Shakra was depressed in spirits, at seeing the strength in devotion and truthfulness of the one with unrivaled power, for fear lest he be the chief among gods.
तस्य दृष्ट्वा तपोवीर्यं सत्यं चामिततेजसः। विषादमगमच्छक इन्द्रोऽयं मा भवेदिति॥