Gifted with ascetic energy I have (now) made the Mahendra mountain my abode. Oh ! Mighty Rama when I heard that you have broken the bow with your extraordinary prowess, I have come here quickly. [1-75-26]
Respect the duties of a kshatriya, Oh ! Rama Take hold of this great, uncommon bow of Vishnu inherited by me from my father and forefathers ( wield this as you have wielded Shiva's longbow ). [1-75-27]
योजयस्व धनुःश्रेष्ठे शरं परपुरञ्जयम् | यदि शक्तोऽसि काकुत्स्थ द्वन्द्वं दास्यामि ते ततः || १-७५-२८
Oh ! Descendant of Kakustha this best bow is capable of conquering enemy cities. Fix an arrow. If it is possible for you to do so, then I shall engage you in a duel'. [1-75-28]