Six subterranean realms it passed,

And reached the lowest depth at last,

Whence speeding back through earth and air

It sought the quiver, and rested there.[573]

Upon the cloven trees amazed,

The sovereign of the Vánars gazed.

With all his chains and gold outspread

Prostrate on earth he laid his head.

Then, rising, palm to palm he laid

In reverent act, obeisance made,