Seeing the Rishi arrived there all the Rakshasas headed by Manibhadra who were engaged in protecting that lake full of beautiful lotuses, came out in a body for welcoming and honoring the illustrious traveller.
अथ राक्षसाः सर्वं येऽभिरक्षन्ति पद्मिनीम्। प्रत्युत्थिता भगवन्तं मणिभद्रपुरोगमाः॥