With words like these his sire consoled:

“Dismiss, O King, thy grief and dread,

And be not thus disquieted.

Against this numbing sorrow strive,

For Indrajít is yet alive;

And none in battle may withstand

The fury of his strong right hand.

This day, O sire, thine eyes shall see

The sons of Raghu slain by me.”

He ceased: he bade the king farewell: