Before whose face the Vánars flee?”

Thus Ráma spake. Vibhishaṇ eyed

The giants' chief, and thus replied:

“This Ráma, this is Rávaṇ's son:

High fame his youthful might has won.

He, best of warriors, bows his ear

The wisdom of the wise to hear.

Supreme is he mid those who know

The mastery of sword and bow.

Unrivalled in the bold attack