To seize this thing of silvan race.

For from his wondrous exploits he

No monkey of the woods can be,

But some new kind of creature meant

To work us woe, by Indra sent.

Gandharvas, Nágas, and the best

Of Yakshas have our might confessed.

Have we not challenged and subdued

The whole celestial multitude?

Yet will you not, if you are wise,