Bowing his head and invoking the gods he addressed them all with joined palms,
Gods and holy men seek one's love alone, can the ocean be propitiated by offering as much water as can be held within one's palms.
Again with joined palms Janaka and his younger brother Kusaketa submitted to Dasratha in winning words full of affection, courtesy and sincerity,
By our connection with you, O King- we have been exalted in every respect; along with his kingdom and all that we possess pray look upon us both as your slaves purchased without any consideration,