After this, those two Rishis that were the abode of penances, of famous deeds, and of energy,-those ascetics that were gifted with tranquillity of heart and self-control, performed their morning rites.
ततस्तौ तपसां वासौ यशसां तेजसामपि॥ ऋषी शमदमोपेतौ कृत्वा पौर्वाह्निकं विधिम्।