Vibhishaṇ came when morning broke,

And hailed the royal chief, and spoke:

“Here wait thee precious oil and scents,

And rich attire and ornaments.

The brimming urns are newly filled,

And women in their duty skilled,

With lotus-eyes, thy call attend,

Assistance at thy bath to lend.”

“Let others,” Ráma cried, “desire

These precious scents, this rich attire,