Thus addressed by king Vaishravana, the illustrious Ashtavakra, replied to him, with a pleased heart, saying I have been duly honoured by you. I desire now, O Lord of Riches, to go hence.
अथ वैश्रवणं प्रीतो भगवान् प्रत्यभाषत। अर्चितोऽस्मि यथान्यायं गमिष्यामि धनेश्वर।॥