When I shall remain absorbed in meditation on the occasion of Parva, let Rāma protect me O king, Truly am I afraid of this Mārīca.
अयं रक्षतु मां रामः पर्वकाले समाहितः॥ मारीचान्मे भयं घोरं समुत्पन्नं नरेश्वर।