"In the due way, he prostrated himself before the great ascetic who was Chyavana's son. Having received the permission, he went to the hermitage of the descendant of the Bhrigu lineage and was delighted. It was surrounded by other hermitages, those of sages who were serene in their minds. He saw him, surrounded by them in all directions. There was cool and gentle shade, with the qualities of all the seasons. There were trees full of flowers and fruits and he was delighted. There were sounds of the calls of many kinds of birds and it was pleasant to the ears. Every direction echoed with many kinds of chants about the Brahman. In every direction, there were mantras, oblations, offerings of ghee, smoke and fragrances. The fragrance of the floods of ghee wafted everywhere in the forest. On all sides, the place was ornamented with kindling, kusha, staffs, girdles and deerskins, brought there by the sons of sages. It was ornamented by the daughters of sages roaming around in every direction. They held vessels full of flowers and water in their hands. The shade extended up to the outer limits of the cottages. Without any hesitation and without any fear, herds of does rested there, along with their fawns. Peacocks and peahens called in melodious tones, starting the tandava dance. Heaps of nivara grain were scattered around there, left to dry in the shade, near the spot where the sounds of the deer could be heard. But they did not eat up even a single grain. At the right time, the sacrificial fire was kindled and atithis who came were honoured. All the Smriti texts were read and there was discussion about the meaning of the Shruti texts. Sacrifices to devas and ancestors commenced. There were many people who were ascetics. The sacred spot enhanced austerities and brought happiness to all beings. It brought joy and was like another Brahma's world. He entered humbly, like a performer of good deeds entering the abode of the immortals."

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