The celestials repeatedly attempted for obstructing the observance of his vows. He, however, did not desist from practising his promised vow.
असकृत्तस्य देवास्तु व्रतविघ्नं प्रचक्रिरे॥ न चास्य नियमाद् बुद्धिरपयाति महात्मनः।