25Canto XXV. Kausalyá's Blessing.Her grief and woe she cast aside, Her lips with water purified, And thus her benison began That mother of the noblest man: “If thou wilt hear no words of mine, Go forth, thou pride of Raghu's line. Go, darling, and return with speed, Walking where noble spirits lead. May virtue on thy steps attend, And be her faithful lover's friend. May Those to whom thy vows are paid In temple and in holy shade, With all the mighty saints combine To keep that precious life of thine. The arms wise Viśvámitra292 gave Thy virtuous soul from danger