Indeed, arrived there the royal fugitive sought refuge with Bhrigu. The Rishi Bhrigu, O monarch, assured the defeated king of his protection.
ययौ भृगुं च शरणं वीतहव्यो नराधिपः। अभयं च ददौ तस्मै राज्ञे राजन् भृगुस्तदा॥