Let us come back to the story of Swayambhoo Manu and Shatharoopa – they had five children. The sons were called Priyavathan and Utthanapadan and the daughters were called Akoothi, Devahoothi and Prasoothi.

We will see the story of Devahoothi who got married to Kardhama Prajapathi in detail.

Note – we are learning two precious lessons here – first is the statement by the Devas that everyone reaps the result of his/her own deeds. The Karma is always followed by its Karma phalam and there is no point in blaming or praising any one (even God) when you get what you deserve.

The second lesson is that, creation (or the child) is influenced by the mental attitude at the time of creation. Whether it is a child, a song, a poem or a building – every thing reflects the attitude with which it was created. Don’t we need to be careful and cautious even in our day-to-day life, as we are always in the process of creation?

Maithreya started telling the story of Karddama Prajapathi’s penance to Vidura.