A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.124

c5.124

That to the watery element they owed
Their being. Myriads were they born, and all
In vesture heavenly clad, and heavenly gems :
Yet more divine their native semblance, rich
With all the gifts of grace, of youth and beauty.
A train innumerous followed ; yet thus fair,
Nor god nor demon sought their wedded love :
Thus Rāghava! they still remain—their charms
The common treasure of the host of heaven.”
—(*Rāmāyaṇa*) WILSON.