The whole earth appeared to be empty, having been destitute of men and horses, and of chariots and elephants. Only the children and the old remained (in their houses).
शून्या च पृथिवी सर्वा बालवृद्धावशेषिता। निरश्वपुरुषेवासीद् रथकुञ्जरवर्जिता॥