He was considered as the foremost of Rishis. Living wherever he pleased, he wished to place before the reach of all men eternal happiness that is so difficult of attainment.
ऋषीणामाहुरेकं तं यं कामानावृतं नृषु। शाश्वतं सुखमत्यन्तमन्विच्छन्तं सुदुर्लभम्॥