And offered, at the queen's desire,

The holy oil ordained to burn

For Ráma's weal and safe return.

Kauśalyá best of dames, with care

Set oil, wreaths, fuel, mustard, there.

Then when the rites of fire had ceased,

For Ráma's bliss and health, the priest,

Standing without gave what remained

In general offering,[299] as ordained.

Dealing among the twice-horn train