So passing on with ease where led

The path Sutíkshṇa bade him tread,

The hero with exulting breast

His brother in these words addressed:

“Here, surely, is the home, in sight,

Of that illustrious anchorite:

Here great Agastya's brother leads

A life intent on holy deeds.

Warned of each guiding mark and sign,

I see them all herein combine: