They never did any good to the other creatures of the universe or showed mercy for any of them. Neglecting the three well-known means, they began to persecute and assail all creatures by holding only the rod of chastisement.
न प्रियं नाप्यनुक्रोशं चक्रुर्भूतेषु भारत। त्रीनुपायानतिक्रम्य दण्डेन रुरुधुः प्रजाः॥