Three-score bright daughters sprang of old.

Of these fair-waisted nymphs the great

Lord Kaśyap sought and wedded eight,

Aditi, Diti, Kálaká,

Támrá, Danú, and Analá,

And Krodhavasá swift to ire,

And Manu[443] glorious as her sire.

Then when the mighty Kaśyap cried

Delighted to each tender bride:

“Sons shalt thou bear, to rule the three