Came forth with me the woods to roam.

And Sítá too, his faithful dame,

Forth with her virtuous husband came,

Like the sweet light when day is done

Still cleaving to her lord the sun.

And me his sweet perfections drew

To follow as his servant true.

Named Lakshmaṇ, brother of my lord

Of grateful heart with knowledge stored

Most meet is he all bliss to share,