Or with the stream makes pure his lips!

May the great saints and He, the Lord

Who made the worlds, by worlds adored,

And every God in heaven beside

My banished Ráma keep and guide.”

Thus with due praise the long-eyed dame,

Ennobled by her spotless fame,

With wreaths of flowers and precious scent

Worshipped the Gods, most reverent.

A high-souled Bráhman lit the fire,