Revered by every perfect saint,

Rose to her feet by Ráma's side

And thus in gentle tones replied:

“My penance meed this day I see

Complete, my lord, in meeting thee.

This day the fruit of birth I gain,

Nor have I served the saints in vain.

I reap rich fruits of toil and vow,

And heaven itself awaits me now,

When I, O chief of men, have done