The Progeny of Tarksha

The Progeny of Bhuta.

By Sarûpâ: — Millions of Rudras and the chief Pretas.

The Progeny of Angirasa.

1. By Svadhâ: — Pitris (comet).
2. By Sâti: — The Veda known as Atharva-Angirasa.

The Progeny of Krisasva.

1. By Archis: — Dhûma ketu (comet).
2. By Dhishanâ: — Vedasiras, Devala, Vayuna and Manu.

(1) By Vinatâ: — Garuda (the vehicle of Vishnu) and Aruna (the charioteer of the Sun.)

1. By Patangi: — Birds.
2. By Yâminî. — Moths and locusts.
3. By Kadru: — the serpents.

The Moon: The Moon married the 27 stars. But he is consumptive (i.e. he is consumed?). Therefore he has no progeny. (What is meant by the consumption of a planetary body like the Moon?)