 जनकस्य वचश्श्रुत्वा निषसाद महामुनि:।।पुरोधा ऋत्विजश्चैव राजा च सह मन्त्रिभि:। 
 In response to Janakas words, great sage Viswamitra occupied his seat. Thereafter the family priests, officiationg priests of the sacrifice, counsellors and also the king occupied their seats according to their rank. 