And thy dear sister—fairest she

Of streams, the high-born Kauśikí—

Diffusing virtue where she flows,

New splendour on thy lineage throws.”

Thus by the chief of saints addressed

The son of Gádhi turned to rest;

So, when his daily course is done,

Sinks to his rest the beaming sun.

Ráma with Lakshmaṇ, somewhat stirred

To marvel by the tales they heard,