Has passed the sea from coast to coast,

And Daśaratha's son has wrought

A wondrous deed surpassing thought.

And now in truth I needs must know

The strength and number of the foe.

Go ye, to Ráma's host repair

And count me all the legions there.

Learn well what power each captain leads

His name and fame for warlike deeds.

Learn by what artist's wondrous aid