Surya's son Manu gave the rod of punishment, (to his sons) for the protection of the world. Punishment in the hands of successive holders, remains awake, protecting all creatures.
तं ददौ सूर्यपुत्रस्तु मनुर्वे रक्षणार्थकम्। आनुपूर्व्याच्च दण्डोऽयं प्रजा जागर्ति पालयन्॥