Then Ráma clomb, the king to seek

That terrace like Kailása's peak,

And reached the presence of the king,

Sumantra closely following.

Before his father's face he came,

Raised suppliant hands and named his name,[264]

And bowing lowly as is meet

Paid reverence to the monarch's feet.

But soon as Daśaratha viewed

The prince in humble attitude,