My strength the monarch shall abase,

And set thee, lord, in lordliest place.

These arms which breathe the sandal's scent,

Which golden bracelets ornament,

These hands which precious gifts bestow,

Which guard the friend and smite the foe,

A nobler service shall assay,

And fight in Ráma's cause to-day,

The robbers of thy rights to stay.

Speak, brother, tell thy foeman's name