The ceremonies in honour of the Pitris, the sacred sound of Vashata (Vedas) and all auspicious rites ceased. The universe looked frightful to behold.
निवृत्तपितृकार्यं च निर्वषट्कारमङ्गलम्। जगत् प्रतिभयाकारं दुष्प्रेक्ष्यमभवत् तदा॥