“Our legions where the woods are wide,

And stand we ready to oppose

The fury of our giant foes.

This day our armies shall ascend

The walls which Rávaṇ's powers defend,

And floods of Rákshas blood shall stain

The streets encumbered with the slain.”

Down from the peak he came, and viewed

The Vánars' ordered multitude.

Each captain there for battle burned,