एको वंशकरो वास्तु बहवो वा महाबलाः | कीर्तिमन्तो महोत्साहाः का वा कं वरमिच्छति || १-३८-१२
'Whether one wants one son who enriches dynasty, or whether numerous sons who will be highly energetic, highly renowned, and highly enthusiastic. Who wants which boon from either of them?' Thus, the Sage gave them the option. [1-38-12]
Oh ! Rama, delight of the descendants of Raghus, on hearing the words of the ascetic in the presence of king Sagara, Kesini chose the boon to have a son who perpetuates the race. [1-38-13]
Sumati, the sister of mighty-winged Garuda and the second queen of Sagara obtained the boon of sixty thousand sons endowed with fame and great perseverance. [1- 38-14]
प्रदक्षिणमृषिं कृत्वा शिरसाभिप्रणम्य च | जगाम स्वपुरं राजा सभार्या रघुनन्दन || १-३८-१५
Oh ! son of the Raghus the king along with his wives, having circumambulated saint Bhrugu, bowed his head in reverence, saluted him with folded hands and returned to his capital. [1-38-15]