When may I fearless look and find him gracious?

3.

Fain to discover this my sin, I question,

I go to those who know, and ask for counsel.

The same reply I get from all the sages,

’Tis Varuna indeed whom thou hast angered.

4.

What was my chief offence that thou wilt slay me,

Thy oldest friend who always sang thy praises?

Tell me, unconquered Lord, and I shall quickly