Seeks refuge in his woe with me.

Now, holy men, with me unite,

And order so his purposed rite

That in the body he may rise

And win a mansion in the skies.”

They heard his speech with ready ear

And, every bosom filled with fear

Of Viśvámitra, wise and great,

Spoke each to each in brief debate:

“The breast of Kuśik's son, we know,