Among his noble crowd of friends

This anxious thought was rife:

“What words to Raghu's son to-day

Will royal Bharat speak,

Whose heart has been so prompt to pay

Obeisance fond and meek?”

Then steadfast Ráma, Lakshmaṇ wise,

Bharat for truth renowned,

Shone like three fires that heavenward rise

With holy priests around.