By Viśvámitra guarded well

Among the good Videhans dwell.

Their ruler Janak, prompt to own

The peerless might my child has shown,

To him would knit in holy ties

His daughter, valour's lovely prize.

If Janak's plan seem good to you,

Come, speed we to his city too,

Nor let occasion idly by.”

He ceased. There came a glad reply