Going to Rishis conversant with every branch of learning as also the celestials, Rama of Bhrigu's race questioned them. Filled with repentance and mercy, he addressed them, saying, highly blessed ones, do you declare that which purifies men engaged in terrific deeds? Thus addressed by him, those great Rishis, fully read in the Vedas and the scriptures, answered him, saying, ( Rama, guided by the authority of the Vedas, do you honour all learned Brahmanas. Acting thus for sometime, do you once more ask the twice born Rishis as to what should be done by you for purifying yourself.