From wish to wish and welcome change.

Their wives and babes they will not leave

And to their new-made sovereign cleave.

No art, no gifts will draw away

The Vánars from Sugríva's sway,

Through hope of wealth, through fear of pain

Still faithful will they all remain.

Thou fondly hopest in this cave

The vengeance of the foe to brave.

But Lakshmaṇ's arm a shower will send