It is heard that the birth of the illustrious god Guha (Kartikeya) is full of all mysteries. Some say he is the son of Agni, (some say) he is the son of Kirtika, (some again say) he is the son of Rudra and (other say) he is the son of Ganga.
आग्नेयः कृत्तिकापुत्रो रौद्रो गाङ्गेय इत्यपि। श्रूयते भगवान् देवः सर्वगुह्यमयो गुहः॥