( Sage Shataananda continued his narration of Trishanku's legend ) The most brilliant Vishvaamitra, having destroyed the sons of Vashishtha including Mahodaya by his ascetic power, said this in the midst of saints: - [1-60-1]
- as he wishes to win over the heaven of gods with his own mortal body. In a manner by which, he ( King Trishanku) attains heaven with his physical body,..... - [1-60-3]
- knowers of spiritual order and endowed with righteousness assembled there said: - Born in the line of Kushika, this sage is extremely furious person. - [1-60-5]