By Nala, Viśvakarmá's son,

Who, born of one of Vánar race,

Inherits by his father's grace

A share of his celestial art.

Call Nala to perform his part,

And he, divinely taught and skilled,

A bridge athwart the sea shall build.”

He spoke and vanished. Nala, best

Of Vánar chiefs, the king addressed:

“O'er the deep sea where monsters play