Tára, the mighty monkey, he

Was offspring of Vṛihaspati:[117]

Tára the matchless chieftain, boast

For wisdom of the Vánar host.

Of Gandhamádan brave and bold

The father was the Lord of Gold.

Nala the mighty, dear to fame,

Of skilful Viśvakarmá[118] came.

From Agni,[119] Nila bright as flame,

Who in his splendour, might, and worth,