Of Gods above, now governs here.

And ever through Ikshváku's grace,

Viśálá's kings, his noble race,

Are lofty-souled, and blest with length

Of days, with virtue, and with strength.

This night, O prince, we here will sleep;

And when the day begins to peep,

Our onward way will take with thee,

The king of Míthilá to see.”

Then Sumati, the king, aware