The universe, being afflicted with the terror of the Kalkeyas and being destitute of the Vedic studies, of the Vashats and the sacrificial festivals and religious rites, became very fearless.
नि:स्वाध्यायवषट्कारं नष्टयज्ञोत्सवक्रियम्। जगदासीनिरुत्साहं कालेयभयपीडितम्॥