Who sixth from ancient Nimi came,

Held it as ruler of the land,

A pledge in his successive hand.

This bow the mighty Rudra bore

At Daksha's[245] sacrifice of yore,

When carnage of the Immortals stained

The rite that Daksha had ordained.

Then as the Gods sore wounded fled,

Victorious Rudra, mocking, said:

“Because, O Gods, ye gave me naught