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Kept up tempo still Akshay.

Eagle as an would have its prey

Took hold Akshay’s legs Hanuman.

Handled Hanuman then Akshay

Washerwoman would as garments

On some stone by waterside.

With the impact that it took

Akshay’s frame there lay tattered.

With the fall of Akshay thus

Even Indra felt surprised.

To slay more of Ravan’s men

Lay then Hanuman there in wait.