That thy good gifts such love inspire

And win the favour of thy sire.

With thee I travailed not in vain;

Those lotus eyes reward my pain,

And all the glory of the line

Of old Ikshváku will be thine.”

He smiled, and on his brother gazed

Who sate with reverent hands upraised,

And said: “My brother, thou must be

Joint-ruler of this land with me.