Pippalada prayed to Shiva once more, and was offered a refuge in a forest where the asura could not harm him. Brahma convinced the sage that the destruction of the devas would not bring his parents back.
Pippalada prayed to Shiva and was granted sanctuary in a forest where he could be safe from the asura. Brahma explained to Pippalada that harming the devas wouldn't restore his parents.