New wisdom to instruct thy mind.

For thine is wit and genius high

Meet for the children of the sky.

I rouse that heart benumbed by pain

And call to vigorous life again.

Be manly godlike vigour shown;

Put forth that noblest strength, thine own.

Strive, best of old Ikshváku's strain,

Strive till the conquered foe be slain.

Where is the profit or the joy