[2] It is mentioned in the Padma Purana,[3] and described to be the fifth war in the series of Devasura Sangrama, the battles between the devas and the asuras.

According to one legend, this abduction had occurred to punish Brihaspati for his extramarital affair with Mamata, the pregnant wife of Utathya.

The Brahmanda Purana states that Vishnu participated in the war as well, slaying the asura Kalanemi.

[7] Indra is stated to have slain Virochana, the son of Prahlada, who had sided with Soma.

In due course, she gave birth to Budha, who both Brihaspati and Soma claimed as theirs until Tara affirmed that the latter was the father.