For matchless is the power of fate.

Assailed by you the Gods who dwell

In heaven beneath our fury fell.

And shall we fear these creatures bred

In forests, by Sugríva led?

E'en now on ocean's farther strand,

The sons of Daśaratha stand,

And follow, burning to attack

Their giant foes, on Sítá's track.

Consult then, lords for ye are wise: