The king of the celestials then addressed that maiden of very austere vows, saying-"I am pleased with your devotion, penances and VOWS.
उवाच च सुरश्रेष्ठस्तां कन्यां सुदृढव्रताम्। प्रीतोऽस्मि ते शुभे भक्त्या तपसा नियमेन च॥