sri-brahma uvaca-Lord Brahma said; deva-deva-O my Lord, Lord of all the demigods; akhila-adhyaksa-owner of the whole universe; bhuta-bhavana-O cause of all living entities; purva-ja-O original Personality of Godhead; distya-by Your example or because of our good fortune; te-by You; nihatah-killed; papah-most sinful; loka-santapanah-giving trouble to the entire universe; asurah-the demon Hiranyakasipu.