Visvamitra, overwhelmed with joy, paid respectful homage to the sages assembled there and Vasishta offered them his hospitality. Regaling each other with various incidents and musing over anecdotes of mutual interest, the two of them spent much time enjoying each other's company.After a while, Vasishta suggested that he would like to extend his hospitality to Visvamitra and his entourage but Visvamitra said that hospitality was already more than extended when water and fruit were offered with so much love and grace. None of this dissuaded Vasishta and the king finally said,"So be it". Happy and pleased Vasishta called Kamadhenu, saying, "Sabala, listen! I have offered to feast the royal saint and his army, provide sumptuous food which should include all the six different tastes and flavors. Be ready with food and drink in large quantities".