Tárá's illustrious sire[654] was there.

There Rumá`s father,[655] far-renowned,

With tens of thousands ranged around.

There, tinted like the tender green

Of lotus filaments, was seen,

Compassed by countless legions, one

Whose face was as the morning sun,

Hanúmán's father good and great,

Kesarí,[656] wisest in debate.

There the proud king Gaváksha, feared