Śrī Sūta said: Those (sons) of great splendour and strength became Nivṛttas (i.e. renounced the world) on account of their knowledge pertaining to Vivarta (unreal appearance caused by Avidyā e.g. the world instead of Brahman). All the three of them (?) addressed the name (? of the world and ceased (their activity) without creating the (primary) creation of the subjects or the secondary one. When they were found Viraktas (Devoid of passionate attachment) Brahmā wishing to create other Sādhakas created those Devas who took pride in their positions and identified themselves with the same. Then there is the command of Brahmā once again. Understand from me those Sthānins (deities in different positions) who were in the condition of non-creation (Abhūtasṛṣṭi).