And to his heavenly mansion went.

Triumphant in the arms he held,

The monarch's breast with glory swelled.

So swells the ocean, when upon

His breast the full moon's beams have shone.

Already in his mind he viewed

Vaśishṭha at his feet subdued.

He sought that hermit's grove, and there

Launched his dire weapons through the air,

Till scorched by might that none could stay