And then to heaven the hermit went.

At last, with long and hard assay,

Down from that height I made my way,

And wandered through the mountain pass

Rough with the spikes of Darbha grass.

I with my misery worn, and faint

Was eager to behold the saint:

For often with Jaṭáyus I

Had sought his home in days gone by.

As nearer to the grove I drew