Viswamitra the Magician,
         By his spells and incantations,
Up to Indra's realms elysian
         Raised Trisanku, king of nations.

Indra and the gods offended
         Hurled him downward, and descending
In the air he hung suspended,
         With these equal powers contending.

Thus by aspirations lifted,
         By misgivings downward driven,
Human hearts are tossed and drifted
         Midway between earth and heaven.