and repented for her unwise desire and apologized to her husband and the Lord. Kashyapa told her that as a result of her mistake, she will give birth to two Asuras who will bring misery to everyone in the world.

Note – In India, giving birth to a child was considered as a very sacred deed. Both parents must take penance well before the conception to ensure physical fitness and mental purity. The time of the physical union of the parents was carefully chosen.

All this was to give birth to a new generation who will take over the ancient culture and tradition from their ancestors. When the sanctity in these customs is lost, generations with Asurik tendencies grow up and destroy the harmony of life. This story is an eye-opener to all “family people”.

Kashyapa said, “Your merciless sons will massacre innocent people, abuse women and agitate Sages. Then the Lord will incarnate and end their lives”. Dithi was relieved to hear that the Lord Himself will terminate their lives. What a blessing in disguise it is, as it would bring “Moksham” to them. She did not want them to be cursed by “Brahmanas” only as it would never save their souls.