He who contemplates the blessed Lord with a heart full of devotion surely attains the supreme state. Therefore, with one’s actions, thoughts, and words, one should worship him diligently and with reverence. For those who slander and speak ill, their every deed becomes a source of fault and downfall. Know without doubt that this blessed Lord, the great god, is truly the God of gods. Yet, some—lost in delusion and following false doctrines—fall into suffering and darkness. But those who behold unity, seeing the oneness in all, become worthy of liberation. Understanding this, one should worship the Lord, for thus he attains the highest state. All that exists in this world arises from Rudra and Nārāyaṇa; they are the source of creation. Therefore, one should seek refuge in the great god, the protector, honored by the wise who know Brahman. In days of old, one such devotee sought refuge in the Lord—the god of herds, clad in skins. But in the age of Kali, there were those who, deluded, turned away from the Lord and harbored hatred. This came to be because of the power of old impressions and by the word of Brahmā, the self-born creator, who permitted it. Yet, by the grace of Śaṅkara, these souls would eventually return to their former state. Now, listen as I recount the lineages of Dakṣa’s daughters. Dakṣa, the lord of creatures, created the gods, gandharvas, sages, asuras, and serpents. Through lawful unions, he brought forth all living beings. From one virtuous daughter, a thousand sons were born. And upon Vairiṇī, Dakṣa begot sixty daughters. Of these, twenty-seven were given to Soma, and four to Ariṣṭanemi. There were also two daughters of Angiras, whose lineages I shall describe: Saṃkalpā and Muhūrtā, as well as Sādhyā and Viśvā. From Viśvā were born the Viśvadevas; from Sādhyā, the Sādhyas; from Bhānu, the Bhānavas; and from Muhūrtā, the Muhūrtajas. Saṃkalpā gave birth to Saṃkalpa. Ten sons, known as the sons of Dharma, are remembered. Among the eight Vasus are Pratyūṣa and Prabhāsa. Dhruva’s son is Kāla, the measurer of the worlds. Purojava is the son of Anila, whose movement is mysterious. Viśvakarman, the great craftsman and Prajāpati, is the son of Prabhāsa. Now hear of the sons of Kadrū and the sage Muni, both knowers of dharma. Among them are Vivasvān, Savitṛ, Pūṣā, Aṃśumān, and Viṣṇu. In the era of Vaivasvata, the Ādityas, sons of Aditi, are renowned. Among the asuras, Hiraṇyakaśipu, the eldest, and Hiraṇyākṣa, his brother, were prominent. Seeing the divine boons granted to them, the gods were troubled and offered many hymns of praise. Afflicted and struck by adversity, they went to the god of gods, the Grandfather—unchanging, ancient, and supreme, the one who pervades all worlds. For the welfare of all the gods, the lotus-seated Brahmā journeyed to the northern shore of the Milk Ocean, where Hari, the Lord, resides. There, he bowed low, placing his head at the Lord’s feet, joined his palms, and spoke. Before him stood Hari, the all-pervading one, eternal, the great yogi, whose very form is the essence of all the gods.