Bhrigu gave that rod intended for the protection of righteousness to all the Rishis. The Rishis gave it to the Regents of the quarters, and the Regents made it over again to Kshupa.
भृगुर्ददावृषिभ्यस्तु दण्डं धर्मसमाहितम्। ऋषयो लोकपालेभ्यो लोकपालाः क्षुपाय च॥