In days of yore, O Daksha, this auspicious religion called Pashupata had been found out by me. The proper observance of that religion produces great benefits.
मया पाशुपतं दक्ष शुभमुत्पादितं पुरा। तस्य चीर्णस्य तत् सम्यक् फलं भवति पुष्कलम्।