This mighty, godly ascetic decided to give all the cooked meal to the Brahmin. The brahmin finished all the food. He ( Vishvaamitra ) went without food..... - [1-65-6]
न किंचिदवदद्विप्रं मौनव्रतमुपास्थितः | तथैवासीत्पुनः मौनमनुच्छ्वासं चकार ह || १-६५-७
- but did not utter a single word to the brahmin as he was abided by his a vow of silence. Thereafter the distinguished ascetic again practised austerities in muteness and breath-control. [1-65-7]
That eminent saint remained without respiration for another thousand years. While his breath, was suspended, fumes emanated from his head..... - [1-65-8]
- which frightened the three worlds. It appeared as though they were on fire. Thereupon devatas along with gandharvas, pannagas, uragas, and rakshasas,..... - [1-65-9]
- stood bewildered by his ascetic energy. Their own glory was dimmed in his lustre". Afflicted with anguish, they spoke to the Grandfather (Brahma): [1-65-10]