Bhagavatham says, Yajnan (Sri Hari) married Dakshina (Lakshmi Devi) and gave birth to twelve sons. Here a doubt arises, as they both were born to the same parents, was their marriage appropriate? The answer is, as they are not mere mortals, but divinity in the peak, they were beyond such limitations. Both Amrit and poison are alike for Agni, but not for ordinary people. They should refrain from that.

Note – What do we learn here? “Yajnam” is the Karmam that we do with a noble purpose and “Dakshina” represents gratitude, while receiving that Prasadam of the Lord. So, Yajnam and Dakshina are not separate from each other, and when they are together , it gives birth to prosperity.

4.1.7 – 20

This session of Bhagavatham describes the “Santhathi Parampara” of Swayambhoo Manu, which had blessed the entire world.

Now, let us see the story of Athri (second Brahmarshi) and Anasooya (second daughter of Karddama and Devahoothi) who gave birth to three great sons from the grace of Thrimoorthis. They are Dathan (from Lord Hari), Durvassav (from Lord Siva) and Soman (from Lord Brahma).