The pleasant lake and murmuring rill.

When Kártik's[613] month shall clear the skies,

Then tempt the mighty enterprise.

Now, chieftain to thy home repair,

And be anointed sovereign there.”

Sugríva heard: he bowed his head:

Within the lovely town he sped

Which Báli's royal will had swayed,

Where thousand Vánar chiefs arrayed

Gathered in order round their king,