King Ráma with Sugríva stands,

Ráma the matchless warrior, who

Virádha and Kabandha slew,

Khara, and countless giants more,

And tracks his queen to Lanká's shore.

A bridge athwart the sea was cast,

And o'er it have his legions passed.

Hark! heralded by horns and drums

The terrible avenger comes.

E'en now the giants' isle he fills