The faithful sentinels of Lord Vishnu(1) Jaya and Vijaya/
Once when guarding his chamber denied entry to four wise rishis(2)./
Enraged the wise men damned them to human incarnation/

Moved by the repentance of the delinquents/
Rishis offered redemption after seven births as Lord’s servants/
Or after three as monstrous enemies of the Lord.
Devoted as they were to their master they chose to be villains and faster return thereby.

As three sets of villains(3) in three eons did they vigorously oppose Vishnu/
Slayed each time by the very hands of their revered savant/                                          Finally in the dwapara yuga did they return to their abode.

Resplendent after their baptism by fire
Restored to their past glory
Thus were the monsters redeemed.

Notes:

1. Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity along with Brahma and Vishnu.

2. Ever youthful sages, Sanaka kumara, Sanatana kumara, Sanandana kumara and Sanat kumara
3.a) Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakasipu in the Satya yuga (eon)
b) Ravana and Kumbakarna in Treta yuga
c) Sishupala and Dantavaktra in Dwapara yuga