For these two spells with might endued,

Are the Great Father's heavenly brood,

And thee, O Chief, may fitly grace,

Thou glory of Kakutstha's race.

Virtues which none can match are thine,

Lord, from thy birth, of gifts divine,

And now these spells of might shall cast

Fresh radiance o'er the gifts thou hast.”

Then Ráma duly touched the wave,

Raised suppliant hands, bowed low his head,