By practising such highly difficult penances, the gods have obtained the highest glory and power. I, therefore, ask you to satisfy the heavy duties of a householder.
देवा वै दुष्करं कृत्वा विभूतिं परमां गताः। तस्माद् गार्हस्थ्यमुद्वोढुं दुष्करं प्रब्रवीमि वः॥