The greatly noble Jaratkaru, after a long course of years, went to heaven. This is the story of Astika. I have narrated it (to you) as it is. Now, tell me, O best of the Bhrigu race, what else shall I narrate.
जरत्कारुः सुमहता कालेन स्वर्गमेयिवान्। एतदाख्यानमास्तीकं यथावत्कथितं मया। प्रब्रूहि भृगुशार्दूल किमन्यत्कथयामि ते॥