And give his vows a blissful end.”

The hermit's son with quick accord

Obeyed the Angas' mighty lord,

And with fair Śántá at his side

To Daśaratha's city hied.

Each king, with suppliant hands upheld,

Gazed on the other's face:

And then by mutual love impelled

Met in a close embrace.

Then Daśaratha's thoughtful care,