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In those days, a very strong and mighty Asura known as Tāraka was born. He possessed immense power in his arms and was a mighty warrior. He was so strong and powerful that he conquered this world and the other world, winning everything. He made all the devas and goddesses his slaves, leaving them poor and powerless. This powerful Tārakāsura represents ego, doubt, and jealousy. What is he going to destroy now? He became nearly like an unborn and immortal being, undefeatable by anyone. All the devas fought against him in many different ways, but unfortunately, they all lost their wars. These devas are our good qualities. You try to tell your mind, "My mind, what have you gained from this? Why don't you give up your ego? Why don't you give up this negative feeling? Why do you support this jealousy again and again?" But all your trying is in vain. You can play many tricks, but as long as this rākṣasa, these asuras, exist, you will not be a winner. Then all the devas went to Brahmā. With folded hands, they requested his help. Brahmā saw that all the devas were unhappy. What was happening in the world? The creator was shaken in his heart. Brahmā began to overthink. The creator was now thinking how to solve this problem. So you are the creator; you are the creator of your good and bad qualities. You are the creator of your good and bad thoughts. And now you are thinking what to do. You created it within yourself; nobody told you that you have to have a big ego. Kāma, krodha, mada, lobha, moha—these are the asuras. So you are the creator; you are Brahmā. They went to Brahmā, and Brahmā began to think about what to do. Brahmā said that Asura, that Daitya, could only be defeated by someone who would be known as the son of Śiva. Only that one would be able to fight against him. All the devas began to think. What did he say? What he is saying seems impossible. But he is saying something; listen all carefully. It is very important, he says; all devas, we have to do something. You must follow my words. Otherwise, that Daitya, that rākṣasa, will kill us.