Grasped by a foot and hurled through air,

The demon bull that moulders there,

My heart will own his might and fain

Believe my foe already slain.”

Sugríva spoke inflamed with ire,

Scanned Ráma with a glance of fire,

Pondered a while in silent mood.

And thus again his speech renewed:

“All lands with Báli's glories ring,

A valiant, strong, and mighty king;