Resplendent like the burning fire,

And then with noble words began

Their sweet speech to the sainted man:

“Here stand, O Lord, thy servants true:

Command what thou wouldst have us do.”

The saints, by Viśvámitra led,

To Ráma thus in answer said:

“Janak the king who rules the land

Of fertile Míthilá has planned

A noble sacrifice, and we