The Purana Index v2.c7.s6.285

v2.c7.s6.285

*Madhu* (xiv)—a mind-born son of Lord Viṣṇu born with Kaiṭabha representing rajas and tamas qualities;¹ with Kaiṭabha shook the lotus stand of Brahmā in the navel of Viṣṇu lying in waters after interview with Rudra; then Brahmā appealed to Viṣṇu in fear, Bhū, Bhuva and Suva entered Brahmā; Viṣṇu and Jiṣṇu fought with Madhu Kaiṭabha when Brahmā acted as arbitrator; the battle continued for thousands of years; Brahmā entered into contemplation when Mohinī or Viṣṇumāya appeared to the great grief of the Asuras, both were killed when Brahmā asked for permission to create four kinds of creatures, with a view to this he performed austerities when he was filled with rage and tears out of which came wind, bile and kapha besides poisonous serpents, Brahmā's grief knew no bounds, and he swooned and lost his life, when Rudra appeared in eleven forms out of his face, revived him and helped him in his creation as his son ²