Thy glorious deeds to me art known,

The Bráhmans saved, the foes o'erthrown.

Such power have countless seasons spent

In penance and devotion lent.

Thy virtues, best of chiefs, I know,

And now a boon would fain bestow.

This hospitable gift[1024] receive:

Then with the dawn my dwelling leave.”

The bended head of Ráma showed

His reverence for the grace bestowed;