five (i.e. fifteen) are to be known as belonging to the Pakfa (i.e. Gotra ) of Angiras—Ayasya, Uta¬ thya, Vamadeva, Usija, Bharadvajas, Sankrtikas, Gargya, Kanva, Rathitara, Mudgalas, Vi§nuvrddhas, Haritas, Vayus, Bhaksas of Bharadvaja family, Arsabhas and Kimbhayas. Many others (external) sages (belonging to the families outside) are remembered among other sages. Contemplating on the waters (Apah) with a desire for progeny, Marlci desired the waters. The lord mentally concei¬ ved thus—"A son born of a praiseworthy woman, endowed with all good qualities and having good tastes is honoured". All the waters were called. Thelord dwelt in their company. The lord procreated an unequalled son named Aristanemi who became Prajapati and who was of well-con¬ trolled mind. Vadhauvesa 1 (?) begot the son Marica, having the splendour of the Sun. Contemplating on the speech of good men 2 he stay¬ ed under water for seven thousand years with a desire to beget sons. Hence (the son) became unequalled. Kasyapa was the knower of the sun (?) Hence he was on a par with Brahma. In every Manvantara, he is born through a part of Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रभा हि सोरी पादेन अस्तं गचछति भास्करे । अग्निमाविशते रात्रौ तस्मादूदूरात्प्रकाशते

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The subjects 3 were angered by Daksa, it is said (?) for the sake of (his) daughters. Then he drank wine. The word 'JCaJya means wine. Hascekasas (?) 4 5 * should be known as Brahma's KaSya. KaSya is remembered by Brahmanas as wine. Because he drank Kaiya (wine) he is called Kasyapa. 8 He used harsh words. On being cursed by Daksa, he became infuriated and thereby became Kasyapa. On being requested by Kasyapa and urged by Brahma Paramesthin, Daksa gave his daughters to Kasyapa. Bd. P. reads nirata: so'psvatilapat 'who performed penance in waters'. Chaste goddess Vak (Bd. P.). Bd. P. (ibid. v. 120) reads Prabhuh for Prajah hereof. It means 'When the holy Lord got enraged at the over-bearing speech for his daughters'. HaScekasa is obscure. Bd. P. reads hasye kaSir hi vijiieyo 'The word KaSi should be understood in the sense of humour'. A funny derivation. The sage Kasyapa is so designated as he was a He who knows this holy creation of Rsis through Varuna becomes long-lived and meritorious. He becomes Puri¬ fied and attains excellent happiness. By listening to this and retaining this (in memory) he becomes free from all sins. Then all the sages spoke to Romaharsaria: "When the sixth Prajasarga (creation of the subjects) of Caksusa Manu had been dissolved, the creation of Vaivasvata Manu began to function (How did it take place?)." When the Vaivasvata Manvantara arrived, Daksa was commanded by the self-born lord himself—"Create the subjects". Daksa created mobile and the immobile living beings. Then Daksa proceeded to create the four types of Prajas (subjects), viz. Jarayujas (viviparous),Antfajas (oviparous), Udbhijjas (plants that pierce the ground and grow), and Svedajas (those born of sweat).

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकाश्यं च तथोष्णं च सुर्याग्नेयो च तेजसो । परस्परानृप्रवेशादाप्यायेते दिवानिशम् दिन सुययप्रकाशाख्यं तामसी रात्रिरुच्यते । तस्माहयवस्थिता रात्रि: सुयविक्ष्यमहः स्मृतम्॒

English

He performed severe penance for ten thousand years. He became endowed with Yogic power and more parti¬ cularly with supernatural powers like Anima etc. As he possesses glorious power, he divided himself into human beings, serpents, Raksasas, Devas, Asuras and Gandharvas. All of them being endowed with divine bodies and wealth of beauty and splend¬ our, they were lords equal to himself. He was desirous of creat¬ ing other mental living beings of various kinds. (He created) sages, Devas, Gandharvas, human beings, serpents, Raksasa's, Yaksas, Bhutas,. Pisacas, birds, animals and deer. When these mentally created beings did not flourish and multiply, he was rebuked by the intelligent lord Mahadeva. He became then desirous of creating the different subjects by the process of sexual intercourse. He took to himself as wife the daughter of Vlrana, the Prajapati. She was Asikni who was endowed with great penance and who supported the worlds. The entire Universe consisting of the mobile and the immobile beings was sustained by her. In this matter they quoted two verses about Daksa, the son of Pracetas. "When Daksa married Asikni the great daughter of Vlrana, he created a million mobile wells On seeing those subjects desirous of flourishing the extremely powerful celestial sage, Brahma's son Narada, fond of arguments, spoke evil words to them resulting in himself be¬ ing cursed. The Brahmana (Narada) is sometimes called son of Kasyapa. Due to his mean action the Brahmana sage was afraid of Daksa's curse. Paramesthin was born as Kasyapa's son. Again due to the fear of curse of Daksa, he was born as his mental son. His second birth was as the mental son of Kasyapa. He was formerly born asNarada (son) of Paramesthin. Formerly Daksa's sons famous as Haryasvas were destroyed for the pur¬ pose of censure. They were undoubtedly annihilated. Lord Daksa became infuriated and attempted to destroy him (Narada). Keeping the Brahmarsis ahead, he (Daksa) was requested by Paramesthin (not to kill Narada). Then Daksa stipulated the conditions with Parame¬ sthin: "Let Narada be born of my daughter as your son". Then Daksa gave his beloved daughter to Parame¬ sthin. Narada was born thereof. The sage became calm and ceased to be afraid. On hearing this those Brahmanas became curious. They asked Suta, the seer of truth, the foremost among the eloquent ones: How were the sons of Prajapati, the subjects born of Pracetasa destroyed by the noblc-souled Narada?

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं पुष्करमध्येन तदा सरपंति भास्करः । अ्यंशांशक॑ तु मेदिन्या मुहर्तेनेब गच्छति

English

On hearing these auspicious truthful words born of a desire to know, he (Suta) spoke these sweet words endowed with all good qualities: Haryasvas, the sons of Daksa, desirous of procreating subjects, the extremely powerful ones came there and Narada spoke to them: 1 "Alas, all of you are childish. You do not know the entire surface of the world. What is within, what is above and what is below, you do not know. How will you create the subjects? What is the extent of the Earth? What are the things to be created? Is it possible to create without knowing these? Small or great defects are sure to be seen therein". On hearing his words they went away to various quarters. On reaching the aerial zone, they were utterly non¬ plussed. Wandering (here and there) intermingled with the (blowing) winds, they have not returned till this day. Thus those great sages are wandering after reaching the aerial zone. When his sons were lost, Lord Daksa, the Pracetasa, begot again ofVirini a thousand sons. These sons (known as) Sabalasvas (having horses of diverse colours), desirous of multiplying subjects were told the same words by Narada. On hearing those words all those powerful young men spoke to one another—"The great sage has said well. Undoubtedly the track of our brothers should be followed. After knowing the magnitude of the Earth we shall easily create the subjects". They too went the same way to all the quarters. Even to this day they have not returned like the rivers (not returning) after falling into the oceans. Ever since then, if a younger brother goes in quest of a lost elder brother, he too gets lost. This is riot to be done by one who knows. When the Sabalasvas were lost, lord Daksa became infuriated and cursed Narada—"Be ruined, endure the According to Mbb Adi. 75.7-8, Narada instructed Haryasvas, the first batch of 1000 sons of Daksa, in Sankhya Philosophy. Thereby all be¬ came recluses and frustrated Dak;a's plan of populating the world. Here (w. 147-48) Narada advised them to know the magnitude of the earth, which they were going to populate. He who knows entirely this creation of Daksa precise¬ ly, becomes long-lived, famous, blessed and endowed with progeny.