Nor, best of men, shouldst thou disown

Thy sire's hereditary throne,

And tread the rough and stony ground

Where hardship, danger, woes abound.

Come, let Ayodhyá rich and bright

See thee enthroned with every rite:

Her tresses bound in single braid[387]

She waits thy coming long delayed.

O come, thou royal Prince, and share

The kingly joys that wait thee there,