Sūta said: On hearing his words they consulted one another and spoke these words—“This holy lord has been imparting instructions to us for the last ten years. Indeed he is our preceptor. This Brāhmaṇa is some-one (else) desirous of securing an opportunity”. Then all those Dānavas bowed down and made obeisance to Bṛhaspati. Deluded by the lore imparted by him, they accepted his words (as true). Those Asuras became angry with their eyes turning red and they spoke to him (i.e. Śukra).