The Moon is very emaciated. Only a small portion of his body is seen. On account of his wasting, O Lord of the celestials, all creatures also are wasting. Creepers and herbs of various sorts are also wasting.
क्षयाचैवास्य देवेश प्रजाश्चैव गताः क्षयम्। वीरुदोषधयश्चैव बीजानि विविधानि च॥