This magic wood of growing gold.

The chief artificer in place

Was he of all the Dánav race.

He, for his wise enchantments famed,

This glorious dwelling planned and framed

He for a thousand years endured

The sternest penance, and secured

From Brahmá of all boons the best,

The knowledge Uśanas[752] possessed.

Lord, by that boon, of all his will,