Lord Nṛsiṃha said:: I am superior to the universe. I am independent lord of all. I am the maker and unmaker (annihilator). This is my greatest splendour. Who then wishes to hear your suggestion? Hence, seek refuge in me, be rid of ailments and go back. O great lord of the Bhūtas, understand this great feature of mine. O Vīrabhadra, I am Kāla (Time, Death). I am the cause of the destruction of Kāla. I am engaged in the activity of annihilation. Know me as Death unto the god of Death. It is due to my favour that these Devas are alive.