Haste, mighty-armed, as I advise,

The funeral rites to solemnize.”

And Bharat heard Vaśishṭha's rede

With due attention and agreed.

He summoned straight from every side

Chaplain, and priest, and holy guide.

The sacred fires he bade them bring

Forth from the chapel of the king,

Wherein the priests in order due,

And ministers, the offerings threw.