 वसिष्ठं च समागम्य कुशलं मुनिपुङ्गव:।।ऋषींश्च तान्यथान्यायं महाभागानुवाच ह। 
 The foremost of ascetis, Viswamitra approached Vasishta and all other distinguised sages following the protocal and enquired about their welfare. 