Mārkaṇḍeya said: For this very reason, O brahmin, I went to my mother in fright. My mother said to me:—“O son, do not be sorry. You deserve to attain a far greater abode by your own endeavour”. On hearing her words, O great sage, I have come to you for shelter in this forest. O holy sir, O brahmin, I have now met you. By your grace I shall attain the wonderful and excellent abode.