The Gods and Indra, filled with joy,

Looked down upon the royal boy,

And much they longed the death to see

Of their ten-headed enemy.[148]

Ráma and Lakshmaṇ paced behind

That hermit of the lofty mind,

As the young Aśvins,[149] heavenly pair,

Follow Lord Indra through the air.

On arm and hand the guard they wore,

Quiver and bow and sword they bore;