And thereat that possessor of the six attributes and lord of all creatures, Brahmā, was well pleased with that high-souled monarch. And presenting himself together with the celestials, the Grand-sire thus spoke to the high-souled Bhagiratha engaged in austerities.
सुप्रीतो भगवान् ब्रह्मा प्रजानां प्रभुरीश्वरः॥ ततः सुरगणैः सार्धमुपागम्य पितामहः। भगीरथं महात्मानं तप्यमानमथाब्रवीत्॥