To good Sutíkshṇa's hermitage.[420]

Through woods for many a league he passed,

O'er rushing rivers full and fast,

Until a mountain fair and bright

As lofty Meru rose in sight.

Within its belt of varied wood

Ikshváku's sons and Sítá stood,

Where trees of every foliage bore

Blossom and fruit in endless store.

There coats of bark, like garlands strung,