When Parashurama departed, Rama, son of Dasharatha with a serene mind gave the bow ( of Vishnu ) along with the arrow to Varuna god of immeasurable strength. [1-77-1]
Thereafter Rama, the descendant of the Raghus, paid obeisance to Vashishtha and other rishis, and having seen his father who appeared agitated said: - [1-77-2]