But, lest her beauty wane and waste,

Lord Indra's self will come to her

With heavenly food, and minister.

Then envoys of the Vánar race

By Ráma sent will seek this place.

To them, O roamer of the air,

The lady's fate shalt thou declare.

Thou must not move—so maimed thou art

Thou canst not from this spot depart.

Await the day and moment due,