With a clear idea of the object of his journey the Brahman then reached the house of the Naga. Entering it duly, he announced his arrival in proper words, saying,-Ho! who is there! I am a Brahmana come here as a guest!
सोऽभिगम्य यथान्यायं नागायतनमर्थवित्। प्रोक्तवाहमस्मीति भोःशब्दालंकृतं वचः॥