देवा ऊचुः ।। कृपां कुरु प्रभो त्वं च दैत्यैस्संपीडिता भृशम् ।। कुत्र यामश्च किं कुर्मश्शरण्यं त्वां समाश्रिताः ।। ७ ।।
The gods said:— O lord, be merciful. We are very much afflicted by the Daityas. Where shall we go? What shall we do? We have resorted to you, for you are worthy of seeking refuge by us.