The Yakshas, and the giant race,

Kinnars and men shall look in vain

For joy they ne'er shall see again.

The anguish of my great despair,

O Lakshmaṇ, fills the heaven and air;

And I in wrath all life will slay

Within the triple world to-day.

Unless the Gods in heaven who dwell

Restore my Sítá safe and well,

I armed with all the fires of Fate,