The three worlds once more became kingless. The gods and the Rishis then in a body proceeded to where Vishnu was and appealed to him for encompassing the restoration of Indra. Approaching him they said,-O holy one, you should rescue Indra who is overwhelmed by the sin of Brahmanicide!-The boon-giving Vishnu replied to them, saying,-Let Shakra perform a Horse-sacrifice in honour of Vishnu. He will then be restored to his pristine position!-The gods and Rishis began to search for Indra, but when they could not find him they went to Shachi and said to her,-0 blessed lady, go to Indra and bring him here! Requested by them Shachi once more went to the lake Manasa, rising from the lake, Indra came to Brihaspati. The celestial priest Brihaspati then inade arrangements for a great Horse-sacrifice, substituting a black antelope for a good horse every way fit to be offered up in sacrifice. Causing Indra, the lord of the Maruts, to ride upon that very house Brihaspati led him to his own place.