And borne away by eager thought,

That Ráma, formed for high emprise,

With Varuṇ or with Indra vies.

Still let thy people live in peace,

Nor let their name and lineage cease,

For Ráma with his vengeful hand

Can sweep the giants from the land.

O, let not Janak's daughter bring

Destruction on the giant king.

Let not the lady Sítá wake