The chaupai describes the varied reactions in King Janak's assembly following Parashuram's angry outburst over the breaking of Shiva's bow. 'अति डर उतरु देत नृप नाहीं' means King Janak is too terrified to answer. 'कुटिल भूप हरषे मन माहीं' indicates that the deceitful rival kings are secretly rejoicing at his helplessness. 'सुर मुनि नाग नगर नर नारी। सोचहिं सकल रास उर भारी' means that the gods, sages, and all the men and women in the city are extremely worried, their hearts heavy with anxiety.