Thy nobles, kith and kin shall fall:

And earth and heaven, from terror freed,

Shall joy to see the oppressor bleed.

Vibhishaṇ, when his foe is slain,

Anointed king in peace shall reign.

Once more I counsel thee: repent,

Avoid the mortal punishment,

With honour due the dame restore,

And pardon for thy sin implore.”

Loud rose the king's infuriate cry: