His hoofs were carven lazulite.

His tail with every changing glow

Displayed the hues of Indra's bow.

With glossy skin so strangely flecked,

With tints of every gem bedecked.

A light o'er Ráma's home he sent,

And through the wood, where'er he went.

The giant clad in that strange dress

That took the soul with loveliness,

To charm the fair Videhan's eyes