"Agni said, These children have originated from my limbs. They have all depended upon me as the cause of their being. They should, therefore, be considered as my children. Mahadeva in the form of Varuna has erred in this matter.
मदङ्गेभ्यः प्रसूतानि मदाश्रयकृतानि च। ममैव तान्यपत्यानि वरुणो दवद्यात्मकः॥