In it he sailed and safely landed in

His native port. It was the midday noon;

He saw the selfsame fishing village that

Stood years ago upon the sandy beach,

And with a joyful heart he hastened to

His house which all deserted seemed; inside

With falt'ring steps he went, and on the walls

Of the big hall were hanging pictures of

His sire, of Krishna playing on the flute,

Of Rama, Siva, and the other gods