Rejoicing as they gazed around,

With eager eye and heart at ease,

On countless sorts of flowery trees.

And now the day was half-way sped

When thus to Lakshmaṇ Ráma said:

“There, there, dear brother, turn thine eyes;

See near Prayág[327] that smoke arise:

The banner of our Lord of Flames

The dwelling of some saint proclaims.

Near to the place our steps we bend