He fashioned all with perfect skill;

And, with his blissful state content,

In this vast grove a season spent.

By Indra's jealous bolt he fell

For loving Hemá's[753] charms too well.

And Brahmá on that nymph bestowed

The treasures of this fair abode,

Wherein her tranquil days to spend

In happiness that ne'er may end.

Sprung of a lineage old and high,