तप्ततपाः one who practised severe penance, नानाविधान् different kinds of, वन्यमूलफलाश्रयान् made from the fruits and roots, अन्नरसान् food and drink, तेभ्यः for them, ददौ gave, वासं चैव restingplace also, अकल्पयत् arranged.

The ascetic who practised severe penance offered them different kinds of food and drink made from roots and fruits available in the forest. He also provided them a place to rest in.