Through earth the sons of Sagar cleft,
And countless things of life bereft.[289]
So Jamadagní's son[290] obeyed
His sire, when in the wood he laid
His hand upon his axe, and smote
Through Renuká his mother's throat.
The deeds of these and more beside.
Peers of the Gods, my steps shall guide,
And resolute will I fulfil
My father's word, my father's will.