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,