By the offerings of gold and earthen vessels filled with water, sanctified with the holy expressions (the mantras) and of the tusks of elephants and the horns of rhinoceroses and well-constituted bulls and also by the offerings of other vessels overlaid with jewels and gems and of fragrant herbs. He (Karna) at this time seated himself at ease on a seat made of Udumbara wood and covered over with a piece of silken cloth. The Brahmanas, the Kshatriyas, the Vaishyas, as well as the Sudras of high social position began to praise that loftyminded one, who was installed, with the offerings of articles collected according to the rites enjoined by the Shastras, in that highest position.