Impelled by love that stirred each thought

The precious tokens quickly brought,

And said to Raghu's son: Behold

This garment and these rings of gold.

In Ráma's hand with friendly haste

The jewels and the robe he placed.

Then, like the moon by mist assailed,

The tear-dimmed eyes of Ráma failed;

That burst of woe unmanned his frame,

Woe sprung from passion for his dame,