And worthy thou their might to sway.”

With joy the pride of Raghu's race

Received the hermit's proffered grace,

Mysterious arms, to check and stay,

Or smite the foeman in the fray.

Then, all with heavenly forms endued,

Nigh came the wondrous multitude.

Celestial in their bright attire

Some shone like coals of burning fire;

Some were like clouds of dusky smoke;