In that sacrifice of the great Rishi many Hotris were engaged who resembled blazing fires in the splendour of their bodies. Among them were men who lived upon roots or fruits, or who used two pieces of stone only for husking their corn, or who were supported by only the rays (of the moon).
तत्राग्निकल्पा होतार आसन् सत्रे महात्मनः। मूलाहारा: फलाहारा: साश्मकुट्टा मरीचिपाः॥