Through all the spheres his ways have been.”

Canto LXXIII. Kabandha's Counsel.

The monster ceased: the princely pair

Heard great Kabandha's eager prayer.

Within a mountain cave they sped,

Where kindled fire with care they fed.

Then Lakshmaṇ in his mighty hands

Brought ample store of lighted brands,

And to a pile of logs applied