O sinless one, I have gained the object of my life. I now wish to practice the austerest of penances. You should grant me permission.
प्रयोजनं च निर्वृत्तं जीवितस्य ममानघ। उग्रं तपः समास्थास्ये त्वमनुज्ञातुमर्हसि॥