Passing through the skies he speedily got down upon that extensive retreat known by the name of Vadari. There he saw those ancient gods, viz., those two foremost of Rishis, (called Nara and Narayana) performing penances, observing high vows, and depending upon their own selves.
निपपात च खात् तूर्णं विशाला बदरीमनु॥ ततः स ददृशे देवौ पुराणावृषिसत्तमौ। तपश्चरन्तौ सुमहदात्मनिष्ठौ महाव्रतौ॥