Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c7.3336

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3) Origin of life. Brahmā originated from the navel of Mahāviṣṇu. Brahmā started creation after obtaining permission from Viṣṇu. In the beginning Brahmā created from the mind Marīci, Aṅgiras, Atri, Vasiṣṭha, Pulaha, Kratu, and Pulastya. They are therefore called the Mānasaputras of Brahmā. (Manas = mind, Putra, = son). From his wrath came Rudra, from his lap came Nārada, from his right thumb Dakṣa, from his mind Sanaka and others and from his left thumb, Vīraṇī. Dakṣa married Vīraṇī.