The tamers of the foe are here

To see thee, Master, and revere.

'Tis thine thy further will to say:

Deign to command, and we obey.”

When from his pupil's lips he knew

The presence of the princely two,

And Sítá born to fortune high.

The glorious hermit made reply:

“Great joy at last is mine this day

That Ráma hither finds his way,