With gem-like flowers was bright and sweet.
Still as the Vánar nearer drew
More clearly rose the town to view.
The palm her fan-like leaves displayed,
Priyálas[801] lent their pleasant shade,
And mid the lower greenery far
Conspicuous rose the Kovidár.[802]
A thousand trees mid flowers that glowed
Hung down their fruit's delicious load,[803]
And in their crests that rocked and swayed