When both the Vedas and righteousness were lost, the gods, were overcome by fear. Overcome with fear. O foremost of men, they sought the help of Brahman.
नष्टे ब्रह्मणि धर्मे च देवांस्त्रासः समाविशत्। ते त्रस्ता नरशार्दूल ब्रह्माणं शरणं ययुः॥