Looked on her, fiercely questioning:

“Who is this Ráma, whence, and where?

His form, his might, his deeds declare.

His wandering steps what purpose led

To Daṇḍak forest, hard to tread?

What arms are his that he could smite

In fray the rovers of the night,

And Triśirás and Dúshaṇ lay

Low on the earth, and Khara slay?

Tell all, my sister, and declare