He brought his mind and his passions under complete control. He pleased the Pitris and celestial by performing sacrifices. He poured libations according to the prescribed rites of men leading the Vanaprastha.
शंसितात्मा जितक्रोधस्तर्पयन् पितृदेवताः अग्नींश्च विधिवत्रुह्वन् वानप्रस्थविधानतः॥