The atheist creed I disavow,

Unsay the words of sin,

And use the faithful's language now

Thy favour, Prince, to win.”

Canto CX. The Sons Of Ikshváku.[389]

Then spake Vaśishṭha who perceived

That Ráma's soul was wroth and grieved:

“Well knows the sage Jáváli all

The changes that the world befall;