वानरोत्तम distinguished monkey, ततः then, रूपसादृश्यात् similar appearance, मोहितः bewildered, अहम् I was, महावेगम् swift, शत्रुनिबर्हणम् that which can destroy enemy, शरम् arrow, नोत्सृजामि I have not let loose.

'O distinguished monkey you both are so similar in form that I was puzzled and did not release my swift arrow that could have destroyed the enemy.