THE RÁMÁYAN OF VÁLMÍKI, VOL. III - Gujarat Knowledge Centre

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CANTO XXXVII.
mAeIcsa's speech.
Mdrlcha gave attentive ear
The ruler of the fiends to hear
Then, trained in all the rules that teach
The eloquent, began his speech
' 'Tis easy task, King, to find
Smooth speakers who delight the mind.
But they who urge and they who do
Distasteful things and wise, are few.
Thou hast not learnt, by proof untaught.
And borne away by eager thought.
That Rama, formed for high emprise.
With Varun or with Indra vies.
Still let thy people live in peace,
Nor let their name and lineage cease.
For Rama with his vengeful hand
Can sweep the giants &om the land.
O, let not Janak's daughter bring
Destruction on the giant king.
Let not the lady SitS wake
A tempest, on thy head to break.
Still let the dame, by care untried.
Be happy by her husband's side,
Lest swift avenging ruin &,11
On glorious Lankd, thee, and all.
Men such as thou with wills unchained.
Advised by sin and unrestrained.
Destroy themselves, the king, the state,
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