Vasiṣṭha said: Decorating himself with divine garlands, scents and ornaments, he worshipped the deity of his choice. He observed the customary rite of touching such auspicious things as the Dūrvā grass, collyrium and mirror. He distributed charitable gifts among the suppliants. He bowed down to the cows and Brāhmaṇas. Coming out of that city, he performed the worship of the sun.