“Soota said, ‘Then that bird (Garuda) of great strength, energy and capable of going at will to every place travelled…

“Soota said, ‘Then hearing of and seeing his own body, that bird (Garuda) of beautiful feathers diminished its size.’ “Garuda…

“Soota said, ‘Having crossed the Ocean, Kadru of swift speed, accompanied by Vinata, soon came down near the (divine) horse…

“Soota said, ‘The Naagaas (snakes) after consultation arrived at the conclusion that they should do their mother’s (Kadru’s) command, for…

“Soota said, ‘O you whose wealth is Tapas (Rishi Shaunaka), then when the night had passed away and the Sun…

“Soota said, ‘Thus have I recited to you the whole story of how Amrita was churned out of the Ocean,…

“Soota said, ‘Then the Daityaas and the Daanavaas equipped with first-class armours and various weapons attacked Devas. In the meantime,…

“Soota said, ‘There is a mountain called Mandara adorned with cloud-like peaks. It (Mandara) is the best of mountains, and…

“Soota said, ‘O Rishi (Shaunaka), about this time the two sisters (Kadru and Vinata) saw approaching near, that horse of…

“(Rishi) Shaunaka said, ‘O Soota, narrate once more in detail this history of the learned and Dharmic Aastika. Our curiosity…