In English
Once there was a competition between and . was chosen as the judge in this competition since he was endowed with wisdom, penance, and supreme knowledge. could bear the weight of the entire earth because he was one with the Divine and possessed magnificent powers and qualities. He agreed to be the judge on the condition that someone should take his place to support the earth. tried to uphold the earth but failed. , on the other hand, could keep the earth in balance due to his wisdom and penance. Only a devotee and his devotion can bear the burden of the earth, nothing else.