Not injuring any creature, and leading the life of a forest recluse, he acquired ascetic success. With roots and fruits, O scorcher of foes, he used to worship Vishnu in sacrifices that were intended to bestow heaven upon him.
उपगम्य वने सिद्धिं सर्वभूताविहिंसया। अपि मूलफलैरिष्टो यज्ञः स्वर्यः परंतप॥