I was possessed by the sin, O eldest son of Pandu, of Brahmanicide for having killed my brothers who were all learned Brahmanas. Purifying myself, I sought the protection, O king, of Mahadeva.
पितृविप्रवधेनाहमार्तो वै पाण्डवाग्रज। शुचिर्भूत्वा महादेवं गतोऽस्मि शरणं नृप॥