From the same blades of Kusha grass, O you of great power originated Atri. From the ashes of the fire originated the twiceborn Rishis, viz., the Vaikhanashas, endued with penances and given to Vedic learning and all of excellent qualities. From the eyes of Agni originated the twin Ashvins endued with great beauty. At last, from his ears, originated the Prajapatis.
अत्रैवानेति च विभो जातमत्रिं वदन्त्यपि। तथा भस्मव्यपोहेभ्यो ब्रह्मर्षिगणसम्मताः॥ वैखानसाः समुत्पन्नास्तप:श्रुतगुणेप्सवः। अश्रुतोऽस्य समुत्पन्नावश्विनौ रूपसम्मतौ॥ शेषाः प्रजानां पतयः स्रोतोभ्यस्तस्य जज्ञिरे।