After the ascetic had uttered these words, everything took place as he desired, by virtue of his penances, for Agastya was gifted with a mind which resembled a burning fire and was possessed of extraordinary energy.
इत्युक्ते सर्वमेवैतदभवत् तपसा मुनेः। तस्य दीप्ताग्निमह सस्त्वगस्त्यस्यातितेजसः॥