Sukra

Flowers bring joy to the mind and confer prosperity. Therefore, men of righteous deeds gave them the name Sumanas.

The man who, in a state of purity, offers flowers to the deities, finds that the deities are pleased with him and, as a result, bestow prosperity upon him.

You, Devayani, are not the daughter of someone who is a hired admirer, asks for alms, and accepts gifts. You are the daughter of someone who admires no one but is admired by all.

You are dependent on me. You should have waited for my command. By acting wrongly in your duty, you have committed the sin of theft.

Penance first sprang into life, followed by Dharma, or compassion and other virtues. In the interval between, many creepers and herbs started to grow.