gauḥ - the shape of a cow; bhūtvā - assuming; aśru-mukhī - with tears in the eyes; khinnā - very much distressed; krandantī - weeping; karuṇam - piteously; vibhoḥ - of Lord Brahmā; upasthitā - appeared; antike - in front; tasmai - unto him (Lord Brahmā); vyasanam - her distress; samavocata - submitted.

Mother earth assumed the form of a cow. Very much distressed, with tears in her eyes, she appeared before Lord Brahmā and told him about her misfortune.