Their godlike sire with duteous will.

Two constant guides for Ráma stood,

His father's wish, the people's good.

Attentive to the general weal

He thought and wrought to please and heal.

His mothers too he strove to please

With love and sonly courtesies.

At every time, in every spot,

His holy guides he ne'er forgot.

So for his virtues kind and true