Vishnu said: O celestials, I know the reason of the destruction of all creatures. I shall tell you all about it. Having your mind freed form anxiety listen to it.
विष्णुरुवाच विदितं मे सुराः सर्वं प्रजानां क्षयकारणम्। भवतां चापि वक्ष्यामि शृणुध्वं विगतज्वराः॥