कामधेनुं वसिष्ठोऽपि यदा न त्यजते मुनिः | तदास्य शबलां राम विश्वामित्रोऽन्वकर्षत || १-५४-१
'Oh ! Rama when sage Vashishtha did not consent to part with the wish-fulfilling cow, Vishvaamitra dragged Shabala by force'. ( Sage Shataananda continued the narration of the legend of Vishvamitra ). [1-54-1]
- 'I am being carried away by attendants of the king in this greatly distressed and pitiable condition. Have I been abandoned by the magnanimous Vasishta? - [1-54-3]
- What harm have I done to the pious maharshi, a compassionate soul? Why does he the auspicious one, forsake me, despite my innocence and devotion?' [1-54-4]