The foremost of all gods, these two are observers of the highest vows and gifted with the severest penances. Through some reason best known to Him. I myself have originated from the quality of His Grace.
तपसा महता युक्तौ देवश्रेष्ठौ महाव्रतौ॥ अहं प्रसादजस्तस्य कुतश्चित् कारणान्तरे।