Then the seven ancient Rishis came forward and installed Vasava as the king of the gods and the ruler of heaven. And they took upon themselves the task of holding the rod of punishment over mankind.
ततोऽभिषिच्य राज्येन देवानां दिवि वासवम्। सप्तर्षयश्चान्वयुञ्जन् नराणां दण्डधारणे॥