- O Brahman great ascetic Vishvaamitra was forestalled by you and your seraphic power. Oh ! best among the best meditators be pleased and let the worlds be delivered from distress'. [1-56-21]
When that great-resplendent Vashishtha was spoken thus by saints and gods he composed himself. And then humiliated Vishvaamitra heaved a sigh and spoke these words ( to himself ): - [1-56-22]
- Therefore on analysing this matter, I with my heart and senses quietened will embark on a sublime ascesis which really will be the causative factor for according Brahma-Sage-hood.' ( Thus Sage Shataananda continued his narration of Vishvamitra's legend ). [1-56-24]