And with your glory to befriend.”

With loud applause each holy man

Received his speech, approved the plan,

And, by the wise Vaśishṭha led,

Gave praises to the king, and said:

“The sons thou cravest shalt thou see,

Of fairest glory, born to thee,

Whose holy feelings bid thee take

This righteous course for offspring's sake.”

Cheered by the ready praise of those