His own fair daughter, lotus-eyed.

Thus loved and honoured by the king,

The glorious Bráhman Rishyaśring

Passed in that royal town his life

With Śántá his beloved wife.”

Canto X. Rishyasring Invited.

“Again, O best of kings, give ear:

My saving words attentive hear,

And listen to the tale of old