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Canto LI. Visvámitra. Wise Viśvámitra's tale was done: Then sainted Gautam's eldest son, GreatŚatánanda,far-renowned, Whom long austerities had crowned With glory—as the news he heard The down upon his body stirred,— Filled full of wonder at the sight Of Ráma,felt supreme delight. WhenŚatánanda saw the pair Of youthful princes seated there, He turned him to the holy man Who sate at ease,and thus began: “And didst thou,mighty Sage,in truth Show clearly to this royal youth My mother,glorious far and wide, Whom penance-rites have sanctified? And did my glorious mother—she, Heiress of noble destiny— Serve her great guest with woodland store,