Vasiṣṭha said: He saw two gatekeepers of terrifying forms there. Their teeth and mouths (or faces) were very frightful. Their eyes were deformed and reddish in colour. They resembled mountains that had been burnt (and hence black). They had great strength and exploit. They had bedecked themselves with holy ashes. Their garments were the hides of tiger. They held Triśūlas (tridents) and Paṭṭiśas (spears with sharp edges). They were brilliant with Brahminical splendour. On seeing them he felt a bit afraid in his mind. He spoke thus humbly—