A joy beyond all joys the best

Will fill my overflowing breast,

If girt by you, O noble band,

I seek again my native land.”

With Vánar lords in danger tried

Sugríva sprang to Ráma's side,

And girt by chiefs of giant kind

Vibhíshan's step was close behind.

Swift through the air, as Ráma chose,

The wondrous car from earth arose.