- became extremely furious and rushed towards Vashishtha, the best among ascetics. Adorable sage Vashishtha, reduced them to ashes with just a 'humkara' (the loud 'hum' sound produced with the mouth). [1-55-6]
ते साश्वरथपादाता वसिष्ठेन महात्मना | भस्मीकृता मुहूर्तेन विश्वामित्रसुतास्तदा || १-५५-७
The sage with vital spirit, Vashishta, then in a wink rendered those sons of Vishvamitra, along with their horses, chariots, and foot-soldiers to ashes. [1-55-7]
Having lost his sons and the army, like a bird with wings clipped, wretched, with pride vanished and confidence shattered Vishvamitra fell into despondency. [1-55-10]