'These two excellent celestial bows are wellknown throughout the worlds. They are stout and strong. They are the best of all, wellmade by Vishvakarma. [1-75-11]
Oh ! best one among men, out of the two longbows gods gave one to restive Trymbaka, God Shiva for a combat with demon Tripura and oh ! Kakutstha, that bow alone is the annihilator of Tripura, the demon... and you have broken that alone... [1-75-12]
This second bow which is unassailable was given by chief of the celestials to Vishnu. This bow of Vishnu is highly radiant and enemy-citadel conquering longbow. [1-75-13]
Oh ! Rama born in the race of Kakutstha, this bow ( of Vishnu ) is as strong as the bow of Shiva. Once, all the gods were asking the Grandparent, Brahma,..... - [1-75-14]
- ( who is more powerful ?) in order to ascertain the strength and weakness of the blue-throated Shiva and Vishnu. Having come to know the intention of the gods, Grandsire Brahma..... - [1-75-15]