The "Anushasana Parva" book of the epic narrates that Surabhi was born from the belch of "the creator" ("Prajapati") Daksha after he drank the "Amrita" that rose from the Samudra manthan. Further, Surabhi gave birth to many golden cows called "Kapila cows", who were called the mothers of the world. The "Satapatha Brahmana" also tells a similar tale: "Prajapati" created Surabhi from his breath. The "Udyoga Parva" Book of the "Mahabharata" narrates that the creator-god Brahma drank so much "Amrita" that he vomited some of it, from which emerged Surabhi.