He lay his face besmeared with gore.

Then Níla with his fist he slew,

And Śarabh with his knee o'erthrew,

Nor could Gaváksha's strength withstand

The force of his terrific hand.

At Gandhamádan's eager call

Rushed thousands to avenge their fall,

Nor ceased those Vánars to assail

With knee and fist and tooth and nail.

Around his foes the giant threw