The dwelling of our secret foe.

Such words of hope spake Diti's son,

And sought the heaven his deeds had won.

Thou hast my tale. From first to last

Thine ears have heard whate'er has past.

Ráma the mighty lord and I

For refuge to Sugríva fly.

The prince whose arm bright glory gained,

O'er the whole earth as monarch reigned,

And richest gifts to others gave,