Received them in the hermitage.

Then Ráma's form and stature tall

Entranced the wondering eyes of all,—

His youthful grace, his strength of limb,

And garb that nobly sat on him.

To Lakshmaṇ too their looks they raised,

And upon Sítá's beauty gazed

With eyes that closed not lest their sight

Should miss the vision of delight.

Then the pure hermits of the wood,