I doubt not, he so dread and stern

On me his scorching wrath will turn.

Of this, my lord, am I afraid:

Have mercy on a timid maid.”

Her suppliant hands began to shake,

When thus again Lord Indra spake:

“O Rambhá, drive thy fears away,

And as I bid do thou obey.

In Koïl's form, who takes the heart

When trees in spring to blossom start,