Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction

CHAPTER SIX
The Progeny of the Daughters of Daksa
Daksa Begets Sixty Daughters
Upendra Born of Marutvati
Visvakarma Born of Angirasi
Daksa Curses the Moon-god
Description of the Descendants of Aditi

CHAPTER SEVEN

Indra Offends His Spiritual Master,
Brhaspati

Brhaspati Rejects the Demigods

Indra Condemns His Own Opulence

Those Who Mislead People Go to Hell

The Demons Declare War Against the Demigods
The Demigods Approach Visvaripa

The Spiritual Master Personifies the Vedas
Visvaripa Becomes the Priest of the Demigods
Visvaripa Composes a Protective Prayer

CHAPTER EIGHT
The Narayana-kavaca Shield
Explanation of the Visnu Mantra Armor
Prayers to Vamana and Nrsirmhadeva

Prayers to Hayagriva, Narada and Kirma
Prayers to Vyasa, Buddha and Kalki

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