Mbh 12.344.4b

He saluted them with reverence and was saluted by them in return. They received the celestial Rishi, saying "Welcome", and made the ordinary enquiries. Beholding those two foremost of Beings, Narada began to reflect within himself,--"These two foremost of Rishis seem to be very like, in appearance, unto those Rishis respected by all, whom I have seen in White-island." Thinking in this way, he circumambulated them both and then sat down on the excellent seat made of Kusa grass that had been offered unto him. After this, those two Rishis that were the abode of penances, of famous achievements, and of energy,--and were endued with tranquillity of heart and self-restraint, went through their morning rites. They then, with controlled hearts, worshipped Narada with water to wash his feet and the usual ingredients of the Arghya. Having finished their morning rites and the observances necessary for receiving their guest, they sat down on two seats made of wooden planks.[1886] When those two Rishis took their seats, that place began to shine with peculiar beauty even as the sacrificial altar shines with beauty in consequence of the sacred fires when libations of clarified butter are poured upon them. Then Narayana, seeing Narada refreshed from fatigue and seated at his ease and well-pleased with the rites of hospitality he had received, addressed him, saying these words.