ब्रह्मन् O Brahman, जनकै: by kings of Nimi dynasty, पुरा in the olden days, पूरितुम् to string it, अशक्तै: by being incapable, महावीर्यै: by those possessing great prowess, राजभिश्च by kings also, अभिपूजितम् having been worshipped, धनुर्वरम् famed bow, इदम् this one (is presented here.)

"O Brahman in the olden days, this great bow was worshipped by my forefathers. Powerful kings failed to string this bow.