Agastya said: O ruler of earth, know, that I have come to you for wealth. Give me a portion of your wealth according to your ability.
अगस्त्य उवाच वित्तकामानिह प्राप्तान् विद्धि नः पृथिवीपते। यथाशक्त्यविहिंस्यान्यान् संविभागं प्रयच्छ नः॥