Manvantaras - Verse 33-36
Vayu Purana (G. V. Tagare English translation) · 10 · Verse 33-36
Sanskrit Original
Sraddha (faith) gave birth to Kama (Desire) i 1 Laksmi to Darpa (Arrogance) ; Dhrti (Firmness, self-command) to Niyama (Restraint) ; the son of Tusti ( Satisfaction) is called Santosa (Contentment) ; Labha ( Gain) was the son of Pusti (nourishment); Sruta (Learning) was the son of Medha (intelligence). (The sons of) Kriya (Activity) were Naya (Justice), Danda (Punishment) and Samaya ( Law) . Both Bodha (Knowledge) and Apramada (Absence of errors) were the sons of Buddhi (intellect). Vinaya (Discipline) was the son of Lajja (Bashfulness) ; Vyavasaya (Exertion) was the son of Vapus (body ); Ksema ( welfare) was the son of Santi (Tranquility); Sukha (pleasure) was born of Siddhi (Achievement) ; Yasas (fame) was the son of KIrti (Renown). These are the sons of Dharma.
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