The horse said Know, O learned Brahmana, that I am the preceptor of your preceptor, for I am the blazing Jatavedas (deity of fire). By you I was often adored for the sake of your preceptor, O child of Bhrigu's race, duly and with a pure heart and body. I shall therefore accomplish what is for your will-being. Do my bidding forthwith.
अश्व उवाच गुरोगुरुं मां जानीहि ज्वलनं जातवेदसम्। त्वया ह्यहं सदा विप्र गुरोरर्थेऽभिपूजितः॥ विधिवत् सततं विप्र शुचिना भृगुनन्दन। तस्मा यो विधास्यामि तवैवं कुरु मा चिरम्॥