Retain your Vánar semblance still.

Thus, when we battle with the foe,

Both men and Vánars will ye know,

In human form will seven appear;

Myself, my brother Lakshmaṇ here;

Vibhishaṇ, and the four he led

From Lanká's city when he fled.”

Thus Raghu's son the chiefs addressed:

Then, gazing on Suvela's crest,

Transported by the lovely sight,