To Janak,[830] dear, for thy sweet sake.

In all the world no power I see

Of God or man can strive with me.

Of old the Gods and Asurs set

In terrible array I met:

Their scattered hosts to earth I beat,

And trod their flags beneath my feet.

Come, taste of bliss and drink thy fill,

And rule the slave who serves thy will.

Think not of wretched Ráma: he