I crossed the barrier of the sea.

I roamed in search of her and found

Her weeping in that lovely ground.

Thou in the lore of duty trained,

Who hast by stern devotion gained

This wondrous wealth and power and fame

Shouldst fear to wrong another's dame.

Hear thou my counsel, and be wise:

No fiend, no dweller in the skies

Can bear the shafts by Lakshmaṇ shot,