Invoked all high felicity.

In pleasant words then Ráma gave

His best to Lakshmaṇ prompt and brave,

As Brahmá speaks for Him to hear

Who rules the Gods' celestial sphere:

“To the two best of Bráhmans run;

Agastya bring, and Kuśik's son,

And precious gifts upon them rain,

Like fostering floods upon the grain.

O long-armed Prince of Raghu's line,