Or never may the giant die.

Employ the mighty spell, and aim

The weapon known by Brahmá's name.”

He ceased; Sumitrá's son obeyed:

On his great bow the shaft was laid,

And with a roar like thunder, true

As Indra's flashing bolt, it flew.

The giant poured his shafts like rain

To check its course, but all in vain.

With spear and mace and sword he tried