Going to the charming herinitage of the wise Bharadvaja, the king, O chastiser of foes, joining his hands in respect sought the Rishi's protection.
गत्वाऽऽश्रमपदं रम्यं भरद्वाजस्य धीमतः। जगाम शरणं राजा कृताञ्जलिररिन्दम॥