In love of God without a peer,

Confirm the boon you promise here.”

With Brahmá's son Vaśishṭha, best

Of those who pray with voice repressed,

The Gods by earnest prayer prevailed,

And thus his new-made friend he hailed:

“Thy title now is sure and good

To rights of saintly Bráhmanhood.”

Thus spake the sage. The Gods, content,

Back to their heavenly mansions went.