Near Moon-forsaken Rohiṇí.[495]

As the fierce tyrant nearer drew,

The trees in Janasthán that grew

Waved not a leaf for fear and woe,

And the hushed wind forbore to blow.

Godávarí's waters as they fled,

Saw his fierce eye-balls flashing red,

And from each swiftly-gliding wave

A melancholy murmur gave.

Then Rávaṇ, when his eager eye