 सुमागधी नदी रम्या मगधान् विश्रुताययौ।पञ्चानां शैलमुख्यानां मध्ये मालेव शोभते।। 
 The delightful and renowned river Sumagadhi known as Sona, flowing in the country of Magadha, looks beautiful like a garland amidst five great mountains. 