Protected by her holy life.

She lives, she lives. Why should I fear

For one whom Raghu's sons hold dear?

Has not the pitying fire that spared

The Vánar for the lady cared?”

Such were his thoughts: he pondered long,

And fear grew faint and hope grew strong.

Then round him heavenly voices rang,

And, sweetly tuned, his praises sang:

“O glorious is the exploit done