- And with my conduct and comport the high-souled savants are also pleased. While I am a pursuant in probity I expect to avail myself of the fruition of this kind of Vedic-ritual.- [1-58-21]
Oh ! eminent sage Vishvaamitra, but my mentors are not deriving complete contentment by my pursuit. Hence, they shove me off. I consider destiny to be allpowerful. The effort of a man goes in vain. - [1-58-22]
दैवेनाक्रम्यते सर्वं दैवं हि परमा गतिः | तस्य मे परमार्तस्य प्रसादमभिकांक्षतः | कर्तुमर्हसि भद्रं ते दैवोपहतकर्मणः || १-५८-२३
- Everything is controlled by destiny. It is the supreme resort.My merits have been destroyed by destiny. Deeply afflicted, I crave a favour from you. You are fit to grant it. Wish you well. - [1-58-23]