The glorious Daśaratha reigned,
And, steadfast in his duty, long
Kept the four castes[550] from scathe and wrong.
Through his wide realm his will was done,
And, loved by all, he hated none.
Just to each creature great and small,
Like the Good Sire he cared for all.
The Ágnishṭom,[551] as priests advised,
And various rites he solemnized,
Where ample largess ever paid