The RÁMÁYAN of VÁLMÍKI - Part 1 - 33

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Canto XXXIII.The Sone. Their task achieved,the princes spent That night with joy and full content. Ere yet the dawn was well displayed Their morning rites they duly paid, And sought,while yet the light was faint, The hermits and the mighty saint. They greeted first that holy sire Resplendent like the burning fire, And then with noble words began Their sweet speech to the sainted man: “Here stand,O Lord,thy servants true: Command what thou wouldst have us do.” The saints,by Viśvámitra led, To Ráma thus in answer said: “Janak the king who rules the land Of fertile Míthiláhas planned A noble