Great Viśvámitra spoke—and ceased.

Canto LX. Trisanku's Ascension.

So with ascetic might, in ire,

He smote the children and the sire.

Then Viśvámitra, far-renowned,

Addressed the saints who gathered round:

“See by my side Triśanku stand,

Ikshváku's son, of liberal hand.

Most virtuous and gentle, he