The sage could not, with even his utmost struggles control his mind. Indeed, seeing those maidens of very great beauty, his heart lost its balance. Seeing himself to give way to such influences, the Rishi made a vigorous effort, and greatly wise as he was he at last succeeded in controlling himself.
न च शक्तो वारयितुं मनोऽस्याथावसीदति। ततो धृतिः समुत्पन्ना तस्य विप्रस्य धीमतः॥