And drought ten years consumed the plain,
Caused grateful roots and fruit to grow
And ordered Gangá here to flow:
So from their cares the saints she freed,
Nor let these checks their rites impede,
She wrought in Heaven's behalf, and made
Ten nights of one, the Gods to aid:[400]
Let holy Anasúyá be
An honoured mother, Prince, to thee.
Let thy Videhan spouse draw near