Penances are superior to even the kingdom of the three worlds. With penances wellperformed, Liberation itself may be acquired. Mark the power of the great and celestial Rishi Chyavana derived from his penances! He can. at his pleasure, create even other'worlds.
त्रैलोक्यराज्यादपि हि तप एव विशिष्यते॥ तपसा हि सुतप्तेन शक्यो मोक्षस्तपोबलात्। अहो प्रभावो ब्रह्मर्षेश्च्यवनस्य महात्मनः॥ इच्छयैष तपोवीर्यादन्याँल्लोकान् सृजेदपि।