Thus said Vashishtha. Mighty Vishvaamitra lifted up agneya astra (shaft of fire) and discharging it said, 'stay, stay'. ( Thus, sage Shataananda continued his narration of Vishvamitra's legend ). [1-56-1]
- 'Oh ! wicked kshatriya, Oh ! son of Gadhi here I stand. Show me your strength and the pride of your arms ( Astra - Shastra). I will destroy them now. - [1-56-3]
क्व च ते क्षत्रियबलं क्व च ब्रह्मबलं महत् | पश्य ब्रह्मबलं दिव्यं मम क्षत्रियपांसन || १-५६-४
- Oh ! mean kshatriya where does your energy of a kshatriya stand in comparison with the great energy of Brahma? Behold my divine Brahma-bala.' [1-56-4]
The Brahma-danda (released by Vashishtha) put down the dreadful agneya astra released by Gadhi's son just like the force of fire is extinguished by water. [1-56-5]