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Mahabharata Anushasna Parva (Dana Dharma Parva) Chapter 19:7
He seemed to be even tortured by his thoughts. The eyes of that foremost of Brahmanas failed to derive any delight from those parts of that lady's person whereupon they were cast. On the other hand, his glances seemed to be dispelled by the ugliness of those particular limbs.—'This lady is certainly the goddess of this palace.
Has she been made ugly through some curse? It is not proper that I should hastily ascertain the cause of this.'—Reflecting upon this in the secrecy of his heart, and curious to know the reason, the Rishi passed the rest of that day in an anxious state. The lady then addressed him, saying,—'O illustrious one, behold the aspect of the Sun reddened by the evening clouds. What service shall I do unto thee?'—The Rishi addressed her, saying,—.'Fetch water for my ablutions. Having bathed, I shall say my evening prayers, restraining my tongue and the senses.
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