In the wild wood, and serve him well.

Rest here alone, and rule thy state

Unpeopled, barren, desolate;

Be empress of the land and trees,

Thou sinner whom our sorrows please.

The land which Ráma reigns not o'er

Shall bear the kingdom's name no more:

The woods which Ráma wanders through

Shall be our home and kingdom too.

Bharat, be sure, will never deign