Thou scorched this day wouldst fall and die

Like Káma slain by Rudra's eye.[506]

He who from heaven the moon could throw,

Or bid its bright rays cease to glow,—

He who could drain the mighty sea

Will set his darling Sítá free.

Fled is thy life, thy glory, fled

Thy strength and power: each sense is dead.

Soon Lanká widowed by thy guilt

Will see the blood of giants spilt.