Canto XX.Visvámitra's Visit. Now Daśaratha's pious mind Meet wedlock for his sons designed; With priests and friends the king began To counsel and prepare his plan. Such thoughts engaged his bosom,when, To see Ayodhyá's lord of men, A mighty saint of glorious fame, The hermit Viśvámitra138came. For evil fiends that roam by night Disturbed him in each holy rite, And in their strength and frantic rage Assailed with witcheries the sage. He came to seek the monarch's aid To guard the rites the demons stayed, Unable to a close to bring One unpolluted offering. Seeking the king in this dire