From loving eyes destruction brings.

Up, on to battle at the head

Of those brave troops which Ráma led.

Or guardian by his side remain

Till sense and strength the prince regain.

Soon shall the trance-bound pair revive,

And from our hearts all sorrow drive.

Though prostrate on the earth he lie,

Deem not that Ráma's death is nigh;

Deem not that Lakshmí will forget