The RÁMÁYAN of VÁLMÍKI - Part 1 - 14

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Canto XIV.Rávan Doomed. The saint,well read in holy lore, Pondered awhile his answer o'er, And thus again addressed the king, His wandering thoughts regathering: “Another rite will I begin Which shall the sons thou cravest win, Where all things shall be duly sped And first Atharva texts be read.” Then by Vibháṇdak's gentle son Was that high sacrifice begun, The king's advantage seeking still And zealous to perform his will. Now all the Gods had gathered there, Each one for his allotted share: Brahmá,the ruler of the sky, Stháṇu,Náráyaṇ,Lord most high, And holy Indra men might view With Maruts105for his