Gather the good with honour here,
And Janak, whose imperial sway
The men of Míthilá[87] obey.
The firm of vow, the dread of foes,
Who all the lore of Scripture knows,
Invite him here with honour high,
King Daśaratha's old ally.
And Káśi's[88] lord of gentle speech,
Who finds a pleasant word for each,
In length of days our monarch's peer,