I took the charge and procreated men; but finding no other means to preserve them I worshipped you, the lord of the universe and said:-0 lord, you should protect the creatures, for you are my father and giver of energy and therefore irrepressible.
सोऽहं संन्यस्तभारो हि त्वामुपास्य जगत्पतिम्। रक्षां विधत्स्व भूतेषु मम तेजस्करो भवान्।।।।