Dynasties Descended From KaSyapd - Verse 323-329
Vayu Purana (G. V. Tagare English translation) · 69 · Verse 323-329
Sanskrit Original
I shall mention in due order the lands where they spread themselves—the whole of Salmali Dvipa, the mountain Devakuta, the leading mountains Magtiman, Sahasra-fikhara, Parnamala, Suke£a, £ata$rnga, Kauraja, Paficaiikhara and Hemakufa—all these mountains were occupied by the noblesouled descendants of Garuda. They were brightened with ruby stones and (while flying) they produced gusts of violent winds. 552 Vayu Purdrut Bhasas ( the bird vulture) Ulukas (owls), crows and cocks were the sons of Bhasi. Peacocks, Kalavifikas (sparrows), doves and Ldvas and Tittiris also were bom of Bhasi. Krauftcl gave birth to Vdrdhinasa birds (black birds with red legs, head and eyes ) . Syeni gave birth to ospreys, Sdrasas (a kind of crane ) and cranes ; she gave birth to other birds of prey also like these. The beautiful lady Dhrtara§tri gave birth to Hamsas (swans) and Kalahamsas, Cakrau&kas and other types of (acquatic) birds too. These were the birds given birth to and their sons and grandsons were infinite.
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