Sūta said:: I shall mention the seven sages who have currently resorted to the heaven. They are (1) The intelligent sage Viśvāmitra of great penance, who was the son of Gādhi and who belonged to the family of Kuśika. (2) Jamadagni, the valorous son of Aurva and the scion of the family of Bhṛgu. (3) Bharadvāja of great reputation who was the son of Bṛhas-pati. (4) The righteous and scholarly sage named ‘Śaradvān’ who was the son of Utathya and who belonged to the family of Gotama. (5) The holy lord Atri son of the Self born lord is the fifth one. He is (otherwise known as) Brahmakośa (having Brahman as the protective covering). (6) Vasumān the son of Vasiṣṭha is well known in the world. He is the sixth one (7) Vatsara born of the family of Kaśyapa.