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238 shall be hated both in this and the other world. I set this limit to the conduct and dignity of Brahmanas everywhere. Let the honest, let Brahmanas, let those regardful of their superiors, let the gods, let the three worlds, listen!' Having said these words, that high-souled one—that ascetic of ascetics then summoning the Danavas who had been deprived by fate of their good sense, then told them these words:—'Ye foolish Danavas, know ye that Kacha hath attained his wishes. He will henceforth dwell with me. Indeed, having obtained the valuable knowledge of reviving the dead, that Brahmana hath become in prowess even as Brahmā himself!

Vaisampayana continued, "And Bhargava having said so much cut short his speech. The Danavas were surprised and went away to their homes. And Kacha too having [sic]staid with his preceptor for a full thousand years then prepared to return to the abode of the celestials after having obtained his preceptor's permission."

And thus ends the seventy-sixth Section in the Sambhava of the Adi Parva.

 

( Sambhava Parva continued. )

Vaisampayana said, "After the expiration of the period of his vow, Kacha having obtained his preceptor's leave was about the return to the abode of the celestials. Just at this time,, addressing him, said, 'O grand-son of the Rishi Angira, in conduct and birth, in learning, asceticism, and humility, thou shinest most brightly! As the celebrated Rishi Angira is honored and regarded by my father, so is thy father Vrihaspati regarded and worshipped by me! O thou of ascetic wealth, knowing this, listen to what I say. Recollect my behaviour to thee during the period of thy vow (of .) Thy vow hath now been over. It behoveth thee to fix thy affections on me. O accept my hand duly with ordained mantras!'

"Kacha replied, 'Thou art to me an object of regard and worship even as thy father! Indeed, O thou of faultless 