Set your mind at ease; cease this timidity and speak out; I will do it at once.” When they heard Râma, the ocean of truth, speak thus, the assembly rejoiced.
But the king of heaven and all the gods were alarmed and began to think, “Things will all go wrong.” Though they took counsel together, nothing came of it; mentally, all had recourse to Râma for protection. After again considering, they said to one another: “Râma is moved by the faith of the faithful.” Remembering the story of Ambarisha and Durvâsas, Indra and the gods were greatly dejected. “Long time the gods endured distress, till at last Prahlâd revealed Narsingha.” They beat their heads and whispered in the ear: “Now our only chance lies with Bharat: there is no other plan, sir, that I can see. Râma accepts service done to one of his servants; do you all with loving heart do service to Bharat, and he will subdue Râma to his own temper.”
But the king of heaven and all the gods were alarmed and began to think, “Things will all go wrong.” Though they took counsel together, nothing came of it; mentally, all had recourse to Râma for protection. After again considering, they said to one another: “Râma is moved by the faith of the faithful.” Remembering the story of Ambarisha and Durvâsas, Indra and the gods were greatly dejected. “Long time the gods endured distress, till at last Prahlâd revealed Narsingha.” They beat their heads and whispered in the ear: “Now our only chance lies with Bharat: there is no other plan, sir, that I can see. Râma accepts service done to one of his servants; do you all with loving heart do service to Bharat, and he will subdue Râma to his own temper.”