evam-in this way; saptah-having been cursed; tu-but; guruna-by his spiritual master; pratyagrhnat-he (Prsadhra) accepted; krta-anjalih-with folded hands; adharayat-took up, assumed; vratam-the vow of brahmacarya; virah-that hero; urdhva-retah-having controlled his senses; muni-priyam-which is approved by the great sages.