Ramayana 1.231

Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

The great Vasishtha, thus addressed, Made answer to the king's request: "Ne'er will I give my cow away, My gem, my wealth, my life and stay. My worship at the moon's first show, And at the full, to her I owe; And sacrifices small and great, Which largess due and gifts await. From her alone, their root, O King, My rites and holy service spring. What boots it further words to say? I will not give my cow away Who yields me what I ask each day."

Ramayana 1.231 · Ramayana · 1

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