Scene 38
Part 2: The Ramayan of Valmiki · Act 3: Book 3
Maricha's Speech
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-"Once in my strength and vigour's pride I roamed this earth from side to side, And towering like a mountain's crest, A thousand Nagas' might possessed. Like some vast sable cloud I showed: My golden armlets flashed and glowed. A crown I wore, an axe I swayed, And all I met were sore afraid. I roved where Dandak wood is spread; On flesh of slaughtered saints I fed. Then Visvamitra, sage revered, Holy of heart, my fury feared. To Dasaratha's court he sped And went before the king and said:
-"With me, my lord, thy Rama send On holy days his aid to lend. Maricha fills my soul with dread And keeps me sore disquieted."