[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.124 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.124 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.124 - **Language:** English ### [c5.124](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.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. - [Previous: c5.123](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.123) - [Next: c5.125](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.125) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) ## Linked texts (1) - [Vālmīkirāmāyaṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.ramayana.valmiki) — Vālmīki, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.124](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.124) · Pramāṇa