Have reached King Varuṇ's realm the sea,

And one great thought, still-vexing, how

To cross the flood, awaits us now.

The broad deep ocean, that denies

A passage, stretched before us lies.

Then let us halt and plan the while

How best to storm the giant's isle.”

He ceased: Sugríva on the coast

By trees o'ershadowed stayed the host,

That seemed in glittering lines to be