They are the creators of that peace and good which men enjoy. They are said to be the Regents of the quarters. One should turn his face to that direction in which one of these Rishis live if one desires to adore him.
शान्तिस्वस्तिकरा लोके दिशांपालाः प्रकीर्तिताः। यस्यां यस्यां दिशि ह्येते तन्मुखः शरणं व्रजेत्॥