And, counsel from their lips obtained,

Firm in his will his will explained:

“To-morrow with auspicious ray

The moon in Pushya's sign will stay;

Be that the time with happy fate

Mine eldest son to consecrate,

And let my Ráma, lotus-eyed,

As Regent o'er the state preside.”

He sought, within, his charioteer,

And cried “Again bring Ráma here.”