Go, Indra, swiftly seek the place,

And look upon her lovely face.

Within the city make thy way:

Let heavenly food her spirit stay.”

Thus Brahma spake: and He who slew

The cruel demon Páka, flew

Where Lanká's royal city lay,

And Sleep went with him on his way.

“Sleep,” cried the heavenly Monarch, “close

Each giant's eye in deep repose.”