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[The 8 Vasus are sub-manifestations of Brahmi or the creative
Purusha. They are energies that help creation in various ways.
They find no place in the Hindu worship now. They are invoked
only in marriage ceremonies when their appropriateness is evident.
The Vedic gods can be analysed thus:
Purusha
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Creative or Brahma Preservative or Vishnu Destructive or Siva
8 Vasus. 12 Adityas. II Rudras.
These are 31 gods. Then there are Prajapati and Indra,
making the number 33. The Brihat Aranyaka says, that the 33
Krores of Devas are only sub rays of these primary 33].
THE PROGENY OF BHUTA.
By Sartipd: Millions of Rudras and the chief Pretas.
THE PROGENY OF ANGIRASA.
(1) By Svadkd: Pitris (comet).
(2) By Sati: The Veda known as Atharva-Angirasa.
THE PROGENY OF KRISASVA.
(1) By Archis: Dhuma ketu (comet).
(2) By Dhishand: Vedasiras, Devala, Vayuna and Manu.
THE PROGENY OF TARKSHA.
(1) By Vinatd: Garuda (the vehicle of Vishnu) and Aruna (the
charioteer of the Sun.)
(2) By Patangi: Birds.
(3) By Ydmint". Moths and locusts.
(4) By Kadru: the serpents.
The Moon: The Moon married the 27 stars. But he is con-
sumptive (i. e. he is consumed?). Therefore he has no progeny.
(What is meant by the consumption of a planetary body like the
Moon?.)
THE PROGENY OF KASYAPA
(1) By Timi; Aquatic animals.
(2) By Saramd: Wild beasts, such as Tigers.
(3) By Surabki'. Cloven-footed animals.
(4) By Tdmrd: The Vultures.
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