Learned in the Vedas, versed in the Vedic lore and proficient in Vedic rites, O best of the Bharata race, performed many sacred and best sacrifices.
वेदज्ञौ वेदविद्वांसौ वेदविद्याविदावुभौ। ईजाते क्रतुभिर्मुख्यैः पुण्यैर्भरतसत्तम॥