With joy they heard the words he said: Then with Sardula at their head About the giant king they went With circling paces reverent. By fair Suvela's grassy side The chiefs of Raghu's race they spied, Where, shaded by the waving wood, Vibhishan and Sugriva stood. A while they rested there and viewed The Vanars' countless multitude. Vibhishan with observant eyes Knew at a glance the giant spies, And bade the warriors of his train Bind the rash foes with cord and chain: "Sardula's is the sin," he cried. He neath the Vanars' hands had died, But Rama from their fury freed The captive in his utmost need, And, merciful at sight of woe, Loosed all the spies and bade them go. Then home to Lanka's monarch fled The giant chiefs discomfited.Ramayana 6.148 · Ramayana · 6
Ramayana 6.148
Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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