They are the ancient and good Rishis Nara and Narayana; they have no fear and they are smiters of all enemies and cannot be ruled by any one; they rule over all.
नरनारायणावतौ पुराणावृषित्तमौ। अनियम्यौ नियन्तारावेतौ तस्मात् परंतपौ।॥