That marked the course of Ráma's car,

The glory of Ikshváku's race

Turned not away his eager face.

While yet his duteous son he saw

He could not once his gaze withdraw,

But rooted to the spot remained

With eyes that after Ráma strained.

But when that dust no more he viewed,

Fainting he fell by grief subdued.

To his right hand Kauśalyá went,