The Rishi inspired all creatures with trust. And he inspired similar confidence in all creatures living in water. The powerful ascetic resembled the Moon himself in his conduct to all.
आदधत् सर्वभूतेषु विश्रम्भं परमं शुभम्। जलेचरेषु सर्वेषु शीतरश्मिरिव प्रभुः॥