This God-sent shaft of sunbright hue,

Whose deadly flight is ever true,

By Lord Mahendra given of yore:

This quiver with its endless store.

Keen arrows hurtling to their aim

Like kindled fires that flash and flame:

Accept, in golden sheath encased,

This sword with hilt of rich gold graced.

Armed with this best of bows

Lord Vishṇu slew his demon foes,