“High fate is his, the sire of two

Most virtuous souls, so brave and true:

With wonder and with joy intense

Our ears have heard their conference.”

Then the great sages, longing all

To see the ten-necked tyrant[395] fall,

To Bharat, bravest of the brave,

Their salutary counsel gave:

“O thou of lofty lineage born,

Whom wisdom, conduct, fame adorn,