The RÁMÁYAN of VÁLMÍKI - Part 1 - 40

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Canto XLII.Sagar's Sacrifice. Then to the prince his grandson,bright With his own fame's unborrowed light, King Sagar thus began to say, Marvelling at his sons'delay: “Thou art a warrior skilled and bold, Match for the mighty men of old. Now follow on thine uncles'course And track the robber of the horse. To guard thee take thy sword and bow, for huge and strong are beasts below. There to the reverend reverence pay, And kill the foes who check thy way; Then turn successful home and see My sacrifice complete through thee.” Obedient to the high-souled lord Grasped Anśumán his bow