Mercy was born as his mother Rohini, Bhudevi (the earth goddess) became his wife Satyabhama. Tranquility became his friend Sudama. Anger, greed and other vices became asuras (demons). Self-restraint (Damah), truth (Satya) and the Ocean of milk became Uddhava, Akrura and broken curd pots for Krishna's play respectively, asserts the text. Sage Kashyapa and Aditi - the mother of the gods - became the mortar and rope to which the mischievous Krishna was tied to. Shiva, Kali and Maya became his weapons, sword, mace and bow respectively. The lotus in his hands was the origin of the Universe. The harvest season Sharad was his food. Vishnu's abode Vaikuntha was recreated on Earth.