I also taking an excellent bow, remained where remained Lakṣmaṇa, and surrounded by my kindred who stayed there vigilantly, equipped with bows, guarded him that resembled the mighty Indra.
ततस्त्वहं चोत्तमबाणचापभृत् स्थितोऽभवं तत्र स यत्र लक्ष्मणः। महेन्द्रकल्पं परिपालयंस्तदा॥