At that time the great sacrifice of Daksha took place. Daksha, however, in that sacrifice of his, refused to dedicate a share to Rudra, O Bharata, of the sacrificial offerings.
तत्कालसमये चैव दक्षयज्ञो बभूव ह॥ न चैवाकल्पयद् भागं दक्षो रुद्रस्य भारत।