Two fire-born Gods of War seemed they.[150]

He, Śiva's self who led the way.

Upon fair Sarjú's southern shore

They now had walked a league and more,

When thus the sage in accents mild

To Ráma said: “Beloved child,

This lustral water duly touch:

My counsel will avail thee much.

Forget not all the words I say,

Nor let the occasion slip away.