The sage Vasishta was all admiration for his disciple's noble conduct. Indra and other angels showered flowers on the king and his lost kingdom was returned to him. The sufferings and agonies inflicted on Harischandra by the sage were a blessing in disguise, since they proclaimed the king's truthfulness to the whole world. 'The sage is not angry with you. Re does not resent your triumph. He is reverential like Vasishta,' assured the god Ishwara, and blessed him with eternal happiness.