The hermitages where various sacrificial offerings were made reverberated with Vedic chantings. Flowers were scattered all over. There was a lotus-pond with lotuses. [3-1-6]
The hermitages echoing with the sounds of Vedic recitations and resembling the very abode of Brahma were adorned with great, holy sages living on regulated diet. [3-1-8]
He ( Rama ) saw the groups of hermitages adorned with venerable brahmins, with knowledge of the Supreme Spirit. On seeing them the illustrious,..... - [3-1-9]
- effulgent Rama loosened the string of his great bow and went forward. The great sages, richly endowed with divine knowledge, on seeing Rama..... - [3-1-10]