Stealing away his darling spouse.

I in thy sight will ravish her

From Khara's cruel murderer.

Upon this plan my soul is bent,

And naught shall move my firm intent,

Not if the way through demons led

And Gods with Indra at their head.

'Tis thine, when questioned, to explain

The hope and fear, the loss and gain,

And, when thy king thy thoughts would know,