Sūta said:: The (story) of Suras, Asuras, Gandharvas, Apsaras, Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, Piśācas, Garuḍa, serpents, birds, tigers, peacocks, herbs, worms, insects, locusts, minute creatures aquatic beings, animals, and glorious Brāhmaṇas, is characterised by merit. It causes prosperity. It contributes to welfare and happiness. It must be heard always and comprehended by persons devoid of malice and jealousy.