They came from mountain, lake, and cave.

As on their way the Vánars went

To rouse each distant armament,

They chanced that wondrous tree to view

That on Himálaya's summit grew.

Of old upon that sacred height

Was wrought Maheśvar's[648] glorious rite,

Which every God in heaven beheld,

And his glad heart with triumph swelled.

There from pure seed at random sown