The gods seeking shelter then approached Pashupati Rudra, the Cardinal God, Endower of Solace and the Lord of all living beings. They prayed to him saying 'save, save us.' [1-45-21]
This way while the gods were praying the Lord and God of Gods ( Shiva ), then bearing his disc and conch-shell Vishnu also revealed himself at that place. [1-45-22]
Vishnu smilingly spoke to wielder of trident Rudra, 'oh, god the best, whatever element that has emerged from the churning of Milk Ocean by gods, that shall belong to you. - [1-45-23]
- By virtue of your position as the foremost god among gods, oh ! omnicompetent god Shiva, you please accept this poison, haalahala, as a foremost oblation to your godhood'. [1-45-24]
Then saying so Vishnu, the best one among gods disappeared. And on observing the fear of gods and also on paying heed to the words of Vishnu ( the wielder of bow, Shaaranga ), god Shiva..... - [1-45-25]