Oh ! auspiciouslooking Rama, we will stay here tonight at the confluence of both these sacred rivers (Sarayu and Ganga) and cross over Ganga tomorrow. [1-23-16]
- taking our bath, performing our meditations, offering our daily oblations, Oh ! best of men." As they were conversing thus, the ascetics, with their far reaching spiritual vision (beyond the veil of time).....- [1-23-18]
- recognised them and were immensely pleased. On approaching them enchantedly they offered water for hands and feet wash and then offered hospitality firstly to Sage Vishvamitra. [1-23-19]
Afterwards those sages of that hermitage have accorded reception to Rama and Lakshmana, and applauded by Vishvamitra for their hospitality. Those sages have entertained Rama and other guests with myths and legends. [1-23-20]