With all its fury to the north,

Where sacred Drumakulya lies,

Whose glory with thy glory vies.

There dwells a wild Abhíra[935] race,

As vile in act as foul of face,

Fierce Dasyus[936] who delight in ill,

And drink my tributary rill.

My soul no longer may endure

Their neighbourhood and touch impure.

At these, O son of Raghu, aim