Nor with Sugriva's aid alone May king and host be overthrown. Thus ere he died--for well he knew-- Spake Bali, and his words are true. I know not what his proofs might be, But speak the words he spake to me. Hence far and wide our lords are sent To raise the mightiest armament, For their return Sugriva waits Ere he can sally from his gates. Still is the oath Sugriva swore Kept firmly even as before: And the great host this day will be Assembled by the king's decree, Ten thousand thousand troops, who wear The form of monkey and of bear, Prepared for thee the war to wage: Then let thy wrath no longer rage. The matrons of the Vanar race See marks of fury in thy face; They see thine eyes like blood are red, And will not yet be comforted."Ramayana 4.192b · Ramayana · 4
Ramayana 4.192b
Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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