Markandeya said : Thereupon the Brahmarshis, the Siddhas, the celestials, saints, with Havyavaha as their spokesman, sought the protection of Brahma.

The highly powerful, ten-headed son of Vishrava cannot be slain for the boon, that was given him before by you.

The mighty powerful one is oppressing the creatures in every possible way; therefore save us, O lord; there is none else except you to save us.

Brahma said: O Vibhavasu, he cannot slain in battle either by the celestials or the Asuras I have already ordained what is necessary for this purpose. But his death is near.

For this purpose and at my command the four-headed god has already been incarnated; Vishnu, the foremost of repressors, shall accomplish this.

In their presence then the Grandfather said to Shakra, “You also take your birth on earth, with all these celestials.

You all beget on monkeys and bears heroic and powerful sons capable of assuring forms at will to help Vishnu."

At this, the celestial, the Gandharvas and the Danavas quickly assembled to consult as to how they should he born on earth according to their respective parts.

In their presence the Deity, conferring boons commanded a Gandharvi named Dundubhi saying, “Go there for accomplishing this object.”

Hearing the words of Grandfather, Dundubhi became born on earth as the haunchbacked Manthara.

And all the leading celestial, Shakra and others begot offspring on the wives of the foremost of monkeys and bears.

They all took after their fathers, in strength and fame; they were capable of breaking down mountain summits and their weapons were trees of Shala and Tala.

Their bodies were as hard as adamant and they were all endued with very great strength; they were all skilled in the art of warfare and could summon any amount of strength at their will.

They were gifted with the strength of an Ayuta elephants and were like the wind in speed; some of them lived wherever they liked; others lived in woods.

Having ordained all this the worshipful creator instructed Manthara as to what she should do.

Understanding his words she, quick as thought, did accordingly. She moved about here and there fanning quarrels.