Brahmā said: If you remain pure for a full period of thousand years, you will give birth to a son who will kill Śakra in battle. You will give birth to a son beautiful like Manmatha (the god of love), the most excellent one in the three worlds.” After saying thus the (sage) of great splendour remained (ready to receive her). After embracing her the holy sage went to his abode. When the husband had gone, Diti, the gentle lady who was delighted much, went to Kuśaplavana and performed a very severe penance.