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›r∂ Råmacaritamånasa
or
[The Månasa lake brimming over with the exploits of ›r∂ Råma]
With Hindi Text and English Translation
(A Romanized Edition)
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An Årat∂ Song*
(Rendered into English verse by Madhava ›araƒa M.A., L.L.B.)
Soft lights we wave, soft lights display, The wealth of sages; yet what not
Before this Lord of S∂tåís layó Of all the saints?ótheir mainstay,
The Råmåyaƒa, so sweet and dear, Umå and ›a∆kara eíer intone,
So beautiful, without a peer, As well the wise Agastya pot-grown.
Which gods like Brahmå, Nårada sing. The crowís, GaruŒaís it heart indwells.
The ant-hill sage, soul-seersí king, The poets great like Vyåsa and else
›uka, ›årada, ›e¶a, boy sages four, In ecstasies this song relay.
The wind-godís son recount this lore Shuns sensuous joy, sinsí abluent,
With great delight and voices gay. The dame of Muktiís ornament;
The holy books their music mix Ambrosial herb rebirth to cure,
To sing this gist of ›åstras six, And parents both, ítis only sure,
Of all good works, of all good thought; For Tulas∂dåsa in everyway.
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* A hymn of praise addressed to ›r∂ Råmåyaƒa at the time of waving lights while worshipping the same.
›r∂ Råmacaritamånasa
Contents
Subject Page No.
1. An Årat∂ Song (by Gosvåm∂ Tulas∂dåsa) .... iv
2. Procedure for Reciting the Råmacaritamånasa .... xiii
Descent I
(Båla-K僌a)
26. ›ivaís peculiar marriage procession 43. Janakaís ecstasy of love at the
and preparations for the wedding sight of Råma and Lak¶maƒa ........... 213
(undertaken by the other party) .......... 98 44. A visit to the town by Råma and
27. ›ivaís nuptials ................................... 109 Lak¶maƒa .......................................... 215
28. A dialogue between ›iva and 45. ›r∂ Råmaís visit to Janakaís garden;
Pårvat∂ ................................................ 115 Råma and S∂tå catch sight of each
29. Causes of ›r∂ Råmaís Descent ........ 128 other ................................................... 223
30. Egoís sway over Nårada and the 46. Worship of Goddess Pårvat∂ by S∂tå,
effect of the Lordís Måyå .................. 133 Her receiving blessing from the
31. Princess Vi‹vamohin∂ís self-election Goddess and a dialogue between
of a husband; Nåradaís pronouncing Råma and Lak¶maƒa ........................ 229
a curse on the attendants of ›iva as 47. ›r∂ Råmaís entry into the pavilion
well as on the Lord Himself and his erected for the Bow-Sacrifice along-
subsequent freedom from the spell with Lak¶maƒa .................................... 234
of infatuation ...................................... 138 48. S∂tåís entry into the pavilion ............. 240
32. The austerities of Manu and ›atarµupå 49. Proclamation of Janakaís vow by
and their receiving a boon from his heralds ......................................... 242
the Lord ............................................. 145 50. The princesí failure to lift the bow and
33. The story of king Pratåpabhånu ........ 154 Janakaís despondent utterance ......... 243
34. The birth of Råvaƒa and his brothers, 51. Lak¶maƒaís fulmination ..................... 245
their austerities, opulence and 52. The breaking of the Bow ................... 252
tyranny ............................................... 174 53. S∂tå places the wreath of victory
35. The piteous appeal of mother Earth round Råmaís neck ........................... 254
and other gods .................................. 182 54. Arrival of Para‹uråma, exchange of
36. The Lordís compassion on them ....... 185 hot words between Lak¶maƒa and
37. King Da‹arathaís sacrifice for the Para‹uråma and ›r∂ Råmaís triumph
birth of a son and his Queenís over the latter .................................... 258
pregnancy .......................................... 187 55. Janakaís despatching of messengers
38. The Lordís manifestation and the to Ayodhyå and departure of the
delightful nature of His childish marriage procession from there .......... 274
sports ................................................. 189 56. Arrival of the marriage procession and
39. Vi‹våmitra visits king Da‹aratha its reception etc., at Janakapura ....... 289
and asks for ›r∂ Råma and 57. The wedding of S∂tå and Råma
Lak¶maƒa .......................................... 203 and Their farewell .............................. 297
40. Protection of Vi‹våmitraís sacrifice ... 206 58. Return of the marriage procession
41. Redemption of Ahalyå ....................... 208 to Ayodhyå and rejoicing in
42. Entry of Vi‹våmitra with Råma and the city ............................................... 337
Lak¶maƒa into the precincts of 59. The glory of hearing and singing
Mithilå ................................................ 209 the story of ›r∂ Råma ....................... 348
[VII]
Descent II
(Ayodhyå-K僌a)
90. Bharataís meeting and dialogue with 99. Vasi¶¢haís speech ............................. 577
the Ni¶åda chief; the love of Bharata 100. Dialogue between ›r∂ Råma, Bharata
and the citizens of Ayodhyå for and others .......................................... 583
›r∂ Råma ........................................... 521 101. King Janakaís arrival at Citrakµu¢a; the
91. Bharataís arrival at Prayåga and Kolas and Kiråtas offer presents to the
dialogue between Bharata and the visitors and all meet one another ..... 596
sage Bharadvåja ................................ 531 102. Dialogue between queens Kausalyå
92. Bharadvåja shows hospitality to and Sunayanå (king Janakaís wife);
Bharata .............................................. 539 S∂tåís amiability ................................. 602
93. Dialogue between Indra and his 103. Dialogue between king Janaka and
preceptor (the sage Bæhaspati) .......... 543 his wife; Bharataís glory .................... 608
94. Bharata on his way to Citrakµu¢a ....... 547 104. Dialogue between king Janaka and
95. S∂tåís dream; the Kolas and Kiråtas bring Bharata; Indraís anxiety; Goddess
news of Bharataís arrival to ›r∂ Råma; Sarasvat∂ís admonition to Indra ......... 612
›r∂ Råmaís concern at the report; 105. Dialogue between the sage Vasi¶¢ha,
Lak¶maƒaís outburst of passion ......... 551 ›r∂ Råma and Bharata ....................... 617
96. ›r∂ Råma admonishes Lak¶maƒa 106. Bharata deposits the sacred waters;
and dwells on Bharataís greatness ..... 556 his perambulation through Citrakµu¢a ..... 629
97. Bharata takes a dip in the Mandåkin∂ 107. Dialogue between ›r∂ Råma and
and arrives at Citrakµu¢a; Bharata and Bharata; the gift of sandals; Bharataís
others meet one another, mourn the farewell ............................................... 632
kingís death and perform his ›råddha 108. Returning to Ayodhyå, Bharata
(obsequies) ......................................... 558 enthrones the sandals and takes up
98. Hospitality of the foresters towards his residence at Nandigråma; the
Bharata and his party; Kaikey∂ís remorse ....... 573 virtue of listening to Bharataís story ..... 635
Descent III
(Araƒya-K僌a)
109. Invocations ......................................... 647 115. Sut∂k¶ƒaís love and ›r∂ Råmaís meeting
110. Jayantaís mischief and punishment ..... 648 with the sage Agastya; dialogue with
111. Meeting with the sage Atri and his Agastya; ›r∂ Råmaís entry into the
hymn of praise to ›r∂ Råma ............. 650 DaƒŒaka forest and His meeting
112. S∂tåís meeting with Anasµuyå (Atriís with Ja¢åyu ........................................ 659
wife) and the latterís discourse on 116. ›r∂ Råma takes up His abode at
the duties of a devoted wife ............. 653 Pa¤cava¢∂; dialogue between ›r∂ Råma
113. ›r∂ Råma proceeds further and kill and Lak¶maƒa ................................... 667
Virådha; the episode of the sage 117. The story of ›µurpaƒakhå; her
›arabha∆ga ........................................ 657 approaching Khara, Dµu¶aƒa and Tri‹irå
114. ›r∂ Råma takes a vow to kill the for redress and their subsequent
demons .............................................. 659 death at ›r∂ Råmaís hands ................. 670
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118. ›µurpaƒakhå approaches Råvaƒa; S∂tå 124. Grace on ›abar∂; a discourse on the
enters into the fire leaving Her nine forms of Devotion and departure
shadow behind ................................... 678 for the Pampå lake ........................... 696
119. The episode of Mår∂ca and how he 125. A description of the spring; Nåradaís
was killed in the form of a gold meeting with ›r∂ Råma ...................... 703
deer .................................................... 682 126. Dialogue between the sage Nårada
120. S∂tåís abduction and Her wail ........... 686 and ›r∂ Råma .................................... 705
121. The combat of Ja¢åyu with Råvaƒa .... 688 127. The glory of hearing the praises of
122. ›r∂ Råmaís lament; His meeting ›r∂ Råma and an exhortation to
with Ja¢åyu ........................................ 690 cultivate fellowship with saints and
123. Deliverance of Kabandha ................... 695 practise adoration .............................. 707
Descent IV
(Ki¶kindhå-K僌a)
Descent V
(Sundara-K僌a)
141. Invocations ......................................... 745 145. Hanumånís grief at the sight of S∂tå
142. Hanumån leaves for La∆kå, meets in the A‹oka grove and Råvaƒaís
Suraså and kills the image-catching threat to S∂tå ..................................... 754
demoness .......................................... 746 146. Trija¢åís dream ................................... 757
143. Description of La∆kå; Hanumån strikes 147. Dialogue between S∂tå and Trija¢å .... 757
La∆kin∂ and enters La∆kå .................. 749 148. Dialogue between S∂tå and
144. Hanumån meets Vibh∂¶aƒa ................ 752 Hanumån ........................................... 759
[X]
149. Hanumån lays waste the A‹oka grove 155. Dialogue between Mandodar∂ and
and kills prince Ak¶aya; at last Råvaƒa ............................................... 781
Meghanåda entangles Hanumån in a 156. Vibh∂¶aƒa offers advice to Råvaƒa
noose of serpents and carries him and meets with an affront at the
off to Råvaƒaís court ........................ 764 latterís hands ...................................... 783
150. Dialogue between Hanumån and 157. Vibh∂¶aƒa sallies forth to obtain ›r∂
Råvaƒa ............................................... 766 Råmaís protection and secures it ..... 786
151. Burning of La∆kå ............................... 771 158. Deliberation over the question of
152. After burning La∆kå Hanumån asks crossing the sea; appearance of ›uka,
leave of S∂tå and obtains the a spy of Råvaƒa, and his return with
crest-jewel from Her .......................... 772 Lak¶maƒaís letter .............................. 793
153. On Hanumånís reaching the opposite 159. The spy gives counsel to Råvaƒa
shore all the monkeys return and and delivers Lak¶maƒaís note to
enter Madhuvana; their meeting with him ..................................................... 797
Sugr∂va and the dialogue between 160. ›r∂ Råmaís fury against the sea
›r∂ Råma and Hanumån .................... 773 and the latterís supplication .............. 801
154. ›r∂ Råmaís march to the beach 161. Glory of hymning ›r∂ Råmaís
alongwith the army of monkeys ........ 779 praises ................................................ 804
Descent VI
(La∆kå-K僌a)
162. Invocations ......................................... 805 169. A∆gadaís departure for La∆kå and
163. Bridging of the ocean by Nala dialogue between A∆gada and
and N∂la; ›r∂ Råmaís installation of Råvaƒa in the latterís court ............... 823
›r∂ Råme‹vara ................................... 807 170. Mandodar∂ offers advice to Råvaƒa
164. ›r∂ Råma crosses the ocean with the once more .......................................... 843
whole army and encamps on Mount 171. Dialogue between A∆gada and ›r∂
Suvela; Råvaƒa feels agitated at Råma; conflict actually begins .......... 845
the news ............................................ 809 172. Målyavånís admonition to Råvaƒa .... 855
165. Mandodar∂ expostulates with Råvaƒa; 173. The battle recommences; encounter
dialogue between Råvaƒa and between Lak¶maƒa and Meghanåda;
Prahasta (his son) ............................. 811 a javelin thrown by the latter strikes
166. A mental view of ›r∂ Råma on Mount Lak¶maƒa in the breast .................... 857
Suvela and a description of the 174. Hanumån fetches the physician Su¶eƒa
rising moon ......................................... 816 and proceeds in quest of the life-giving
167. An arrow from ›r∂ Råmaís bow herb; dialogue between Kålanemi and
strikes down Råvaƒaís diadems Råvaƒa, redemption of the she-alligator;
and umbrella ...................................... 819 deliverance of Kålanemi ..................... 862
168. Mandodar∂ makes remonstrance with 175. Struck by Bharataís arrow, Hanumån
Råvaƒa again and dwells upon drops down unconscious; dialogue
›r∂ Råmaís glory ................................ 819 between Bharata and Hanumån ........ 865
[XI]
176. ›r∂ Råmaís sport of a frantic wail; 186. Combat of Råvaƒa and Hanumån;
Hanumånís return; Lak¶maƒaís coming Råvaƒa creates phantoms and ›r∂ Råma
back to consciousness ...................... 867 disperses the phantoms .................... 909
177. Råvaƒa awakes Kumbhakarƒa; 187. Fierce fighting; Råvaƒaís swoon ....... 912
Kumbhakarƒaís exhortation to Råvaƒa 188. Dialogue between S∂tå and
and dialogue between Vibh∂¶aƒa Trija¢å ................................................. 914
and Kumbhakarƒa .............................. 869 189. Final encounter between ›r∂ Råma
178. Kumbhakarƒa joins the beåle and and Råvaƒa; end of Råvaƒa; shouts
attains final beatitude ........................ 871 of victory everywhere ........................ 919
179. Meghanåda gives battle and 190. Mandodar∂ and other queens lament;
›r∂ Råma sportfully allows Himself Råvaƒaís funeral ................................ 923
to be bound by a snare of serpents 880 191. Vibh∂¶aƒaís installation ...................... 926
180. Destruction of Meghanådaís sacrificial 192. Hanumån carries the happy news to
performance; his engagement on the S∂tå; S∂tå rejoins ›r∂ Råma and enters
battle-field and deliverance at the fire as a test of her purity ................ 927
hands of Lak¶maƒa ............................ 883 193. The gods sing the Lordís praises;
181. Råvaƒaís march to the field of battle; Indra rains down nectar on the
›r∂ Råmaís victory-chariot and an dead ................................................... 932
encounter between the monkeys 194. Vibh∂¶aƒaís entreaty; Sri Rama
and the demons ................................. 886 portrayal and Bharataís condition by
182. Encounter between Lak¶maƒa and due to the excessive love he bore
Råvaƒa ............................................... 893 towards the Lord; ›r∂ Råma urges
183. Råvaƒaís swoon; destruction of his Vibh∂¶aƒa to arrange His speedy return
sacrificial performance; combat to Ayodhyå.....................................939
between ›r∂ Råma and Råvaƒa ........ 895 195. Vibh∂¶aƒa rains down clothes and
184. Indra (the lord of paradise) sends a ornaments from the air and the
chariot for the use of ›r∂ Råma; encounter monkeys and bears pick them
between ›r∂ Råma and Råvaƒa ........... 901 up and adorn their person with
185. Råvaƒa hurls a lance at Vibh∂¶aƒa : them ................................................... 941
›r∂ Råma puts Vibh∂¶aƒa behind Him 196. ›r∂ Råma and S∂tå leave for Ayodhyå
and exposes Himself to its full force; on the aerial car, Pu¶paka ................ 943
encounter between Vibh∂¶aƒa and Råvaƒa .... 908 197. The glory of ›r∂ Råmaís story .......... 947
Descent VII
(Uttara-K僌a)
198. Invocations ......................................... 949 202. ›r∂ Råma bestows parting presents
199. Bharataís desolation; meeting of on the monkeys and the Ni¶åda
Bharata and Hanumån; rejoicing in chief ................................................... 973
Ayodhyå ............................................. 950 203. Account of ›r∂ Råmaís Reign ........... 976
200. ›r∂ Råmaís Reception; meeting with 204. Birth of sons to the four brothers;
Bharata; universal rejoicing on meeting Ayodhyåís loveliness; arrival of
›r∂ Råma ............................................ 956 the sage Sanaka and his three
201. ›r∂ Råmaís Coronation; Vedasí brothers and their dialogue with
Alleluia; Lord ›ivaís Alleluia .............. 965 ›r∂ Råma ........................................... 981
[XII]
205. Hanumånís introduction to Bharataís 211. Insult offered by him to his preceptor
question and ›r∂ Råmaís discourse in a previous birth and the curse
on the subject ................................... 992 pronounced on him by Lord ›iva ...... 1061
206. ›r∂ Råmaís exhortation to His 212. A hymn of eight verses addressed
subjects (›r∂
Råma-G∂tå); the to Lord ›iva ..................................... 1063
citizensí acknowledgement ................ 997 213. Guruís appeal to Lord ›iva for
207. Dialogue between ›r∂ Råma and forgiving the wrong; mollification
the sage Vasi¶¢ha; ›r∂ Råmaís of the curse; continuation of
excursion to a mango grove in the Kåkabhu‹uƒŒiís narrative ................ 1065
company of His brothers ................. 1002 214. Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi approaches the sage
208. Nåradaís visit and return to Brahmåís Loma‹a, who first pronounces a
abode after hymning the Lordís curse on him but later on showers
praises ............................................. 1005 his grace and bestows a boon on him 1069
209. Dialogue between Lord ›iva and 215. Delineation of Gnosis and Devotion;
Goddess Pårvat∂; GaruŒaís delusion; a description of the Lamp of wisdom
GaruŒa listens to ›r∂ Råmaís story and the surpassing glory of Devotion 1076
and to an account of His glory 216. Seven questions of GaruŒa and
from Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi .......................... 1006 Kåkabhu‹uƒŒiís replies to them ...... 1086
210. Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi narrates the story 217. Glory of adoration ............................ 1089
of his previous lives and tells 218. Greatness of the Råmåyaƒa;
GaruŒa the glory of the Kali Tulas∂dåsaís prayer and reward of
age ................................................... 1050 reciting this poem ............................ 1091
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Procedure of Reciting the Råmacaritamånasa
Those who undertake to read the Råmacaritamånasa according to the correct
procedure should before commencing the reading invoke and worship the author.
Gosvåm∂ Tulas∂dåsa, the sage Vålm∂ki, Lord ›iva and ›r∂ Hanumån, and then invoke the
Divine Couple, S∂tå and Råma, alongwith ›r∂ Råmaís three divine brothers (Bharata,
Lak¶maƒa and ›atrughna), offer them the sixteenfold worship and meditate on them. The
reading should be commenced after that.
INVOCATION
ÃÈ‹‚Ë∑§ Ÿ◊SÃÈèÿÁ◊„Uʪë¿U ‡ÊÈÁøfl˝Ã – ŸÒ´¸§àÿ ©U¬Áfl‡ÿŒ¢ ¬Í¡Ÿ¢ ¬˝ÁêÎsÔÃÊ◊˜H 1H
˙ ÃÈ‹‚ˌʂÊÿ Ÿ◊—–
ìObeisance to you, O Tulas∂dåsa ! Please come here, O saint of holy vows.
Taking your seat in the south-west, accept this adoration. Obeisance to Tulas∂dåsa.î
üÊËflÊÀ◊Ë∑§ Ÿ◊SÃÈèÿÁ◊„Uʪë¿U ‡ÊÈ÷¬˝Œ – ©UûÊ⁄U¬Ífl¸ÿÙ◊¸äÿ ÁÃDÔU ªÎˆUÔ Ëcfl ◊˘ø¸Ÿ◊˜H 2H
˙ flÊÀ◊Ë∑§Êÿ Ÿ◊—–
ìObeisance to you, O Vålm∂ki ! Pray come here, O bestower of blessings ! Take
your seat in the north-east and accept my homage. Obeisance to Vålm∂ki.î
ªÊÒ⁄Uˬà Ÿ◊SÃÈèÿÁ◊„Uʪë¿U ◊„UE⁄U – ¬Ífl¸ŒÁˇÊáÊÿÊ◊¸äÿ ÁÃDÔ ¬Í¡Ê¢ ªÎ„UÊáÊ ◊H 3H
˙ ªÊÒ⁄UˬÃÿ Ÿ◊—–
ìObeisance to You, O Spouse of Gaur∂ (Pårvat∂) ! Pray come here, O mighty Lord.
Kindly take Your seat in the south-east and accept my homage. Obeisance to the
Spouse of Gaur∂.î
üÊË‹ˇ◊áÊ Ÿ◊SÃÈèÿÁ◊„Uʪë¿U ‚„UÁ¬˝ÿ— – ÿÊêÿ÷ʪ ‚◊ÊÁÃDÔU ¬Í¡Ÿ¢ ‚¢ªÎ„UÊáÊ ◊H 4H
˙ üÊË‚¬%Ë∑§Êÿ ‹ˇ◊áÊÊÿ Ÿ◊—–
ìObeisance to you, O Lak¶maƒa; please come here with your beloved consort
(Urmilå). Kindly occupy the southern quarter of the altar, and accept my homage.
Obeisance to Lak¶maƒa with his consort.î
üÊˇÊòÊÈÉÊA Ÿ◊SÃÈèÿÁ◊„Uʪë¿U ‚„UÁ¬˝ÿ— – ¬Ë∆USÿ ¬Áp◊ ÷ʪ ¬Í¡Ÿ¢ SflË∑ȧL§cfl ◊H 5H
˙ üÊË‚¬%Ë∑§Êÿ ‡ÊòÊÈÉÊAÊÿ Ÿ◊—–
ìObeisance to you, O ›atrughna ! Please come here with your beloved consort
(›rutak∂rti). Seating yourself in the western quarter of this altar pray accept my homage.
Obeisance to ›atrughna with his consort.î
üÊË÷⁄Uà Ÿ◊SÃÈèÿÁ◊„Uʪë¿U ‚„UÁ¬˝ÿ— – ¬Ë∆U∑§SÿÊûÊ⁄U ÷ʪ ÁÃDÔU ¬Í¡Ê¢ ªÎ„UÊáÊ ◊H 6H
˙ üÊË‚¬%Ë∑§Êÿ ÷⁄UÃÊÿ Ÿ◊—–
ìObeisance to you, O Bharata! Pray come here with your beloved consort
(M僌av∂), Please sit down in the northern quarter of the altar and accept my homage.
Obeisance to Bharata and his wife.î
üÊË„UŸÈ◊ÛÊ◊SÃÈèÿÁ◊„Uʪë¿U ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸœ – ¬Ífl¸÷ʪ¢ ‚◊ÊÁÃDÔU ¬Í¡Ÿ¢ SflË∑ȧL§ ¬˝÷ÊH 7H
˙ „UŸÈ◊à Ÿ◊—–
[XIV]
KARANYÅSA
Karanyåsa consists in invoking and installing typical Mantras on the various
fingers, palms and back of the hands. In Karanyåsa as well as in A∆ganyåsa the
Mantras are treated as possessing a living form and it is these personified forms of the
Mantras that the touched and greeted by citing the names of the particular limbs. Through
this process the reciter himself is indentified with the Mantra and brought under the full
protection of the Mantra-god. He is purified both externally and internally and is infused
with divine energy. His spiritual practice runs a smooth course till the very end and
proves beneficial to him.
The procedure of ëKaranyåsaí in this case is as follows:ó
¡ª ◊¢ª‹ ªÈŸ ª˝Ê◊ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§ – ŒÊÁŸ ◊È∑ȧÁà œŸ œ⁄U◊ œÊ◊ ∑§H
•XÔ‰UDÔUÊèÿÊ¢ Ÿ◊—–
(The hosts of virtues possessed by Råma are a blessing to the world and the
bestowers of Liberation, riches, religious merit and the Divine Abode).
Uttering these words the thumbs of both the hands should be touched with the
index-fingers.
⁄UÊ◊ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§Á„U ¡ ¡◊È„UÊ„UË¥ – ÁÃã„UÁ„U Ÿ ¬Ê¬¬È¢¡ ‚◊È„UÊ„UË¥H
ḟËèÿÊ¢ Ÿ◊—–
(Multitudes of sins dare not stand in the presence of those who utter the name
ëRåmaí even while yawning.)
Uttering this the index-fingers of both the hands should be touched with the
thumbs.
⁄UÊ◊ ‚∑§‹ ŸÊ◊ã„U à •Áœ∑§Ê – „UÊ©U ŸÊÕ •ÉÊ πª ªŸ ’Áœ∑§ÊH
◊äÿ◊ÊèÿÊ¢ Ÿ◊—–
(May Your appellation ëRåma,í O Lord, excel all other divine names and play the
role of a fowler in relation of birds in the form of sins.)
Uttering this the middle fingers of both the hands should be touched with the
thumbs.
©U◊Ê ŒÊL§ ¡ÊÁ·Ã ∑§Ë ŸÊßZ – ‚’Á„U ŸøÊflà ⁄UÊ◊È ªÊ‚ÊßZH
•ŸÊÁ◊∑§ÊèÿÊ¢ Ÿ◊—–
(Bhagavån ›r∂ Råma makes the whole creation dance like a wooden doll, O
Pårvat∂.)
Uttering this the ring-fingers of both the hands should be touched with the
thumbs.
‚ã◊Èπ „UÊß ¡Ëfl ◊ÊÁ„U ¡’„UË¥ – ¡ã◊ ∑§ÊÁ≈U •ÉÊ ŸÊ‚Á„¢U Ã’„UË¥H
∑§ÁŸÁDÔU∑§ÊèÿÊ¢ Ÿ◊—–
(The moment a creature turns its face towards Meó(says the Lord)óthe sins
committed by it through millions of births are dissolved then and there.)
Uttering this the little fingers of both the hands should be touched with the
thumbs.
◊Ê◊Á÷⁄UˇÊÿ ⁄UÉÊÈ∑ȧ‹ŸÊÿ∑§ – œÎà ’⁄U øʬ L§Áø⁄U ∑§⁄U ‚Êÿ∑§H
∑§⁄UË∑§⁄U¬ÎDUÔ ÊèÿÊ¢ Ÿ◊—–
[XVI]
(Protect me, O Leader of Raghuís race, holding as You do an excellent bow and
brilliant arrow in Your hands.)
Uttering this the palms and backs of both the hands should be touched one after
another each with the other hand.
AÃGANYÅSA
In A∆ganyåsa the heart and other parts of the body are touched with all the fingers
of the right hand joined together.
¡ª ◊¢ª‹ ªÈŸ ª˝Ê◊ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§ – ŒÊÁŸ ◊È∑ȧÁà œŸ œ⁄U◊ œÊ◊ ∑§H
NUŒÿÊÿ Ÿ◊—–
Uttering this the heart should be touched with all the five fingers of the right
hand.
Similarly the forehead should be touched after uttering the following line:ó
⁄UÊ◊ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§Á„U ¡ ¡◊È„UÊ„UË¥ – ÁÃã„UÁ„U Ÿ ¬Ê¬¬È¢¡ ‚◊È„UÊ„UË¥H
Á‡Ê⁄U‚ SflÊ„UÊ–
The tuft of hair on the head should then be touched after uttering the following
line:ó
⁄UÊ◊ ‚∑§‹ ŸÊ◊ã„U à •ÁäÊ∑§Ê – „UÊ©U ŸÊÕ •ÉÊ πª ªŸ ’Áœ∑§ÊH
Á‡ÊπÊÿÒ fl·≈˜UÔ–
After uttering the following line the right shoulder should be touched with the fingers
of the left hand and vice versa:ó
©U◊Ê ŒÊL§ ¡ÊÁ·Ã ∑§Ë ŸÊßZ – ‚’Á„U ŸøÊflà ⁄UÊ◊È ªÊ‚ÊßZH
∑§fløÊÿ „ÈU◊˜Ô–
After uttering the following line both the eyes should be touched with the finger-tips
of the right hand:ó
‚ã◊Èπ „UÊß ¡Ëfl ◊ÊÁ„U ¡’„UË¥ – ¡ã◊ ∑§ÊÁ≈U •ÉÊ ŸÊ‚Á„¢U Ã’„UË¥H
ŸòÊÊèÿÊ¢ flÊÒ·≈˜UÔ–
After uttering the following line the right hand should be taken round the head
counter-clockwise from the forehead to the back of the head and back to the forehead,
and the palm of the left hand should be struck with the index and middle fingers of the
right.
◊Ê◊Á÷⁄UˇÊÿ ⁄UÉÊÈ∑ȧ‹ŸÊÿ∑§ – œÎà ’⁄U øʬ L§Áø⁄U ∑§⁄U ‚Êÿ∑§H
•SòÊÊÿ »§≈˜UÔ–
DHYÅNA
The form of the Lord should then be meditated upon with the help of the following
lines:ó
◊Ê◊fl‹Ê∑§ÿ ¬¢∑§¡‹ÊøŸ – ∑Χ¬Ê Á’‹Ê∑§ÁŸ ‚Êø Á’◊ÊøŸH
ŸË‹ ÃÊ◊⁄U‚ SÿÊ◊ ∑§Ê◊ •Á⁄U – NUŒÿ ∑¢§¡ ◊∑§⁄¢UŒ ◊œÈ¬ „UÁ⁄UH
¡ÊÃȜʟ ’M§Õ ’‹ ÷¢¡Ÿ – ◊ÈÁŸ ‚îÊŸ ⁄¢U¡Ÿ •ÉÊ ª¢¡ŸH
÷Í‚È⁄U ‚Á‚ Ÿfl ’΢Œ ’‹Ê„U∑§ – •‚⁄UŸ ‚⁄UŸ ŒËŸ ¡Ÿ ªÊ„U∑§H
÷È¡’‹ Á’¬È‹ ÷Ê⁄U ◊Á„U π¢Á«Uà – π⁄U ŒÍ·Ÿ Á’⁄UÊœ ’œ ¬¢Á«UÃH
[XVII]
U
ÁøG øÊÿªÊ
˙
›r∂ Råmacaritamånasa
(The Månasa lake containing the exploits of ›r∂ Råma)
Descent One
(Båla-K僌a)
‡‹Ê∑§
fláÊʸŸÊ◊Õ¸‚¢ÉÊÊŸÊ¢ ⁄U‚ÊŸÊ¢ ¿U㌂Ê◊Á¬–
◊XÔU‹ÊŸÊ¢ ø ∑§ûÊʸ⁄Uı fl㌠flÊáÊËÁflŸÊÿ∑§ıH 1H
›loka
varƒånåmarthasa≈ghånå≈ rasånå≈ chandasåmapi,
ma∆galånå≈ ca karttårau vande våƒ∂vinåyakau.1.
I reverence Våƒ∂ ( the goddess of speech) and Vinåyaka (Lord Gaƒe‹a), the
originators of sounds represented by the alphabet, of the multitudes of objects denoted by those
sounds, of poetic sentiments as well as of metres, and the begetters of all auspiciainess.(1)
©UjflÁSÕÁ¢„UÊ⁄U∑§ÊÁ⁄UáÊË¥ Ä‹‡Ê„UÊÁ⁄UáÊË◊˜–
‚fl¸üÊÿS∑§⁄UË¥ ‚ËÃÊ¢ ŸÃÙ˘„¢U ⁄UÊ◊flÀ‹÷Ê◊˜H 5H
udbhavasthitisa≈hårakåriƒ∂≈ kle‹ahåriƒ∂m,
sarva‹reyaskar∂≈ s∂tå≈ natoíha≈ råmavallabhåm.5.
I bow to S∂tå the beloved consort of ›r∂ Råma, who is responsible for the
creation, sustenance and dissolution (of the universe), removes afflictions and begets
all bleneshess. (5)
Cau.: guru pada raja mædu ma≈jula a≈jana, nayana amia dæga do¶a bibha≈jana.
tehiÚ kari bimala bibeka bilocana, baranau° råma carita bhava mocana.1.
.
ba≈da~~u prathama mah∂sura caranå, moha janita sa≈saya saba haranå.
sujana samåja sakala guna khån∂, karau° pranåma saprema subån∂.2.
sådhu carita subha carita kapåsµu, nirasa bisada gunamaya phala jåsµu.
jo sahi dukha parachidra duråvå, ba≈dan∂ya jehiÚ jaga jasa påvå.3.
muda ma≈galamaya sa≈ta samåjµu, jo jaga ja≈gama t∂ratharåjµu.
råma bhakti jaha° surasaridhårå, sarasai brahma bicåra pracårå.4.
bidhi ni¶edhamaya kali mala haran∂, karama kathå rabina≈dani baran∂.
hari hara kathå biråjati ben∂, sunata sakala muda ma≈gala den∂.5.
ba¢u bisvåsa acala nija dharamå, t∂ratharåja samåja sukaramå.
sabahi sulabha saba dina saba deså, sevata sådara samana kaleså.6.
akatha alaukika t∂ratharåµu, dei sadya phala praga¢a prabhåµu.7.
The dust of the Guruís feet is a soft and agreeable, salve, which is ambrosia as
it were for the eyes and remedies the defects of vision. Having brightened my eyes of
discernment thereby I proceed to relate the story of ›r∂ Råma, which secures freedom
from the bondage of mundane existence. First I reverence the feet of Bråhmaƒas, the
very gods on earth, who are able to dispel all doubts born of ignorance. Then I make
loving obeisance, in a polite language, to the whole body of pious souls, the mines of all
virtues. The conduct of holy men is noble as the career of the cotton plant, the fruit
whereof is tasteless, white and fibrous (even as the doings of saints yield results which
are free from attachment, stainless and full of goodness).* Even by suffering hardships
( in the form of ginning, spinning and weaving) the cotton covers othersí faults and has
thereby earned in the world a renown which is worthy of adoration. The assemblage of
saints, which is all joy and felicity, is a moving Prayåga (the king of all holy places) as
it were. Devotion to ›r∂ Råma represents, in this moving Prayåga, the stream of the holy
Ga∆gå, the river of the celestials; while the proceeding of an enquiry into the nature of
Brahma (the Absolute) constitutes the Sarasvat∂ (a subterranean stream which is
traditionally believed to join the Ga∆gå and the Yamunå at Prayåga, thus accounting for
the name ëTriveƒ∂í, which signifies a meeting-place of three rivers). Discourses on Karma
or Action, consisting of injunctions and interdictions, have been spoken of as the sacred
Yamunåóa daughter of the sun-god in her angelic formówashing the impurities of the
Kali age; while the anecdotes of Vi¶ƒu and ›iva stand out as the triple stream known as
TriveĶ, bringing joy and blessings to those who listen to them. Unwavering faith in their
own creed constitutes the immortal banyan tree and noble actions represent the royal
court of that king of holy places. Easy of access to all on anyday and at every place,
this moving Prayåga assuages the afflictions of those who resort to it with reverence.
This king of holy places is beyond all description and supra-mundane in character; it
bestows the reward immediately and its glory is manifest. (1ó7)
it to be the result of association with holy men; there is no other means either in the world
or in the Vedas. Wisdom dawns not without association with saints and such association
cannot be easily had without the grace of ›r∂ Råma. Contact with noble souls is the root
of joy and blessings; it constitutes the very fruit and fulfilment of all endeavours, whereas
all other practices are blossoms as it were. Through contact with the virtuous even the
wicked get reformed, just as a base metal is transmuted by the touch of the philosopherís
stone. On the other hand, if by mischance good men fall into evil company, they maintain
their noble character like the gem on the hood of a serpent. Even the speech of deities
like Brahmå, Vi¶ƒu and ›iva, poets and men of wisdom falters in depicting the glory of
pious souls. Much less can it be described by me, even as a dealer in vegetables finds
himself incapable of expatiating on the qualities of gems. (1ó6)
ŒÊ0ó ’¢Œ©°U
‚¢Ã ‚◊ÊŸ Áøà Á„Uà •ŸÁ„Uà ŸÁ„¢U ∑§Ùß–
•¢¡Á‹ ªÃ ‚È÷ ‚È◊Ÿ Á¡Á◊ ‚◊ ‚Ȫ¢œ ∑§⁄U ŒÙßH 3 (∑§)H
‚¢Ã ‚⁄U‹ Áøà ¡ªÃ Á„Uà ¡ÊÁŸ ‚È÷Ê©U ‚Ÿ„ÈU–
’Ê‹Á’Ÿÿ ‚ÈÁŸ ∑§Á⁄U ∑Χ¬Ê ⁄UÊ◊ø⁄UŸ ⁄UÁà Œ„ÈUH 3 (π)H
Do.: ba≈dau° sa≈ta samåna cita hita anahita nahiÚ koi,
a≈jali gata subha sumana jimi sama suga≈dha kara doi.3(A).
sa≈ta sarala cita jagata hita jåni subhåu sanehu,
bålabinaya suni kari kæpå råmacarana rati dehu.3(B).
I bow to the saints, who are even-minded towards all and have no friend or foe,
just as a flower of good quality placed in the palm of oneës hands communicates its
fragrance alike to both the hands (the one which plucked it and that which held and
preserved it). Realizing thus the noble disposition and loving nature of saints, who are
innocent at heart and catholic in spirit, I make this humble submission to them. Listening
to my childlike prayer and taking compassion on me, O noble souls, bless me with
devotion to the feet of ›r∂ Råma. (3 A-B)
* A river of sinful origin in Bihar, a plunge in whose waters is said to destroy oneís religious merits.
Hence it is called Karmanå‹å (that which neutralizes oneís meritorious acts).
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 29
*Gandharvas, Kinnaras and Råk¶asa are different species of superhuman beings. Of these the
Gandharvas are celestial songsters and are specially noted for their handsome appearance, while the
kinnaras are credited with the head of a horse. The Råk¶asas are monstrous in appearance and are said to
roam at night and feed on the human flesh. The Någas are another class of semi-divine beings, who, though
resembling serpents in shape, can take the human form at will.
32 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
karana cahau° raghupati guna gåhå, laghu mati mori carita avagåhå.
sµujha na ekau a≈ga upåµu, mana mati ra≈ka manoratha råµu.3.
mati ati n∂ca µu° ci ruci åch∂, cahia amia jaga jurai na chåch∂.
chamihahiÚ sajjana mori Œhi¢hå∂, sunihahiÚ bålabacana mana lå∂.4.
jau° bålaka kaha totari båtå, sunahiÚ mudita mana pitu aru måtå.
ha° sihahiÚ kµµura ku¢ila kubicår∂, je para dµu¶ana bhµu¶anadhår∂.5.
nija kabitta kehi låga na n∂kå, sarasa hou athavå ati ph∂kå.
je para bhaniti sunata hara¶åh∂° , te bara puru¶a bahuta jaga nåh∂°.6.
jaga bahu nara sara sari samabhå∂, je nija båRhi baRhahiÚ jala på∂.
sajjana sakæta si≈dhu sama ko∂, dekhi pµura bidhu båRhai jo∂.7.
Eight million and four hundred thousand* species of living beings, classified under
four broad divisions, inhabit land, water and the air. Recognizing the entire creation as
full of S∂tå and Råma, I make obeisance to them with joined palms. Knowing me as your
servant, bestav gritin affeeter upan me all of you, O mines of compassion. I have no
confidence in my intellectual power, hence I supplicate you all. I would recount the
virtues of the Lord of Raghus,† ›r∂ Råma; but my wits are poor, whereas the exploits
of ›r∂ Råma are unfathomable. For this I find not the least resources, while I am dull of
mind and intellect, my ambition is right royal. Even though my intellect is exceedingly
mean, my aspiration is pitched too high; while I crave for nectar, I have no means in this
world to procure even butter-milk. The virtuous will forgive my presumption and listen to
my childish babbling with interest. When a child prattles in lisping accents, the parents
hear it with a mind full of delight. Those, however, who are hard-hearted, mischievous
and perverse and cherish othersí faults as an ornament, will feel amused. Who does not
like oneís own poetry, be it delightful or exceedingly insipid? Such good people as delight
to hear othersí composition are rare in this world. The world abounds in men who
resemble lakes and rivers, that get swollen with their own rise when waters are added
to them. There is some rare good soul like the ocean, which swells at the sight of the
full moon. (1ó7)
∑§Á’à ⁄UÁ‚∑§ Ÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ¬Œ Ÿ„Í – ÁÃã„U ∑§„°U ‚ÈπŒ „UÊ‚ ⁄U‚ ∞„ÍUH
÷Ê·Ê ÷ÁŸÁà ÷ÙÁ⁄U ◊Áà ◊Ù⁄UË – „°UÁ‚’ ¡Ùª „°U‚¥ Ÿ®„U πÙ⁄UËH 2H
¬˝÷È ¬Œ ¬˝ËÁà Ÿ ‚Ê◊ÈÁ¤Ê ŸË∑§Ë – ÁÃã„UÁ„U ∑§ÕÊ ‚ÈÁŸ ‹ÊÁªÁ„U »§Ë∑§ËH
„UÁ⁄U „U⁄U ¬Œ ⁄UÁà ◊Áà Ÿ ∑ȧÃ⁄U∑§Ë – ÁÃã„U ∑§„°ÈU ◊œÈ⁄U ∑§ÕÊ ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ∑§ËH 3H
⁄UÊ◊ ÷ªÁà ÷ÍÁ·Ã Á¡ÿ° ¡ÊŸË – ‚ÈÁŸ„U®„U ‚È¡Ÿ ‚⁄UÊÁ„U ‚È’ÊŸËH
∑§Á’ Ÿ „UÙ©°U Ÿ®„U ’øŸ ¬˝’ËŸÍ – ‚∑§‹ ∑§‹Ê ‚’ Á’lÊ „UËŸÍH 4H
•Êπ⁄U •⁄UÕ •‹¢∑ΧÁà ŸÊŸÊ – ¿¢UŒ ¬˝’¢œ •Ÿ∑§ Á’œÊŸÊH
÷Êfl ÷Œ ⁄U‚ ÷Œ •¬Ê⁄UÊ – ∑§Á’à ŒÙ· ªÈŸ Á’Á’œ ¬˝∑§Ê⁄UÊH 5H
∑§Á’à Á’’∑§ ∞∑§ Ÿ®„U ◊Ù⁄¥U – ‚àÿ ∑§„U©°U Á‹Áπ ∑§ÊªŒ ∑§Ù⁄¥UH 6H
Cau.: khala parihåsa hoi hita morå, kåka kahahiÚ kalaka≈¢ha ka¢horå.
ha≈sahi baka dådura cåtakah∂, ha° sahi malina khala bimala batakah∂.1.
kabita rasika na råma pada nehµu, tinha kaha° sukhada håsa rasa ehµu.
.
bhå¶å bhaniti bhori mati mor∂, ha° sibe joga ha° se° nahiÚ khor∂.2.
prabhu pada pr∂ti na såmujhi n∂k∂, tinhahi kathå suni lågihi ph∂k∂.
hari hara pada rati mati na kutarak∂, tinha kahu° madhura kathå raghubara k∂.3.
råma bhagati bhµu¶ita jiya° jån∂, sunihahiÚ sujana saråhi subån∂.
kabi na hou° nahiÚ bacana prab∂nµu, sakala kalå saba bidyå h∂nµu.4.
åkhara aratha ala≈kæti nånå, cha≈da praba≈dha aneka bidhånå.
bhåva bheda rasa bheda apårå, kabita do¶a guna bibidha prakårå.5.
kabita bibeka eka nahiÚ mor~e° , satya kahau° likhi kågada kore° .6.
The Vidicule of the evil-minded will benefit me; crows call the cuckoo hoarse.
Herons ridicule the swan, frogs make fun of the Cåtaka bird and malicious rogues deride
refined speech. To those who have no taste for poetry nor devotion to the feet of ›r∂
Råma, this undertaking of mine will serve as a subject for delightful mirth. My composition
is couched in the popular dialect and my intellect is feeble; hence it is a fit subject for
ridicule, and those who laugh shall not incur any blame. To those who cherish no love
for the feet of the Lord and have no sound reason either, this story will sound unattractive
to the ears. To those, however, who possess devotion to the feet of God Vi¶ƒu and ›iva
and whose mind is not perverse, the tale of the Chief of the Raghus will taste as sweet.
Knowing it in their heart as adorned with devotion to ›r∂ Råma, the virtuous will listen to
it with bland words of praise. I am no poet nor an adept in the art of speech and am a
cipher in all arts and sciences. There are elegant devices of letters, subtleties of meaning,
various figures of speech, metrical compositions of different kinds, infinite varieties of
emotions and sentiments and multifarious flaws and excellences of poetic composition.
Of these details of poesy, I possess critical knowledge of none. I vouch for it in writing
on a blank sheet. (1ó6)
∑§Á’ Ÿ „UÙ©°U Ÿ®„U øÃÈ⁄U ∑§„UÊfl©°U – ◊Áà •ŸÈM§¬ ⁄UÊ◊ ªÈŸ ªÊfl©°UH
∑§„°U ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ∑§ øÁ⁄Uà •¬Ê⁄UÊ – ∑§„°U ◊Áà ◊ÙÁ⁄U ÁŸ⁄Uà ‚¢‚Ê⁄UÊH 5H
¡Á„¢U ◊ÊL§Ã ÁªÁ⁄U ◊L§ ©U«∏UÊ„UË¥ – ∑§„U„ÈU ÃÍ‹ ∑§Á„U ‹π ◊Ê„UË¥H
‚◊ȤÊà •Á◊à ⁄UÊ◊ ¬˝÷ÈÃÊ߸ – ∑§⁄Uà ∑§ÕÊ ◊Ÿ •Áà ∑§Œ⁄UÊ߸H 6H
Cau.: je janame kalikåla karålå, karataba båyasa be¶a marålå.
calata kupa≈tha beda maga chå° Re, kapa¢a kalevara kali mala bhå° Re.1.
ba≈caka bhagata kahåi råma ke, ki≈kara ka≈cana koha kåma ke.
tinha maha° prathama rekha jaga mor∂, dh∂≈ga dharamadhvaja dha≈dhaka dhor∂.2.
jau° apane avaguna saba kahaµu° , båRhai kathå påra nahiÚ lahaµu° .
tåte maiÚ ati alapa bakhåne, thore mahu° jånihahiÚ sayåne.3.
samujhi bibidhi bidhi binat∂ mor∂, kou na kathå suni deihi khor∂.
etehu para karihahiÚ je asa≈kå, mohi te adhika te jaRa mati ra≈kå.4.
kabi na hou° nahiÚ catura kahåvau° , mati anurµupa råma guna gåvau° .
kaha° raghupati ke carita apårå, kaha° mati mori nirata sa≈sårå.5.
jehiÚ måruta giri meru uRåh∂,° kahahu tµula kehi lekhe måh∂°.
samujhata amita råma prabhutå∂, karata kathå mana ati kadarå∂.6.
Those who are born in this terrible age of Kali, who though akin to the crow in their
doings have put on the garb of a swan, who tread the evil path, abandoning the track
of the Vedas, who are embodiments of falsehood and repositories of sins of the Kali age,
who are impostors claiming to be devotees of ›r∂ Råma, though slaves of mammon,
anger and passion, and who are unscrupulous, hypocritical and foremost among
intriguersóI occupy the first place among them. Were I to recount all my vices, their tale
will assume large dimensions, and yet I shall not be able to exhaust them. Hence I have
mentioned very few. A word should suffice for the wise. Entering into the spirit of my
manifold prayers, none should blame me on hearing this story. Those who will raise
objections even then are more stupid and deficient in intellect than myself. I am no poet
and have no pretensions to ingenuity; I sing the glories of ›r∂ Råma according to my own
lights, My intellect, which wallows in the world, is a poor match for the unlimited exploits
of the Lord of Raghus. Tell me, of what account is cotton in the face of the strong wind
before which even mountains like Meru are blown away? Realizing the infinite glory of
›r∂ Råma, my mind feels very diffident in proceeding with this story. (1ó6)
øı0ó‚’ ¡ÊŸÃ ¬˝÷È ¬˝÷ÈÃÊ ‚Ù߸ – ÃŒÁ¬ ∑§„¥U Á’ŸÈ ⁄U„UÊ Ÿ ∑§Ù߸H
ÄUÊ° ’Œ •‚ ∑§Ê⁄UŸ ⁄UÊπÊ – ÷¡Ÿ ¬˝÷Ê©U ÷Ê°Áà ’„ÈU ÷Ê·ÊH 1H
∞∑§ •ŸË„U •M§¬ •ŸÊ◊Ê – •¡ ‚Áìʌʟ¢Œ ¬⁄U œÊ◊ÊH
éÿʬ∑§ Á’SflM§¬ ÷ªflÊŸÊ – î„U œÁ⁄U Œ„U øÁ⁄Uà ∑Χà ŸÊŸÊH 2H
‚Ù ∑§fl‹ ÷ªÃŸ Á„Uà ‹ÊªË – ¬⁄U◊ ∑Χ¬Ê‹ ¬˝ŸÃ •ŸÈ⁄UʪËH
¡Á„U ¡Ÿ ¬⁄U ◊◊ÃÊ •Áà ¿UÙ„ÍU – ¡®„U ∑§L§ŸÊ ∑§Á⁄U ∑§Ëã„U Ÿ ∑§Ù„ÍUH 3H
ªß¸ ’„UÙ⁄U ª⁄UË’ ŸflÊ¡Í – ‚⁄U‹ ‚’‹ ‚ÊÁ„U’ ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ¡ÍH
’Èœ ’⁄UŸÁ„¢ U „UÁ⁄U ¡‚ •‚ ¡ÊŸË – ∑§⁄U®„U ¬ÈŸËà ‚È»§‹ ÁŸ¡ ’ÊŸËH 4H
î„U ’‹ ◊Ò¥ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ªÈŸ ªÊÕÊ – ∑§Á„U„U©°U ŸÊß ⁄UÊ◊ ¬Œ ◊ÊÕÊH
◊ÈÁŸã„U ¬˝Õ◊ „UÁ⁄U ∑§Ë⁄UÁà ªÊ߸ – ÃÁ„¢U ◊ª ø‹Ã ‚Ȫ◊ ◊ÙÁ„U ÷Ê߸H 5H
.
Cau.: saba jånata prabhu prabhutå so∂, tadapi kah~e binu rahå na ko∂.
tahå° beda asa kårana råkhå, bhajana prabhåu bhå° ti bahu bhå¶å.1.
eka an∂ha arµupa anåmå, aja saccidåna≈da para dhåmå.
byåpaka bisvarµupa bhagavånå, tehiÚ dhari deha carita kæta nånå.2.
so kevala bhagatana hita låg∂, parama kæpåla pranata anuråg∂.
jehi jana para mamatå ati chohµu, jehiÚ karunå kari k∂nha na kohµu.3.
ga∂ bahora gar∂ba nevåjµu, sarala sabala såhiba raghuråjµu.
budha baranahiÚ hari jasa asa jån∂, karahiÚ pun∂ta suphala nija bån∂.4.
tehiÚ bala maiÚ raghupati gunagåthå, kahihau° nåi råma pada måthå.
muninha prathama hari k∂rati gå∂, tehiÚ maga calata sugama mohi bhå∂.5.
Though all know the Lordís greatness as such, yet none has refrained from
describing it. The Vedas have justified it thus; they have variously sung the glory of
remembering the Lord, God, who is one, desireless, formless, nameless and unborn,
who is Truth, Consciousness and Bliss, who is supreme effulgence, all-pervading and
all-formedóit is He who has performed many deeds assuming a suitable form. That He
has done only for the good of His devotees; for He is supremely gracious and loving to
the suppliant. He is excessively fond of His devotees and treats them as His own; He
has never frowned at him to whom He has once shown His favour. The restorer of what
has been lost, the proteetor of the poor, the Lord of Raghus is a straightforward and
powerful master. Knowing thus, the wise sing the glory of ›r∂ Hari and thereby hallow and
bring supreme reward to their speech. It is on this strength (the supreme efficacy of
remembering the Lord and the potency of His grace) that I shall sing the virtues of the
Lord of Raghus, bowing my head to the feet of ›r∂ Råma. Sages have sung the glory of
›r∂ Hari in the past; it will be easy for me to follow that very path. (1ó5)
I bow to the lotus feet of the sage (Vålm∂ki) who composed the Råmåyaƒa, which
though containing an account of the demon Khara (a cousin of Råvaƒa), is yet very soft
and charming, and though faultless, is yet full of references to Dµu¶aƒa (another cousin
of the demon-king Råvaƒa).* I reverence, all the four Vedas, barks as it were on the
ocean of mundane existence, which never dream of weariness in singing the untarnished
glory of ›r∂ Råma, the Chief of Raghus. I greet the dust on the feet of Brahmå (the
Creator), who has evolved the ocean of worldly existence, the birth-place of nectar, the
moon and the cow of plenty in the form of saints, on the one hand, and of poison and
wine in the form of the wicked, on the other.† Making obeisance to the feet of gods, the
Bråhmaƒas, wise men and the deities presiding over the nine planets, I pray to them with
joined palms ! Be pleased to accomplish all my fair desires. (14 DóG)
øı0ó¬ÈÁŸ ’¢Œ©°U ‚Ê⁄UŒ ‚È⁄U‚Á⁄UÃÊ – ¡Èª‹ ¬ÈŸËà ◊ŸÙ„U⁄U øÁ⁄UÃÊH
◊îÊŸ ¬ÊŸ ¬Ê¬ „U⁄U ∞∑§Ê – ∑§„Uà ‚ÈŸÃ ∞∑§ „U⁄U •Á’’∑§ÊH 1H
ªÈ⁄U Á¬ÃÈ ◊ÊÃÈ ◊„U‚ ÷flÊŸË – ¬˝Ÿfl©°U ŒËŸ’¢œÈ ÁŒŸ ŒÊŸËH
‚fl∑§ SflÊÁ◊ ‚πÊ Á‚ÿ ¬Ë ∑§ – Á„Uà ÁŸL§¬Áœ ‚’ Á’Áœ ÃÈ‹‚Ë ∑§H 2H
∑§Á‹ Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ ¡ª Á„Uà „U⁄U ÁªÁ⁄U¡Ê– ‚Ê’⁄U ◊¢òÊ ¡Ê‹ Á¡ã„U Á‚Á⁄U¡ÊH
•ŸÁ◊‹ •Êπ⁄U •⁄UÕ Ÿ ¡Ê¬Í – ¬˝ª≈U ¬˝÷Ê©U ◊„U‚ ¬˝ÃʬÍH 3H
‚Ù ©U◊‚ ◊ÙÁ„U ¬⁄U •ŸÈ∑ͧ‹Ê – ∑§Á⁄U®„U ∑§ÕÊ ◊ÈŒ ◊¢ª‹ ◊Í‹ÊH
‚ÈÁ◊Á⁄U Á‚flÊ Á‚fl ¬Êß ¬‚Ê™§ – ’⁄UŸ©°U ⁄UÊ◊øÁ⁄Uà Áøà øÊ™§H 4H
÷ÁŸÁà ◊ÙÁ⁄U Á‚fl ∑Χ¬Ê° Á’÷ÊÃË – ‚Á‚ ‚◊Ê¡ Á◊Á‹ ◊Ÿ„UÈ° ‚È⁄UÊÃËH
¡ ∞Á„U ∑§ÕÁ„U ‚Ÿ„U ‚◊ÃÊ – ∑§Á„U„U®„U ‚ÈÁŸ„U®„U ‚◊ÈÁ¤Ê ‚øÃÊH 5H
„UÙß„U®„U ⁄UÊ◊ ø⁄UŸ •ŸÈ⁄UÊªË – ∑§Á‹ ◊‹ ⁄UÁ„Uà ‚È◊¢ª‹ ÷ʪËH 6H
Cau.: puni ba≈dau° sårada surasaritå, jugala pun∂ta manohara caritå.
majjana påna påpa hara ekå, kahata sunata eka hara abibekå.1.
gura pitu måtu mahesa bhavån∂, pranavau° d∂naba≈dhu dina dån∂.
sevaka svåmi sakhå siya p∂ ke, hita nirupadhi saba bidhi tulas∂ ke.2.
kali biloki jaga hita hara girijå, såbara ma≈tra jåla jinha sirijå.
anamila åkhara aratha na jåpµu, praga¢a prabhåu mahesa pratåpµu.3.
so umesa mohi para anukµulå, karihiÚ kathå muda ma≈gala mµulå.
sumiri sivå siva påi pasåµu, baranau° råmacarita cita cåµu.4.
bhaniti mori siva kæpå° bibhåt∂, sasi samåja mili manahu° suråt∂.
je ehi kathahi saneha sametå, kahihahiÚ sunihahiÚ samujhi sacetå.5.
hoihahiÚ råma carana anuråg∂, kali mala rahita suma≈gala bhåg∂.6.
* There is a pun on the words ëSakharaí and Dµu¶aƒa sahitaí in the original, which are capable of a
twofold interpretation ëKharaí and ëDµu¶aƒaí as proper nouns denote two of Råvaƒaís cousins, whose figure in
the Araƒyak僌a of the great epic poem of Vålm∂ki and lead a military expedition against ›r∂ Råma in order
to avenge themselves of the insult offered to their sister, ›µurpaƒakhå, by Lak¶maƒa, ›r∂ Råmaís younger
brother. They are eventually killed by ›r∂ Råma, who proves too strong for the redoubtable demon chiefs.
ëKharaí also means sharp-edged or hard and is thus contrasted with ëSukomalaí (soft). Similarly, ëDµu¶aƒaí
also means a fault and thus the poet express himself to a contradiction in terms when he calls the Råmåyaƒa
both ëDo¶arahitaí (faultless) and Dµu¶aƒasahitaí (full of faults). The contradiction, however, is only verbal in
both cases and constitutes a figure of speech known by the name ëVirodhaí or ëVirodhåbhåsaí.
† This has an indirect reference to the churning of the ocean of milk as described in the Puråƒas, by
the joint labours of gods and demons at the beginning of creation, which yielded beneficent objects like
nectar, the moon and the cow of plenty, on the one hand, and pernicious substances like poison and wine on
the other.
42 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Again, I bow to goddess Sarasvat∂ and the celestial river Ga∆gå, both of whom are
holy and perform agreeable roles. The one (Ga∆gå) wipes away sin through immersion
and draught; the other (Sarasvat∂) dispels ignorance through the recital and hearing of
her glory. I adore the great Lord ›iva and His consort Goddess Bhavån∂ (Pårvat∂), my
preceptors and parents, friends of the forlorn and ever given to charity, servants,
masters and friends of S∂tåís Lord, and true benefactors of Tulas∂dåsa in everyway.
Seeing the prevalence of the Kali age Hara and Girijå (›iva and Pårvat∂) evolved a string
of spells in the tongue of savages, incoherent syllables which yield no interpretation and
require no repetition, but whose efficacy is patent, revealing ›ivaís glory. That Lord of
Umå (Pårvat∂), favourable as He is to me, shall make this story of mine a source of
blessings and joy. Thus invoking Lord ›iva and His Consort, ›ivå (Pårvat∂), and
obtaining Their favour, I relate the exploits of ›r∂ Råma with a heart full of ardour. By
›ivaís grace my composition will shed its lustre even as a night shines in conjunction
with the moon and the stars. Those who will fondly and intelligently recite or hear this
story with attention will develop devotion to the feet of ›r∂ Råma and, purged of the
impurities of Kali, will obtain choice blessings. (1ó6)
to the men and women of the city, who enjoy the affection of the Lord in no small degree.
Even though they were damned as a result of the heap of sins incurred by the
calumniators of S∂tå (who were instrumental in bringing about Her lifelong exile), they
were lodged in a heavenly abode, having been divested of sorrow. I greet Kausalyå (the
eldest queen of king Da‹aratha) whose glory stands diffused throughout the world. She
is the eastern horizon whence arose the lovely moon in the shape of the Lord of Raghus,
who affords delight to the entire universe and is blighting as frost to lotuses in the form
of the wicked. Recognizing king Da‹aratha together with all his consorts as incarnations
of merit and fair blessings, I make obeisance to them in thought, word and deed. Knowing
me as a servant of your son, be gracious to me. The father and mothers of ›r∂ Råma
are the very perfection of glory, by creating whom even Brahmå (the Creator) has
exalted himself. (1ó4)
(Vibh∂¶aƒa) and the host of monkeys beginning with A∆gada, I reverence the charming
feet of all, who attained ›r∂ Råma even though born in the lowest species. As many
worshippers there are of the feet of Raghupati (the Lord of Raghus), including birds,
beasts, gods, human beings and demons, I adore the lotus feet of them all, who are
disinterested servants of ›r∂ Råma. ›uka, Sanaka and others (viz., Sanandana, Sanåtana
and Sanatkumåra), sage Nårada and all other eminent sages who are devotees of
God and proficient in the spiritual lore, I make obeisance to all, placing my head on
the ground; be gracious to me, O Lords of ascetics knowing me as your servant. Jånak∂,
daughter of Janaka and mother of the universe and the most beloved consort of ›r∂
Råma, the Fountain of Mercy, I seek to propitiate the pair of Her lotus feet, so that
by Her grace I may be blessed with a refined intellect. Again, I adore, in thought, word
and deed, the lotus feet of the all-worthy Lord of Raghus, who has lotus-like eyes
and wields a bow and arrows, and who relieves the distress of His devotees and
affords delight to them. (1ó5)
* This distinguishes the Name from the two other names bearing the same sound but denoting two
other personalities, viz., Para‹uråma and Balaråma (the elder brother of ›r∂ K涃a).
46 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
seed-letters* representing the fire-god, the sun-god and the moon-god (viz., Ra, Å and
Ma respectively). It is the same as Brahmå (the creative aspect of God), Vi¶ƒu (His
preservative aspect) and ›iva (His disintegrating aspect), and the vital breath of the Vedas;
It is attributeless, peerless and a mine of virtues. It is the great spell which Lord Mahe‹vara
mutters and which, when imparted by Him at Kå‹∂ (the modern Våråƒas∂) leads to
emancipation†. Its glory is known to Lord Gaƒe‹a, who is worshipped before all others
as a glary of the Name‡. The oldest poet (Vålm∂ki) is acquainted with the glory of the Name,
inasmuch as he attained to purity by repeating It in the reverse order§. Hearing the verdict
of Lord ›iva that the name is as good as a thousand other names of God, Goddess Bhavån∂
(Pårvat∂) dined with Her consort after uttering It only once#. Noticing such partiality of Her
heart for the Name, Hara (Lord ›iva) made that lady, who was the ornament of Her sex,
the ornament of His own person (i.e., made Her a part of His own being by assigning to
Her the left half of His body). ›iva knows full well the power of the Name, due to which
deadly poison served the purpose of nectar to Him. (1ó4)
of the tongue at the doorway of your mouth, if you will have light both inside and outside,
O Tulas∂dåsa. (21)
øı0óŸÊ◊ ¡Ë„°U ¡Á¬ ¡Êª®„U ¡ÙªË – Á’⁄UÁà Á’⁄¢UÁø ¬˝¬¢ø Á’ÿÙªËH
’˝rÊÔ‚ÈπÁ„U •ŸÈ÷fl®„U •ŸÍ¬Ê – •∑§Õ •ŸÊ◊ÿ ŸÊ◊ Ÿ M§¬ÊH 1H
¡ÊŸÊ ø„U®„U ªÍ…∏U ªÁà ¡™§ – ŸÊ◊ ¡Ë„U° ¡Á¬ ¡ÊŸ®„U Ù§H
‚Êœ∑§ ŸÊ◊ ¡¬®„U ‹ÿ ‹Ê∞° – „UÙ®„U Á‚h •ÁŸ◊ÊÁŒ∑§ ¬Ê∞°H 2H
¡¬®„U ŸÊ◊È ¡Ÿ •Ê⁄Uà ÷Ê⁄UË – Á◊≈U®„U ∑ȧ‚¢∑§≈U „UÙ®„U ‚ÈπÊ⁄UËH
⁄UÊ◊ ÷ªÃ ¡ª øÊÁ⁄U ¬˝∑§Ê⁄UÊ – ‚È∑ΧÃË øÊÁ⁄U©U •ŸÉÊ ©UŒÊ⁄UÊH 3H
ø„ÍU øÃÈ⁄U ∑§„È°U ŸÊ◊ •œÊ⁄UÊ – ÇÿÊŸË ¬˝÷ÈÁ„U Á’‚Á· Á¬•Ê⁄UÊH
ø„È°U ¡Èª ø„È°U üÊÈÁà ŸÊ◊ ¬˝÷Ê™§ – ∑§Á‹ Á’‚Á· Ÿ®„U •ÊŸ ©U¬Ê™§H 4H
Cau.: nåma j∂ha° japi jågahiÚ jog∂, birati bira≈ci prapa≈ca biyog∂.
brahmasukhahi anubhavahiÚ anµupå, akatha anåmaya nåma na rµupå.1.
jånå cahahiÚ gµuRha gati jeµu, nåma j∂ha° japi jånahiÚ teµu.
sådhaka nåma japahiÚ laya låe° , hohiÚ siddha animådika påe° .2.
japahiÚ namu jana årata bhår∂, mi¢ahiÚ kusa≈ka¢a hohiÚ sukhår∂.
råma bhagata jaga cåri prakårå, sukæt∂ cåriu anagha udårå.3.
cahµu catura kahu° nåma adhårå, gyån∂ prabhuhi bise¶i piårå.
cahu° juga cahu° ‹ruti nåma prabhåµu, kali bise¶i nahiÚ åna upåµu.4.
Yog∂s (mystics) who are full of dispassion and are wholly detached from Godís
creation keep awake (in the daylight of wisdom) muttering the Name with their tongue,
and enjoy the felicity of Brahma (the Absolute), which is incomparable, unspeakable,
unmixed with sorrow and devoid of name and form. Even those (seekers of Truth) who
aspire to know the mysterious ways of Providence are able to comprehend them by
muttering the Name. Strivers (hankering after worldly achievements) repeat the Name,
absorbed in contemplation, and become accomplished, acquiring superhuman powers
such as that of becoming infinitely small in size.* If devotees in distress mutter the Name,
their worst calamities of the gravest type disappear and they become happy. In this world
there are four kinds of devotees† of ›r∂ Råma; all the four of them are virtuous, sinless
and noble. All the four, clever as they are, rely upon the Name. Of these the enlightened
devotee is specially dear to the Lord. The glory of the Name is supreme in all the four
Yugas and all the four Vedas, particularly in the Kali age, in which there is no other
means of salvation. (1ó4)
The glory of the Name is thus infinitely greater than that of the Absolute; I shall
show below how in my judgment the Name is superior even to ›r∂ Råma. (23)
øı0ó⁄UÊ◊ ÷ªÃ Á„Uà Ÿ⁄U ÃŸÈ œÊ⁄UË – ‚Á„U ‚¢∑§≈U Á∑§∞ ‚ÊœÈ ‚ÈπÊ⁄UËH
ŸÊ◊È ‚¬˝◊ ¡¬Ã •ŸÿÊ‚Ê – ÷ªÃ „UÙ®„U ◊ÈŒ ◊¢ª‹ ’Ê‚ÊH 1H
⁄UÊ◊ ∞∑§ Ãʬ‚ ÁÃÿ ÃÊ⁄UË – ŸÊ◊ ∑§ÙÁ≈U π‹ ∑ȧ◊Áà ‚ÈœÊ⁄UËH
Á⁄UÁ· Á„Uà ⁄UÊ◊ ‚È∑§ÃÈ‚ÈÃÊ ∑§Ë – ‚Á„Uà ‚Ÿ ‚Èà ∑§ËÁã„U Á’’Ê∑§ËH 2H
‚Á„Uà ŒÙ· ŒÈπ ŒÊ‚ ŒÈ⁄UÊ‚Ê – Œ‹ß ŸÊ◊È Á¡Á◊ ⁄UÁ’ ÁŸÁ‚ ŸÊ‚ÊH
÷¢¡©U ⁄UÊ◊ •Ê¬È ÷Ôfl øÊ¬Í – ÷fl ÷ÿ ÷¢¡Ÿ ŸÊ◊ ¬˝ÃʬÍH 3H
Œ¢«U∑§ ’ŸÈ ¬˝÷È ∑§Ëã„U ‚È„UÊflŸ – ¡Ÿ ◊Ÿ •Á◊à ŸÊ◊ Á∑§∞ ¬ÊflŸH
ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ÁŸ∑§⁄U Œ‹ ⁄UÉÊÈŸ¢ŒŸ – ŸÊ◊È ‚∑§‹ ∑§Á‹ ∑§‹È· ÁŸ∑¢§ŒŸH 4H
Cau.: råma bhagata hita nara tanu dhår∂, sahi sa≈ka¢a kie sådhu sukhår∂.
nåmu saprema japata anayåså, bhagata hohiÚ muda ma≈gala båså.1.
råma eka tåpasa tiya tår∂, nåma ko¢i khala kumati sudhår∂.
ri¶i hita råma suketusutå k∂, sahita sena suta k∂nhi bibåk∂.2.
sahita do¶a dukha dåsa duråså, dalai nåmu jimi rabi nisi nåså.
bha≈jeu råma åpu bhava cåpµu, bhava bhaya bha≈jana nåma pratåpµu.3.
da≈Œaka banu prabhu k∂nha suhåvana, jana mana amita nåma kie påvana.
nisicara nikara dale raghuna≈dana, nåmu sakala kali kalu¶a nika≈dana.4.
For the sake of His devotees ›r∂ Råma assumed the form of a human being and,
suffering calamities Himself, brought relief to the pious. By fondly repeating His Name,
on the other hand, devotees easily become abodes of joy and blessings. ›r∂ Råma
Himself redeemed a single woman (Ahalyå),1 the wife of an ascetic; while His Name
corrected the error of crores of wicked souls. For the sake of the sage (Vi‹våmitra) ›r∂
Råma wrought the destruction of Suketuís daughter2 (TåŒakå) with her army and son
(Subåhu); while His Name puts an end to the devoteeís vain hopes alongwith his errors
and sorrows even as the sun terminates night. In His own person ›r∂ Råma broke the
bow of ›iva3, while the very glory of His Name dispels the fear of rebirth4. The Lord
restored the charm of the DaƒŒaka forest5 alone, while His Name purified the mind of
countless devotees .The Delighter of Raghus (›r∂ Råma) crushed only a host of demons,
while His Name uproots all the impurities of the Kali age. (1ó4)
even on the bestowers of boons. Knowing this in His heart, the great Lord ›iva chose this
word (Råma) for Himself out of ›r∂ Råmaís story comprising 100 crore verses.* (25)
[PAUSE I FOR A THIRTY-DAY RECITATION]
øı0óŸÊ◊ ¬˝‚ÊŒ ‚¢÷È •Á’ŸÊ‚Ë – ‚Ê¡È •◊¢ª‹ ◊¢ª‹ ⁄UÊ‚ËH
‚È∑§ ‚Ÿ∑§ÊÁŒ Á‚h ◊ÈÁŸ ¡ÙªË – ŸÊ◊ ¬˝‚ÊŒ ’˝rÊÔ‚Èπ ÷ÙªËH 1H
ŸÊ⁄UŒ ¡ÊŸ©U ŸÊ◊ ¬˝ÃÊ¬Í – ¡ª Á¬˝ÿ „UÁ⁄U „UÁ⁄U „U⁄U Á¬˝ÿ •Ê¬ÍH
ŸÊ◊È ¡¬Ã ¬˝÷È ∑§Ëã„U ¬˝‚ÊŒÍ – ÷ªÃ Á‚⁄UÙ◊ÁŸ ÷ ¬˝„U‹ÊŒÍH 2H
œ˝Èfl° ‚ª‹ÊÁŸ ¡¬©U „UÁ⁄U ŸÊ™°§ – ¬Êÿ©U •ø‹ •ŸÍ¬◊ ∆UÊ™°§H
‚ÈÁ◊Á⁄U ¬flŸ‚Èà ¬ÊflŸ ŸÊ◊Í – •¬Ÿ ’‚ ∑§Á⁄U ⁄UÊπ ⁄UÊ◊ÍH 3H
•¬ÃÈ •¡ÊÁ◊‹È ª¡È ªÁŸ∑§Ê™§ – ÷∞ ◊È∑ȧà „UÁ⁄U ŸÊ◊ ¬˝÷Ê™§H
∑§„ı¥ ∑§„UÊ° ‹Áª ŸÊ◊ ’«∏UÊ߸ – ⁄UÊ◊È Ÿ ‚∑§®„U ŸÊ◊ ªÈŸ ªÊ߸H 4H
Cau.: nåma prasåda sa≈bhu abinås∂, såju ama≈gala ma≈gala rås∂.
suka sanakådi siddha muni jog∂, nåma prasåda brahmasukha bhog∂.1.
nårada jåneu nåma pratåpµu, jaga priya hari hari hara priya åpµu.
nåmu japata prabhu k∂nha prasådµu, bhagata siromani bhe prahalådµu.2.
dhruva° sagalåni japeu hari nåµu° , påyau acala anµupama ¢håµu° .
sumiri pavanasuta påvana nåmµu, apane basa kari råkhe råmµu.3.
apatu ajåmilu gaju ganikåµu, bhae mukuta hari nåma prabhåµu.
kahau° kahå° lagi nåma baRå∂, råmu na sakahiÚ nåma guna gå∂.4.
By the grace of the Name alone Lord ›ambhu (›iva) is immortal and, though
endowed with inauspicious paraphernalia (such as a wreath of skulls), is yet a
storehouse of blessings. Again, it is by the grace of the Name alone that Siddhas
(adepts), sages and Yog∂s like ›uka, Sanaka and others enjoy divine raptures, Nårada
realized the glory of the Name; that is why, while ›r∂ Hari is beloved of the world (and
Hara is dear to ›r∂ Hari), he (Nårada) is dear to Hari and Hara (Vi¶ƒu and ›iva) both.
It was because of his repeating the Name that the Lord showered His grace on Prahlåda,
who thereby became the crest-jewel of devotees. Dhruva repeated the name of ›r∂ Hari
with a feeling of indignation (at the harsh treatment received from his step-mother) and
thereby attained a fixed and incomparable station in the heavens. It is by remembering
the holy Name that Hanumån (son of the wind-god) holds ›r∂ Råma under His thumb.
The vile Ajåmila and even the celebrated elephant and the harlot of the legend were
liberated by the power of ›r∂ Hariís name. I have no words to depict the glory of the
Name: not even Råma can adequately glorify it. (1ó4)
ŒÊ0ó ŸÊ◊È
⁄UÊ◊ ∑§Ù ∑§‹¬ÃL§ ∑§Á‹ ∑§ÀÿÊŸ ÁŸflÊ‚È–
¡Ù ‚ÈÁ◊⁄Uà ÷ÿÙ ÷Ê°ª Ã¥ ÃÈ‹‚Ë ÃÈ‹‚ˌʂÈH 26H
Do.: nåmu råma ko kalapataru kali kalyåna nivåsu,
jo sumirata bhayo bhå° ga te° tulas∂ tulas∂dåsu.26.
The name of Råma is a wish-yielding tree, the very home of beatitude in this age
of Kali, by remembering which Tulas∂dåsa (the poet himself) was transformed from an
intoxicating drug like the hemp-plant into the holy basil. (26)
* The Råmåyaƒa as originally composed by Brahmå himself and delivered to Lord ›iva through
Nårada is believed to have contained as many as a 100 crore verses.
54 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
øı0óø„È°U ¡Èª ÃËÁŸ ∑§Ê‹ ÁÄ°ÈU ‹Ù∑§Ê – ÷∞ ŸÊ◊ ¡Á¬ ¡Ëfl Á’‚Ù∑§ÊH
’Œ ¬È⁄UÊŸ ‚¢Ã ◊à ∞„ÍU – ‚∑§‹ ‚È∑Χà »§‹ ⁄UÊ◊ ‚Ÿ„ÍUH 1H
äÿÊŸÈ ¬˝Õ◊ ¡Èª ◊πÁ’Áœ ŒÍ¡¥ – mʬ⁄U ¬Á⁄UÃÙ·Ã ¬˝÷È ¬Í¡¥H
∑§Á‹ ∑§fl‹ ◊‹ ◊Í‹ ◊‹ËŸÊ – ¬Ê¬ ¬ÿÙÁŸÁœ ¡Ÿ ◊Ÿ ◊ËŸÊH 2H
ŸÊ◊ ∑§Ê◊ÃL§ ∑§Ê‹ ∑§⁄UÊ‹Ê – ‚ÈÁ◊⁄Uà ‚◊Ÿ ‚∑§‹ ¡ª ¡Ê‹ÊH
⁄UÊ◊ ŸÊ◊ ∑§Á‹ •Á÷◊à ŒÊÃÊ – Á„Uà ¬⁄U‹Ù∑§ ‹Ù∑§ Á¬ÃÈ ◊ÊÃÊH 3H
Ÿ®„U ∑§Á‹ ∑§⁄U◊ Ÿ ÷ªÁà Á’’∑ͧ – ⁄UÊ◊ ŸÊ◊ •fl‹¢’Ÿ ∞∑ͧH
∑§Ê‹ŸÁ◊ ∑§Á‹ ∑§¬≈U ÁŸœÊŸÍ – ŸÊ◊ ‚È◊Áà ‚◊⁄UÕ „UŸÈ◊ÊŸÍH 4H
Cau.: cahu° juga t∂ni kåla tihu° lokå, bhae nåma japi j∂va bisokå.
beda puråna sa≈ta mata ehµu, sakala sukæta phala råma sanehµu.1.
dhyånu prathama juga makhabidhidµuje° , dvåpara parito¶ata prabhu pµuje° .
kali kevala mala mµula mal∂nå, påpa payonidhi jana mana m∂nå.2.
nåma kåmataru kåla karålå, sumirata samana sakala jaga jålå.
råma nåma kali abhimata dåtå, hita paraloka loka pitu måtå.3.
nahiÚ kali karama na bhagati bibekµu, råma nåma avala≈bana ekµu.
kålanemi kali kapa¢a nidhånµu, nåma sumati samaratha hanumånµu.4.
(Not only in this Kali age, but) in all the four ages*, at all times (past, present and
future) and in all the three spheres (viz., heaven, earth and the subterranean region)
creatures have been rid of grief by repeating the Name. The verdict of the Vedas and
the Puråƒas as well as of saints is just this; that love of Råma (or the name ëRåmaí) is
the reward of all virtuous acts. In the first age, through meditation; in the second age,
through sacrifice; and in the Dvåpara age the Lord is propitiated through worship. This
age of Kali, however, is simply corrupt and the root of all impurities, where the mind of
man wallows like a fish in the ocean of sin. In this terrible age the Name alone is the
wish-yielding tree, the very thought of which puts an end to all the illusions of the world.
The Name of Råma is the bestower of oneís desired object in this age of Kali; It is
beneficent in the other world and oneís father and mother in this world. In Kaliyuga neither
Karma (action) nor Bhakti (devotion) nor again J¤åna (knowledge) avails; the name of
Råma is the only resort. The age of Kali is as it were the demon Kålanemi, the repository
of all wiles; whereas the Name is the wise and mighty Hanumån.† (1ó4)
by Sugr∂va* Vibh∂¶aƒa too was guilty of the same offence; but ›r∂ Råma took no
cognizance of it even in a dream. The Hero of Raghuís clan, on the other hand, honoured
them both at His meeting with Bharata (on His return from La∆kå) and commended them
in open court. (1ó4)
ŒÊ0ó ¬˝÷È ÃL§ Ã⁄U ∑§Á¬ «UÊ⁄U ¬⁄U à Á∑§∞ •Ê¬È ‚◊ÊŸ–
ÃÈ‹‚Ë ∑§„Í°U Ÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ‚ ‚ÊÁ„U’ ‚Ë‹ÁŸœÊŸH 29 (∑§)H
⁄UÊ◊ ÁŸ∑§ÊßZ ⁄UÊfl⁄UË „ÒU ‚’„UË ∑§Ù ŸË∑§–
¡ı¥ ÿ„U ‚Ê°øË „ÒU ‚ŒÊ Ãı ŸË∑§Ù ÃÈ‹‚Ë∑ H 29 (π)H
∞Á„U Á’Áœ ÁŸ¡ ªÈŸ ŒÙ· ∑§Á„U ‚’Á„U ’„ÈUÁ⁄U Á‚L§ ŸÊß–
’⁄UŸ©°U ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U Á’‚Œ ¡‚È ‚ÈÁŸ ∑§Á‹ ∑§‹È· Ÿ‚ÊßH 29 (ª)H
Do.: prabhu taru tara kapi Œåra para te kie åpu samåna,
tulas∂ kahµu° na råma se såhiba s∂lanidhåna.29(A).
råma nikå∂° råvar∂ hai sabah∂ ko n∂ka,
jau° yaha såc∂ hai sadå tau n∂ko tulas∂ka.29(B).
°
ehi bidhi nija guna do¶a kahi sabahi bahuri siru nåi,
baranau° raghubara bisada jasu suni kali kalu¶a nasåi.29(C).
While the Lord sat at the foot of trees, the monkeys perched themselves high
on the boughs; such insolent creatures He exalted to His own position ! There is no
lord so generous as ›r∂ Råma, O Tulas∂dåsa ! Your goodness, O Råma, is beneficent
to all; if this is a fact, Tulas∂dåsa too will be blessed by the same. Thus revealing
my merits and demerits and bowing my head once more to all, I proceed to sing the
immaculate glory of the Chief of Raghus, by hearing which the impurities of the Kali
age are wiped away. (29 AóC)
øı0ó¡Êª’Á‹∑§ ¡Ù ∑§ÕÊ ‚È„UÊ߸ – ÷⁄UmÊ¡ ◊ÈÁŸ’⁄UÁ„U ‚ÈŸÊ߸H
∑§Á„U„U©°U ‚Ùß ‚¢’ÊŒ ’πÊŸË – ‚ÈŸ„È°U ‚∑§‹ ‚îÊŸ ‚ÈπÈ ◊ÊŸËH 1H
‚¢÷È ∑§Ëã„U ÿ„U øÁ⁄Uà ‚È„UÊflÊ – ’„ÈUÁ⁄U ∑Χ¬Ê ∑§Á⁄U ©U◊Á„U ‚ÈŸÊflÊH
‚Ùß Á‚fl ∑§Êª÷È‚È¢Á«UÁ„U ŒËã„UÊ – ⁄UÊ◊ ÷ªÃ •Áœ∑§Ê⁄UË øËã„UÊH 2H
ÃÁ„U ‚Ÿ ¡Êª’Á‹∑§ ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÊflÊ – ÁÃã„U ¬ÈÁŸ ÷⁄UmÊ¡ ¬˝Áà ªÊflÊH
à üÊÙÃÊ ’∑§ÃÊ ‚◊‚Ë‹Ê – ‚fl°Œ⁄U‚Ë ¡ÊŸ®„U „UÁ⁄U‹Ë‹ÊH 3H
¡ÊŸ®„U ÃËÁŸ ∑§Ê‹ ÁŸ¡ ÇÿÊŸÊ – ∑§⁄UË ªÃ •Ê◊‹∑§ ‚◊ÊŸÊH
•ı⁄U©U ¡ „UÁ⁄U÷ªÃ ‚È¡ÊŸÊ – ∑§„U®„U ‚ÈŸ®„U ‚◊Ȥʮ„U Á’Áœ ŸÊŸÊH 4H
* Vål∂ was killed by ›r∂ Råma on the plea that the former had usurped his younger brotherís wife.
Sugr∂va and Vibh∂¶aƒa too are stated to have taken Tårå (Vål∂ís wife) and Mandodar∂ (Råvaƒaís wife)
respectively as their consort after the death of their husbands . In this way even though Sugr∂va and Vibh∂¶aƒa
too were practically guilty of the same offence which brought the Lordís wrath on Vål∂, their guilt was
extenuated by the fact that they took those ladies as wife after their brotherís death and with the consent of the
other party, and by the further fact that their conduct was in keeping with the practice in vogue among the
monkey and demon chiefs.That is why, while the poet characterizes Vål∂ís conduct as a crime (Agha), he
dismisses Sugr∂vaís act as a mere misdemeanour (∑ȧøÊ‹Ë).
58 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Cau.: jågabalika jo kathå suhå∂, bharadvåja munibarahi sunå∂.
kahihau° soi sa≈båda bakhån∂, sunahu° sakala sajjana sukhu mån∂.1.
sa≈bhu k∂nha yaha carita suhåvå, bahuri kæpå kari umahi sunåvå.
soi siva kågabhusu≈Œihi d∂nhå, råma bhagata adhikår∂ c∂nhå.2.
tehi sana jågabalika puni påvå, tinha puni bharadvåja prati gåvå.
te ‹rotå bakatå samas∂lå, sava° daras∂ jånahiÚ haril∂lå.3.
jånahiÚ t∂ni kåla nija gyånå, karatala gata åmalaka samånå.
aurau je haribhagata sujånå, kahahiÚ sunahiÚ samujhahiÚ bidhi nånå.4.
The charming story which Yåj¤avalkya related to the good sage Bharadvåja, I shall
repeat the same dialogue at length; let all good souls hear it with a feeling of delight. This
ravishing tale was conceived by ›ambhu (Lord ›iva), who graciously communicated it to
His Consort Umå (Pårvat∂). ›iva imparted it once more to Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi (a sage in the
form of crow), knowing him to be a devotee of ›r∂ Råma and one qualified to hear it. And
it was Yåj¤avalkya who received it from the latter (Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi) and narrated it to
Bharadvåja. Both these, the listener (Bharadvåja) and the reciter (Yåj¤avalkya), are
equally virtuous; they view all alike and are acquainted with the pastimes of ›r∂ Hari. Like
aremblic myrobalan fruit placed on oneís palm, they hold the past, present and future
within their knowledge. Besides these, other enlightened devotees of ›r∂ Hari too recite,
hear and understand this story in diverse ways. (1ó4)
abhimata dåni devataru bara se, sevata sulabha sukhada hari hara se.
sukabi sarada nabha mana uŒaganase, råmabhagata jana j∂vana dhana se.6.
sakala sukæta phala bhµuri bhoga se, jaga hita nirupadhi sådhu loga se.
sevaka mana månasa maråla se, påvana ga≈ga tara≈ga måla se.7.
The narrative of Råma is a lovely wish-yielding gem, and a graceful adornment
for saintly wisdom. The hosts of virtues possessed by ›r∂ Råma are a blessing to the
world and the bestowers of liberation, riches, religious merit and the divine abode. They
are true teachers of wisdom, dispassion and Yoga (contemplative union with God) and
celestial physicians (A‹vin∂kumåras) for the fell disease of metempsychosis; parents
of devotion to S∂tå and Råma and the seed of all holy vows, practices and observances;
antidotes for sins, agonies and griefs and beloved guardians in this as well as in the
next world; valiant ministers to King Reason,and a veritable Agastya* drinking up the
illimitable ocean of greed; young lions residing in the forest of the devoteeís mind to kill
the herd of elephants in the shape of lust, anger and impurities of the Kali age; dear
to Lord ›iva (the Slayer of the demon Tripura) as a highly respectable and most
beloved guest, and wish-yielding clouds quenching the wild fire of indigence.They are
spells and valuable gems as it were for counteracting the venom of serpents in the
form of sensuous enjoyments, and efface the deep marks of evil destiny contained on
the forehead. They are sunbeams, as it were, dispelling the darkness of ignorance, and
clouds nourishing the paddy crop in the form of devotees; trees of paradise, as it were,
yielding the object of oneís desire; easily available for service and gratifying like Vi¶ƒu
and ›iva; stars as it were adorning the autumnal sky in the shape of the poetís mind,
and the very lifeís treasure for the devotees of ›r∂ Råma; a rich harvest of enjoyments
as it; were yielded by the totality of oneís meritorious deeds and sincerely devoted to
the good of the world like holy men; sporting in the mind of the devotees as swans in
the Månasarovara lake and purifying as the waves of the holy Ga∆gå. (1ó7)
øı0ó∑§ËÁã„U ¬˝SŸ ¡Á„U ÷Ê°Áà ÷flÊŸË – ¡Á„U Á’Áœ ‚¢∑§⁄U ∑§„UÊ ’πÊŸËH
‚Ù ‚’ „UÃÈ ∑§„U’ ◊Ò¥ ªÊ߸ – ∑§Õʬ˝’¢œ Á’ÁøòÊ ’ŸÊ߸H 1H
¡®„U ÿ„U ∑§ÕÊ ‚ÈŸË Ÿ®„U „UÙ߸ – ¡ÁŸ •Êø⁄U¡È ∑§⁄ÒU ‚ÈÁŸ ‚Ù߸H
∑§ÕÊ •‹ıÁ∑§∑§ ‚ÈŸ®„U ¡ ÇÿÊŸË – Ÿ®„U •Êø⁄U¡È ∑§⁄U®„U •‚ ¡ÊŸËH 2H
⁄UÊ◊∑§ÕÊ ∑Ò§ Á◊Áà ¡ª ŸÊ„UË¥ – •Á‚ ¬˝ÃËÁà ÁÃã„U ∑§ ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥H
ŸÊŸÊ ÷Ê°Áà ⁄UÊ◊ •flÃÊ⁄UÊ – ⁄UÊ◊ÊÿŸ ‚à ∑§ÙÁ≈U •¬Ê⁄UÊH 3H
∑§‹¬÷Œ „UÁ⁄UøÁ⁄Uà ‚È„UÊ∞ – ÷Ê°Áà •Ÿ∑§ ◊ÈŸË‚ã„U ªÊ∞H
∑§Á⁄U• Ÿ ‚¢‚ÿ •‚ ©U⁄U •ÊŸË – ‚ÈÁŸ• ∑§ÕÊ ‚ÊŒ⁄U ⁄UÁà ◊ÊŸËH 4H
Cau.: k∂nhi prasna jehi bhå° ti bhavån∂, jehi bidhi sa≈kara kahå bakhån∂.
so saba hetu kahaba maiÚ gå∂, kathåpraba≈dha bicitra banå∂.1.
jehiÚ yaha kathå sun∂ nahiÚ ho∂, jani åcaraju karai suni so∂.
kathå alaukika sunahiÚ je gyån∂, nahiÚ åcaraju karahiÚ asa jån∂.2.
råmakathå kai miti jaga nåh∂,° asi prat∂ti tinha ke mana måh∂°.
nånå bhå° ti råma avatårå, råmåyana sata ko¢i apårå.3.
kalapabheda haricarita suhåe, °
bhå ti aneka mun∂sanha gåe.
karia na sa≈saya asa ura ån∂, sunia kathå sådara rati mån∂.4.
I shall now relate at some length the seed of the storyóviz., how Goddess
Bhavån∂ (Pårvat∂) questioned Lord ›a∆kara and how the latter answered Her questionsó
weaving a strange narrative round this episode. Let no one who should happen not to
have heard this anecdote before, be surprised to hear it. Wise men who hear this
uncommon, legend marvel not; for they know there is no limit to the stories of ›r∂ Råma
in this world. They are convinced in their heart that ›r∂ Råma has bodied Himself forth
in diverse ways and that the Råmåyaƒa, though consisting of a thousand million verses,
is yet infinite. Great sages have diversely sung the charming stories of ›r∂ Hari, relating
as they do to different Kalpas or cycles. Bearing this in mind the reader should not
entertain any doubt and should hear this narrative reverently and with devotion. (1ó4)
* The three kinds of error are those relating to thought, word and deed; birth, death and old age
constitute the three kinds of sorrow and the three kinds of indigence referred to her are: (1) poverty of body (2)
poverty in men and (3) poverty of means.
† The word ëMånasa also denotes the mind and Lord ›iva gave this story the title of ëRåmacaritamånasaí
firstly because it contains a life-account of ›r∂ Råma and secondly because He treasured it in His mind before
communicating it to Pårvat∂.
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 65
The seven Books are the seven beautiful flights of steps, which the soul delights
to look upon with the eyes of wisdom; the unqualified and unbounded greatness of ›r∂
Råma, which will be presently discussed, represents the unfathomable, depth of this holy
water. The glory of ›r∂ Råma and S∂tå constitutes the nectarean water; the similes
represent the soul-ravishing sport of its wavelets. The beautiful Caupå∂s represent the
thick growth of lotus-plants; the various poetic devices constitute the lovely shells that
yield beautiful pearls. The other metres, vi z., Chandas, Sora¢hås and Dohås, are the
cluster of charming many-coloured lotuses. The incomparable sense, the beautiful ideas
and the elegant expression represent the pollen, honey and fragrance of those flowers
respectively. The virtuous acts mentioned therein are the charming swarms of bees; the
references to spiritual enlightenment, dispassion and reason represent the swan. The
implications and involutions and the various excellences and styles of poetry are the
lovely fishes of various kinds. The four ends of human existence, viz., worldly riches
religious merit, enjoyment and liberation, the reasoned exposition of J¤åna (Knowledge
of God in His absolute formless aspect) and vij¤åna (Knowledge of qualified Divinity both
with and without form), the nine sentiments of poetry,* and the references to Japa (the
muttering of mystic formulae), austerity, Yoga (contemplative union with God) and
detachment from the worldóall these represent the charming aquatic creatures of this
lake. Eulogies on virtuous men, pious souls and the Name of Godóthese correspond
to water-birds of various kinds. The assemblages of saints referred to herein are the
mango groves hemming the lake on all sides and piety has been likened to the vernal
season. The exposition of the various types of Devotion and the references to forbearance,
compassion and sense-control represent the canopies of creepers. Even so mind-
control, the five Yamas or forms of self-restraint (viz., non-violence, truthfulness, non-
thieving, continence and non-acquisition of property), the five Niyamas or religious vows
(viz., those of external and internal purity, contentment, austerity, study of sacred books
or repetition of the Divine Name and self-surrender to God) are the blossoms of these
creepers; spiritual enlightenment is their fruit and loving devotion to the feet of ›r∂ Hari
constitutes the sap of this fruit of spiritual enlightenment: so declare the Vedas. The
various other episodes forming part of this narrative are the birds of different colours
such as the parrot and the cuckoo. (1ó8)
à Ÿ⁄U ÿ„U ‚⁄U áÁ„U¢ Ÿ ∑§Ê™§ – Á¡ã„U ∑¥§ ⁄UÊ◊ ø⁄UŸ ÷‹ ÷Ê™§H
¡Ù Ÿ„UÊß ø„U ∞®„U ‚⁄U ÷Ê߸ – ‚Ù ‚¢ª ∑§⁄U©U ◊Ÿ ‹Ê߸H 4H
•‚ ◊ÊŸ‚ ◊ÊŸ‚ øπ øÊ„UË – ÷ß ∑§Á’ ’ÈÁh Á’◊‹ •flªÊ„UËH
÷ÿ©U NUŒÿ° •ÊŸ¢Œ ©U¿UÊ„ÍU – ©U◊ª©U ¬˝◊ ¬˝◊ÙŒ ¬˝’Ê„ÍUH 5H
ø‹Ë ‚È÷ª ∑§Á’ÃÊ ‚Á⁄UÃÊ ‚Ù – ⁄UÊ◊ Á’◊‹ ¡‚ ¡‹ ÷Á⁄UÃÊ ‚ÙH
‚⁄U¡Í ŸÊ◊ ‚È◊¢ª‹ ◊Í‹Ê – ‹Ù∑§ ’Œ ◊à ◊¢¡È‹ ∑ͧ‹ÊH 6H
ŸŒË ¬ÈŸËà ‚È◊ÊŸ‚ Ÿ¢ÁŒÁŸ – ∑§Á‹◊‹ ÃΟ ÃL§ ◊Í‹ ÁŸ∑¢§ÁŒÁŸH 7H
Cau.: jau° kari ka¶¢a jåi puni ko∂, jåtahiÚ n∂da juRå∂ ho∂.
jaRatå jåRa bi¶ama ura lågå, gaehu° na majjana påva abhågå.1.
kari na jåi sara majjana pånå, phiri åvai sameta abhimånå.
jau° bahori kou pµuchana åvå, sara ni≈då kari tåhi bujhåvå.2.
sakala bighna byåpahiÚ nahiÚ teh∂, råma sukæpå° bilokahiÚ jeh∂.
soi sådara sara majjanu kara∂, mahå ghora trayatåpa na jara∂.3.
te nara yaha sara tajahiÚ na kåµu, jinha ke° råma carana bhala bhåµu.
jo nahåi caha ehiÚ sara bhå∂, so satasa≈ga karau mana lå∂.4.
asa månasa månasa cakha cåh∂, bhai kabi buddhi bimala avagåh∂.
bhayau hædaya° åna≈da uchåhµu, umageu prema pramoda prabåhµu.5.
cal∂ subhaga kabitå saritå so, råma bimala jasa jala bharitå so.
sarajµu nåma suma≈gala mµulå, loka beda mata ma≈jula kµulå.6.
nad∂ pun∂ta sumånasa na≈dini, kalimala tæna taru mµula nika≈dini.7.
Even if anyone makes his way to it undergoing so much hardship, he is forthwith
attacked by ague in the shape of drowsiness. Benumbing cold in the shape of stupor
overtakes his heart, so that the unhappy soul is deprived of a dip even after reaching
there. Finding himself unable to take a plunge into the lake or to drink from it, he returns
with a feeling of pride. And if anyone comes to inquire about the lake, he tries to satisfy
him by vilifying it. All these obstacles do not, however, deter him whom ›r∂ Råma regards
with overwhelming kindness. He alone reverently bathes in the lake and thus escapes
the threefold agony* of the fiercest kind. Those men who cherish ideal devotion to the
feet of ›r∂ Råma never quit this lake. Let him who would bathe in this lake, brother,
diligently practise Satsa∆ga (association with saints). Having seen the said Månasa lake
with the mindís eye and taken a dip into it, the poetís intellect got purged of all its dross.
The heart was flooded with joy and alacrity and a torrent of love and rapture welled from
it. Thence flowed a stream of beautiful poetry, carrying the water of ›r∂ Råmaís fair
renown. Sarayµu is the name of this river, which is the very fountain of pure bliss. The
secular view-point and the view-point of the Vedasóthese represent its two charming
banks. This holy stream, issuing as it does from the beautiful Månasa lake, uproots in
its course all the impurities of the Kali age, whether in the form of tiny blades of grass
or of mighty trees. (1ó7)
The childlike sports of the four divine brothers are the, numerous lotus flowers of
varied colours; while the stock of merits of king Da‹aratha and his consorts and court
represent the bees and water-birds. (40)
øı0ó‚Ëÿ Sflÿ¢’⁄U ∑§ÕÊ ‚È„UÊ߸ – ‚Á⁄Uà ‚È„UÊflÁŸ ‚Ù ¿UÁ’ ¿UÊ߸H
ŸŒË ŸÊfl ¬≈ÈU ¬˝SŸ •Ÿ∑§Ê – ∑§fl≈U ∑ȧ‚‹ ©UÃ⁄U ‚Á’’∑§ÊH 1H
‚ÈÁŸ •ŸÈ∑§ÕŸ ¬⁄US¬⁄U „UÙ߸ – ¬ÁÕ∑§ ‚◊Ê¡ ‚Ù„U ‚Á⁄U ‚Ù߸H
ÉÊÙ⁄U œÊ⁄U ÷ΪȟÊÕ Á⁄U‚ÊŸË – ÉÊÊ≈U ‚È’h ⁄UÊ◊ ’⁄U ’ÊŸËH 2H
‚ÊŸÈ¡ ⁄UÊ◊ Á’’Ê„U ©U¿UÊ„ÍU – ‚Ù ‚È÷ ©U◊ª ‚ÈπŒ ‚’ ∑§Ê„ÍUH
∑§„Uà ‚ÈŸÃ „U⁄U·®„U ¬È‹∑§Ê„UË¥ – à ‚È∑ΧÃË ◊Ÿ ◊ÈÁŒÃ Ÿ„UÊ„UË¥H 3H
⁄UÊ◊ ÁË∑§ Á„Uà ◊¢ª‹ ‚Ê¡Ê – ¬⁄U’ ¡Ùª ¡ŸÈ ¡È⁄U ‚◊Ê¡ÊH
∑§Ê߸ ∑ȧ◊Áà ∑§∑§ß¸ ∑§⁄UË – ¬⁄UË ¡Ê‚È »§‹ Á’¬Áà ÉÊŸ⁄UËH 4H
Cau.: s∂ya svaya≈bara kathå suhå∂, sarita suhåvani so chabi chå∂.
nad∂ nåva pa¢u prasna anekå, keva¢a kusala utara sabibekå.1.
suni anukathana paraspara ho∂, pathika samåja soha sari so∂.
ghora dhåra bhægunåtha risån∂, ghå¢a subaddha råma bara bån∂.2.
sånuja råma bibåha uchåhµu, so subha umaga sukhada saba kåhµu.
kahata sunata hara¶ahiÚ pulakåh∂°, te sukæt∂ mana mudita nahåh∂°.3.
råma tilaka hita ma≈gala såjå, paraba joga janu jure samåjå.
kå∂ kumati keka∂ ker∂, par∂ jåsu phala bipati ghaner∂.4.
The fascinating story of S∂tåís choiceómarriage is the delightful charm surrounding
the river. The numerous pertinent questions are the boats on the river, while the
judicious replies to the same are the skilled boatmen. The conversation that follows the
narration of the story is the crowd of travellers moving along the river banks. The
wrath of Para‹uråma (the Lord of Bhægus) represents the furious current of this river;
while ›r∂ Råmaís soft words are the strongly built Ghå¢as on the banks. The festivities
connected with the wedding of ›r∂ Råma and His younger brothers represent the
graceful swell in the river, which is a source of delight to all. Those who rejoice and
experience a thrill of joy in narrating or hearing the story are the lucky souls who take
an exhilarating dip in the river. The auspicious preparations that were gone through in
connections with the installation of ›r∂ Råma as the Yuvaråja (Prince-regent) represent
as it were, the crowds of bathers assembled at the river bank on a sacred occasion.
Kaikey∂ís evil counsel represents the moss on the bank, which brought a serious
calamity in its wake. (1ó4)
ŒÊ0ó ‚¢Ã ∑§„U®„U •Á‚ ŸËÁà ¬˝÷È üÊÈÁà ¬È⁄UÊŸ ◊ÈÁŸ ªÊfl–
„Ùß Ÿ Á’◊‹ Á’’∑§ ©U⁄U ªÈ⁄U ‚Ÿ Á∑§∞° ŒÈ⁄UÊflH 45H
Do.: sa≈ta kahahiÚ asi n∂ti prabhu ‹ruti puråna muni gåva,
hoi na bimala bibeka ura gura sana kie° duråva.45.
ìThe saints lay down the rule, and the Vedas as well as the Puråƒas and sages
too loudly proclaim, that pure wisdom cannot dawn in the heart, should one keep
anything concealed from oneís spiritual preceptor.î (45)
øı0ó•‚ Á’øÊÁ⁄U ¬˝ª≈U©°U ÁŸ¡ ◊Ù„ÍU – „U⁄U„ÈU ŸÊÕ ∑§Á⁄U ¡Ÿ ¬⁄U ¿UÙ„UÍH
⁄UÊ◊ ŸÊ◊ ∑§⁄U •Á◊à ¬˝÷ÊflÊ – ‚¢Ã ¬È⁄UÊŸ ©U¬ÁŸ·Œ ªÊflÊH 1H
‚¢Ãà ¡¬Ã ‚¢÷È •Á’ŸÊ‚Ë – Á‚fl ÷ªflÊŸ ÇÿÊŸ ªÈŸ ⁄UÊ‚ËH
•Ê∑§⁄U øÊÁ⁄U ¡Ëfl ¡ª •„U„UË¥ – ∑§Ê‚Ë¥ ◊⁄Uà ¬⁄U◊ ¬Œ ‹„U„UË¥H 2H
‚ÙÁ¬ ⁄UÊ◊ ◊Á„U◊Ê ◊ÈÁŸ⁄UÊÿÊ – Á‚fl ©U¬Œ‚È ∑§⁄Uà ∑§Á⁄U ŒÊÿÊH
⁄UÊ◊È ∑§flŸ ¬˝÷È ¬Í¿U©°U ÃÙ„UË – ∑§Á„U• ’ȤÊÊß ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸÁœ ◊Ù„UËH 3H
∞∑§ ⁄UÊ◊ •flœ‚ ∑ȧ◊Ê⁄UÊ – ÁÃã„U ∑§⁄U øÁ⁄Uà Á’ÁŒÃ ‚¢‚Ê⁄UÊH
ŸÊÁ⁄U Á’⁄U„°U ŒÈπÈ ‹„U©U •¬Ê⁄UÊ – ÷ÿ©U ⁄UÙ·È ⁄UŸ ⁄UÊflŸÈ ◊Ê⁄UÊH 4H
Cau.: asa bicåri praga¢au° nija mohµu, harahu nåtha kari jana para chohµu.
råma nåma kara amita prabhåvå, sa≈ta puråna upani¶ada gåvå.1.
76 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
sa≈tata japata sa≈bhu abinås∂, siva bhagavåna gyåna guna rås∂.
åkara cåri j∂va jaga ahah∂,° kås∂° marata parama pada lahah∂°.2.
sopi råma mahimå muniråyå, siva upadesu karata kari dåyå.
råmu kavana prabhu pµuchau° toh∂, kahia bujhåi kæpånidhi moh∂.3.
eka råma avadhesa kumårå, tinha kara carita bidita sa≈sårå.
nåri biraha° dukhu laheu apårå, bhayau ro¶u rana råvanu mårå.4.
ìRemembering this I disclose my folly; dispel it, taking pity on this servant, my lord !
The saints as well as the Puråƒas and the Upani¶ads too declare that the potency of the
name ëRåmaí is unlimited. The immortal Lord ›iva, who is the fountain of joy and a
storehouse of wisdom and goodness, incessantly repeats It.There are four broad
divisions of living beings in the world; such of them as die in the holy city of Kå‹∂
(Våråƒas∂) attain to the highest state. This too marks the glory of ›r∂ Råmaís Name, O
chief of sages; for it is this very Name that Lord ›iva mercifully imparts to the dying soul
in Kå‹∂. I ask you, my lord, who that Råma is; pray explain to me, O storehouse of
compassion. One such Råma is the prince of Ayodhyå whose exploits are known
throughout the world. Infinite was his sorrow due to the loss of his wife; and flying into
a rage he slew Råvaƒa in battle.î (1ó4)
ŒÊ0ó ¬˝÷È
‚Ùß ⁄UÊ◊ Á∑§ •¬⁄U ∑§Ù©U ¡ÊÁ„U ¡¬Ã ÁòʬÈ⁄UÊÁ⁄U–
‚àÿœÊ◊ ‚’¸Çÿ ÃÈê„U ∑§„U„ÈU Á’’∑È Á’øÊÁ⁄UH 46H
Do.: prabhu soi råma ki apara kou jåhi japata tripuråri,
satyadhåma sarbagya tumha kahahu bibeku bicåri.46.
ìIs it this very, Råma, my lord, or some one else whose name the Slayer of the
demon Tripura, ›iva, ever repeats? You are an abute of truth and omniscient; so ponder
well and give me your considered reply.î (46)
øı0ó¡Ò‚¥ Á◊≈Ò ◊Ù⁄U ÷˝◊ ÷Ê⁄UË – ∑§„U„ÈU ‚Ù ∑§ÕÊ ŸÊÕ Á’SÃÊ⁄UËH
¡Êª’Á‹∑§ ’Ù‹ ◊È‚È∑§Ê߸ – ÃÈê„UÁ„U Á’ÁŒÃ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ¬˝÷ÈÃÊ߸H 1H
⁄UÊ◊÷ªÃ ÃÈê„U ◊Ÿ ∑˝§◊ ’ÊŸË – øÃÈ⁄UÊ߸ ÃÈê„UÊÁ⁄U ◊Ò¥ ¡ÊŸËH
øÊ„U„ÈU ‚ÈŸÒ ⁄UÊ◊ ªÈŸ ªÍ…∏UÊ – ∑§ËÁã„U„ÈU ¬˝SŸ ◊Ÿ„È°U •Áà ◊Í…∏UÊH 2H
ÃÊà ‚ÈŸ„ÈU ‚ÊŒ⁄U ◊ŸÈ ‹Ê߸ – ∑§„U©°U ⁄UÊ◊ ∑Ò§ ∑§ÕÊ ‚È„UÊ߸H
◊„UÊ◊Ù„ÈU ◊Á„U·‚È Á’‚Ê‹Ê – ⁄UÊ◊∑§ÕÊ ∑§ÊÁ‹∑§Ê ∑§⁄UÊ‹ÊH 3H
⁄UÊ◊∑§ÕÊ ‚Á‚ Á∑§⁄UŸ ‚◊ÊŸÊ – ‚¢Ã ø∑§Ù⁄U ∑§⁄U®„U ¡Á„U ¬ÊŸÊH
∞‚ß ‚¢‚ÿ ∑§Ëã„U ÷flÊŸË – ◊„UÊŒfl Ã’ ∑§„UÊ ’πÊŸËH 4H
Cau.: jaise° mi¢ai mora bhrama bhår∂, kahahu so kathå nåtha bistår∂.
jågabalika bole musukå∂, tumhahi bidita raghupati prabhutå∂.1.
råmabhagata tumha mana krama bån∂, caturå∂ tumhåri maiÚ jån∂.
cåhahu sunai råma guna gµuRhå, k∂nhihu prasna manahu° ati mµuRhå.2.
tåta sunahu sådara manu lå∂, kahau° råma kai kathå suhå∂.
mahåmohu mahi¶esu bisålå, råmakathå kålikå karålå.3.
råmakathå sasi kirana samånå, sa≈ta cakora karahiÚ jehi pånå.
aisei sa≈saya k∂nha bhavån∂, mahådeva taba kahå bakhån∂.4.
ìTell me in detail, my master, the story whereby my overwhelming perplexity may
be overcome.î Yåj¤avalkya smilingly said, ìThe glory of the Lord of Raghus is already
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 77
known to you. You are a devotee of Råma in thought, word and deed; I have come to
know your ingenuity. You wish to hear an account of the hidden virtues of Råma; that
is why you have questioned me as if you were quite ignorant. Listen, then, with devout
attention, my child, while I narrate the beautiful story of Råma. Appalling ignorance is the
gigantic demon Mahi¶åsura (so-called because he was endowed with the form of a
buffalo); while the narrative of Råma is the dread Kålikå* (who made short work of the
demon). The story of Råma is like the moonbeams that are drunk in by Cakora bird in
the form of saints. A similar doubt was expressed by no less a personage than Bhavån∂
(Goddess Pårvat∂), and the great God ›iva then expounded the matter in detail î. (1ó4)
illusory form of a deer. The fool (Råvaƒa) carried off king Videhaís daughter (S∂tå) by
fraud; the Lordís real might was not known to him. Having killed the antelope ›r∂ Hari
returned with His brother (Lak¶maƒa) ; and His eyes were filled with tears when He saw
the empty hermitage. The Lord of Raghus felt distressed at the loss like a mortal man,
and the two brothers roamed about in the woods in search of Her. He who knows neither
union nor separation showed unmistakable signs of grief born of separation. (1ó4)
ŒÊ0ó ’˝rÊÔ
¡Ù éÿʬ∑§ Á’⁄U¡ •¡ •∑§‹ •ŸË„U •÷Œ–
‚Ù Á∑§ Œ„U œÁ⁄U „UÙß Ÿ⁄U ¡ÊÁ„U Ÿ ¡ÊŸÃ ’ŒH 50H
Do.: brahma jo byåpaka biraja aja akala an∂ha abheda,
so ki deha dhari hoi nara jåhi na jånata beda.50.
ìThe Supreme Eternal, which is all-pervading, unbegotten, without parts, free from
desire, beyond Måyå and beyond all distinction and which not even the Vedas can
comprehendócan It assume the shape of a man?î (50)
øı0óÁ’cŸÈ ¡Ù ‚È⁄U Á„Uà Ÿ⁄UÃŸÈ œÊ⁄UË – ‚Ù©U ‚’¸Çÿ ¡ÕÊ ÁòʬÈ⁄UÊ⁄UËH
πÙ¡ß ‚Ù Á∑§ •Çÿ ßfl ŸÊ⁄UË – ÇÿÊŸœÊ◊ üÊˬÁà •‚È⁄UÊ⁄UËH 1H
‚¢÷ÈÁª⁄UÊ ¬ÈÁŸ ◊Î·Ê Ÿ „UÙ߸ – Á‚fl ‚’¸Çÿ ¡ÊŸ ‚’È ∑§Ù߸H
•‚ ‚¢‚ÿ ◊Ÿ ÷ÿ©U •¬Ê⁄UÊ – „UÙß Ÿ NŒÿ° ¬˝’Ùœ ¬˝øÊ⁄UÊH 2H
¡lÁ¬ ¬˝ª≈U Ÿ ∑§„U©U ÷flÊŸË – „U⁄U •¢Ã⁄U¡Ê◊Ë ‚’ ¡ÊŸËH
‚ÈŸÁ„U ‚ÃË Ãfl ŸÊÁ⁄U ‚È÷Ê™§ – ‚¢‚ÿ •‚ Ÿ œÁ⁄U• ©U⁄U ∑§Ê™§H 3H
¡Ê‚È ∑§ÕÊ ∑È¢§÷¡ Á⁄UÁ· ªÊ߸ – ÷ªÁà ¡Ê‚È ◊Ò¥ ◊ÈÁŸÁ„U ‚ÈŸÊ߸H
‚Ùß ◊◊ ßCÔUŒfl ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄UÊ – ‚flà ¡ÊÁ„U ‚ŒÊ ◊ÈÁŸ œË⁄UÊH 4H
Cau.: bi¶nu jo sura hita naratanu dhår∂, sou sarbagya jathå tripurår∂.
khojai so ki agya iva når∂, gyånadhåma ‹r∂pati asurår∂.1.
sa≈bhugirå puni mæ¶å na ho∂, siva sarbagya jåna sabu ko∂.
asa sa≈saya mana bhayau apårå, hoi na hædaya° prabodha pracårå.2.
jadyapi praga¢a na kaheu bhavån∂, hara a≈tarajåm∂ saba jån∂.
sunahi sat∂ tava nåri subhåµu, sa≈saya asa na dharia ura kåµu.3.
jåsu kathå ku≈bhaja ri¶i gå∂, bhagati jåsu maiÚ munihi sunå∂.
soi mama i¶¢adeva raghub∂rå, sevata jåhi sadå muni dh∂rå.4.
ìEven Vi¶ƒu Who takes a human form for the sake of gods, is omniscient like the
Slayer of Tripura, ›iva. Can He wander in search of His Consort like an ignorant manó
He who is a repository of knowledge, the Lord of ›r∂ (the goddess of prosperity) and the
slayer of demons? The words of ›ambhu too cannot be false. Everyone knows that He
is all-wise.î Thus Her mind was filled with an interminable series of doubts; Her heart
could not be pacified by any means. Although Bhavån∂ (Goddess Pårvat∂) did not open
Her lips, Lord Hara, Who is the inner controller of all, came to know everything. ìLook
here, Sat∂, the woman is foremost in you; you should never harbour such a doubt in your
mind. He is no other than Råma, the Hero of Raghuís race, My beloved Deity, whose
story was sung by the jar-born sage Agastya, faith in whom was the subject of the talk
I gave to him and whom illumined sages ever wait upon.î (1ó4)
Cha≈.: muni dh∂ra jog∂ siddha sa≈tata bimala mana jehi dhyåvah∂°,
kahi neti nigama puråna ågama jåsu k∂rati gåvah∂°.
soi råmu byåpaka brahma bhuvana nikåya pati måyå dhan∂,
avatareu apane bhagata hita nijata≈tra nita raghukulaman∂.
ìHe who has bodied Himself forth as the Jewel of Raghuís race for the sake of
His devotees, is no other than the Supreme Eternal, who is all-pervading and ever free,
who is the Ruler of all the worlds and the Lord of Måyå, whom illumined sages, Yog∂s
(mystics) and Siddhas (adepts) constantly meditate upon with their sinless mind and
whose glory is sung by the Vedas as well as the Puråƒas and other scriptures in
negative terms as ënot thisí.î
ŒÊ0ó ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ NUŒÿ° Á’øÊL§ ∑§Á⁄U œÁ⁄U ‚ËÃÊ ∑§⁄U M§¬–
•Êª¥ „Ùß øÁ‹ ¬¢Õ î„U ¡®„U •Êflà Ÿ⁄U÷ͬH 52H
Do.: puni puni hædaya° bicåru kari dhari s∂tå kara rµupa,
åge° hoi cali pa≈tha tehiÚ jehiÚ åvata narabhµupa.52.
After many an anxious thought Sat∂ assumed the form of S∂tå and moved ahead
on the same route along which the Ruler of men (›r∂ Råma) was passing. (52)
øı0ó‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ŒËπ ©U◊Ê∑Χà ’·Ê – øÁ∑§Ã ÷∞ ÷˝◊ NUŒÿ° Á’‚·ÊH
∑§Á„U Ÿ ‚∑§Ã ∑§¿ÈU •Áà ª¢÷Ë⁄UÊ – ¬˝÷È ¬˝÷Ê©U ¡ÊŸÃ ◊ÁÃœË⁄UÊH 1H
‚ÃË ∑§¬≈È ¡ÊŸ©U ‚È⁄USflÊ◊Ë – ‚’Œ⁄U‚Ë ‚’ •¢Ã⁄U¡Ê◊ËH
‚ÈÁ◊⁄Uà ¡ÊÁ„U Á◊≈Uß •ÇÿÊŸÊ – ‚Ùß ‚⁄U’Çÿ ⁄UÊ◊È ÷ªflÊŸÊH 2H
‚ÃË ∑§Ëã„U ø„U Ä°U„°UÈ ŒÈ⁄UÊ™§ – Œπ„ÈU ŸÊÁ⁄U ‚È÷Êfl ¬˝÷Ê™§H
ÁŸ¡ ◊ÊÿÊ ’‹È NUŒÿ° ’πÊŸË – ’Ù‹ Á’„UÁ‚ ⁄UÊ◊È ◊ÎŒÈ ’ÊŸËH 3H
¡ÙÁ⁄U ¬ÊÁŸ ¬˝÷È ∑§Ëã„U ¬˝ŸÊ◊Í – Á¬ÃÊ ‚◊à ‹Ëã„U ÁŸ¡ ŸÊ◊ÍH
∑§„U©U ’„UÙÁ⁄U ∑§„UÊ° ’η∑§ÃÍ – Á’Á¬Ÿ •∑§Á‹ Á»§⁄U„ÈU ∑§Á„U „UÃÍH 4H
Cau.: lachimana d∂kha umåkæta be¶å, cakita bhae bhrama hædaya° bise¶å.
kahi na sakata kachu ati ga≈bh∂rå, prabhu prabhåu jånata matidh∂rå.1.
sat∂ kapa¢u jåneu surasvåm∂, sabadaras∂ saba a≈tarajåm∂.
sumirata jåhi mi¢ai agyånå, soi sarabagya råmu bhagavånå.2.
sat∂ k∂nha caha taha° hu° duråµu, dekhahu nåri subhåva prabhåµu.
nija måyå balu hædaya° bakhån∂, bole bihasi råmu mædu bån∂.3.
jori påni prabhu k∂nha pranåmµu, pitå sameta l∂nha nija nåmµu.
kaheu bahori kahå° bæ¶aketµu, bipina akeli phirahu kehi hetµu.4.
When Lak¶maƒa saw Umå (Sat∂) in Her disguise, he was astonished and much
puzzled. He was tongue-tied and looked very grave; the sagacious brother was
acquainted with the Lordís glory. All-perceiving and the inner controller of all, the lord of
gods, ›r∂ Råma, took no time in detecting the false appearance of Sat∂, Råma was the
same omniscient Lord whose very thought wipes out ignorance. Sat∂ sought to practise
deception even on Him: see the impact of the nature of a woman is! Extolling in His heart
the potency of His Måyå (delusive power), ›r∂ Råma smilingly accosted Her in a mild tone.
Joining the palms of His hands, He first made obeisance to Her mentioning His name
alongwith His fatherís. He then asked Her the whereabouts of Lord ›iva (who has a bull
emblazoned on His standard) and wondered what made Her roam about all alone in the
forest. (1ó4)
¬Í¡®„U ¬˝÷ÈÁ„U Œfl ’„ÈU ’·Ê – ⁄UÊ◊ M§¬ ŒÍ‚⁄U Ÿ®„U ŒπÊH
•fl‹Ù∑§ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ’„ÈUÃ⁄U – ‚ËÃÊ ‚Á„Uà Ÿ ’· ÉÊŸ⁄UH 2H
‚Ùß ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ‚Ùß ‹Á¿U◊ŸÈ ‚ËÃÊ – ŒÁπ ‚ÃË •Áà ÷ßZ ‚÷ËÃÊH
NUŒÿ ∑¢§¬ ß ‚ÈÁœ ∑§¿ÈU ŸÊ„UË¥ – ŸÿŸ ◊ÍÁŒ ’Ò∆UË¢ ◊ª ◊Ê„UË¥H 3H
’„ÈUÁ⁄U Á’‹Ù∑§©U ŸÿŸ ©UÉÊÊ⁄UË – ∑§¿ÈU Ÿ ŒËπ Ä° Œë¿U∑ȧ◊Ê⁄UËH
¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ ŸÊß ⁄UÊ◊ ¬Œ ‚Ë‚Ê – ø‹Ë¥ ÄUÊ° ¡„°U ⁄U„U Áª⁄UË‚ÊH 4H
Cau.: dekhe jaha° taha° raghupati jete, saktinha sahita sakala sura tete.
j∂va caråcara jo sa≈sårå, dekhe sakala aneka prakårå.1.
pµujahiÚ prabhuhi deva bahu be¶å, råma rµupa dµusara nahiÚ dekhå.
avaloke raghupati bahutere, s∂tå sahita na be¶a ghanere.2.
soi raghubara soi lachimanu s∂tå, dekhi sat∂ ati bha∂° sabh∂tå.
hædaya ka≈pa tana sudhi kachu nåh∂,° nayana mµudi bai¢h∂ maga måh∂°.3.
°
bahuri bilokeu nayana ughår∂, kachu na d∂kha taha° dacchakumår∂.
puni puni nåi råma pada s∂så, cal∂° tahå° jaha° rahe gir∂så.4.
Each separate vision of Råma was attended by a whole host of gods with their
feminine counterparts, as well as by the whole animate and inanimate creation with its
multitudinous species. But while the gods who adored the Lord appeared in diverse
garbs, the appearance of ›r∂ Råma was the same in every case. Although She saw
many Råmas with as many S∂tås, their garb did not vary. Seeing the same Råma, the
same Lak¶maƒa and the same S∂tå, Sat∂ was struck with great awe.Her heart quivered,
and She lost all consciousness of Her body. Closing Her eyes she sat down on the
wayside. When She opened Her eyes and gazed once more, the daughter of Dak¶a saw
nothing there. Repeatedly bowing Her head at the feet of ›r∂ Råma, She proceeded to
the spot where the Lord of Kailåsa was. (1ó4)
Cau.: sat∂° samujhi raghub∂ra prabhåµu, bhaya basa siva sana k∂nha duråµu.
kachu na par∂chå l∂nhi goså∂,° k∂nha pranåmu tumhårihi nå∂°.1.
jo tumha kahå so mæ¶å na ho∂, more° mana prat∂ti ati so∂.
°
taba sa≈kara dekheu dhari dhyånå, sat∂ jo k∂nha carita sabu jånå.2.
bahuri råmamåyahi siru nåvå, preri satihi jehiÚ °
jhµu ¢ha kahåvå.
hari icchå bhåv∂ balavånå, hædaya° bicårata sa≈bhu sujånå.3.
sat∂° k∂nha s∂tå kara be¶å, siva ura bhayau bi¶åda bise¶å.
jau° aba karau° sat∂ sana pr∂t∂, mi¢ai bhagati pathu hoi an∂t∂.4.
Having realized the greatness of the Hero of Raghuís race, Sat∂ in Her awe
concealed the truth from ›iva. ìI made no test my Lord; I made obeisance just like You.
What You said cannot be untrue; I am fully convinced in my heart.î Lord ›a∆kara then
looked within by contemplation and came to know all that Sat∂ had done. Again, He
bowed His head to the delusive power of ›r∂ Råma, that had prompted Sat∂ to tell a lie.
What has been preordained by the will of ›r∂ Hari must have its way, the all-wise
›ambhu thought within Himself. Sat∂ had assumed the disguise of S∂tå: this made ›iva
much disconsolate at heart. ìIf I continue to love Sat∂ as heretofore, the cult of Devotion
will disappear and it will be indecorous to do so.î (1ó4)
ŒÊ0ó ∑§Á„U
ŒπÊ „U⁄U ¡ÃŸ ’„ÈU ⁄U„Uß Ÿ Œë¿U∑ȧ◊ÊÁ⁄U–
ÁŒ∞ ◊ÈÅÿ ªŸ ‚¢ª Ã’ Á’ŒÊ ∑§Ëã„U ÁòʬÈ⁄UÊÁ⁄UH 62H
Do.: kahi dekhå hara jatana bahu rahai na dacchakumåri,
die mukhya gana sa≈ga taba bidå k∂nha tripuråri.62.
Having reasoned with Her in ways more than one when Hara at last perceived
that the daughter of Dak¶a was not going to stay, the Slayer of Tripura detailed a few
of His principal attendants as Her escort and sent Her away. (62)
øı0óÁ¬ÃÊ ÷flŸ ¡’ ªßZ ÷flÊŸË – Œë¿U òÊÊ‚ ∑§Ê„È°U Ÿ ‚Ÿ◊ÊŸËH
‚ÊŒ⁄U ÷‹Á„U Á◊‹Ë ∞∑§ ◊ÊÃÊ – ÷ÁªŸË¥ Á◊‹Ë¥ ’„ÈUà ◊È‚È∑§ÊÃÊH 1H
Œë¿U Ÿ U ∑§¿ÈU ¬Í¿UË ∑ȧ‚‹ÊÃÊ – ‚ÁÃÁ„U Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ ¡⁄U ‚’ ªÊÃÊH
‚ÃË¥ ¡Êß Œπ©U Ã’ ¡ÊªÊ – ∑§Ã„È°U Ÿ ŒËπ ‚¢÷È ∑§⁄U ÷ʪÊH 2H
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 91
›a∆kara got all the news and in His wrath He sent V∂rabhadra. Going there the
latter made havoc of the sacrifice and requited all the gods according to their deserts. As
is well-known to the world, Dak¶a met the same fate which an opponent of ›ambhu
generally meets. The story is known throughout the world; that is why I have told it in
brief. While dying, Sat∂ asked a boon of ›r∂ Hari that She might remain devoted to the
feet of ›iva in all successive births.That is why She was reborn as Pårvat∂ (lit.,daughter
of a mountain) in the house of Himåcala (the deity presiding over the Himålaya
mountain). Ever since Umå was born in the house of Himålaya the mountain became an
abode of all blessings and prosperity. Sages built beautiful hermitages here and there
and Himålaya assigned them suitable abodes (in the form of caves etc.). (1ó4)
ìAn ascetic with matted hair and a heart devoid of longing, stark naked and with
hideous accoutrementsósuch a one shall be her lord, as I can read from the lines on
her palm.î (67)
øı0ó‚ÈÁŸ ◊ÈÁŸ Áª⁄UÊ ‚àÿ Á¡ÿ° ¡ÊŸË – ŒÈπ Œ¢¬ÁÃÁ„U ©U◊Ê „U⁄U·ÊŸËH
ŸÊ⁄UŒ„Í°U ÿ„U ÷ŒÈ Ÿ ¡ÊŸÊ – Œ‚Ê ∞∑§ ‚◊Ȥʒ Á’‹ªÊŸÊH 1H
‚∑§‹ ‚πË¥ ÁªÁ⁄U¡Ê ÁªÁ⁄U ◊ÒŸÊ – ¬È‹∑§ ‚⁄UË⁄U ÷⁄U ¡‹ ŸÒŸÊH
„UÙß Ÿ ◊Î·Ê ŒflÁ⁄UÁ· ÷Ê·Ê – ©U◊Ê ‚Ù ’øŸÈ NUŒÿ° œÁ⁄U ⁄UÊπÊH 2H
©U¬¡©U Á‚fl ¬Œ ∑§◊‹ ‚Ÿ„ÍU – Á◊‹Ÿ ∑§Á∆UŸ ◊Ÿ ÷Ê ‚¢Œ„ÍUH
¡ÊÁŸ ∑ȧ•fl‚L§ ¬˝ËÁà ŒÈ⁄UÊ߸ – ‚πË ©U¿°Uª ’Ò∆UË ¬ÈÁŸ ¡Ê߸H 3H
¤ÊÍÁ∆U Ÿ „UÙß ŒflÁ⁄UÁ· ’ÊŸË – ‚Ùø®„U Œ¢¬Áà ‚πË¥ ‚ÿÊŸËH
©U⁄U œÁ⁄U œË⁄U ∑§„Uß ÁªÁ⁄U⁄UÊ™§ – ∑§„U„ÈU ŸÊÕ ∑§Ê ∑§Á⁄U• ©U¬Ê™§H 4H
Cau.: suni muni girå satya jiya° jån∂, dukha da≈patihi umå hara¶ån∂.
nåradahµu° yaha bhedu na jånå, daså eka samujhaba bilagånå.1.
sakala sakh∂° girijå giri mainå, pulaka sar∂ra bhare jala nainå.
hoi na mæ¶å devari¶i bhå¶å, umå so bacanu hædaya° dhari råkhå.2.
upajeu siva pada kamala sanehµu, milana ka¢hina mana bhå sa≈dehµu.
jåni kuavasaru pr∂ti durå∂, sakh∂ ucha° ga bai¢h∂ puni jå∂.3.
jhµu¢hi na hoi devari¶i bån∂, socahiÚ da≈pati sakh∂° sayån∂.
ura dhari dh∂ra kahai giriråµu, kahahu nåtha kå karia upåµu.4.
Hearing the words of the sage and believing them to be true, Himålaya and his
wife became disconsolate; while Umå felt delighted. Even Nårada could not perceive this
difference. Even though their outer expression was the same, their feeling was different,
Girijå and all her playmates, Himålaya and his wife, Menå, all had their hair standing on
their end and their eyes were full of tears. The words of the celestial sage Nårada could
not be untrue: Umå cherished them in her heart. Love for the lotus feet of ›iva sprouted
in her heart. She however, felt diffident in her mind; union with ›iva appeared so difficult
to her. Finding the time inopportune for its disclosure, she concealed her emotion and
then sat down in the lap of one of her playmates.The prediction of the sage could not be
false: the thought made Himavån and his wife as well as the senior playmates anxious.
Collecting himself, the lord of mountains said, ìTell me, holy sir, what remedy should now
be employed?î (1ó4)
Cau.: surasari jala kæta båruni jånå, kabahu° na sa≈ta karahiÚ tehi pånå.
surasari mile° so påvana jaise° , ∂sa an∂sahi a≈taru taise° .1.
sa≈bhu sahaja samarathabhagavånå, ehi bibåha° saba bidhi kalyånå.
durårådhya pai ahahiÚ mahesµu, åsuto¶a puni kie° kalesµu.2.
jau° tapu karai kumåri tumhår∂, bhåviu me¢i sakahiÚ tripurår∂.
jadyapi bara aneka jaga måh∂°, ehi kaha° siva taji dµusara nåh∂°.3.
bara dåyaka pranatårati bha≈jana, kæpåsi≈dhu sevaka mana ra≈jana.
icchita phala binu siva avarådhe° , lahia na ko¢i joga japa sådhe° .4.
ìHoly men would never drink wine even if they came to know that it had been made
of water from the Ga∆gå; but the same wine becomes pure when it is poured into the
Ga∆gå. The difference between an individual soul and God should be similarly explained.
›ambhu is all-powerful by nature; for He is no other than God Himself. Hence matrimony
with Him will prove auspicious in everyway. The great Lord ›iva is certainly difficult to
propitiate; but He is quickly pleased when penance is undergone. If your daughter
practises austerity, the Slayer of the demon Tripura, ›iva, can even erase the lines of
Fate. Even though there may be many potential groom in the world, there is no match
for her except ›iva. He is the bestower of boons, the dispeller of the agony of the
suppliant, an ocean of benevolence and the delight of His devotee. Without propitiating
›iva the object of oneís desire cannot be attained through millions of Yogic practices and
Japa (repetitions of a mystic formula).î (1ó4)
was choked with emotion and she found herself tongue-tied. The Mother of the universe,
the all-knowing Bhavån∂, then spoke the following soft words, which brought delight to
her mother:ó (1ó4)
›iva replied, ìAlthough this is hardly justifiable, the words of a master cannot be
set aside at the same time. My lord, your command must be respectfully carried out: this
is my paramount duty. The words of oneís parents, teacher and master must be
unquestionably obeyed as conducive to bliss. You are my supreme benefactor in
everyway; therefore, my lord, I bow to Your commands.î The Lord, was pleased to hear
the well-chosen words of ›a∆kara; which were inspired with devotion, wisdom and piety.
The Lord said, ìYour vow has been kept; now bear in mind what I have told You.î Saying
so He went out of sight. ›a∆kara cherished the impression of the vision in His heart. That
very moment the seven sages called on ›iva. The Lord spoke to them in most charming
accents:ó (1ó4)
ŒÊ0ó ÃÈê„U
◊ÊÿÊ ÷ªflÊŸ Á‚fl ‚∑§‹ ¡ªÃ Á¬ÃÈ ◊ÊÃÈ–
ŸÊß ø⁄UŸ Á‚⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ø‹ ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ „U⁄U·Ã ªÊÃÈH 81H
Do.: tumha måyå bhagavåna siva sakala jagata pitu måtu,
nåi carana sira muni cale puni puni hara¶ata gåtu.81.
ìYou are Måyå, while ›iva is God Himself; You are the parents of the whole
universe.î Bowing their head at the feet of Pårvat∂, they departed. A thrill ran through their
frame again and again. (81)
øı0ó¡Êß ◊ÈÁŸã„U Á„U◊fl¢ÃÈ ¬∆UÊ∞ – ∑§Á⁄U Á’ŸÃË Áª⁄U¡®„U ªÎ„U ÀÿÊ∞H
’„ÈUÁ⁄U ‚#Á⁄UÁ· Á‚fl ¬®„U ¡Ê߸ – ∑§ÕÊ ©U◊Ê ∑Ò§ ‚∑§‹ ‚ÈŸÊ߸H 1H
÷∞ ◊ªŸ Á‚fl ‚ÈŸÃ ‚Ÿ„UÊ – „U⁄UÁ· ‚åÃÁ⁄UÁ· ªflŸ ª„UÊH
◊ŸÈ ÁÕ⁄U ∑§Á⁄U Ã’ ‚¢÷È ‚È¡ÊŸÊ – ‹ª ∑§⁄UŸ ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÿ∑§ äÿÊŸÊH 2H
ÃÊ⁄U∑ȧ •‚È⁄U ÷ÿ©U ÃÁ„U ∑§Ê‹Ê – ÷È¡ ¬˝Ãʬ ’‹ á Á’‚Ê‹ÊH
î„U ‚’ ‹Ù∑§ ‹Ù∑§¬Áà ¡Ëà – ÷∞ Œfl ‚Èπ ‚¢¬Áà ⁄UËÃH 3H
•¡⁄U •◊⁄U ‚Ù ¡ËÁà Ÿ ¡Ê߸ – „UÊ⁄U ‚È⁄U ∑§Á⁄U Á’Á’œ ‹⁄UÊ߸H
Ã’ Á’⁄¢UÁø ‚Ÿ ¡Êß ¬È∑§Ê⁄U – Œπ Á’Áœ ‚’ Œfl ŒÈπÊ⁄UH 4H
Cau.: jåi muninha himava≈tu pa¢håe, kari binat∂ girajahiÚ gæha lyåe.
bahuri saptari¶i siva pahiÚ jå∂, kathå umå kai sakala sunå∂.1.
bhae magana siva sunata sanehå, hara¶i saptari¶i gavane gehå.
manu thira kari taba sa≈bhu sujånå, lage karana raghunåyaka dhyånå.2.
tåraku asura bhayau tehi kålå, bhuja pratåpa bala teja bisålå.
tehiÚ saba loka lokapati j∂te, bhae deva sukha sa≈pati r∂te.3.
ajara amara so j∂ti na jå∂, håre sura kari bibidha larå∂.
taba bira≈ci sana jåi pukåre, dekhe bidhi saba deva dukhåre.4.
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 107
The sages went and despatched Himavån to Girijå and he with many entreaties
brought her home. The seven seers then called on ›iva and told Him the whole history
of Umå. ›iva was enraptured to hear of her love; and the Saptar¶is gladly went home.
The all-wise ›ambhu then concentrated His mind and began to meditate on the Lord of
Raghus. A demon, Tåraka by name, flourished in those days; his strength of arm, glory
and majesty were great indeed. He conquered all the spheres as well as the guardians
of those spheres; all the gods were robbed of their happiness and prosperity. Knowing
neither age nor death, he was invincible. The gods fought many a battle with him and lost
them. They then went to Vira¤ci (Brahmå) and told him their grievances. The Creator
found all the gods miserable. (1ó4)
Cau.: ubhaya ghar∂ asa kautuka bhayaµu, jau lagi kåmu sa≈bhu pahi gayaµu.
sivahi biloki sasa≈keu mårµu, bhayau jathåthiti sabu sa≈sårµu.1.
bhae turata saba j∂va sukhåre, jimi mada utari gae° matavåre.
rudrahi dekhi madana bhaya månå, durådhara¶a durgama bhagavånå.2.
phirata låja kachu kari nahiÚ jå∂, maranu ¢håni mana racesi upå∂.
praga¢esi turata rucira rituråjå, kusumita nava taru råji biråjå.3.
bana upabana båpikå taRågå, parama subhaga saba diså bibhågå.
.
jaha° taha° janu umagata anurågå, dekhi mueh~u mana manasija jågå.4.
The wonder, lasted for an hour or so till the god of love reached ›a≈bhu. Cupid
trembled at the sight of ›iva; the whole world returned to itself. All living beings regained
their peace of mind at once, even as the intoxicated feel relieved when their spell of
drunkenness is over. The god of love was struck with terror at the sight of Bhagavån Rudra
(›iva), who is so difficult to conquer and so hard to comprehend. He felt shy in retreating
and was incapable of doing anything; ultimately he resolved upon death and devised a
plan. He forthwith manifested the lovely spring, the king of all seasons; rows of young
trees laden with flowers appeared so charming. Woods and groves, wells and ponds and
all the quarters of heaven assumed a most delightful aspect. Everywhere nature overflowed
with love as it were; the sight aroused passion even in dead souls. (1ó4)
Do.: aba te° rati tava nåtha kara hoihi nåmu ana≈gu,
binu bapu byåpihi sabahi puni sunu nija milana prasa≈gu.87.
ìHenceforth, O Rati, your husband shall be called by the name of Ana∆ga
(bodiless); he shall dominate all even without a body. Now hear how you will meet him
again. (87)
øı0ó¡’ ¡ŒÈ’¢‚ ∑ΧcŸ •flÃÊ⁄UÊ – „UÙßÁ„U „U⁄UŸ ◊„UÊ ◊Á„U÷Ê⁄UÊH
∑ΧcŸ ßÿ „UÙßÁ„U ¬Áà ÃÙ⁄UÊ – ’øŸÈ •ãÿÕÊ „UÙß Ÿ ◊Ù⁄UÊH 1H
⁄UÁà ªflŸË ‚ÈÁŸ ‚¢∑§⁄U ’ÊŸË – ∑§ÕÊ •¬⁄U •’ ∑§„U©°U ’πÊŸËH
Œflã„U ‚◊ÊøÊ⁄U ‚’ ¬Ê∞ – ’˝rÊÔÊÁŒ∑§ ’Ò∑È¢§∆U Á‚œÊ∞H 2H
‚’ ‚È⁄U Á’cŸÈ Á’⁄¢UÁø ‚◊ÃÊ – ª∞ ¡„UÊ° Á‚fl ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸ∑§ÃÊH
¬ÎÕ∑§ ¬ÎÕ∑§ ÁÃã„U ∑§ËÁã„U ¬˝‚¢‚Ê – ÷∞ ¬˝‚ÛÊ ø¢º˝ •flâ‚ÊH 3H
’Ù‹ ∑Χ¬Ê®‚œÈ ’η∑§ÃÍ – ∑§„U„ÈU •◊⁄U •Ê∞ ∑§Á„U „UÃÍH
∑§„U Á’Áœ ÃÈê„ U ¬˝÷È •¢Ã⁄U¡Ê◊Ë – ÃŒÁ¬ ÷ªÁà ’‚ Á’Ÿfl©°U SflÊ◊ËH 4H
Cau.: jaba jaduba≈sa kæ¶na avatårå, hoihi harana mahå mahibhårå.
kæ¶na tanaya hoihi pati torå, bacanu anyathå hoi na morå.1.
rati gavan∂ suni sa≈kara bån∂, kathå apara aba kahau° bakhån∂.
devanha samåcåra saba påe, brahmådika baiku≈¢ha sidhåe.2.
saba sura bi¶nu bira≈ci sametå, gae jahå° siva kæpåniketå.
pæthaka pæthaka tinha k∂nhi prasa≈så, bhae prasanna ca≈dra avata≈så.3.
bole kæpåsi≈dhu bæ¶aketµu, kahahu amara åe kehi hetµu.
kaha bidhi tumha prabhu a≈tarajåm∂, tadapi bhagati basa binavau° svåm∂.4.
ìWhen ›r∂ K涃a will descend in the line of Yadu to relieve the earth of its heavy
burden, your lord will be born again as His son (Pradyumna); this prediction of Mine can
never be untrue.î Hearing the words of ›a∆kara, Rati went away. I now proceed to relate
the subsequent part of the story. When Brahmå (the Creator) and the other gods
received all the tidings, they repaired to Vaikuƒ¢ha (the abode of God Vi¶ƒu). Thence all
the gods, including Vi¶ƒu and Vira¤c∂ (Brahmå), went where the all-merciful ›iva was.
They severally extolled and won the pleasure of the Lord whose crest is adorned by the
crescent. ›iva, who is an ocean of compassion and has a bull emblazoned on His
standard, said, ìTell me, immortals, what has brought you here?î To this Brahmå replied,
ìLord, You are the inner controller of all; even then, my master, my devotion to You urges
me to make the following submissionó (1ó4)
‚Ê‚Áà ∑§Á⁄U ¬ÈÁŸ ∑§⁄U®„U ¬‚Ê™§ – ŸÊÕ ¬˝÷Èã„U ∑§⁄U ‚„U¡ ‚È÷Ê™§H
¬Ê⁄U’ÃË¥ Ã¬È ∑§Ëã„U •¬Ê⁄UÊ – ∑§⁄U„ÈU ÃÊ‚È •’ •¢ªË∑§Ê⁄UÊH 2H
‚ÈÁŸ Á’Áœ Á’Ÿÿ ‚◊ÈÁ¤Ê ¬˝÷È ’ÊŸË – ∞‚ß „UÙ©U ∑§„UÊ ‚ÈπÈ ◊ÊŸËH
Ã’ Œflã„U ŒÈ¢ŒÈ÷Ë¥ ’¡ÊßZ – ’⁄UÁ· ‚È◊Ÿ ¡ÿ ¡ÿ ‚È⁄U ‚ÊßZH 3H
•fl‚L§ ¡ÊÁŸ ‚#Á⁄UÁ· •Ê∞ – ÃÈ⁄Uî„U Á’Áœ ÁªÁ⁄U÷flŸ ¬∆UÊ∞H
¬˝Õ◊ ª∞ ¡„°U ⁄U„UË¥ ÷flÊŸË – ’Ù‹ ◊œÈ⁄U ’øŸ ¿U‹ ‚ÊŸËH 4H
Cau.: yaha utsava dekhia bhari locana, soi kachu karahu madana mada mocana.
kåmu jåri rati kahu° baru d∂nhå, kæpåsi≈dhu yaha ati bhala k∂nhå.1.
såsati kari puni karahiÚ pasåµu, nåtha prabhunha kara sahaja subhåµu.
pårabat∂° tapu k∂nha apårå, karahu tåsu aba a≈g∂kårå.2.
suni bidhi binaya samujhi prabhu bån∂, aisei hou kahå sukhu mån∂.
taba devanha du≈dubh∂° bajå∂,° bara¶i sumana jaya jaya sura så∂°.3.
avasaru jåni saptari¶i åe, turatahiÚ bidhi giribhavana pa¢håe.
prathama gae jaha° rah∂° bhavån∂, bole madhura bacana chala sån∂.4.
ìO humbler of the pride of Love! Devise some means whereby we may be enabled
to feast our eyes on this glad event. Having burnt the god of love You have done well
in granting a boon to Rati, O ocean of compassion. Having meted out punishment, good
masters shower their grace as a matter of course: such is their natural habit. Pårvat∂ has
practised penance the magnitude of which cannot be estimated; kindly accept her now.î
Hearing the entreaty of Brahmå and remembering the words of the Lord (›r∂ Råma), ›iva
gladly said, ìAmen!î The gods thereupon sounded their kettledrums; and raining down
flowers they exclaimed, ìVictory, victory to the Lord of celestials!î Considering it to be
an opportune moment, the seven seers arrived on the scene. Brahmå immediately sent
them to the abode of Himavån. They approached Bhavån∂ in the first instance and
addressed the following sweet yet deceptive words to her:ó (1ó4)
blessings and merciful to the core. A trident and a œamarµu (a shall drum shaped like an
hour-glass) adorned His hands. ›iva rode on a bull while musical instruments played.
Female divinities smiled to see Him. ìThe world has no bride worthy of the bridegroom,î
They said to one another. Vi¶ƒu, Brahmå and hosts of other gods joined the bridegroomís
procession and rode on their respective vehicles. The gathering of the immortals was
incomparable in every respect; the procession, however, was hardly worthy of the
bridegroom. (1ó4)
¿U¢0óß πËŸ ∑§Ù©U •Áà ¬ËŸ ¬ÊflŸ ∑§Ù©U •¬ÊflŸ ªÁà œ⁄¥U–
÷Í·Ÿ ∑§⁄UÊ‹ ∑§¬Ê‹ ∑§⁄U ‚’ ‚l ‚ÙÁŸÃ ß ÷⁄¥UH
π⁄U SflÊŸ ‚È•⁄U ‚Î∑§Ê‹ ◊Èπ ªŸ ’· •ªÁŸÃ ∑§Ù ªŸÒ–
’„ÈU Á¡Ÿ‚ ¬˝Ã Á¬‚Êø ¡ÙÁª ¡◊ÊUà ’⁄UŸÃ Ÿ®„U ’ŸÒH
Cha≈.: tana kh∂na kou ati p∂na påvana kou apåvana gati dhare° ,
bhµu¶ana karåla kapåla kara saba sadya sonita tana bhare° .
khara svåna suara sækåla mukha gana be¶a aganita ko ganai,
bahu jinasa preta pisåca jogi jamåta baranata nahiÚ banai.
Some had lean and thin bodies, while others were very stout; some were tidy,
while others had dirty habits. They had frightful ornaments, carried skulls in their hands
and were all smeared with fresh blood. They bore heads of donkeys, dogs, swine and
jackals and the varieties of their appearan as could not be counted. The troops of spirits,
goblins and fairies of various kinds beggared description.
¿¢U0ó ‹ÉÊÈ ‹Êª Á’Áœ ∑§Ë ÁŸ¬ÈŸÃÊ •fl‹ÙÁ∑§ ¬È⁄U ‚Ù÷Ê ‚„UË–
’Ÿ ’ʪ ∑ͧ¬ ë∏Uʪ ‚Á⁄UÃÊ ‚È÷ª ‚’ ‚∑§ ∑§Ù ∑§„UËH
◊¢ª‹ Á’¬È‹ ÃÙ⁄UŸ ¬ÃÊ∑§Ê ∑§ÃÈ ªÎ„U ªÎ„U ‚Ù„U„UË¥–
’ÁŸÃÊ ¬ÈL§· ‚È¢Œ⁄U øÃÈ⁄U ¿UÁ’ ŒÁπ ◊ÈÁŸ ◊Ÿ ◊Ù„U„UË¥H
Cha≈.: laghu låga bidhi k∂ nipunatå avaloki pura sobhå sah∂,
bana båga kµupa taRåga saritå subhaga saba saka ko kah∂.
ma≈gala bipula torana patåkå ketu gæha gæha sohah∂°,
banitå puru¶a su≈dara catura chabi dekhi muni mana mohah∂.°
A glance at the beautiful city made the creative art of Brahmå himself pale into
insignificance. Groves and gardens, wells and ponds and rivers, all looked charming
beyond words. Every house was decorated with a number of triumphal arches, flags and
buntings. Men and women of the city were so lovely and ingenious that they enraptured
the hearts even of sages.
¿¢U0 ó∑§‚ ∑§Ëã„U ’L§ ’ı⁄UÊ„U Á’Áœ ¡®„U ÃÈê„UÁ„U ‚È¢Œ⁄UÃÊ Œß¸–
¡Ù »§‹È øÁ„U• ‚È⁄UÃL§®„U ‚Ù ’⁄U’‚ ’’Í⁄U®„U ‹Êªß¸H
ÃÈê„U ‚Á„Uà ÁªÁ⁄U Ã¥ Áª⁄Uı¥ ¬Êfl∑§ ¡⁄Uı¥ ¡‹ÁŸÁœ ◊„È°U ¬⁄Uı¥–
ÉÊL§ ¡Ê©U •¬¡‚È „UÙ©U ¡ª ¡Ëflà Á’’Ê„ÈU Ÿ „Uı¥ ∑§⁄Uı¥H
Cha≈.: kasa k∂nha baru bauråha bidhi jehiÚ tumhahi su≈daratå da∂,
jo phalu cahia surataruhiÚ so barabasa babµurahiÚ låga∂.
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tumha sahita giri te° girau° påvaka jarau° jalanidhi mahu° parau° ,
gharu jåu apajasu hou jaga j∂vata bibåhu na hau° karau° .
ìHow strange that the Creator, who has made you so lovely, should have given you
a crazy fellow for a bridegroom ! A fruit which should have adorned the wish-yielding tree
is helplessly appearing on a thorny Babµula. Taking you in my arms I would sooner fall
from a mountain-top, cast myself into the flames or drown myself into the sea. Let my
home be ruined and let me earn a bad reputation throughout the world; but in no case
would I marry you with this maniac so long as there is life in me.î
ŒÙ0ó ’„ÈUÁ⁄U
◊ÈÁŸã„U Á„U◊fl¢Ã ∑§„È°U ‹ªŸ ‚ÈŸÊ߸ •Êß–
‚◊ÿ Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ Á’’Ê„ ∑§⁄U ¬∆U∞ Œfl ’Ù‹ÊßH 99H
Do.: bahuri muninha himava≈ta kahu° lagana sunå∂ åi,
samaya biloki bibåha kara pa¢hae deva bolåi.99.
The seven sages called once more and read out to Himavån the note recording
the time fixed for the wedding; and perceiving that the hour had arrived, the latter sent
for the gods. (99)
øı0ó’ÙÁ‹ ‚∑§‹ ‚È⁄U ‚ÊŒ⁄U ‹Ëã„U – ‚’Á„U ¡ÕÙÁøà •Ê‚Ÿ ŒËã„UH
’ŒË ’Œ Á’œÊŸ ‚°flÊ⁄UË – ‚È÷ª ‚È◊¢ª‹ ªÊfl®„U ŸÊ⁄UËH 1H
®‚ÉÊÊ‚ŸÈ •Áà ÁŒéÿ ‚È„UÊflÊ – ¡Êß Ÿ ’⁄UÁŸ Á’⁄¢UÁø ’ŸÊflÊH
’Ò∆U Á‚fl Á’¬˝ã„U Á‚L§ ŸÊ߸ – NUŒÿ° ‚ÈÁ◊Á⁄U ÁŸ¡ ¬˝÷È ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ߸H 2H
126 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
¿¢0U ó ∑§ÙÁ≈U„È°U
’ŒŸ Ÿ®„U ’ŸÒ ’⁄UŸÃ ¡ª ¡ŸÁŸ ‚Ù÷Ê ◊„UÊ–
‚∑ȧø®„U ∑§„Uà üÊÈÁà ‚· ‚Ê⁄UŒ ◊¢Œ◊Áà ÃÈ‹‚Ë ∑§„UÊH
¿UÁ’πÊÁŸ ◊ÊÃÈ ÷flÊÁŸ ªflŸË¥ ◊äÿ ◊¢«U¬ Á‚fl ¡„UÊ°–
•fl‹ÙÁ∑§ ‚∑§®„U Ÿ ‚∑ȧø ¬Áà ¬Œ ∑§◊‹ ◊ŸÈ ◊œÈ∑§L§ ÄUÊH
°
Cha≈.: ko¢ihu° badana nahiÚ banai baranata jaga janani sobhå mahå,
sakucahiÚ kahata ‹ruti se¶a sårada ma≈damati tulas∂ kahå.
chabikhåni måtu bhavåni gavan∂° madhya ma≈Œapa siva jahå° ,
avaloki sakahiÚ na sakuca pati pada kamala manu madhukaru tahå° .
The superb beauty of the Mother of the universe could not be described even with
millions of tongues. When even the Vedas, ›e¶a (the serpent-god) and ›åradå (the
goddess of learning) shrink abashed, of what account is the dull-witted Tulas∂dåsa?
Mother Bhavån∂, the mine of beauty, walked to the middle of the pavilion, where ›iva was.
Out of shyness She could not gaze on Her lordís lotus feet, although Her heart was fixed
thereon like a bee.
¿¢U0ó ŒÊß¡ ÁŒÿÙ ’„ÈU ÷Ê°Áà ¬ÈÁŸ ∑§⁄U ¡ÙÁ⁄U Á„U◊÷Íœ⁄U ∑§sÔÙ–
∑§Ê Œ©°U ¬Í⁄UŸ∑§Ê◊ ‚¢∑§⁄U ø⁄UŸ ¬¢∑§¡ ªÁ„U ⁄UsÔÙH
Á‚fl° ∑Χ¬Ê‚ʪ⁄U ‚‚È⁄U ∑§⁄U ‚¢ÃÙ·È ‚’ ÷Ê°Áî„U Á∑§ÿÙ–
¬ÈÁŸ ª„U ¬Œ ¬ÊÕÙ¡ ◊ÿŸÊ° ¬˝◊ ¬Á⁄U¬Í⁄UŸ Á„UÿÙH
* Lord Gaƒapati is reputed to be an offspring of ›iva and Pårvat∂. It may, therefore, be asked how He
came to be worshipped by the divine pair even at the time of their wedding. The poet meets this question by
stating that Gaƒe‹a and the other gods are eternal and unbegotten and that they only appear to be born.
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Cha≈.: dåija diyo bahu bhå° ti puni kara jori himabhµudhara kahyo,
kå deu° pµuranakåma sa≈kara carana pa≈kaja gahi rahyo.
siv~a° kæpåsågara sasura kara sa≈to¶u saba bhå° tihiÚ kiyo,
puni gahe pada påthoja mayanå° prema paripµurana hiyo.
Himåcala gave presents of various kinds as dowry; then, joining his palms, he said,
ìI have nothing to give you, ›a∆kara; You have all Yours desires sated!î He could say
no more and remained clasping the latterís feet. The ocean of mercy that ›iva is
reassured His father-in-law in every possible way. Then Menå, with her heart overflowing
with love, clasped His lotus-feet and said:ó
supreme love was beyond all words. Bidding adieu to all the ladies Bhavån∂ ran and clung
to her motherís breast once more. (1ó4)
Cau.: sa≈bhu carita suni sarasa suhåvå, bharadvåja muni ati sukhu påvå.
bahu lålaså kathå para båRh∂, nayananhi n∂ru romåvali ¢håRh∂.1.
prema bibasa mukha åva na bån∂, daså dekhi hara¶e muni gyån∂.
aho dhanya tava janmu mun∂så, tumhahi pråna sama priya gaur∂så.2.
siva pada kamala jinhahi rati nåh∂°, råmahi te sapanehu° na sohåh∂°.
binu chala bisvanåtha pada nehµu, råma bhagata kara lacchana ehµu.3.
siva sama ko raghupati bratadhår∂, binu agha taj∂ sat∂ asi når∂.
panu kari raghupati bhagati dekhå∂, ko siva sama råmahi priya bhå∂.4.
Bharadvåja was much delighted to hear the sweet and charming story of ›ambhuís
deeds. His passion for hearing the story grew to be inordinate; tears rushed to his eyes
and the hair on his body bristled with joy. Overpowered with emotion he could not utter
a word. The enlightened sage Yåj¤avalkya was delighted to see his condition. ìBlessed
indeed is your birth. O great sage,î he said, ìto you the Lord of Gaur∂ is dear as life.
Those who love not ›ivaís lotus feet cannot even dream of pleasing Råma. A guileless
love for ›ivaís feet is the surest sign of a devotee of Råma. Who is so faithful to the Lord
of Raghus as ›iva, who renounced a sinless wife like Sat∂, and demonstrated ideal
devotion to Råma by His pledge of unswerving fidelity? Brother, whom does Råma hold
so dear as ›iva? (1ó4)
moon and the conch-shell; long arms of inordinate length; a hermitís covering, consisting of
the bark of trees, wrapped round His loins; His feet resembling a pair of full-blown red
lotuses and their toe-nails shedding a lustre which dispelled the darkness of the devoteeís
heart; serpents and the ashes serving as ornaments of the Slayer of Tripura and His countenance
eclipsing the splendour even of the autumnal full moon. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ¡ı¥ ŸÎ¬ ßÿ à ’˝rÊÔ Á∑§Á◊ ŸÊÁ⁄U Á’⁄U„°U ◊Áà ÷ÙÁ⁄U–
ŒÁπ øÁ⁄Uà ◊Á„U◊Ê ‚ÈŸÃ ÷˝◊Áà ’ÈÁh •Áà ◊ÙÁ⁄UH 108H
Do.: jau° næpa tanaya ta brahma kimi nåri birah~a° mati bhori,
dekhi carita mahimå sunata bhramati buddhi ati mori.108.
ìIf a kingís son, how could he be Brahma (the Infinite)? And if he were Brahma,
how could his mind get unhinged by the loss of his wife? When I see his acts on the one
hand, and hear of his glory on the other, my mind gets utterly confused.î (108)
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 135
øı0ó¡ı¥ •ŸË„U éÿʬ∑§ Á’÷È ∑§Ù™§ – ∑§„U„ÈU ’ȤÊÊß ŸÊÕ ◊ÙÁ„U ‚Ù™§H
•Çÿ ¡ÊÁŸ Á⁄U‚ ©U⁄U ¡ÁŸ œ⁄U„ÍU – ¡Á„U Á’Áœ ◊Ù„U Á◊≈ÒU ‚Ùß ∑§⁄U„ÍUH 1H
◊Ò¥ ’Ÿ ŒËÁπ ⁄UÊ◊ ¬˝÷ÈÃÊ߸ – •Áà ÷ÿ Á’∑§‹ Ÿ ÃÈê„UÁ„U ‚ÈŸÊ߸H
ÃŒÁ¬ ◊Á‹Ÿ ◊Ÿ ’ÙœÈ Ÿ •ÊflÊ – ‚Ù »§‹È ÷‹Ë ÷Ê°Áà „U◊ ¬ÊflÊH 2H
•¡„Í°U ∑§¿ÈU ‚¢‚©U ◊Ÿ ◊Ù⁄¥U – ∑§⁄U„ÈU ∑Χ¬Ê Á’Ÿfl©°U ∑§⁄U ¡Ù⁄¥UH
¬˝÷È Ã’ ◊ÙÁ„U ’„ÈU ÷Ê°Áà ¬˝’ÙœÊ – ŸÊÕ ‚Ù ‚◊ÈÁ¤Ê ∑§⁄U„ÈU ¡ÁŸ ∑˝§ÙœÊH 3H
Ã’ ∑§⁄U •‚ Á’◊Ù„U •’ ŸÊ„UË¢ – ⁄UÊ◊∑§ÕÊ ¬⁄U L§Áø ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥H
∑§„U„ÈU ¬ÈŸËà ⁄UÊ◊ ªÈŸ ªÊÕÊ – ÷È¡ª⁄UÊ¡ ÷Í·Ÿ ‚È⁄UŸÊÕÊH 4H
Cau.: jau° an∂ha byåpaka bibhu koµu, kahahu bujhåi nåtha mohi soµu.
agya jåni risa ura jani dharahµu, jehi bidhi moha mi¢ai soi karahµu.1.
maiÚ bana d∂khi råma prabhutå∂, ati bhaya bikala na tumhahi sunå∂.
tadapi malina mana bodhu na åvå, so phalu bhal∂ bhå° ti hama påvå.2.
ajahµu° kachu sa≈sau mana more° , karahu kæpå binavau° kara jore° .
prabhu taba mohi bahu bhå° ti prabodhå,
nåtha so samujhi karahu jani krodhå.3.
taba kara asa bimoha aba nåh∂,° råmakathå para ruci mana måh∂°.
kahahu pun∂ta råma guna gåthå, bhujagaråja bhµu¶ana suranåthå.4.
ìIf, my lord, there is any other desireless, all-pervading and all-powerful Brahma,
instruct me about the same. Be not angry at my folly, but take steps to wipe out my ignorance.
In the wood (in my previous birth) I witnessed ›r∂ Råmaís glory, although I was too awe-
stricken to tell You. Yet, my mind was so impure that I did not understand, and I reaped a
good return for my folly. Some doubt still lingers in my mind. Be gracious to me, I implore
You with joined palms. Lord, You instructed me then in ways more than one; yet I did not
understand. Do not allow this thought to anger You. I have no such delusion now; I find
developed in me a taste for hearing the story of Råma. Recount the sacred virtues of ›r∂
Råma, O Lord of immortals, having the serpent-king (›e¶a) for an ornament.î (1ó4)
ìThen expound, my lord, the truth in the realization of which enlightened sages
remain absorbed. And thereafter discuss in detail the conceptions of Devotion, J¤åna or
Knowledge of the formless Absolute, Vij¤åna or the Knowledge of qualified Divinity with
and without form, and Dispassion. Over and above this, O Lord of purest understanding,
reveal to me the many other mysteries connected with Råma. And if there be anything
which I have omitted to ask, do not keep it back, my gracious lord. You are the preceptor
of all the three spheres, so declare the Vedas; what can other poor creatures know?î
›iva was glad at heart to hear these questions of Umå, naturally pleasing and guileless
as they were. All the exploits of Råma flashed on His mind; the hair on His body bristled
with rapture and His eyes filled with tears. The figure of ›r∂ Råma was reflected on the
mirror of His heart. This brought immense joy to ›iva, who is an embodiment of supreme
bliss Himself. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ⁄UÊ◊∑§ÕÊ
‚È⁄UœŸÈ ‚◊ ‚flà ‚’ ‚Èπ ŒÊÁŸ–
‚Â◊Ê¡ ‚È⁄U‹Ù∑§ ‚’ ∑§Ù Ÿ ‚ÈŸÒ •‚ ¡ÊÁŸH 113H
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 139
ŒÙ0ó ⁄U¡Ã ‚ˬ ◊„È°U ÷Ê‚ Á¡Á◊ ¡ÕÊ ÷ÊŸÈ ∑§⁄U ’ÊÁ⁄U–
¡ŒÁ¬ ◊Î·Ê ÁÄȰU ∑§Ê‹ ‚Ùß ÷˝◊ Ÿ ‚∑§ß ∑§Ù©U ≈UÊÁ⁄UH 117H
Do.: rajata s∂pa mahu° bhåsa jimi jathå bhånu kara båri,
jadapi mæ¶å tihu° kåla soi bhrama na sakai kou ¢åri.117.
ìJust as a shell is mistaken for silver and a mirage for water even though the
appearance is false at all times (in the past, present and future), nobody can dispel this
delusion.î (117)
øı0ó∞Á„U Á’Áœ ¡ª „UÁ⁄U •ÊÁüÊà ⁄U„U߸ – ¡ŒÁ¬ •‚àÿ ŒÃ ŒÈπ •„U߸H
¡ı¥ ‚¬Ÿ¥ Á‚⁄U ∑§Ê≈ÒU ∑§Ù߸ – Á’ŸÈ ¡Êª¥ Ÿ ŒÍÁ⁄U ŒÈπ „UÙ߸H 1H
¡Ê‚È ∑Χ¬Ê° •‚ ÷˝◊ Á◊Á≈U ¡Ê߸ – ÁªÁ⁄U¡Ê ‚Ùß ∑Χ¬Ê‹ ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ߸H
•ÊÁŒ •¢Ã ∑§Ù©U ¡Ê‚È Ÿ ¬ÊflÊ – ◊Áà •ŸÈ◊ÊÁŸ ÁŸª◊ •‚ ªÊflÊH 2H
Á’ŸÈ ¬Œ ø‹ß ‚ÈŸß Á’ŸÈ ∑§ÊŸÊ – ∑§⁄U Á’ŸÈ ∑§⁄U◊ ∑§⁄Uß Á’Áœ ŸÊŸÊH
•ÊŸŸ ⁄UÁ„Uà ‚∑§‹ ⁄U‚ ÷ÙªË – Á’ŸÈ ’ÊŸË ’∑§ÃÊ ’«∏U ¡ÙªËH 3H
ß Á’ŸÈ ¬⁄U‚ ŸÿŸ Á’ŸÈ ŒπÊ – ª˝„Uß ÉÊ˝ÊŸ Á’ŸÈ ’Ê‚ •‚·ÊH
•Á‚ ‚’ ÷Ê°Áà •‹ıÁ∑§∑§ ∑§⁄UŸË – ◊Á„U◊Ê ¡Ê‚È ¡Êß Ÿ®„U ’⁄UŸËH 4H
Cau.: ehi bidhi jaga hari å‹rita raha∂, jadapi asatya deta dukha aha∂.
jau° sapane° sira kå¢ai ko∂, binu jåge° na dµuri dukha ho∂.1.
jåsu kæpå° asa bhrama mi¢i jå∂, girijå soi kæpåla raghurå∂.
ådi a≈ta kou jåsu na påvå, mati anumåni nigama asa gåvå.2.
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 143
binu pada calai sunai binu kånå, kara binu karama karai bidhi nånå.
ånana rahita sakala rasa bhog∂, binu bån∂ bakatå baRa jog∂.3.
tana binu parasa nayana binu dekhå, grahai ghråna binu båsa ase¶å.
asi saba bhå° ti alaukika karan∂, mahimå jåsu jåi nahiÚ baran∂.4.
ìIn a like manner is this world of matter superimposed on Hari. Though unreal,
it gives us pain nonetheless, just as if a manís head is cut off in a dream, he is not
rid of pain till he wakes. Girijå, He whose grace wipes out such delusion is none else
than the benevolent Lord of Raghus. Nobody has been able to discover His beginning
or end. Basing their conclusions on speculation the Vedas have described Him in the
following words. He walks without feet, hears without ears and performs actions of
various kinds even without hands. He enjoys all tastes without a mouth (palate) and
is a most clever speaker even though devoid of speech. He touches without a body
(the tactile sense), sees without eyes and catches all odours even without a nose (the
olfactory sense). His ways are thus supernatural in every respect and His glory is
beyond description.î (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ¡Á„U ßÁ◊ ªÊfl®„U ’Œ ’Èœ ¡ÊÁ„U œ⁄U®„U ◊ÈÁŸ äÿÊŸ–
‚Ùß Œ‚⁄UÕ ‚Èà ÷ªÃ Á„Uà ∑§Ù‚‹¬Áà ÷ªflÊŸH 118H
Do.: jehi imi gåvahiÚ beda budha jåhi dharahiÚ muni dhyåna,
soi dasaratha suta bhagata hita kosalapati bhagavåna.118.
ìHe who is thus extolled by the Vedas and men of wisdom and whom the sages
love to contemplate is no other than the divine Råma, son of Da‹aratha, lord of Ayodhyå,
the friend of His devotees.î (118)
øı0ó∑§Ê‚Ë¥ ◊⁄Uà ¡¢ÃÈ •fl‹Ù∑§Ë – ¡Ê‚È ŸÊ◊ ’‹ ∑§⁄U©°U Á’‚Ù∑§ËH
‚Ùß ¬˝÷È ◊Ù⁄U ø⁄UÊø⁄U SflÊ◊Ë – ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ‚’ ©U⁄U •¢Ã⁄U¡Ê◊ËH 1H
Á’’‚„È° ¡Ê‚È ŸÊ◊ Ÿ⁄U ∑§„U„UË¥ – ¡Ÿ◊ •Ÿ∑§ ⁄Áøà •ÉÊ Œ„U„UË¥H
‚ÊŒ⁄U ‚ÈÁ◊⁄UŸ ¡ Ÿ⁄U ∑§⁄U„UË¥ – ÷fl ’ÊÁ⁄UÁœ ªÙ¬Œ ßfl Ã⁄U„UË¥H 2H
⁄UÊ◊ ‚Ù ¬⁄U◊ÊÃ◊Ê ÷flÊŸË – Ä°U ÷˝◊ •Áà •Á’Á„Uà Ãfl ’ÊŸËH
•‚ ‚¢‚ÿ •ÊŸÃ ©U⁄U ◊Ê„UË¥ – ÇÿÊŸ Á’⁄Uʪ ‚∑§‹ ªÈŸ ¡Ê„UË¥H 3H
‚ÈÁŸ Á‚fl ∑§ ÷˝◊ ÷¢¡Ÿ ’øŸÊ – Á◊Á≈U ªÒ ‚’ ∑ȧÃ⁄U∑§ ∑Ò§ ⁄UøŸÊH
÷ß ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ¬Œ ¬˝ËÁà ¬˝ÃËÃË – ŒÊL§Ÿ •‚¢÷ÊflŸÊ ’ËÃËH 4H
Cau.: kås∂° marata ja≈tu avalok∂, jåsu nåma bala karau° bisok∂.
soi prabhu mora caråcara svåm∂, raghubara saba ura a≈tarajåm∂.1.
bibasahu° jåsu nåma nara kahah∂° , janama aneka racita agha dahah∂°.
sådara sumirana je nara karah∂°, bhava båridhi gopada iva tarah∂°.2.
råma so paramåtamå bhavån∂, taha° bhrama ati abihita tava bån∂.
asa sa≈saya ånata ura måh∂,° gyåna biråga sakala guna jåh∂°.3.
suni siva ke bhrama bha≈jana bacanå, mi¢i gai saba kutaraka kai racanå.
bhai raghupati pada pr∂ti prat∂t∂, dåruna asa≈bhåvanå b∂t∂.4.
ìWhen I behold any creature dying in the holy Kå‹∂ (the modern Våråƒas∂), it is by
the power of His Name that I rid it of all sorrow (liberate it). He is my Lord, the Chief of
144 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Raghus, the sovereign of all creation, animate as well as inanimate, the witness of all
hearts. If men repeat His Name even in a helpless state, sins committed by them in a
series of previous existences are burnt away; while those who devoutly remember Him
are able to cross the ocean of mundane existence as if it were a mere hollow made by
the hoof of a cow. Råma is no other than that supreme Spirit. Bhavån∂; your assertion
that He is subject to delusion is wholly unwarranted. The moment a man harbours such
a doubt in his mind, his wisdom, dispassion and all other virtues bid adieu to him.î When
Pårvat∂ heard ›ivaís illuminating words, the whole structure of her sophistry collapsed.
Attachment and devotion to the feet of the Lord of Raghus sprang in her heart and her
shocking incredulity disappeared. (1ó4)
did He take the form of a human being? Explain this to me, O ›a∆kara.î Hearing Umåís
most polite words and seeing Her unadulterated love for the story of ›r∂ Råmaó(1ó4)
ìSinging this glory the devotees cross the ocean of mundane existence; it is for
the sake of His devotees that the compassionate Lord bodies Himself forth. The motives
of ›r∂ Råmaís birth are many, each more wonderful than the other. I will refer to one
or two such births at some length; please listen attentively, O wise Bhavån∂. ›r∂ Hari
has two favourite gate-keepers Jaya and Vijaya, who are known to everybody. Due to
the curse of certain Bråhmaƒas (Sanaka and his three brothers) both these brothers
were born in the accursed species of demons. One of them was known as Hiraƒyaka‹ipu
and the other as Hiraƒyåk¶a. They became known throughout the universe as the
tamers of the pride of Indra (the chief of gods). Both of them were celebrated heroes
who came out victorious in battle. The Lord assumed the form of a Boar in order to
kill one of the two brothers (viz., Hiraƒyåk¶a); while bodying Himself forth as a Man-
Lion, He killed the other (Hiraƒyaka‹ipu) and spread the fair renown of His devotee,
Prahlåda (Hiraƒyaka‹ipuís son).î (1ó4)
The great Lord ›iva then replied with a smile, ìThere is no one enlightened or
deluded. Man instantly becomes what the Lord of Raghus wills him to be at a particular
moment.î (124 A)
‚Ê0ó∑§„U©°U
⁄UÊ◊ ªÈŸ ªÊÕ ÷⁄UmÊ¡ ‚ÊŒ⁄U ‚ÈŸ„ÈU–
÷fl ÷¢¡Ÿ ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕ ÷¡È ÃÈ‹‚Ë ÃÁ¡ ◊ÊŸ ◊ŒH 124 (π)H
So.: kahau° råma guna gåtha bharadvåja sådara sunahu,
bhava bha≈jana raghunåtha bhaju tulas∂ taji måna mada.124(B).
Said Yåj¤avalkya, ìI am going to recount the virtues of Råma, O Bharadvåja; listen
with a devout mind.î Renouncing pride and intoxication, O Tulas∂dåsa, adore the Lord of
Raghus, who puts an end to metempsychosis. (124 B)
øı0óÁ„U◊ÁªÁ⁄U ªÈ„UÊ ∞∑§ •Áà ¬ÊflÁŸ – ’„U ‚◊ˬ ‚È⁄U‚⁄UË ‚È„UÊflÁŸH
•ÊüÊ◊ ¬⁄U◊ ¬ÈŸËà ‚È„UÊflÊ – ŒÁπ ŒflÁ⁄UÁ· ◊Ÿ •Áà ÷ÊflÊH 1H
ÁŸ⁄UÁπ ‚Ò‹ ‚Á⁄U Á’Á¬Ÿ Á’÷ÊªÊ – ÷ÿ©U ⁄U◊ʬÁà ¬Œ •ŸÈ⁄UʪÊH
‚ÈÁ◊⁄Uà „UÁ⁄UÁ„U üÊʬ ªÁà ’ÊœË – ‚„U¡ Á’◊‹ ◊Ÿ ‹ÊÁª ‚◊ÊœËH 2H
◊ÈÁŸ ªÁà ŒÁπ ‚È⁄U‚ «U⁄UÊŸÊ – ∑§Ê◊Á„U ’ÙÁ‹ ∑§Ëã„U ‚Ÿ◊ÊŸÊH
‚Á„Uà ‚„UÊÿ ¡Ê„ÈU ◊◊ „UÃÍ – ø‹©U „U⁄UÁ· Á„Uÿ° ¡‹ø⁄U∑§ÃÍH 3H
‚ÈŸÊ‚Ë⁄U ◊Ÿ ◊„È°U •Á‚ òÊÊ‚Ê – ø„Uà ŒflÁ⁄UÁ· ◊◊ ¬È⁄U ’Ê‚ÊH
¡ ∑§Ê◊Ë ‹Ù‹È¬ ¡ª ◊Ê„UË¥ – ∑ȧÁ≈U‹ ∑§Ê∑§ ßfl ‚’Á„U «U⁄UÊ„UË¥H 4H
Cau.: himagiri guhå eka ati påvani, baha sam∂pa surasar∂ suhåvani.
å‹rama parama pun∂ta suhåvå, dekhi devari¶i mana ati bhåvå.1.
nirakhi saila sari bipina bibhågå, bhayau ramåpati pada anurågå.
sumirata harihi ‹råpa gati bådh∂, sahaja bimala mana lågi samådh∂.2.
muni gati dekhi suresa Œerånå, kåmahi boli k∂nha sanamånå.
sahita sahåya jåhu mama hetµu, caleu hara¶i hiya° jalacaraketµu.3.
sunås∂ra mana mahu° asi tråså, cahata devari¶i mama pura båså.
je kåm∂ lolupa jaga måh∂°, ku¢ila kåka iva sabahi Œeråh∂°.4.
ìIn the Himålaya mountains there was a most sacred cave; the beautiful heavenly
stream (Ga∆gå) flowed near by. The sight of this most holy and charming hermitage highly
attracted the mind of the celestial sage Nårada. Seeing the mountain, the river and the
forest glades, his heart developed love for the feet of Lak¶m∂ís lord. The thought of ›r∂ Hari
broke the spell of the curse* (pronounced by Dak¶a, which did not allow him to stay at one
place); and his mind, which was naturally sinless, fell into a trance. Seeing the sageís
condition, Indra (the chief of gods) became apprehensive. Summoning the god of love, he
received him with great honour and said, ìFor my sake go with your associates!î The god
of love (who has a fish emblazoned on his standard) set out gladdened at heart. Indra
apprehended that the celestial sage sought to occupy his abode. Those who are lustful and
grasping are afraid of everyone like the evil-minded crow. (1ó4)
ìHark, O sage! the mind of him alone is susceptible to delusion, whose heart is
devoid of wisdom and dispassion. You are steadfast in your vow of celibacy and resolute
of mind; you can never be smitten with pangs of Love.î Nårada replied with a feeling
of pride, ìLord it is all due to Your grace.î The compassionate Lord pondered and saw
that a huge tree of pride had sprouted in his heart. ìI shall soon tear it up by roots; for
it is My vow to serve the best interest of My servants. I must contrive some plan which
may do good to the sage and serve as a diversion for Me.î Then, bowing his head at
the feet of ›r∂ Hari, Nårada departed. The pride in his heart had swelled. The Lord of
Lak¶m∂ (the goddess of prosperity) then set His Måyå into operation. Now hear of her
relentless doings. (1ó4)
Cau.: jehiÚ samåja bai¢he muni jå∂, hædaya° rµupa ahamiti adhikå∂.
taha° bai¢he mahesa gana doµu, biprabe¶a gati lakhai na koµu.1.
karahiÚ kµu¢i nåradahi sunå∂, n∂ki d∂nhi hari su≈daratå∂.
r∂jhihi råjakua° ri chabi dekh∂, inhahi barihi hari jåni bise¶∂.2.
munihi moha mana håtha paråe° , ha° sahiÚ sa≈bhu gana ati sacu påe° .
jadapi sunahiÚ muni a¢apa¢i bån∂, samujhi na parai buddhi bhrama sån∂.3.
kåhu° na lakhå so carita bise¶å, so sarµupa næpakanyå° dekhå.
marka¢a badana bhaya≈kara deh∂, dekhata hædaya° krodha bhå teh∂.4.
In the row where sat Nårada, exceedingly proud of his beauty, the two attendants
of Mahe‹a too seated themselves. Being disguised as Bråhmaƒas they could not be
detected. They flung sarcastic remarks at Nårada, saying, ìHari has given this man such
excellent beauty that the princess will be enamoured to look at it and shall certainly
choose him, taking him for Hari* Himself.î The sage was under a spell of delusion; for
his heart had been stolen by love. The attendants of ›iva felt amused at this and greatly
enjoyed the fun. Even though the sage heard their ironical talk, he could not follow it, his
reason being clouded by infatuation. No one perceived this extra-ordinary phenomenon;
the princess alone saw his ugly form. The moment she beheld his monkey-like face and
frightful form she was filled with rage. (1ó4)
* The word ëHarií also means a monkey: the attendants of ›iva, therefore, indirectly hinted that the
sage looked like a monkey.
158 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
muni ati bikala moha° mati nå¢h∂, mani giri ga∂ chµu¢i janu gå° ¢h∂.
taba hara gana bole musukå∂, nija mukha mukura bilokahu jå∂.3.
asa kahi dou bhåge bhaya° bhår∂, badana d∂kha muni båri nihår∂.
be¶u biloki krodha ati båRhå, tinhahi saråpa d∂nha ati gåRhå.4.
She did not care to look even casually at the quarter in which Nårada sat elated
with pride. Again and again the sage would raise himself and fidget about; the
attendants of Hara smiled to see him in that state. The gracious Lord too went there
in the form of a king; the princess joyfully placed the wreath of victory round His neck.
The Lord of Lak¶m∂ carried off the bride to the despair of all assembled kings. The
sage felt much perturbed; for infatuation had robbed the sage of his reason. He felt as
if a gem had dropped from a loosened knot in the end of his garment. The attendants
of Hara then smilingly said, ìJust look at your face in a mirror.î Uttering these words
both ran away in great alarm and the sage looked at his reflection in water. His fury
knew no bounds when he beheld his form; and he pronounced a terrible curse on the
attendants of ›iva:ó (1ó4)
he said to himself, ìseeing that He has made me a butt of ridicule throughout the world.î
The terror of the demons, ›r∂ Hari, met him right on the way. He was accompanied by
Goddess Ramå and the princess referred to above. The lord of immortals spoke in
gentle tones, ìTo what destination, holy sir, are you betaking yourself like one disconsolateî
As soon as he heard these words Nårada was filled with rage. Dominated as he was by
Måyå, there was no reason left in him. He said, ìYou cannot bear to look upon the good
fortune of others. You are extremely jealous and guile. While churning the ocean You
drove Rudra mad and inciting Him through the gods You made Him quaff the poison.
(1ó4)
emaciated bodies and clad in hermitsí robes they daily listened to the Puråƒas in the
assembly of saints. (1ó4)
¡ı¥ •ŸÊÕ Á„Uà „U◊ ¬⁄U Ÿ„ÍU – Ãı ¬˝‚㟠„UÙß ÿ„U ’⁄U Œ„ÍUH
¡Ù ‚M§¬ ’‚ Á‚fl ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥ – ¡Á„U ∑§Ê⁄UŸ ◊ÈÁŸ ¡ÃŸ ∑§⁄UÊ„UË¥H 2H
¡Ù ÷È‚¢ÈÁ«U ◊Ÿ ◊ÊŸ‚ „¢U‚Ê – ‚ªÈŸ •ªÈŸ ¡Á„U ÁŸª◊ ¬˝‚¢‚ÊH
Œπ®„U „U◊ ‚Ù M§¬ ÷Á⁄U ‹ÙøŸ – ∑Χ¬Ê ∑§⁄U„ÈU ¬˝ŸÃÊ⁄UÁà ◊ÙøŸH 3H
Œ¢¬Áà ’øŸ ¬⁄U◊ Á¬˝ÿ ‹Êª – ◊Όȋ Á’ŸËà ¬˝◊ ⁄U‚ ¬ÊªH
÷ªÃ ’¿U‹ ¬˝÷È ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸœÊŸÊ – Á’Sfl’Ê‚ ¬˝ª≈U ÷ªflÊŸÊH 4H
Cau.: sunu sevaka surataru suradhenµu, bidhi hari hara ba≈dita pada renµu.
sevata sulabha sakala sukha dåyaka, pranatapåla sacaråcara nåyaka.1.
jau° anåtha hita hama para nehµu, tau prasanna hoi yaha bara dehµu.
jo sarµupa basa siva mana måh∂°, jehi kårana muni jatana karåh∂°.2.
jo bhusu≈Œi mana månasa ha≈så, saguna aguna jehi nigama prasa≈så.
dekhahiÚ hama so rµupa bhari locana, kæpå karahu pranatårati mocana.3.
da≈pati bacana parama priya låge, mædula bin∂ta prema rasa påge.
bhagata bachala prabhu kæpånidhånå, bisvabåsa praga¢e bhagavånå.4.
ìListen, O Lord ! You are a wish-yielding tree and a cow of plenty to Your servants.
The dust below Your feet is adored by Brahmå, Hari and Hara. You are easy to serve
and a fountain of all blessings. You are the protector of the suppliant and the lord of all
creation, both animate and inanimate. O friend of the forlorn, if You have any affection for
us, be pleased to grant this boon to us. The form which dwells in ›ivaís heart and is
sought by sages, which sports like a swan in the lake of Bhu‹uƒŒiís mind and is glorified
by the Vedas as both with and without attributesóbe gracious to us and let us feast our
eyes on that form; O Reliever of the distress of the suppliant.î The soft and humble
words of the royal couple, steeped as they were in the nectar of love, were liked by the
Lord very much. Full of affection for His devotees and a storehouse of compassion, the
all-powerful Lord, who pervades the whole universe, manifested Himself. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ‚Ùß ‚Èπ ‚Ùß ªÁà ‚Ùß ÷ªÁà ‚Ùß ÁŸ¡ ø⁄UŸ ‚Ÿ„ÈU–
‚Ùß Á’’∑§ ‚Ùß ⁄U„UÁŸ ¬˝÷È „U◊Á„U ∑Χ¬Ê ∑§Á⁄U Œ„ÈUH 150H
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 171
Do.: soi sukha soi gati soi bhagati soi nija carana sanehu,
soi bibeka soi rahani prabhu hamahi kæpå kari dehu.150.
ìGrant me in Your mercy, O Lord, that very bliss the same destiny, the same
devotion, the same attachment to Your feet, the same insight and the same mode of
living.î (150)
øı0ó‚ÈÁŸ ◊ÎŒÈ ªÍ…∏U L§Áø⁄U ’⁄U ⁄UøŸÊ – ∑Χ¬Ê®‚œÈ ’Ù‹ ◊ÎŒÈ ’øŸÊH
¡Ù ∑§¿ÈU L§Áø ÃÈê„U⁄U ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥ – ◊Ò¥ ‚Ù ŒËã„U ‚’ ‚¢‚ÿ ŸÊ„UË¥H 1H
◊ÊÃÈ Á’’∑§ •‹ıÁ∑§∑§ ÃÙ⁄¥U – ∑§’„È°U Ÿ Á◊Á≈UÁ„U •ŸÈª˝„U ◊Ù⁄¥UH
’¢ÁŒ ø⁄UŸ ◊ŸÈ ∑§„U©U ’„UÙ⁄UË – •fl⁄U ∞∑§ Á’ŸÃË ¬˝÷È ◊Ù⁄UËH 2H
‚Èà Á’·ß∑§ Ãfl ¬Œ ⁄UÁà „UÙ™§ – ◊ÙÁ„U ’«∏U ◊Í…∏U ∑§„ÒU Á∑§Ÿ ∑§Ù™§H
◊ÁŸ Á’ŸÈ »§ÁŸ Á¡Á◊ ¡‹ Á’ŸÈ ◊ËŸÊ – ◊◊ ¡ËflŸ ÁÃÁ◊ ÃÈê„UÁ„U •œËŸÊH 3H
•‚ ’L§ ◊ÊÁª ø⁄UŸ ªÁ„U ⁄U„U™§ – ∞fl◊SÃÈ ∑§L§ŸÊÁŸÁœ ∑§„U™§H
•’ ÃÈê„U ◊◊ •ŸÈ‚Ê‚Ÿ ◊ÊŸË – ’‚„ÈU ¡Êß ‚È⁄U¬Áà ⁄U¡œÊŸËH 4H
Cau.: suni mædu gµuRha rucira bara racanå, kæpåsi≈dhu bole mædu bacanå.
jo kachu ruci tumhare mana måh∂°, maiÚ so d∂nha saba sa≈saya nåh∂°.1.
måtu bibeka alaukika tore° , kabahu° na mi¢ihi anugraha more° .
ba≈di carana manu kaheu bahor∂, avara eka binat∂ prabhu mor∂.2.
suta bi¶aika tava pada rati hoµu, mohi baRa mµuRha kahai kina koµu.
mani binu phani jimi jala binu m∂nå, mama j∂vana timi tumhahi adh∂nå.3.
asa baru mågi carana gahi raheµu, evamastu karunånidhi kaheµu.
aba tumha mama anusåsana mån∂, basahu jåi surapati rajadhån∂.4.
Hearing the soft, pregnant, charming and excellent speech of ›atarµupå, the
gracious Lord gently replied, ìWhatever desire you cherish in your mind I have granted;
you should have no doubt about it. Mother, by My grace your uncommon wisdom shall
never fail.î Bowing at His feet, Manu again said, ìLord, I have one more request to make.
Let me have attachment to Your feet, of the same type as one has for a son, no matter
if anyone calls me a big fool. Just as a snake cannot live without the gem on its hood
and a fish without water, even so let my life be dependent on You (let me not survive
without You).î Asking this boon, the king remained clasping the Lordís feet till the All-
merciful said, ìLet it be so. Now, obeying My command go and dwell in the capital of Indra
(the chief of gods).î (1ó4)
Cau.: sunu muni kathå pun∂ta purån∂, jo girijå prati sa≈bhu bakhån∂.
bisva bidita eka kaikaya desµu, satyaketu taha° basai naresµu.1.
dharama dhura≈dhara n∂ti nidhånå, teja pratåpa s∂la balavånå.
tehi ke° bhae jugala suta b∂rå, saba guna dhåma mahå ranadh∂rå.2.
råja dhan∂ jo je¢ha suta åh∂, nåma pratåpabhånu asa tåh∂.
apara sutahi arimardana nåmå, bhujabala atula acala sa≈gråmå.3.
bhåihi bhåihi parama sam∂t∂, sakala do¶a chala barajita pr∂t∂.
je¢he sutahi råja næpa d∂nhå, hari hita åpu gavana bana k∂nhå.4.
Listen, O sage, to an old and sacred legend which was narrated by ›ambhu to
Girijå.There was a principality known by the name of Kaikaya, which was celebrated
throughout the world. A king named Satyaketu ruled there. He was a champion of virtue,
a storehouse of political wisdom, dignified, glorious, amiable and powerful. He had two
gallant sons, who were repositories of all virtues and most staunch in battle. The elder
of the two and the heir to the throne was named Pratåpabhånu. The other was known
by the name of Arimardana, who was unequalled in strength of arm and steady in battle.
There was perfect unity between the two brothers and the affection each bore to the
other was free from all blemish and guile. To the elder son the king resigned the throne
and withdrew himself into the forest for the sake of devotion to ›r∂ Hari. (1ó4)
advised him on state policy everyday. Preceptors, gods, saints, manes and Bråhmaƒasó
the king invariably served them all. Whatever duties have been enjoined on a king in the
Vedas, he gladly and devoutly performed. He bestowed gifts of various kinds everyday and
listened to the best scriptures including the Vedas and the Puråƒas. In all holy places he
constructed many small and big wells and tanks, flower gardens and lovely orchards,
dwellings for the Bråhmaƒas and beautiful temples of wonderful architecture. (1ó4)
Cau.: bhalehiÚ nåtha åyasu dhari s∂så,bå° dhi turaga taru bai¢ha mah∂så.
næpa bahu bhå° ti prasa≈seu tåh∂, carana ba≈di nija bhågya saråh∂.1.
puni boleu mædu girå suhå∂, jåni pitå prabhu karau° Œhi¢hå∂.
mohi mun∂sa suta sevaka jån∂, nåtha nåma nija kahahu bakhån∂.2.
tehi na jåna næpa næpahi so jånå, bhµupa suhæda so kapa¢a sayånå.
bair∂ puni chatr∂ puni råjå, chala bala k∂nha cahai nija kåjå.3.
samujhi råjasukha dukhita aråt∂, avå° anala iva sulagai chåt∂.
sarala bacana næpa ke suni kånå, bayara sa° bhåri hædaya° hara¶ånå.4.
ìVery well, my lord,î the king replied; and bowing to the hermitís command he tied
up the horse to a tree and then sat down. The king extolled him in many ways and
bowing at his feet congratulated himself. He then spoke to him in soft and endearing
terms, ìRegarding you as a father, my lord, I venture to address you. Looking upon me
as your son and servant O great sage, pray tell me your name in full, my master.î
Although the king did not recognize him, he recognized the king. While the king had a
guileless heart, the hermit was a pastmaster in fraud. Being an enemy in the first
instance, and a K¶atriya on top of it and again of royal blood, he sought to accomplish
his end by dint of his cunning. The thought of the pleasures of royalty had made the
enemy king sad; the fire of jealousy smouldered within his heart like that of a furnace.
On hearing the artless words of Pratåpabhånu and recalling the grudge he had nursed
against him, the hermit felt delighted at heart. (1ó4)
ìThat is why I live in this world away from the public gaze. I have little to do with
anything other than ›r∂ Hari. The Lord knows everything without being told; tell me, then,
what is to be gained by humouring the world. You are sincere and intelligent and are therefore
supremely dear to me; and I too have earned your affection and confidence. Now, my son,
if I were to keep anything from you, I shall incur the most severe blame.î The more the
hermit talked of his indifference to the world the more trustful grew the king. When the false
anchorite saw the king devoted to him in thought, word and deed, he said, ìMy name,
brother, is Ekatanu.î Hearing this, the king bowed his head and asked further, ìKindly explain
to me the meaning of this appellation recognizing me as your faithful servant.î (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó •ÊÁŒ‚ÎÁCÔU
©U¬¡Ë ¡’®„U Ã’ ©UìÁà ÷Ò ◊ÙÁ⁄U–
ŸÊ◊ ∞∑§ÃŸÈ „UÃÈ ÃÁ„U Œ„U Ÿ œ⁄UË ’„UÙÁ⁄UH 162H
Do.: ådis涢i upaj∂ jabahiÚ taba utapati bhai mori,
nåma ekatanu hetu tehi deha na dhar∂ bahori.162.
ìMy birth took place at the first dawn of creation. Since then I have never taken
another body; that is why I am called Ekatanu.î (162)
øı0ó¡ÁŸ •Êø⁄U¡È ∑§⁄U„È ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥ – ‚Èà ì Ã¥ ŒÈ‹¸÷ ∑§¿ÈU ŸÊ„UË¥H
ì’‹ Ã¥ ¡ª ‚Î¡ß Á’œÊÃÊ – ì’‹ Á’cŸÈ ÷∞ ¬Á⁄òÊÊÃÊH 1H
ì’‹ ‚¢÷È ∑§⁄U®„U ‚¢ÉÊÊ⁄UÊ – ì Ã¥ •ª◊ Ÿ ∑§¿ÈU ‚¢‚Ê⁄UÊH
÷ÿ©U ŸÎ¬Á„U ‚ÈÁŸ •Áà •ŸÈ⁄UÊªÊ – ∑§ÕÊ ¬È⁄UÊß ∑§„ÒU ‚Ù ‹ÊªÊH 2H
∑§⁄U◊ œ⁄U◊ ßÁÄUÊ‚ •Ÿ∑§Ê – ∑§⁄Uß ÁŸM§¬Ÿ Á’⁄UÁà Á’’∑§ÊH
©UŒ÷fl ¬Ê‹Ÿ ¬˝‹ÿ ∑§„UÊŸË – ∑§„UÁ‚ •Á◊à •Êø⁄U¡ ’πÊŸËH 3H
‚ÈÁŸ ◊„Uˬ Ãʬ‚ ’‚ ÷ÿ™§ – •Ê¬Ÿ ŸÊ◊ ∑§„UŸ Ã’ ‹ÿ™§H
∑§„U Ãʬ‚ ŸÎ¬ ¡ÊŸ©°U ÃÙ„UË – ∑§Ëã„U„ÈU ∑§¬≈U ‹Êª ÷‹ ◊Ù„UËH 4H
Cau.: jani åcaraju karahu mana måh∂°, suta tapa te° durlabha kachu nåh∂°.
tapabala te° jaga sæjai bidhåtå, tapabala bi¶nu bhae paritråtå.1.
tapabala sa≈bhu karahiÚ sa≈ghårå, tapa te° agama na kachu sa≈sårå.
bhayau næpahi suni ati anurågå, kathå puråtana kahai so lågå.2.
karama dharama itihåsa anekå, karai nirµupana birati bibekå.
udabhava pålana pralaya kahån∂, kahesi amita åcaraja bakhån∂.3.
suni mah∂pa tåpasa basa bhayaµu, åpana nåma kahana taba layaµu.
kaha tåpasa næpa jånau° toh∂, k∂nhehu kapa¢a låga bhala moh∂.4.
ìMarvel not, my son, to hear this; for nothing is too difficult to obtain through
penance. By dint of penance Brahmå creates the universe; by dint of penance Vi¶ƒu
assumed the role of its protector. By dint of penance, again, ›ambhu destroys the world;
there is nothing in this world which cannot be attained through penance.î Hearing this,
the king felt much enamoured and the hermit commenced relating old legends. Having
discussed topics of Karma (action) and Dharma (duty) and told many legends bearing
on them he discoursed on dispassion and knowledge. And he further related at length
countless marvellous stories connected with the creation, maintenance and dissolution
of the universe. Hearing all this the king completely yielded to the influence of the hermit
and then proceeded to tell him his real name. Said the hermit, ìO king, I know you. Even
though you tried to deceive me, I appreciated this move on your part.î (1ó4)
182 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
øı0ó∑§„U Ãʬ‚ ŸÎ¬ ∞‚ß „UÙ™§ – ∑§Ê⁄UŸ ∞∑§ ∑§Á∆UŸ ‚ÈŸÈ ‚Ù™§H
∑§Ê‹© U ÃÈ• ¬Œ ŸÊßÁ„U ‚Ë‚Ê – ∞∑§ Á’¬˝∑ȧ‹ ¿UÊÁ«∏U ◊„UË‚ÊH 1H
ì’‹ Á’¬˝ ‚ŒÊ ’Á⁄U•Ê⁄UÊ – ÁÃã„U ∑§ ∑§Ù¬ Ÿ ∑§Ù©U ⁄UπflÊ⁄UÊH
¡ı¥ Á’¬˝ã„U ’‚ ∑§⁄U„ÈU Ÿ⁄U‚Ê – Ãı ÃÈ• ’‚ Á’Áœ Á’cŸÈ ◊„U‚ÊH 2H
ø‹ Ÿ ’˝rÊÔ∑ȧ‹ ‚Ÿ ’Á⁄U•Ê߸ – ‚àÿ ∑§„U©°U ŒÙ©U ÷È¡Ê ©U∆UÊ߸H
Á’¬˝ üÊʬ Á’ŸÈ ‚ÈŸÈ ◊Á„U¬Ê‹Ê – ÃÙ⁄U ŸÊ‚ Ÿ®„U ∑§flŸ„È°U ∑§Ê‹ÊH 3H
„U⁄U·©U ⁄UÊ©U ’øŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ÃÊ‚Í – ŸÊÕ Ÿ „UÙß ◊Ù⁄U •’ ŸÊ‚ÍH
Ãfl ¬˝‚ÊŒ ¬˝÷È ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸœÊŸÊ – ◊Ù ∑§„È°U ‚’¸ ∑§Ê‹ ∑§ÀÿÊŸÊH 4H
Cau.: kaha tåpasa næpa aisei hoµu, kårana eka ka¢hina sunu soµu.
kålau tua pada nåihi s∂så, eka biprakula chåRi mah∂så.1.
tapabala bipra sadå bariårå, tinha ke kopa na kou rakhavårå.
jau° bipranha basa karahu nareså, tau tua basa bidhi bi¶nu maheså.2.
cala na brahmakula sana bariå∂, satya kahau° dou bhujå u¢hå∂.
bipra ‹råpa binu sunu mahipålå, tora nåsa nahiÚ kavanehu° kålå.3.
hara¶eu råu bacana suni tåsµu, nåtha na hoi mora aba nåsµu.
tava prasåda prabhu kæpånidhånå, mo kahu° sarba kåla kalyånå.4.
Said the anchorite, ìSo be it, O king. But there is one difficulty; hear it too. Even Death
shall bow his head at your feet (much more those who are subject to death). The only
exception shall be the Bråhmaƒas, O ruler of the earth. The Bråhmaƒas are ever powerful
by virtue of their penance; no one can deliver from their wrath. If you can propitiate the
Bråhmaƒas to your will, O king, even Brahmå, Vi¶ƒu and the great Lord ›iva shall be at your
command. Might is of no avail against the Bråhmaƒas; with both arms raised to heaven I tell
you this truth. Listen, O sovereign; if you escape the Bråhmaƒaís curse, you shall never
perish.î Hearing his words, the king rejoiced and said, ìMy lord, I shall no longer die. By your
grace, O benevolent master, I shall be blessed at all times.î (1ó4)
ìListen, O king: there are various expedients in this world. But they are hard to
accomplish and are of doubtful issue besides. Of course, there is one very simple
device; but that too involves one difficulty. Its contrivance depends on me; but my going
to your city is out of the question. Ever since I was born I have never been to anybodyís
house or village so far. And if I do not go, it will be a misfortune for you. I am therefore
in a dilemma today.î Hearing this, the king replied in a polite language, ìMy lord, there
is a maxim laid down in the Vedas: the great show kindness to the small. Mountains
always bear tiny blades of grass on their tops, the fathomless ocean carries floating foam
on its breast and the earth ever bears dust on its bosom.î (1ó4)
muni mahimå mana mahu° anumån∂, u¢heu gava° hiÚ jehiÚ jåna na rån∂.
kånana gayau båji caRhi teh∂°, pura nara nåri na jåneu keh∂°.2.
gae° jåma juga bhµupati åvå, ghara ghara utsava båja badhåvå.
uparohitahi dekha jaba råjå, cakita biloka sumiri soi kåjå.3.
juga sama næpahi gae dina t∂n∂, kapa¢∂ muni pada raha mati l∂n∂.
samaya jåni uparohita åvå, næpahi mate saba kahi samujhåvå.4.
Himself assuming the form of the family-priest, the demon went and lay down on
the formerís sumptuous bed. The king woke even before daybreak and felt much
astonished to find himself at home. Attributing the miracle to the glory of the sage, he got
up quietly, unperceived by the queen. Mounting the same horse he rode off to the woods
without any man or woman of the city knowing it. When it was midday, the king returned;
there was rejoicing and festal music in every house. When the king saw his family-priest,
he looked at him in amazement, recollecting the object he held so dear to his heart. The
interval of three days hung heavy on the monarch as an age, his mind being set on the
feet of the false anchorite. At the appointed time the priest came and reminded him in
detail of all that had been agreed upon. (1ó4)
øı0ó∑§Ê‹ ¬Êß ◊ÈÁŸ ‚ÈŸÈ ‚Ùß ⁄UÊ¡Ê – ÷ÿ©U ÁŸ‚Êø⁄U ‚Á„Uà ‚◊Ê¡ÊH
Œ‚ Á‚⁄U ÃÊÁ„ U ’Ë‚ ÷È¡Œ¢«UÊ – ⁄UÊflŸ ŸÊ◊ ’Ë⁄U ’Á⁄U’¢«UÊH 1H
÷ͬ •ŸÈ¡ •Á⁄U◊Œ¸Ÿ ŸÊ◊Ê – ÷ÿ©U ‚Ù ∑È¢§÷∑§⁄UŸ ’‹œÊ◊ÊH
‚Áøfl ¡Ù ⁄U„UÊ œ⁄U◊L§Áø ¡Ê‚Í – ÷ÿ©U Á’◊ÊòÊ ’¢œÈ ‹ÉÊÈ ÃÊ‚ÍH 2H
ŸÊ◊ Á’÷Ë·Ÿ ¡Á„U ¡ª ¡ÊŸÊ – Á’cŸÈ÷ªÃ Á’ÇÿÊŸ ÁŸœÊŸÊH
⁄U„U ¡ ‚Èà ‚fl∑§ ŸÎ¬ ∑§⁄U – ÷∞ ÁŸ‚Êø⁄U ÉÊÙ⁄U ÉÊŸ⁄UH 3H
∑§Ê◊M§¬ π‹ Á¡Ÿ‚ •Ÿ∑§Ê – ∑ȧÁ≈U‹ ÷ÿ¢∑§⁄U Á’ªÃ Á’’∑§ÊH
∑Χ¬Ê ⁄UÁ„Uà ®„U‚∑§ ‚’ ¬Ê¬Ë – ’⁄UÁŸ Ÿ ¡Ê®„U Á’Sfl ¬Á⁄UÃʬËH 4H
Cau.: kåla påi muni sunu soi råjå, bhayau nisåcara sahita samåjå.
dasa sira tåhi b∂sa bhujada≈Œå, råvana nåma b∂ra bariba≈Œå.1.
bhµupa anuja arimardana nåmå, bhayau so ku≈bhakarana baladhåmå.
saciva jo rahå dharamaruci jåsµu, bhayau bimåtra ba≈dhu laghu tåsµu.2.
nåma bibh∂¶ana jehi jaga jånå, bi¶nubhagata bigyåna nidhånå.
rahe je suta sevaka næpa kere, bhae nisåcara ghora ghanere.3.
kåmarµupa khala jinasa anekå, ku¢ila bhaya≈kara bigata bibekå.
kæpå rahita hi≈saka saba påp∂, barani na jåhiÚ bisva paritåp∂.4.
O sage, in due time, I tell you, this king, with his family, was born as a demon.
He had ten heads and twenty arms. His name was Råvaƒa; he was a formidable
hero. The kingís younger brother, Arimardana by name, became the powerful
Kumbhakarƒa. His minister, who was known as Dharmaruci, became Råvaƒaís
younger half-brother, Vibh∂¶aƒa by name, who is known to the whole world as a
devotee of God Vi¶ƒu and a repository of wisdom. And the kingís sons and servants,
they were born as fierce demon crew. These wretches could take any shape they
liked and belonged to various orders. They were all wicked, monstrous and devoid
of sense and were ruthless, bloody and sinful. They were a torment to all creation
beyond what words can tell. (1ó4)
jehi jasa joga bå° ¢i gæha d∂nhe, sukh∂ sakala rajan∂cara k∂nhe.
eka båra kubera para dhåvå, pu¶paka jåna j∂ti lai åvå.4.
Great demon warriors had been living there. They were all exterminated in battle
by the gods. Now under Indraís commission it was occupied by a garrison consisting
of ten million guards of Kubera (the chief of the Yak¶as). Having obtained this news
from some quarter Råvaƒa marshalled his army and besieged the fortress. Seeing his
vast force of fierce warriors, the Yak¶as fled for their lives. Thereupon Råvaƒa
surveyed the whole city; he was much pleased with what he saw and all his anxiety
(about a suitable capital) was gone. Perceiving that the city was naturally beautiful and
inaccessible for others, Råvaƒa fixed his capital there. By assigning quarters to his
followers according to their several deserts he made them all happy. On one occasion
he led an expedition against Kubera and carried away his aerial car known by the
name of Pu¶paka as a trophy. (1ó4)
everything in their power to eradicate religion. Wherever they found a cow or a Bråhmaƒa
they set fire to that city, town or village. Virtuous acts were nowhere to be seen. No one
paid any respect to the gods, the Bråhmaƒas and the spiritual preceptor. There was no
devotion to ›r∂ Hari, no sacrificial performances, no austerities and no spiritual wisdom.
No one would ever dream of listening to the Vedas or the Puråƒas. (1ó4)
¿¢U0ó ‚È⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ª¢œ’ʸ Á◊Á‹ ∑§Á⁄U ‚’ʸ ª Á’⁄¢UÁø ∑§ ‹Ù∑§Ê–
‚°ª ªÙßȜÊ⁄UË ÷ÍÁ◊ Á’øÊ⁄UË ¬⁄U◊ Á’∑§‹ ÷ÿ ‚Ù∑§ÊH
’˝rÊÔÊ° ‚’ ¡ÊŸÊ ◊Ÿ •ŸÈ◊ÊŸÊ ◊Ù⁄U ∑§¿Í Ÿ ’‚Ê߸–
¡Ê ∑§Á⁄U ÃÒ¥ ŒÊ‚Ë ‚Ù •Á’ŸÊ‚Ë „U◊⁄U©U ÃÙ⁄U ‚„UÊ߸H
Cha≈: sura muni ga≈dharbå mili kari sarbå ge bira≈ci ke lokå,
sa° ga gotanudhår∂ bhµumi bicår∂ parama bikala bhaya sokå.
brahmå° saba jånå mana anumånå mora kachµu na baså∂,
jå kari taiÚ dås∂ so abinås∂ hamareu tora sahå∂.
The gods, sages and Gandharvas (celestial songsters), all repaired to Brahmåís
abode; with them was poor Earth in the form of a cow grievously stricken with fear and
grief. Brahmå came to know everything; and realizing in his heart of heart his inability to
help her, he said, ìThe immortal Lord whose servant you are will be my help as well as
yours.î
¡Ê∑§ NUŒÿ° ÷ªÁà ¡Á‚ ¬˝ËÃË – ¬˝÷È Ã„°U ¬˝ª≈U ‚ŒÊ î„U ⁄UËÃËH
î„U ‚◊Ê¡ ÁªÁ⁄U¡Ê ◊Ò¥ ⁄U„U™°§ – •fl‚⁄U ¬Êß ’øŸ ∞∑§ ∑§„U™°§H 2H
„UÁ⁄U éÿʬ∑§ ‚’¸òÊ ‚◊ÊŸÊ – ¬˝◊ Ã¥ ¬˝ª≈U „Ù®„U ◊Ò¥ ¡ÊŸÊH
Œ‚ ∑§Ê‹ ÁŒÁ‚ Á’ÁŒÁ‚„ÈU ◊Ê„UË¥ – ∑§„U„ÈU ‚Ù ∑§„UÊ° ¡„UÊ° ¬˝÷È ŸÊ„UË¥H 3H
•ª ¡ª◊ÿ ‚’ ⁄UÁ„Uà Á’⁄UÊªË – ¬˝◊ â ¬˝÷È ¬˝ª≈Uß Á¡Á◊ •ÊªËH
◊Ù⁄U ’øŸ ‚’ ∑§ ◊Ÿ ◊ÊŸÊ – ‚ÊœÈ ‚ÊœÈ ∑§Á⁄U ’˝rÊÔ ’πÊŸÊH 4H
Cau.: bai¢he sura saba karahiÚ bicårå, kaha° påia prabhu karia pukårå.
pura baiku≈¢ha jåna kaha ko∂, kou kaha payanidhi basa prabhu so∂.1.
jåke hædaya° bhagati jasi pr∂t∂, prabhu taha° praga¢a sadå tehiÚ r∂t∂.
tehiÚ samåja girijå maiÚ raheµu° , avasara påi bacana eka kaheµu° .2.
hari byåpaka sarbatra samånå, prema te° praga¢a hohiÚ maiÚ jånå.
desa kåla disi bidisihu måh∂°, kahahu so kahå° jahå° prabhu nåh∂°.3.
aga jagamaya saba rahita biråg∂, prema te° prabhu praga¢ai jimi åg∂.
mora bacana saba ke mana månå, sådhu sådhu kari brahma bakhånå.4.
All the gods sat in counsel: ìWhere can we find the Lord, so that we may appeal
to Him?î Someone suggested that they should go to Vaikuƒ¢ha. Another said, ìThe Lord
has His abode in the ocean of milk.î The Lord always manifests Himself in response to
the devotion and love one cherishes in oneís heart. Girijå, I too happened to be in that
assembly and took occasion to put in a word: ìFor aught I know ›r∂ Hari is present
everywhere alike and is revealed only by love. Tell Me any place, time or quarter of the
heaven where the Lord is not. Having taken the form of all creation, both animate and
inanimate, He is yet destitute of everything and passionless; He is revealed by love even
as fire is manifested by friction.î ìMy words found favour with all and Brahmå applauded
me saying, ìWell said, well said!î (1ó4)
threefold creation (viz., that which is dominated by Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, viz., gods,
men and demons) without anyone else to assist Him; we know neither devotion nor
worship. He who disperses the fear of transmigration, delights the mind of sages and puts
an end to hosts of calamities, we gods betake ourselves to Him in thought, word and deed,
giving up our wonted cleverness. The Lord, who is known neither to ›åradå (the goddess
of learning), nor to the Vedas, nor again to ›e¶a (the serpent-god), nor to any of the sages,
who as the Vedas proclaim loves the lowly, let Him be moved to pity. The sages, Siddhas
(a class of celestials naturally endowed with supernatural powers) and all gods, grievously
stricken with fear, bow at the lotus feet of the Lord who serves as Mount Mandara for churning
the ocean of worldly existence, who is charming in everyway, who is an abode of virtues and
an embodiment of bliss. (1ó4)
ìGive up this superhuman form and indulge in childish sports, which are so dear to a
motherís heart; the joy that comes from such sports is unequalled in everyway.î Hearing
these words the all-wise Lord of immortals became an infant and began to cry. Those who
sing this lay (says Tulas∂dåsa) attain to the abode of ›r∂ Hari and never fall into the well
of mundane existence. (1ó4)
There was happy music of festivity in every house; for the very fountain of
beauty had manifested Himself. All the men and women of the city were full of joy
everywhere. (194)
øı0ó∑Ò§∑§ÿ‚ÈÃÊ ‚ÈÁ◊òÊÊ ŒÙ™§ – ‚È¢Œ⁄U ‚Èà ¡Ÿ◊à ÷Ò¥ •Ù™§H
fl„U ‚Èπ ‚¢¬Áà ‚◊ÿ ‚◊Ê¡Ê – ∑§Á„U Ÿ ‚∑§ß ‚Ê⁄UŒ •Á„U⁄UÊ¡ÊH 1H
•flœ¬È⁄UË ‚Ù„Uß ∞Á„U ÷Ê°ÃË – ¬˝÷ÈÁ„U Á◊‹Ÿ •Ê߸ ¡ŸÈ ⁄UÊÃËH
ŒÁπ ÷ÊŸÈ ¡ŸÈ ◊Ÿ ‚∑ȧøÊŸË – ÃŒÁ¬ ’ŸË ‚¢äÿÊ •ŸÈ◊ÊŸËH 2H
•ª⁄U œÍ¬ ’„UÈ ¡ŸÈ •°Áœ•Ê⁄UË – ©U«∏Uß •’Ë⁄U ◊Ÿ„È°U •L§ŸÊ⁄UËH
◊¢ÁŒ⁄U ◊ÁŸ ‚◊Í„U ¡ŸÈ ÃÊ⁄UÊ – ŸÎ¬ ªÎ„U ∑§‹‚ ‚٠ߢŒÈ ©UŒÊ⁄UÊH 3H
÷flŸ ’ŒœÈÁŸ •Áà ◊ÎŒÈ ’ÊŸË – ¡ŸÈ πª ◊Èπ⁄U ‚◊ÿ° ¡ŸÈ ‚ÊŸËH
∑§ıÃÈ∑§ ŒÁπ ¬Ã¢ª ÷È‹ÊŸÊ – ∞∑§ ◊Ê‚ Ãß° ¡Êà Ÿ ¡ÊŸÊH 4H
Cau.: kaikayasutå sumitrå doµu, su≈dara suta janamata bhaiÚ oµu.
vaha sukha sa≈pati samaya samåjå, kahi na sakai sårada ahiråjå.1.
avadhapur∂ sohai ehi bhå° t∂, prabhuhi milana å∂ janu råt∂.
dekhi bhånu janu mana sakucån∂, tadapi ban∂ sa≈dhyå anumån∂.2.
agara dhµupa bahu janu a° dhiår∂, uRai ab∂ra manahu° arunår∂.
ma≈dira mani samµuha janu tårå, næpa gæha kalasa so i≈du udårå.3.
bhavana bedadhuni ati mædu bån∂, janu khaga mukhara samaya° janu sån∂.
kautuka dekhi pata≈ga bhulånå, eka måsa teiÚ jåta na jånå.4.
Kaikey∂ and Sumitrå each gave birth to lovely boys. The joy, grandeur, solemnity
of the occasion and the concourse of men were more than what ›åradå and the serpent-
king could describe. The city of Ayodhyå wore a galla appearance; it looked as if Night
had come to see the Lord and, feeling abashed as it were at the sight of the sun (her
own lord), had deliberately stayed over in the form of twilight. Clouds of incense
represented the dusk; and handfuls of red powder tossed up and wafted in the air
represented the redish light of sunset. The hosts of jewels that gleamed on house tops
looked like so many stars; while the round pinnacle on the top of the royal palace
corresponded to the beautiful moon. The sound of the chanting of Veda in the palace
resembled the chirping of birds appropriate to the occasion. Gazing upon this spectacle
the sun forgot himself; a whole month passed without his knowing it. (1ó4)
kari pµujå bhµupati asa bhå¶å, dharia nåma jo muni guni råkhå.
inha ke nåma aneka anµupå, maiÚ næpa kahaba svamati anurµupå.2.
jo åna≈da si≈dhu sukharås∂, s∂kara te° trailoka supås∂.
so sukha dhåma råma asa nåmå, akhila loka dåyaka bi‹råmå.3.
bisva bharana po¶ana kara jo∂, tåkara nåma bharata asa ho∂.
jåke sumirana te° ripu nåså, nåma satruhana beda prakåså.4.
A few days rolled on in this way; days and nights passed unnoticed. Knowing that
the time had come for naming the children, the king sent for the enlightened sage
Vasi¶¢ha. After paying him homage the king spoke to him thus, "Holy sir ! Kindly assign
them names that you have fixed your mind upon." "Their names are many and unique;
yet O king, I will declare them according to my own lights. This eldest boy of yours, who
is an ocean of felicity and embodiment of joy, a particle of which fills the three worlds with
delight, has for His name 'Råma', the very home of bliss and the comforter of all the
worlds. Your second son, who sustains and supports the universe, will be called
'Bharata'; while he whose very thought destroys one's enemies is celebrated in the
Vedas by the name of ›atrughna'." (1ó4)
and the Bråhmaƒas received handsome presents for officiating at the same. All the four
noble princes moved about indulging in numerous plays, which were most delightful to
look at. The Lord, who cannot be comprehended through mind, speech or action, sported
in the courtyard of Da‹aratha. When the king, while at meals, called Him, He would not
turn up, loth as he was to leave the company of His playmates. When Kausalyå went to
call Him, the Lord would run away toddling. He whom the Vedas declare in negative terms
and whose end even ›iva could not find, the mother ran to catch Him by force. With His
body besmirched all over with dust, He came and the king smilingly took Him in his arms.
(1ó5)
and without name or form, performed marvellous acts of various kinds for the sake of His
devotees. (205)
øı0óÿ„U ‚’ øÁ⁄Uà ∑§„UÊ ◊Ò¥ ªÊ߸ – •ÊÁªÁ‹ ∑§ÕÊ ‚ÈŸ„ÈU ◊Ÿ ‹Ê߸H
Á’SflÊÁ◊òÊ ◊„UÊ◊ÈÁŸ ÇÿÊŸË – ’‚®„U Á’Á¬Ÿ ‚È÷ •ÊüÊ◊ ¡ÊŸËH 1H
¡„°U ¡¬ ¡Çÿ ¡Ùª ◊ÈÁŸ ∑§⁄U„Ë¥ – •Áà ◊Ê⁄UËø ‚È’Ê„ÈUÁ„U «U⁄U„UË¥H
Œπà ¡Çÿ ÁŸ‚Êø⁄U œÊfl®„U – ∑§⁄U®„U ©U¬º˝fl ◊ÈÁŸ ŒÈπ ¬Êfl®„UH 2H
ªÊÁœÃŸÿ ◊Ÿ ®øÃÊ éÿÊ¬Ë – „UÁ⁄U Á’ŸÈ ◊⁄U®„U Ÿ ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ¬Ê¬ËH
Ã’ ◊ÈÁŸ’⁄U ◊Ÿ ∑§Ëã„U Á’øÊ⁄UÊ – ¬˝÷È •flÃ⁄U©U „U⁄UŸ ◊Á„U ÷Ê⁄UÊH 3H
∞„Í°U Á◊‚ Œπı¥ ¬Œ ¡Ê߸ – ∑§Á⁄U Á’ŸÃË •ÊŸı¥ ŒÙ©U ÷Ê߸H
ÇÿÊŸ Á’⁄Uʪ ‚∑§‹ ªÈŸ •ÿŸÊ – ‚Ù ¬˝÷È ◊Ò¥ Œπ’ ÷Á⁄U ŸÿŸÊH 4H
Cau.: yaha saba carita kahå maiÚ gå∂, ågili kathå sunahu mana lå∂.
bisvåmitra mahåmuni gyån∂, basahiÚ bipina subha å‹rama jån∂.1.
jaha° japa jagya joga muni karah∂,° ati mår∂ca subåhuhi Œarah∂°.
dekhata jagya nisåcara dhåvahiÚ, karahiÚ upadrava muni dukha påvahiÚ.2.
gådhitanaya mana ci≈tå byåp∂, hari binu marahiÚ na nisicara påp∂.
taba munibara mana k∂nha bicårå, prabhu avatareu harana mahi bhårå.3.
ehµu° misa dekhau° pada jå∂, kari binat∂ ånau° dou bhå∂.
gyåna biråga sakala guna ayanå, so prabhu maiÚ dekhaba bhari nayanå.4.
All this story has been sung by me; now hear attentively what followed. The great
enlightened hermit Vi‹våmitra lived in a forest knowing it to be a sacred spot. There he
practised Japa (muttering of sacred formulas) and Yoga (contemplation) and performed
sacrifices; but he was much afraid of the demons Mår∂ca and Subåhu. For as soon as
they saw a sacrifice they would hasten to desecrate it to the great chagrin of the sage,
who felt disturbed in his mind and thought that the wicked Råk¶asas could not be
disposed of without ›r∂ Hari. The great sage then said to himself, ìThe Lord has already
taken birth in order to relieve the earth of its burden. Let me make the outrage of the
demons an excuse of seeing His feet and after due entreaty bring the two brothers here.
I will regale my eyes with the sight of Him who is the abode of knowledge, dispassion
and all virtues." (1ó4)
¬ÈÁŸ ø⁄UŸÁŸ ◊‹ ‚Èà øÊ⁄UË – ⁄UÊ◊ ŒÁπ ◊ÈÁŸ Œ„U Á’‚Ê⁄UËH
÷∞ ◊ªŸ Œπà ◊Èπ ‚Ù÷Ê – ¡ŸÈ ø∑§Ù⁄U ¬Í⁄UŸ ‚Á‚ ‹Ù÷ÊH 3H
Ã’ ◊Ÿ „U⁄UÁ· ’øŸ ∑§„U ⁄UÊ™§ – ◊ÈÁŸ •‚ ∑Χ¬Ê Ÿ ∑§ËÁã„U„ÈU ∑§Ê™§H
∑§Á„U ∑§Ê⁄UŸ •Êª◊Ÿ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UÊ – ∑§„U„ÈU ‚Ù ∑§⁄Uà Ÿ ‹Êfl©°U ’Ê⁄UÊH 4H
•‚È⁄U ‚◊Í„U ‚ÃÊfl®„U ◊Ù„UË – ◊Ò¥ ¡ÊøŸ •Êÿ©°U ŸÎ¬ ÃÙ„UËH
•ŸÈ¡ ‚◊à Œ„ÈU ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕÊ – ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ’œ ◊Ò¥ „UÙ’ ‚ŸÊÕÊH 5H
Cau.: muni ågamana sunå jaba råjå, milana gayau lai bipra samåjå.
kari da≈Œavata munihi sanamån∂, nija åsana bai¢hårenhi ån∂.1.
carana pakhåri k∂nhi ati pµujå, mo sama åju dhanya nahiÚ dµujå.
bibidha bhå° ti bhojana karavåvå, munibara hædaya° hara¶a ati påvå.2.
puni caranani mele suta cår∂, råma dekhi muni deha bisår∂.
bhae magana dekhata mukha sobhå, janu cakora pµurana sasi lobhå.3.
taba mana hara¶i bacana kaha råµu, muni asa kæpå na k∂nhihu kåµu.
kehi kårana ågamana tumhårå, kahahu so karata na låvau° bårå.4.
asura samµuha satåvahiÚ moh∂, maiÚ jåcana åyau° næpa toh∂.
anuja sameta dehu raghunåthå, nisicara badha maiÚ hoba sanåthå.5.
When the king heard of the sage's visit he went out to meet him with a party of
Bråhmaƒas. Prostrating himself on the ground the king reverently brought him in and
seated him on his own throne. Then, washing the sage's feet, he paid him great honours
and said, "No one else is so blessed as I am today." The king next entertained him with
various kinds of food and the great sage was much delighted at heart. He then placed
his four sons on the latter's feet. At the sight of ›r∂ Råma the sage forgot all about
himself. He was enraptured as he gazed on the beauty of ›r∂ Råma's countenance even
as the Cakora bird is enamoured of the full moon. Gladdened at heart, the king then
addressed the following words to him, "Reverend sir, you have never shown such grace
to me before. Tell me what brings you here; I will carry out your order without delay."
"Hosts of demons molest me, O king; I have therefore come to ask something of you.
Let me have the Lord of Raghus, ›r∂ Råma, with His younger brother (Lak¶maƒa); with
the extermination of the demons I will feel secure.î (1ó5)
‚’ ‚Èà Á¬˝ÿ ◊ÙÁ„U ¬˝ÊŸ Á∑§ ŸÊßZ – ⁄UÊ◊ ŒÃ Ÿ®„U ’Ÿß ªÙ‚ÊßZH
∑§„°U ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U •Áà ÉÊÙ⁄U ∑§∆UÙ⁄UÊ – ∑§„°U ‚È¢Œ⁄U ‚Èà ¬⁄U◊ Á∑§‚Ù⁄UÊH 3H
‚ÈÁŸ ŸÎ¬ Áª⁄UÊ ¬˝◊ ⁄U‚ ‚ÊŸË – NUŒÿ° „U⁄U· ◊ÊŸÊ ◊ÈÁŸ ÇÿÊŸËH
Ã’ ’Á‚c∆U ’„ÈUÁ’Áœ ‚◊ȤÊÊflÊ – ŸÎ¬ ‚¢Œ„U ŸÊ‚ ∑§„°U ¬ÊflÊH 4H
•Áà •ÊŒ⁄U ŒÙ©U ßÿ ’Ù‹Ê∞ – NUŒÿ° ‹Êß ’„ÈU ÷Ê°Áà Á‚πÊ∞H
◊⁄U ¬˝ÊŸ ŸÊÕ ‚Èà ŒÙ™§ – ÃÈê„U ◊ÈÁŸ Á¬ÃÊ •ÊŸ Ÿ®„U ∑§Ù™§H 5H
Cau.: suni råjå ati apriya bån∂, hædaya ka≈pa mukha duti kumulån∂.
cauthe° pana påyau° suta cår∂, bipra bacana nahiÚ kahehu bicår∂.1.
mågahu bhµumi dhenu dhana koså, sarbasa deu° åju saharoså.
deha pråna te° priya kachu nåh∂°, sou muni deu° nimi¶a eka måh∂°.2.
saba suta priya mohi pråna ki nå∂°, råma deta nahiÚ banai goså∂°.
kaha° nisicara ati ghora ka¢horå, kaha° su≈dara suta parama kisorå.3.
suni næpa girå prema rasa sån∂, hædaya° hara¶a månå muni gyån∂.
taba basi¶¢ha bahubidhi samujhåvå, næpa sa≈deha nåsa kaha° påvå.4.
ati ådara dou tanaya bolåe, hædaya° låi bahu bhå° ti sikhåe.
mere pråna nåtha suta doµu, tumha muni pitå åna nahiÚ koµu.5.
Hearing this most unwelcome demand the king's heart quivered and the brightness
of his countenance faded. He said, "I have been blessed with these four sons in my old
age. You have, therefore, made your demand without due consideration, holy sir. Ask of
me land, cattle, goods and treasure; I will gladly give all I have without delay. Nothing is
dearer than oneís body and life; even these I would part within a second. All my sons are
dear to me as life; but I cannot unasme we an away sroo Råma, my lord. My lovely boys,
who are yet too young, are no match for the most hideous and relentless demons." The
enlightened hermit Vi‹våmitra felt delighted at heart to hear the king's reply, steeped as it
was in the nectar of love. Then Vasi¶¢ha pleaded with the king in manifold ways and all
his doubts were gone. Most politely he sent for the two boys and pressing them to his bosom
admonished them in many ways. Turning to the sage he then said, "My lord, the two boys
are my very life. You are their only father now, holy sir; there is no one to look after them."
(1ó5)
At the very touch of His holy feet, which drive away sorrow, emerged Ahalyå, a true
embodiment of austerity. Beholding the Lord of Raghus, the delight of His servants, she
stood before Him with joined palms. Her heart being overwhelmed with love, the hair on
her body stood on their end and she was unable to utter a word. The most blessed Ahalyå
cleaved to His feet and tears streamed from both her eyes. Recovering herself she
recognized the Lord and by the grace of ›r∂ Råma attained devotion to His feet. In a
guileless speech she began to praise the Lord, ìGlory to the Lord of Raghus, who is
accessible through spiritual knowledge. I am an impure woman, while the Lord is able to
sanctify the whole world and is the delight of His servants. O lotus-eyed enemy of
Råvaƒa, You rid Your devotees of the fear of rebirth; therefore, I have taken refuge in
You. Pray save me, save me. My consort (Gautama) did well in pronouncing a curse on
me, and I have deemed it the greatest favour. I have feasted my eyes on ›r∂ Hari
(Yourself), who liberated from the bondage of worldly existence. Lord ›a∆kara deems
Your sight as the only blessing worth the name. Lord, I am dull witted; I have only one
request to make. I seek no other boon from You, my Master; I only crave that my mind
may ever continue to enjoy the love of Your feet-dust even as a bee sucks the honey
from a lotus. The merciful Lord ›r∂ Hari placed on my head the same lotus feet from which
issued the most holy Ga∆gå (the heavenly river)ówhich is borne by ›iva on His headó
and which are adored by Brahmå (the Creator).î Having thus praised ›r∂ Hari and falling
again and again at His feet Gautamaís consort (Ahalyå) took leave of the Lord; and
securing a boon, which she held most dear to her heart, she went to her husbandís abode
full of joy. (1ó4)
There was a lovely bazar and gorgeous balconies made of jewels, fashioned as it were,
by the Creator with his own hands. Wealthy and good merchants, who vied with Kubera
(the god of wealth), sat with all their various goods. Beautiful crossings of roads and
charming streets were constantly sprinkled with scented waters. The houses of all were
abodes of bliss and contained beautiful wall-paintings portrayed, as it were, by Ratiís lord
(Cupid) himself. The people of the city, both men and women, were good-looking, pious,
saintly, virtuous, wise and accomplished. The palace of King Janaka was most marvellous,
the sight of whose splendour astounded even gods. Even the fortification wall filled the
mind with wonder; it seemed as if it had enclosed within its limits the beauty of the whole
universe. (1ó4)
ŸÊÕ ‹πŸÈ ¬ÈL§ ŒπŸ ø„U„UË¥ – ¬˝÷È ‚∑§Ùø «U⁄U ¬˝ª≈U Ÿ ∑§„U„UË¥H
¡ı¥ ⁄UÊ©U⁄U •Êÿ‚È ◊Ò¥ ¬Êflı¥ – Ÿª⁄U ŒπÊß ÃÈ⁄Uà ‹Ò •Êflı¥H 3H
‚ÈÁŸ ◊ÈŸË‚È ∑§„U ’øŸ ‚¬˝ËÃË – ∑§‚ Ÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ÃÈê„U ⁄UÊπ„ÈU ŸËÃËH
œ⁄U◊ ‚ÃÈ ¬Ê‹∑§ ÃÈê„U ÃÊÃÊ – ¬˝◊ Á’’‚ ‚fl∑§ ‚ÈπŒÊÃÊH 4H
Cau.: lakhana hædaya° lålaså bise¶∂, jåi janakapura åia dekh∂.
prabhu bhaya bahuri munihi sakucåh∂,° praga¢a na kahahiÚ manahiÚ musukåh∂°.1.
råma anuja mana k∂ gat∂ jån∂, bhagata bachalatå hiya° hulasån∂.
parama bin∂ta sakuci musukå∂, bole gura anusåsana på∂.2.
nåtha lakhanu puru dekhana cahah∂,° prabhu sakoca Œara praga¢a na kahah∂.°
jau° råura åyasu maiÚ påvau° , nagara dekhåi turata lai åvau° .3.
suni mun∂su kaha bacana sapr∂t∂, kasa na råma tumha råkhahu n∂t∂.
dharama setu pålaka tumha tåtå, prema bibasa sevaka sukhadåtå.4.
Lak¶maƒa felt in his heart a great longing to go and see Janakaís capital. He was,
however, afraid of the Lord and stood in awe of the sage; therefore he did not openly
declare it and smiled within himself. ›r∂ Råma understood what was passing in His
younger brotherís mind; and His heart overflowed with a kindly feeling for His devotee.
Taking leave of His preceptor to speak, He smilingly spoke with much diffidence in most
polite terms,î My lord, Lak¶maƒa longs to see the city, but out of fear and respect for
you he does not make it known to you. If I have your permission, I will take him round
the city and quickly bring him back.î Hearing this the chief of sages, Vi‹våmitra, replied
in affectionate terms, ìIt is no wonder, Råma, that You should respect good manners.
You are the upholder of the moral code, my son, and bring joy to Your servants out of
love for them. (1ó4)
When the citizens received the news that the two princes had come to see the
town, they all left their business and ran out of their homes as if paupers were out to grab
a valuable property. Beholding the natural grace of two brothers, they were glad at heart
and attained the consummation of their eyes. Sticking to the air-holes of their houses
young ladies lovingly scanned ›r∂ Råmaís beauty. They fondly spoke to one another in
the following words: ìO friend, He has surpassed in beauty millions of Cupids. Nowhere
among gods, men, demons, Någas or sages do we hear of such beauty. God Vi¶ƒu is
endowed with four arms, Brahmå has four face, while ›iva, the Slayer of Tripura, has
a frightful garb and five faces. O friend, there is no other god who could stand
comparison with this beauty. (1ó4)
an event can take place only when we have a rich stock of merit accumulated in previous
existences.î (222)
øı0ó’Ù‹Ë •¬⁄U ∑§„U„ÈU ‚Áπ ŸË∑§Ê – ∞®„U Á’•Ê„U •Áà Á„Uà ‚’„UË ∑§ÊH
∑§Ù©U ∑§„U ‚¢∑§⁄U øʬ ∑§∆UÙ⁄UÊ – ∞ SÿÊ◊‹ ◊ΌȪÊà Á∑§‚Ù⁄UÊH 1H
‚’È •‚◊¢¡‚ •„Uß ‚ÿÊŸË – ÿ„U ‚ÈÁŸ •¬⁄U ∑§„Uß ◊ÎŒÈ ’ÊŸËH
‚Áπ ßã„U ∑§„°U ∑§Ù©U ∑§Ù©U •‚ ∑§„U„UË¥ – ’«∏U ¬˝÷Ê©U Œπà ‹ÉÊÈ •„U„UË¥H 2H
¬⁄UÁ‚ ¡Ê‚È ¬Œ ¬¢∑§¡ œÍ⁄UË – Ã⁄UË •„UÀÿÊ ∑Χà •ÉÊ ÷Í⁄UËH
‚Ù Á∑§ ⁄UÁ„UÁ„U Á’ŸÈ Á‚flœŸÈ ÃÙ⁄¥U – ÿ„U ¬˝ÃËÁà ¬Á⁄U„UÁ⁄U• Ÿ ÷Ù⁄¥UH 3H
¡®„U Á’⁄¢UÁø ⁄UÁø ‚Ëÿ ‚°flÊ⁄UË – î„U SÿÊ◊‹ ’L§ ⁄Uø©U Á’øÊ⁄UËH
ÃÊ‚È ’øŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ‚’ „U⁄U·ÊŸË¥ – ∞‚ß „UÙ©U ∑§„U®„U ◊ÎŒÈ ’ÊŸË¥H 4H
Cau.: bol∂ apara kahehu sakhi n∂kå, ehiÚ biåha ati hita sabah∂ kå.
kou kaha sa≈kara cåpa ka¢horå, e syåmala mædugåta kisorå.1.
sabu asama≈jasa ahai sayån∂, yaha suni apara kahai mædu bån∂.
sakhi inha kaha° kou kou asa kahah∂,° baRa prabhåu dekhata laghu ahah∂°.2.
parasi jåsu pada pa≈kaja dhµur∂, tar∂ ahalyå kæta agha bhµur∂.
so ki rahihi binu sivadhanu tore° , yaha prat∂ti pariharia na bhore° .3.
jehiÚ bira≈ci raci s∂ya sa° vår∂, tehiÚ syåmala baru raceu bicår∂.
tåsu bacana suni saba hara¶ån∂,° aisei hou kahahiÚ mædu bån∂°.4.
Someone else said, ìFriend, you have spoken well. This union will be conducive
to the best interests of all.î Still another said, ìSa∆karaís bow is hard to bend, while this
swarthy lad is of delicate frame. Everything, my dear, is out of place,î Hearing this,
another said in a soft voice, ìFriend, with regard to this lad I have heard some people
say that, though small in appearance, He wields a great power. Touched by the dust of
His lotus-feet Ahalyå, who had perpetrated a great sin, attained salvation. He will,
therefore, surely break ›ivaís bow; one should never commit the mistake of giving up
this faith. The same Creator, who fashioned S∂tå with great skill, has preordained for her
this dark-complexioned bridegroom.î Everyone was pleased to hear the words of this
lady and softly exclaimed ìAmen!î (1ó4)
contained lotuses of various colours and was vocal with the cooing of aquatic birds and
the humming of bees. (1ó4)
Á¡ã„U ∑Ò§ ‹„U®„U Ÿ Á⁄U¬È ⁄UŸ ¬Ë∆UË – Ÿ®„U ¬Êfl®„U ¬⁄UÁÃÿ ◊ŸÈ «UË∆UËH
◊¢ªŸ ‹„U®„U Ÿ Á¡ã„U ∑Ò§ ŸÊ„UË¥ – à Ÿ⁄U’⁄U ÕÙ⁄U ¡ª ◊Ê„UË¥H 4H
Cau.: tåta janakatanayå yaha so∂, dhanu¶ajagya jehi kårana ho∂.
pµujana gauri sakh∂ ° lai å∂,° karata prakåsu phirai phulavå∂°.1.
jåsu biloki alaukika sobhå, sahaja pun∂ta mora manu chobhå.
so sabu kårana jåna bidhåtå, pharakahiÚ subhada a≈ga sunu bhråtå.2.
raghuba≈sinha kara sahaja subhåµu, manu kupa≈tha pagu dharai na kåµu.
mohi atisaya prat∂ti mana ker∂, jehiÚ sapanehu° paranåri na her∂.3.
jinha kai lahahiÚ na ripu rana p∂¢h∂, nahiÚ påvahiÚ paratiya manu Œ∂¢h∂.
ma≈gana lahahiÚ na jinha kai nåh∂,° te narabara thore jaga måh∂°.4.
ìBrother, she is no other than the daughter of King Janaka, for whom the bow-
sacrifice is being arranged. She has been escorted by her girl-companions to worship
Goddess Gaur∂ and is moving about in the garden diffusing light all about her. My heart
which is naturally pure, is agitated by the sight of Her transcendent beauty. The reason of
all this is known to God alone; but I tell you, brother, my right limbs are throbbing, which
is an index of coming good fortune. It is a natural trait with the race of Raghu that they
never set their heart on evil courses. As for myself I am fully confident of My mind, which
has never sought anotherís wife even in a dream. Rare in this world are those noble men
who never turn their back on the foe in battle nor give their heart to or cast an amorous
glance on anotherís wife, and from whom no beggar meets with a rebuff. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ∑§„UÁ⁄U
∑§Á≈U ¬≈U ¬Ëà œ⁄U ‚È·◊Ê ‚Ë‹ ÁŸœÊŸ–
ŒÁπ ÷ÊŸÈ∑ȧ‹÷Í·ŸÁ„U Á’‚⁄UÊ ‚Áπã„U •¬ÊŸH 233H
Do.: kehari ka¢i pa¢a p∂ta dhara su¶amå s∂la nidhåna,
dekhi bhånukulabhµu¶anahi bisarå sakhinha apåna.233.
Beholding the Ornament of the solar race, who had a slender waist like that of a
lion and was clad in yellow, and who was the very embodiment of beauty and amiability,
S∂tåís companions forgot their very existence. (233)
øı0óœÁ⁄U œË⁄U¡È ∞∑§ •ÊÁ‹ ‚ÿÊŸË – ‚ËÃÊ ‚Ÿ ’Ù‹Ë ªÁ„U ¬ÊŸËH
’„ÈUÁ⁄U ªıÁ⁄U ∑§⁄U äÿÊŸ ∑§⁄U„ÍU – ÷ͬÁ∑§‚Ù⁄U ŒÁπ Á∑§Ÿ ‹„ÍUH 1H
‚∑ȧÁø ‚Ëÿ° Ã’ ŸÿŸ ©UÉÊÊ⁄U – ‚Ÿ◊Èπ ŒÙ©U ⁄UÉÊÈ®‚ÉÊ ÁŸ„UÊ⁄UH
Ÿπ Á‚π ŒÁπ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑Ò§ ‚Ù÷Ê – ‚ÈÁ◊Á⁄U Á¬ÃÊ ¬ŸÈ ◊ŸÈ •Áà ¿UÙ÷ÊH 2H
¬⁄U’‚ ‚Áπã„U ‹πË ¡’ ‚ËÃÊ – ÷ÿ©U ª„UL§ ‚’ ∑§„U®„U ‚÷ËÃÊH
¬ÈÁŸ •Ê©U’ ∞Á„U ’Á⁄U•Ê° ∑§Ê‹Ë – •‚ ∑§Á„U ◊Ÿ Á’„U‚Ë ∞∑§ •Ê‹ËH 3H
ªÍ…∏U Áª⁄UÊ ‚ÈÁŸ Á‚ÿ ‚∑ȧøÊŸË – ÷ÿ©U Á’‹¢’È ◊ÊÃÈ ÷ÿ ◊ÊŸËH
œÁ⁄U ’Á«∏U œË⁄U ⁄UÊ◊È ©U⁄U •ÊŸ – Á»§⁄UË •¬Ÿ¬©U Á¬ÃÈ’‚ ¡ÊŸH 4H
Cau.: dhari dh∂raju eka åli sayån∂, s∂tå sana bol∂ gahi pån∂.
bahuri gauri kara dhyåna karehµu, bhµupakisora dekhi kina lehµu.1.
sakuci s∂ya° taba nayana ughåre, sanamukha dou raghusi≈gha nihåre.
nakha sikha dekhi råma kai sobhå, sumiri pitå panu manu ati chobhå.2.
parabasa sakhinha lakh∂ jaba s∂tå, bhayau gaharu saba kahahiÚ sabh∂tå.
puni åuba ehi beriå° kål∂, asa kahi mana bihas∂ eka ål∂.3.
gµuRha girå suni siya sakucån∂, bhayau bila≈bu måtu bhaya mån∂.
dhari baRi dh∂ra råmu ura åne, phir∂ apanapau pitubasa jåne.4.
Recovering herself, one of Her clever companions grasped S∂tå by the hand and
said to Her, ìMeditate on Gaur∂ afterwards; why not behold the princes just now ?î S∂tå
then bashfully opened Her eyes and saw the two lions of Raghuís race opposite Herself.
Surveying ›r∂ Råmaís beauty from head to foot in the reverse order,* and remembering
Her fatherís vow she felt much perturbed. When S∂tåís companions saw Her thus
* Girls in India are coy by their very nature and would not have the audacity to look straight into the
eyes of a suitor. S∂tå, who is the very embodiment of feminine virtues and the ideal of Indian womanhood, is,
therefore, depicted here as beginning Her survey of ›r∂ Råmaís beauty from His feet and gradually passing
Her eyes to His head. It is unidiomatic in English to speak of one scanning a person from ëfoot to headí; hence
the order had to be reversed in the rendering. It was, however, necessary to point out this radical difference
between the Western and Indian cultures; and hence the words ëin the reverse orderí have been added to
keep the sense of the original intact while taking care not to allow the English idiom to suffer.
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 247
overcome with love, they all cried in alarm: ìWe are already late .î ìLet us come again
at this very hour tomorrow !î So saying one of them smiled within herself. S∂tå blushed
at this pregnant remark. She got afraid of Her mother; for she felt it was already late.
Recovering Herself with considerable effort she received ›r∂ Råma into Her heart and
conscious of Her dependence on Her sire returned home. (1ó4)
ìThe dark-complexioned and naturally handsome suitor of whom You are enamoured
shall, indeed, be Yours. The gracious and omniscient Lord is aware of your fidelity and
love.î S∂tå and all Her companions were delighted at heart to hear this blessing from
Gaur∂ís lips. Worshipping Goddess Bhavån∂ again and again S∂tå, says Tulas∂dåsa,
returned to Her abode, rejoicing in Her heart.
* The moon is one of the fourteen jewels (treasures of the world) that were churned out of the ocean
by the joint efforts of the gods and demons at the dawn of creation. It is to this Pauråƒika legend that the Lord
refers to above. The very first product of this churning was poison, which was swallowed by Lord ›iva. It is in
this sense that the moon is spoken of as having poison for a brother.
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 251
ìThe day having dawned, the lily has faded and the brightness of the stars is
dimmed, just as at the news of Your arrival all the princes (assembled here) have
grown faint.î (238)
øı0óŸÎ¬ ‚’ Ÿπà ∑§⁄UÁ„¢U ©UÁ¡•Ê⁄UË – ≈UÊÁ⁄U Ÿ ‚∑§Á„¢U øʬ Ã◊ ÷Ê⁄UËH
∑§◊‹ ∑§Ù∑§ ◊œÈ∑§⁄U πª ŸÊŸÊ – „U⁄U· ‚∑§‹ ÁŸ‚Ê •fl‚ÊŸÊH 1H
∞‚®„U ¬˝÷È ‚’ ÷ªÃ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄U – „UÙß„U®„U ≈UÍ≈¥U œŸÈ· ‚ÈπÊ⁄UH
©Uÿ©U ÷ÊŸÈ Á’ŸÈ üÊ◊ Ã◊ ŸÊ‚Ê – ŒÈ⁄U Ÿπà ¡ª Ã¡È ¬˝∑§Ê‚ÊH 2H
⁄UÁ’ ÁŸ¡ ©UŒÿ éÿÊ¡ ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊÿÊ – ¬˝÷È ¬˝ÃÊ¬È ‚’ ŸÎ¬ã„U ÁŒπÊÿÊH
Ãfl ÷È¡ ’‹ ◊Á„U◊Ê ©UŒÉÊÊ≈UË – ¬˝ª≈UË œŸÈ Á’ÉÊ≈UŸ ¬Á⁄U¬Ê≈UËH 3H
’¢œÈ ’øŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ¬˝÷È ◊È‚È∑§ÊŸ – „UÙß ‚ÈÁø ‚„U¡ ¬ÈŸËà Ÿ„UÊŸH
ÁŸàÿÁ∑˝§ÿÊ ∑§Á⁄U ªÈL§ ¬®„U •Ê∞ – ø⁄UŸ ‚⁄UÙ¡ ‚È÷ª Á‚⁄U ŸÊ∞H 4H
‚ÃÊŸ¢ŒÈ Ã’ ¡Ÿ∑§ ’Ù‹Ê∞ – ∑§ıÁ‚∑§ ◊ÈÁŸ ¬®„U ÃÈ⁄Uà ¬∆UÊ∞H
¡Ÿ∑§ Á’Ÿÿ ÁÃã„U •Êß ‚ÈŸÊ߸ – „U⁄U· ’ÙÁ‹ Á‹∞ ŒÙ©U ÷Ê߸H 5H
Cau.: næpa saba nakhata karahiÚ ujiår∂, ¢åri na sakahiÚ cåpa tama bhår∂.
kamala koka madhukara khaga nånå, hara¶e sakala niså avasånå.1.
aisehiÚ prabhu saba bhagata tumhåre, hoihahiÚ ¢µu¢e° dhanu¶a sukhåre.
uyau bhånu binu ‹rama tama nåså, dure nakhata jaga teju prakåså.2.
rabi nija udaya byåja raghuråyå, prabhu pratåpu saba næpanha dikhåyå.
tava bhuja bala mahimå udaghå¢∂, praga¢∂ dhanu bigha¢ana paripå¢∂.3.
ba≈dhu bacana suni prabhu musukåne, hoi suci sahaja pun∂ta nahåne.
nityakriyå kari guru pahiÚ åe, carana saroja subhaga sira nåe.4.
satåna≈du taba janaka bolåe, kausika muni pahiÚ turata pa¢håe.
janaka binaya tinha åi sunå∂, hara¶e boli lie dou bhå∂.5.
ìThough twinkling like stars, all the princes put together are unable to lift the thick
darkness in the form of the bow. And just as lotuses and bees and the Cakravåka and
various other birds rejoice over the termination of night, even so, my lord, all Your
devotees will be glad when the bow is broken. Lo, the sun is up and the darkness has
automatically disappeared; the stars have vanished out of sight and light flashes upon
the world. Under pretence of its rising, O Lord of Raghus, the sun has demonstrated
to all the princes the glory of my lord (Yourself). It is in order to reveal the might of
Your arms that the process of breaking the bow has been set into operation.î The Lord
smiled at these remarks of His brother. He who is pure by His very nature then
performed the daily acts of purification and bathed, and after finishing the daily routine
of prayer etc., called on His Guru and the two brothers bowed their graceful heads at
his lotus feet. Meanwhile King Janaka summoned his preceptor ›atånanda and sent
him at once to the sage Kau‹ika. ›atånanda communicated to Vi‹våmitra Janakaís
humble submission and Vi‹våmitra gladly sent for the two brothers. (1ó5)
⁄UÊ¡ ‚◊Ê¡ Á’⁄UÊ¡Ã M§⁄U – ©U«UªŸ ◊„È°U ¡ŸÈ ¡Èª Á’œÈ ¬Í⁄UH
Á¡ã„U ∑¥§ ⁄U„UË ÷ÊflŸÊ ¡Ò‚Ë – ¬˝÷È ◊Í⁄UÁà ÁÃã„U ŒπË ÃÒ‚ËH 2H
Œπ®„U M§¬ ◊„UÊ ⁄UŸœË⁄UÊ – ◊Ÿ„È°U ’Ë⁄U ⁄U‚È œ⁄¥U ‚⁄UË⁄UÊH
«U⁄U ∑ȧÁ≈U‹ ŸÎ¬ ¬˝÷ÈÁ„U ÁŸ„UÊ⁄UË – ◊Ÿ„È°U ÷ÿÊŸ∑§ ◊Í⁄UÁà ÷Ê⁄UËH 3H
⁄U„U •‚È⁄U ¿U‹ ¿UÙÁŸ¬ ’·Ê – ÁÃã„U ¬˝÷È ¬˝ª≈U ∑§Ê‹‚◊ ŒπÊH
¬È⁄U’ÊÁ‚ã„ U Œπ ŒÙ©U ÷Ê߸ – Ÿ⁄U÷Í·Ÿ ‹ÙøŸ ‚ÈπŒÊ߸H 4H
Cau.: råjakua° ra tehi avasara åe, manahu° manoharatå tana chåe.
guna sågara någara bara b∂rå, su≈dara syåmala gaura sar∂rå.1.
råja samåja biråjata rµure, uŒagana mahu° janu juga bidhu pµure.
jinha ke° rah∂ bhåvanå jais∂, prabhu mµurati tinha dekh∂ tais∂.2.
dekhahiÚ rµupa mahå ranadh∂rå, manahu° b∂ra rasu dhare° sar∂rå.
Œare ku¢ila næpa prabhuhi nihår∂, manahu° bhayånaka mµurati bhår∂.3.
rahe asura chala chonipa be¶å, tinha prabhu praga¢a kålasama dekhå.
purabåsinha dekhe dou bhå∂, narabhµu¶ana locana sukhadå∂.4.
Meanwhile there arrived the two princes, the very abodes of beauty as it were,
both ocean of goodness, polished in manners and gallent heroes, charming of forms,
the one dark and the other fair. Shining bright in the galaxy of princes, they looked like
two full moons in a circle of stars. Everyone looked on the Lordís form according to
the conception each had about Him. Those who were surpassingly staunch in battle
gazed on His form as though He was the heroic sentiment personified. The wicked
kings trembled at the sight of the Lord as if He had a most terrible form. The demons,
who were cunningly disguised as princes, beheld the Lord as Death in visible form,
while the citizens regarded the two brothers as the ornaments of humanity and the
delight of their eyes. (1ó4)
Both were embodiments of natural grace; even millions of Cupids were a poor
match for them. Their charming faces mocked the autumnal moon, and their lotus-like
eyes were soul-ravishing. Their winning glances captivated the heart of even Cupid;
they were so unspeakably endearing. With beautiful cheeks, ears adorned with
swinging pendants, a charming chin and lips and a sweet voice, their smile ridiculed
the moonbeams. With arched eyebrows and a beautiful nose, the sacred mark shone
on their broad forehead, and their locks of hair put to shame a swarm of bees. Yellow
caps of a rectangular shape, which were embroidered here and there with figures of
flower-buds, adorned their heads. Their necks, which vied in their spiral form with a
conch-shell bore a triple line, which constituted as it were the high watermark of beauty
in all the three worlds. (1ó4)
Á‚ÿ ’⁄UÁŸ• Ãß ©U¬◊Ê Œß¸ – ∑ȧ∑§Á’ ∑§„UÊß •¡‚È ∑§Ù ‹ß¸H
¡ı¥ ¬≈UÃÁ⁄U• ÃËÿ ‚◊ ‚ËÿÊ – ¡ª •Á‚ ¡È’Áà ∑§„UÊ° ∑§◊ŸËÿÊH 2H
Áª⁄UÊ ◊Èπ⁄U ß •⁄Uœ ÷flÊŸË – ⁄UÁà •Áà ŒÈÁπà •ÃŸÈ ¬Áà ¡ÊŸËH
Á’· ’ÊL§ŸË ’¢œÈ Á¬˝ÿ ¡„UË – ∑§Á„U• ⁄U◊Ê‚◊ Á∑§Á◊ ’ÒŒ„ËUH 3H
¡ı¥ ¿UÁ’ ‚ÈœÊ ¬ÿÙÁŸÁœ „UÙ߸ – ¬⁄U◊ M§¬◊ÿ ∑§ë¿U¬È ‚Ù߸H
‚Ù÷Ê ⁄U¡È ◊¢ŒL§ ®‚ªÊM§ – ◊ÕÒ ¬ÊÁŸ ¬¢∑§¡ ÁŸ¡ ◊ÊM§H 4H
Cau.: siya sobhå nahiÚ jåi bakhån∂, jagada≈bikå rµupa guna khån∂.
upamå sakala mohi laghu låg∂,° pråkæta nåri a≈ga anuråg∂°.1.
siya barania tei upamå de∂, kukabi kahåi ajasu ko le∂.
jau° pa¢ataria t∂ya sama s∂yå, jaga asi jubati kahå° kaman∂yå.2.
girå mukhara tana aradha bhavån∂, rati ati dukhita atanu pati jån∂.
bi¶a bårun∂ ba≈dhu priya jeh∂, kahia ramåsama kimi baideh∂.3.
jau° chabi sudhå payonidhi ho∂, parama rµupamaya kacchapu so∂.
sobhå raju ma≈daru si≈gårµu, mathai påni pa≈kaja nija mårµu.4.
S∂tåís beauty defies all description, Mother of the universe that She is and an
embodiment of charm and excellence. All comparisons seem to me too poor; for they
have affinity with the limbs of mortal women. Proceeding to depict S∂tå with the help of
those very similes why should one earn the title of an unworthy poet and court ill-repute?
Should S∂tå be likened to any woman of this material creation, where in this world shall
one come across such a lovely damsel? The goddess of speech (Sarasvat∂), for
instance, is a chatterer; while Bhavån∂ possesses only half a body (the other half being
represented by her lord, ›iva). And Rati (Loveís consort) is extremely distressed by the
thought of her husband being without a form. And it is quite out of the question to
compare Videhaís Daughter with Ramå, who has poison and spirituous liquor for her
dear brothers. Supposing there was an ocean of nectar in the form of loveliness and the
tortoise serving as a base for churning it was an embodiment of consummate beauty,
and if splendour itself were to take the form of a cord, the erotic sentiment should
crystallize and assume the shape of Mount Mandara and the god of love himself were
to churn this ocean with his own handsó (1ó4)
øı0ó⁄UÊ◊ M§¬È •L§ Á‚ÿ ¿UÁ’ Œπ¥ – Ÿ⁄U ŸÊÁ⁄Uã„U ¬Á⁄U„U⁄UË¥ ÁŸ◊·¥H
‚Ùø®„U ‚∑§‹ ∑§„Uà ‚∑ȧøÊ„UË¥ – Á’Áœ ‚Ÿ Á’Ÿÿ ∑§⁄U®„U ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥H 1H
„UL§ Á’Áœ ’Áª ¡Ÿ∑§ ¡«∏UÃÊ߸ – ◊Áà „U◊ÊÁ⁄U •Á‚ ŒÁ„U ‚È„UÊ߸H
Á’ŸÈ Á’øÊ⁄U ¬ŸÈ ÃÁ¡ Ÿ⁄UŸÊ„ÍU – ‚Ëÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§⁄U ∑§⁄ÒU Á’’Ê„ÍUH 2H
¡ªÈ ÷‹ ∑§Á„UÁ„U ÷Êfl ‚’ ∑§Ê„ÍU – „U∆U ∑§Ëã„¥U •¢Ã„È°U ©U⁄U ŒÊ„ÍUH
∞®„U ‹Ê‹‚Ê° ◊ªŸ ‚’ ‹ÙªÍ – ’L§ ‚Ê°fl⁄UÙ ¡ÊŸ∑§Ë ¡ÙªÍH 3H
Ã’ ’¢ŒË¡Ÿ ¡Ÿ∑§ ’Ù‹Ê∞ – Á’Á⁄UŒÊfl‹Ë ∑§„Uà øÁ‹ •Ê∞H
∑§„U ŸÎ¬È ¡Êß ∑§„U„ÈU ¬Ÿ ◊Ù⁄UÊ – ø‹ ÷Ê≈U Á„Uÿ° „U⁄U·È Ÿ ÕÙ⁄UÊH 4H
260 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Cau.: råma rµupu aru siya chabi dekhe° , nara nårinha parihar∂° nime¶e° .
socahiÚ sakala kahata sakucåh∂, bidhi sana binaya karahiÚ mana måh∂°.1.
°
haru bidhi begi janaka jaRatå∂,mati hamåri asi dehi suhå∂.
binu bicåra panu taji naranåhµu, s∂ya råma kara karai bibåhµu.2.
jagu bhala kahihi bhåva saba kåhµu, ha¢ha k∂nhe° a≈tahu° ura dåhµu.
ehiÚ lålaså° magana saba logµu, baru så° varo jånak∂ jogµu.3.
taba ba≈d∂jana janaka bolåe, biridåval∂ kahata cali åe.
kaha næpu jåi kahahu pana morå, cale bhå¢a hiya° hara¶u na thorå.4.
Beholding ›r∂ Råmaís beauty and S∂tåís loveliness, men and women alike forgot
to close their eyelids. All of them felt anxious in their heart but hesitated to speak;
they inwardly prayed to the Creator, ìQuickly take away, O Creator, Janakaís stupidity
and give him right understanding like ours, so that the king without the least scruple
may abandon his vow and give S∂tå in marriage to Råma. The world will speak well
of him and the idea will find favour with all. On the other hand, if he persists in his folly,
he shall have to rue it in the end. Everyone is absorbed in the ardent feeling that the
dark-complexioned youth is a suitable match for Janakaís daughter.î Then Janaka
summoned the heralds, and they came eulogizing his race. The king said, ìGo round
and proclaim my vow.î Forthwith they proceeded on their mission; there was not a little
joy in their heart. (1ó4)
ìThe might of arm of the various princes stands as the moon, while ›ivaís bow
is the planet Råhu as it were; it is massive and unyielding, as is well-known to all. Even
the great champions Råvaƒa and Båƒåsura quietly slipped away as soon as they saw
the bow. Whoever in this royal assembly breaks today the yonder unbending bow of ›iva
shall be unhesitatingly and insistently wedded by Videhaís daughter and shall triumph
over all the three worlds .î Hearing the vow all the princes were filled with longing, while
those who prided on their valour felt very indignant. Girding up their loins they rose
impatiently and bowing their heads to their chosen deity went ahead. They cast an angry
look at ›ivaís bow, grapled with it with steady aim and exerted all their strength; but the
bow refused to be lifted. Those princes, however, who had any sense at all did not even
approach the bow. (1ó4)
For fear of ›r∂ Råma he could not speak, though Janakaís words pierced his heart
like an arrow; yet at last, bowing his head at ›r∂ Råmaís lotus-feet he spoke words which
were impregnated with truth:ó (252)
øı0ó⁄UÉÊÈ’¢Á‚ã„U ◊„È°U ¡„°U ∑§Ù©U „UÙ߸ – î„U ‚◊Ê¡ •‚ ∑§„Uß Ÿ ∑§Ù߸H
∑§„UË ¡Ÿ∑§ ¡Á‚ •ŸÈÁøà ’ÊŸË – Á’l◊ÊŸ ⁄UÉÊÈ∑ȧ‹ ◊ÁŸ ¡ÊŸËH 1H
‚ÈŸ„ÈU ÷ÊŸÈ∑ȧ‹ ¬¢∑§¡ ÷ÊŸÍ – ∑§„U©°U ‚È÷Ê©U Ÿ ∑§¿ÈU •Á÷◊ÊŸÍH
¡ı¥ ÃÈê„UÊÁ⁄U •ŸÈ‚Ê‚Ÿ ¬Êflı¥ – ∑¢§ŒÈ∑§ ßfl ’˝rÊÔÊ¢«U ©U∆UÊflı¥H 2H
∑§Êø ÉÊ≈U Á¡Á◊ «UÊ⁄Uı¥ »§Ù⁄UË – ‚∑§©°U ◊L§ ◊Í‹∑§ Á¡Á◊ ÃÙ⁄UËH
Ãfl ¬˝Ãʬ ◊Á„U◊Ê ÷ªflÊŸÊ – ∑§Ù ’ʬÈ⁄UÙ Á¬ŸÊ∑§ ¬È⁄UÊŸÊH 3H
ŸÊÕ ¡ÊÁŸ •‚ •Êÿ‚È „UÙ™§ – ∑§ıÃÈ∑ȧ ∑§⁄Uı¥ Á’‹ÙÁ∑§• ‚Ù™§H
∑§◊‹ ŸÊ‹ Á¡Á◊ øʬ ø…U∏Êflı¥ – ¡Ù¡Ÿ ‚à ¬˝◊ÊŸ ‹Ò œÊÔflÊÒ¥H 4H
Cau.: raguba≈sinha mahu° jaha° kou ho∂, tehiÚ samåja asa kahai na ko∂.
kah∂ janaka jasi anucita bån∂, bidyamåna raghukula mani jån∂.1.
sunahu bhånukula pa≈kaja bhånµu, kahau° subhåu na kachu abhimånµu.
jau° tumhåri anusåsana påvau°, ka≈duka iva brahmå≈Œa u¢håvau° .2.
kåce gha¢a jimi Œårau° phor∂, sakau° meru mµulaka jimi tor∂.
tava pratåpa mahimå bhagavånå, ko båpuro pinåka purånå.3.
nåtha jåni asa åyasu hoµu, kautuku karau° bilokia soµu.
kamala nåla jimi cåpa caRhåvau°, jojana sata pramåna lai dhåvau° .4.
ìIn an assembly where any one of Raghuís race is present no one would dare
speak such scandalous words as Janaka has spoken, even though conscious of the
presence of ›r∂ Råma, the Jewel of Raghuís race. (Turning towards his brother, he
added) ìListen, O Delighter of the solar race, I sincerely tell You, without any vain
boasting: if I but have Your permission, I will lift the round world like a ball and smash
it like an ill-baked earthen jar; and by the glory of Your majesty, O blessed Lord,
I can break Mount Meru like a radish. What, then, is this wretched old bow? Realizing
this, my Lord, let me have Your command and see what wonders I work; I will string
the bow as though it were a lotus-stalk and run with it not less than eight hundred
miles. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó¬˝÷ÈÁ„U
ÁøÃß ¬ÈÁŸ ÁøÃfl ◊Á„U ⁄UÊ¡Ã ‹ÙøŸ ‹Ù‹–
π‹Ã ◊ŸÁ‚¡ ◊ËŸ ¡Èª ¡ŸÈ Á’œÈ ◊¢«U‹ «UÙ‹H 258H
Do.: prabhuhi citai puni citava mahi råjata locana lola,
khelata manasija m∂na juga janu bidhu ma≈Œala Œola.258.
268 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Gazing now at the Lord and now at the ground, Her restless eyes sparkled as if
two Cupidís fish disported themselves in the pail-like orb of the moon. (258)
øı¯ó Áª⁄UÊ •Á‹ÁŸ ◊Èπ ¬¢∑§¡ ⁄UÙ∑§Ë – ¬˝ª≈U Ÿ ‹Ê¡ ÁŸ‚Ê •fl‹Ù∑§ËH
‹ÙøŸ ¡‹È ⁄U„U ‹ÙøŸ ∑§ÙŸÊ – ¡Ò‚¥ ¬⁄U◊ ∑Χ¬Ÿ ∑§⁄U ‚ÙŸÊH 1H
‚∑ȧøË éÿÊ∑ȧ‹ÃÊ ’Á«∏U ¡ÊŸË – œÁ⁄U œË⁄U¡È ¬˝ÃËÁà ©U⁄U •ÊŸËH
ß ◊Ÿ ’øŸ ◊Ù⁄U ¬ŸÈ ‚ÊøÊ – ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ¬Œ ‚⁄UÙ¡ ÁøÃÈ ⁄UÊøÊH 2H
Ãı ÷ªflÊŸÈ ‚∑§‹ ©U⁄U ’Ê‚Ë – ∑§Á⁄UÁ„U ◊ÙÁ„U ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ∑Ò§ ŒÊ‚ËH
¡Á„U ∑¥§ ¡Á„U ¬⁄U ‚àÿ ‚Ÿ„ÍU – ‚Ù ÃÁ„U Á◊‹ß Ÿ ∑§¿ÈU ‚¢Œ„ÍUH 3H
¬˝÷È ÃŸ ÁøÃß ¬˝◊ ß ∆UÊŸÊ – ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸœÊŸ ⁄UÊ◊ ‚’È ¡ÊŸÊH
Á‚ÿÁ„U Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ Ã∑§©U œŸÈ ∑Ò§‚¥ – ÁøÃfl ªL§L§ ‹ÉÊÈ éÿÊ‹Á„U ¡Ò‚¥H 4H
Cau.: girå alini mukha pa≈kaja rok∂, praga¢a na låja niså avalok∂.
locana jalu raha locana konå, jaise° parama kæpana kara sonå.1.
sakuc∂ byåkulatå baRi jån∂, dhari dh∂raju prat∂ti ura ån∂.
tana mana bacana mora panu såcå, raghupati pada saroja citu råcå.2.
tau bhagavånu sakala ura bås∂, karihi mohi raghubara kai dås∂.
jehi ke° jehi para satya sanehµu, so tehi milai na kachu sa≈dehµu.3.
prabhu tana citai prema tana ¢hånå, kæpånidhåna råma sabu jånå.
siyahi biloki takeu dhanu kaise° , citava garuru laghu byålahi jaise° .4.
Held captive within Her lotus-like mouth Her bee-like speech did not stir out for fear
of the night of modesty. Tears remained confined within the corner of Her eyes,* just as
the gold of a stingy miser remains buried in a nook of his house. S∂tå felt abashed when
She perceived Her great agitation of mind; summoning up courage in Her heart, therefore,
She confidently said to Herself, ìIf I am true to my vow in thought, word and deed, and
if my mind is really attached to the lotus-feet of ›r∂ Råma, I am sure God, who dwells
in the heart of all, will make me ›r∂ Råmaís bondslave; for one gets united without doubt
with him for whom one cherishes true love.î Casting a glance at the Lord She resolved
to love Him even at the cost of Her life. ›r∂ Råma, the embodiment of compassion,
understood it all; looking at S∂tå He glanced at the bow as GaruŒa (the king of birds )
would gaze on a poor little snake. (1ó4)
¿¢U0 ó ÷⁄U ÷ÈflŸ ÉÊÙ⁄U ∑§∆UÙ⁄U ⁄Ufl ⁄UÁ’ ’ÊÁ¡ ÃÁ¡ ◊Ê⁄UªÈ ø‹–
ÁøP§⁄UÁ„¢U ÁŒÇª¡ «UÙ‹ ◊Á„U •Á„U ∑§Ù‹ ∑ͧL§◊ ∑§‹◊‹H
‚È⁄U •‚È⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ∑§⁄U ∑§ÊŸ ŒËã„¥U ‚∑§‹ Á’∑§‹ Á’øÊ⁄U„UË¥–
∑§ÙŒ¢«U π¢«U©U ⁄UÊ◊ ÃÈ‹‚Ë ¡ÿÁà ’øŸ ©UøÊ⁄U„UË¥H
Cha≈.: bhare bhuvana ghora ka¢hora rava rabi båji taji måragu cale,
cikkarahiÚ diggaja Œola mahi ahi kola kµuruma kalamale.
sura asura muni kara kåna d∂nhe° sakala bikala bicårah∂°,
koda≈Œa kha≈Œeu råma tulas∂ jayati bacana ucårah∂°.
The awful crash reached through the spheres; the horses of the sun-god strayed
from their course; the elephants of the quarters trumpeted, the earth shook; the serpent-
king, the divine boar and the divine tortoise fidgeted about, Gods, demons and sages put
their hands to their ears, and all began anxiously to ponder the cause; but when they
learnt, says Tulas∂dåsa, that ›r∂ Råma had broken the bow, they uttered shouts of
victory.
Then, as they looked on S∂tå, a few princes were filled with longing for her; those
wicked, degenerate fools grew indignant. Rising from their seats one after another and
donning their armour the wretches began to brag about. Someone said, ìCarry off S∂tå
by force and capturing the two princes hold them in bondage. No purpose will be served
by merely breaking the bow; for who shall marry the princess while we still live? Should
Janaka come forward to help them, rout him in battle alongwith the two brothers.î When
the good kings heard these words, they said, ìShame itself feels shy in approaching this
assembly of princes. Your might, glory, valour, fame and honour have been shattered
alongwith the bow. Is it the same valour of which you are boasting, or have you since
acquired it anew from somewhere else? It is because such is your mentality that God
has blackened your faces.î (1ó4)
an extraordinary warrior! He flaunts his axe before me again and again, as if he would
blow away a mountain with a mere puff of breath. Here there is no pumpkin in the bud
that would wither away as soon as an index finger is raised against it. It was only when
I saw you armed with an axe and a bow and arrows that I spoke with some pride. Now
that I understand you are a descendant of Bhægu and perceive a sacred thread on your
person, I suppress my anger and put up with whatever you say. In our family valour is
never shown against gods, the Bråhmaƒas, devotees of ›r∂ Hari and the cow; for by
killing any of these we incur sin while a defeat at their hands will bring disrepute on us.
We should throw ourselves at your feet even if you strike us. Every word of yours is as
incisive as millions of thunderbolts; the bow and arrows and the axe are, therefore, an
unnecessary burden to you. (1ó4)
Said Gådhiís son (Vi‹våmitra) smiling within himself,îEverything looks green to the
sage (Para‹uråma); it is, however, the steel sword that he is faced with and not with
sugar extracted from a sugar-cane (that one could easily gulp). It is a pity that he does
not understand and still persists in his ignorance.* (275)
øı0ó∑§„U©U ‹πŸ ◊ÈÁŸ ‚Ë‹È ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UÊ – ∑§Ù Ÿ®„U ¡ÊŸ Á’ÁŒÃ ‚¢‚Ê⁄UÊH
◊ÊÃÊ Á¬ÃÁ„U ©UÁ⁄UŸ ÷∞ ŸË∑¥§ – ªÈ⁄U Á⁄UŸÈ ⁄U„UÊ ‚ÙøÈ ’«∏U ¡Ë∑¥§H 1H
‚Ù ¡ŸÈ „U◊⁄UÁ„ U ◊ÊÕ ∑§Ê…∏UÊ – ÁŒŸ øÁ‹ ª∞ éÿÊ¡ ’«∏U ’Ê…∏UÊH
•’ •ÊÁŸ• éÿfl„UÁ⁄U•Ê ’Ù‹Ë – ÃÈ⁄Uà Œ©°U ◊Ò¥ ÕÒ‹Ë πÙ‹ËH 2H
‚ÈÁŸ ∑§≈ÈU ’øŸ ∑ȧ∆UÊ⁄U ‚ÈœÊ⁄UÊ – „UÊÿ „UÊÿ ‚’ ‚÷Ê ¬È∑§Ê⁄UÊH
÷ΪȒ⁄U ¬⁄U‚È ŒπÊfl„ÈU ◊Ù„UË – Á’¬˝ Á’øÊÁ⁄U ’ø©°U ŸÎ¬º˝Ù„UËH 3H
Á◊‹ Ÿ ∑§’„È°U ‚È÷≈U ⁄UŸ ªÊ…∏U – Ám¡ ŒflÃÊ ÉÊ⁄UÁ„U ∑§ ’Ê…∏UH
•ŸÈÁøà ∑§Á„U ‚’ ‹Ùª ¬È∑§Ê⁄U – ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ‚ÿŸ®„U ‹πŸÈ ŸflÊ⁄UH 4H
Cau.: kaheu lakhana muni s∂lu tumhårå, ko nahiÚ jåna bidita sa≈sårå.
måtå pitahi urina bhae n∂ke° , gura rinu rahå socu baRa j∂ke° .1.
so janu hamarehi måthe kåRhå, dina cali gae byåja baRa båRhå.
aba ånia byavahariå bol∂, turata deu° maiÚ thail∂ khol∂.2.
suni ka¢u bacana ku¢håra sudhårå, håya håya saba sabhå pukårå.
bhægubara parasu dekhåvahu moh∂, bipra bicåri bacau° næpadroh∂.3.
mile na kabahu° subha¢a rana gåRhe, dvija devatå gharahi ke båRhe.
anucita kahi saba loga pukåre, raghupati sayanahiÚ lakhanu nevåre.4.
Said Lak¶maƒa, ìIs there anyone, O good sage, who is not aware of your gentle
disposition, so well known throughout the world? You have fully paid the debt you owed
to your parents;† the only debt which now remains to be paid by you is the one you owe
to your Guru, and that has been vexing your mind not a little. It looks as if you had
incurred the debt on our account; and since a considerable time has now elapsed a
heavy interest has accumulated thereon. Now you get the creditor here and I will at once
rapay him from my own purse.î Hearing these sarcastic remarks Para‹uråma grasped
his axe and the whole assembly cried ìAlack ! Alack !!î ì O chief of Bhægus, you are still
threatening me with your axe; but I am sparing you only because I hold you to be a
Bråhmaƒa, O enemy of princes. You have never met champions staunch in fight; You
have grown important in your own little home, O holy Bråhmaƒa.î Everyone exclaimed, ìThis
is wholly undesirable!î The Lord of Raghus now becked Lak¶maƒa to stop. (1ó4)
* This has reference to a popular saying ìA man who loses his eyesight in the month of ›råvaƒa
(corresponding roughly to August), when the whole landscape is green, visualizes everything as green.î
Vi‹våmitra thereby suggests that Para‹uråma was blind so far as the greatness of ›r∂ Råma is concerned and
imagined that the latter was as easy to handle as the other K¶atriyas whom he could easily vanquish in battle.
Again there is a pun on the word ëKhå° Œaí in the original, which means both a sword and sugar.
† There is a sarcastic allusion here to two notable incidents in Para‹uråmaís life. We are told in the
Puråƒas how Para‹uråma killed his own mother at the bidding of his father Jamadagni, who had got
incensed at her returning from a river rather late. Pleased with his obedience Jamadagni insisted on his
asking for a boon. At this Para‹uråma prayed for the restoration of his motherís life and his prayer was
immediately granted. His mother was brought to life again and did not even remember the cruel act of her
son. On another occasion, Para‹uråmaís father Jamadagni was slain by the followers of king Sahasrabåhu
in order to avenge themselves of their leaderís death at Para‹uråmaís hands and the latter retaliated by
extirpating not only the descendants of Sahasrårjuna but the whole K¶atriya race gradually.
284 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
øı¯ó •Áà Á’ŸËà ◊ÎŒÈ ‚ËË ’ÊŸË – ’Ù‹ ⁄UÊ◊È ¡ÙÁ⁄U ¡Èª ¬ÊŸËH
‚ÈŸ„ÈU ŸÊÕ ÃÈê„U ‚„U¡ ‚È¡ÊŸÊ – ’Ê‹∑§ ’øŸÈ ∑§Á⁄U• Ÿ®„U ∑§ÊŸÊH 1H
’⁄U⁄ÒU ’Ê‹∑ȧ ∞∑ȧ ‚È÷Ê™ – ßã„UÁ„U Ÿ ‚¢Ã Á’ŒÍ·®„U ∑§Ê™§H
î„U ŸÊ„UË¥ ∑§¿ÈU ∑§Ê¡ Á’ªÊ⁄UÊ – •¬⁄UÊœË ◊Ò¥ ŸÊÕ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UÊH 2H
∑Χ¬Ê ∑§Ù¬È ’œÈ ’°œ’ ªÙ‚ÊßZ – ◊Ù ¬⁄U ∑§Á⁄U• ŒÊ‚ ∑§Ë ŸÊßZH
∑§Á„U• ’Áª ¡Á„U Á’Áœ Á⁄U‚ ¡Ê߸ – ◊ÈÁŸŸÊÿ∑§ ‚Ùß ∑§⁄Uı¥ ©U¬Ê߸H 3H
286 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
∑§„U ◊ÈÁŸ ⁄UÊ◊ ¡Êß Á⁄U‚ ∑Ò§‚¥ – •¡„È°U •ŸÈ¡ Ãfl ÁøÃfl •ŸÒ‚¥H
∞Á„U ∑¥§ ∑¢§∆U ∑ȧ∆UÊL§ Ÿ ŒËã„UÊ – Ãı ◊Ò¥ ∑§Ê„U ∑§Ù¬È ∑§Á⁄U ∑§Ëã„UÊH 4H
Cau.: ati bin∂ta mædu s∂tala bån∂, bole råmu jori juga pån∂.
sunahu nåtha tumha sahaja sujånå, bålaka bacanu karia nahiÚ kånå.1.
bararai bålaku eku subhåµu, inhahi na sa≈ta bidµu¶ahiÚ kåµu.
tehiÚ nåh∂° kachu kåja
bigårå, aparådh∂ maiÚ nåtha tumhårå.2.
kæpå kopu badhu ba° dhaba goså∂,° mo para karia dåsa k∂ nå∂.°
kahia begi jehi bidhi risa jå∂, muninåyaka soi karau° upå∂.3.
kaha muni råma jåi risa kaise°, ajahu° anuja tava citava anaise° .
ehi ke° ka≈¢ha ku¢håru na d∂nhå, tau maiÚ kåha kopu kari k∂nhå.4.
Joining both His palms together and speaking in most humble, gentle and placid
tones ›r∂ Råma said, ìI pray you, my lord: wise as you are by nature, pay no heed to
the words of a child. A wasp and a child have alike disposition; saints never find fault
with them. Besides, the boy has done you no harm; it is I, my lord, who have offended
you. Therefore, your reverence, deal to me as your servant whatever you please,
whether it be a favour or frown, death or captivity. Tell me quickly the means, O chief
of sages, by which your anger may be appeased; I shall do accordingly.î Said the sage,
ìHow can my passion be pacified, O Råma, when your younger brother is still looking
mischievously at me. So long as I do not cut his throat with my axe, my wrath is
ineffectual.î (1ó4)
jau° pai kæpå° jarihiÚ muni gåtå, krodha bhae° tanu råkha bidhåtå.
dekhu janaka ha¢hi bålaku ehµu, k∂nha cahata jaRa jamapura gehµu.3.
begi karahu kina å° khinha o¢å, dekhata cho¢a kho¢a næpa Œho¢å.
bihase lakhanu kahå mana måh∂°, mµude° å° khi katahu° kou nåh∂°.4.
ìMy hand moves not, though passion consumes my breast; while this axe, which
has slain kings without number, has gone blunt. Fate has turned against me; that is why
I find my nature changed. Otherwise compassion at any time is unknown to my heart.
My tenderness of feeling has imposed on me a severe strain today.î On hearing this the
son of Sumitrå bowed his head with a smile. ìThe breeze of your benevolence is so
befitting your frame; the words you speak appear as though blossoms drop from a tree.
O reverend sir, when compassion sets your whole frame on fire, God help you when you
are angry.î ìLook here, Janaka, this stupid boy in his perversity intends to migrate to the
region of Death. Why not put him out of my sight ? Though small to look at, the princeling
is yet so wicked !î Lak¶maƒa smilingly said to himself, ìShut your eyes and the whole
world will vanish out of your sight.î (1ó4)
Á’Ÿÿ ‚Ë‹ ∑§L§ŸÊ ªÈŸ ‚ʪ⁄U – ¡ÿÁà ’øŸ ⁄UøŸÊ •Áà ŸÊª⁄UH
‚fl∑§ ‚ÈπŒ ‚È÷ª ‚’ •¢ªÊ – ¡ÿ ‚⁄UË⁄U ¿UÁ’ ∑§ÙÁ≈U •Ÿ¢ªÊH 2H
∑§⁄Uı¥ ∑§Ê„U ◊Èπ ∞∑§ ¬˝‚¢‚Ê – ¡ÿ ◊„U‚ ◊Ÿ ◊ÊŸ‚ „¢U‚ÊH
•ŸÈÁøà ’„ÈUà ∑§„U©°U •ÇÿÊÃÊ – ¿U◊„ÈU ¿U◊Ê◊¢ÁŒ⁄U ŒÙ©U ÷˝ÊÃÊH 3H
∑§Á„U ¡ÿ ¡ÿ ¡ÿ ⁄UÉÊÈ∑ȧ‹∑§ÃÍ – ÷ΪȬÁà ª∞ ’ŸÁ„U ì „UÃÍH
•¬÷ÿ° ∑ȧÁ≈U‹ ◊„Uˬ «U⁄UÊŸ – ¡„°U Ä°U ∑§Êÿ⁄U ªfl°®„U ¬⁄UÊŸH 4H
Cau.: jaya raghuba≈sa banaja bana bhånµu, gahana danuja kula dahana kæsånµu.
jaya sura bipra dhenu hitakår∂, jaya mada moha koha bhrama hår∂.1.
binaya s∂la karunå guna sågara, jayati bacana racanå ati någara.
sevaka sukhada subhaga saba a≈gå, jaya sar∂ra chabi ko¢i ana≈gå.2.
karau° kåha mukha eka prasa≈så, jaya mahesa mana månasa ha≈så.
anucita bahuta kaheu° agyåtå, chamahu chamåma≈dira dou bhråtå.3.
kahi jaya jaya jaya raghukulaketµu, bhægupati gae banahi tapa hetµu.
apabhaya° ku¢ila mah∂pa Œeråne, jaha° taha° kåyara gava° hiÚ paråne.4.
ìGlory to ›r∂ Råma, who delights Raghuís line even as the sun delights a cluster
of lotuses ! Glory to the Fire that consumes the forest of the demon race ! Glory to the
Benefactor of gods, Bråhmaƒas and cows ! Glory to Him who takes away pride,
ignorance, passion and delusion ! Glory to Him who is an ocean of humility, amiability,
compassion and goodness and a pastmaster in the art of speech. Glory to the
Delighter of His servants and to Him who is graceful of every limb and whose form
possesses the beauty of millions of Cupids ! How can I with one tongue utter Your
praises? Glory to Him who sports in the mind of the great Lord ›iva as a swan in the
Månasarovara lake ! In my ignorance I have said much that was unseemly; therefore
pardon me, both brothers, abodes of forgiveness that You are. Glory, glory, all glory
to the Chief of Raghuís race !î So saying, the lord of Bhægus withdrew to the forest to
practise penance. The wicked kings were all seized with imaginary fears and the
cowards quietly fled in all directions. (1ó4)
spheres* appeared of small account. The prosperity that reigned in the house of the
humblest citizen was enough to fascinate even the lord of celestials. (1ó4)
Cau.: suni bole gura ati sukhu på∂, punya puru¶a kahu° mahi sukha chå∂.
jimi saritå sågara mahu° jåh∂°, jadyapi tåhi kåmanå nåh∂°.1.
timi sukha sa≈pati binahiÚ bolåe° , dharamas∂la pahiÚ jåhiÚ subhåe° .
tumha gura bipra dhenu sura seb∂, tasi pun∂ta kausalyå deb∂.2.
sukæt∂ tumha samåna jaga måh∂°, bhayau na hai kou honeu nåh∂°.
tumha te adhika punya baRa kåke° , råjana råma sarisa suta jåke° .3.
b∂ra bin∂ta dharama brata dhår∂, guna sågara bara bålaka cår∂.
tumha kahu° sarba kåla kalyånå, sajahu baråta bajåi nisånå.4.
The Guru was highly pleased to hear the news and said, ìTo a virtuous man
the world abounds in happiness. As rivers run into the sea, although the latter has
no craving for them, so joy and prosperity come unasked and of their own accord
to a pious soul. Just as you are given to the service of your preceptor, the Bråhmaƒas
and cows as well as of gods, Queen Kausalyå is no less devout than you. A pious
soul like you there has never been, nor is, nor shall be in this world. Who can be
more blessed than you, O king, who have a son like Råma, and whose four worthy
children are all valiant, submissive, true to their vow of piety and oceans of goodness.
You are blessed indeed for all time; now, prepare the marriage procession to the sound
of kettledrums. (1ó4)
the procession; a herd of deer came round to the right, as if good omens appeared in visible
form. A Brahmani-kite promised great blessings; and a ›yåmå bird was observed on an
auspicious tree to the left. A man bearing curds and fish and two learned Bråhmaƒas each
with a book in his hand came from the opposite direction. (1ó4)
puni basi¶¢ha pada sira tinha nåe, prema mudita munibara ura låe.
bipra bæ≈da ba≈de duhu° bhå∂°, manabhåvat∂ as∂se° på∂°.3.
bharata sahånuja k∂nha pranåmå, lie u¢håi låi ura råmå.
hara¶e lakhana dekhi dou bhråtå, mile prema paripµurita gåtå.4.
The king prostrated himself before the sage, placing the dust of the latterís feet on
his head again and again. Kau‹ika pressed the king to his bosom, blessed him and
inquired after his welfare. When King Da‹aratha saw the two brothers prostrating
themselves, he could not contain himself for joy. Pressing the boys to his bosom he
allayed the unbearable pangs of separation and looked like a dead body restored to life.
Råma and Lak¶maƒa then bowed their head at Vasi¶¢haís feet and the great sage
embraced them in the ecstasy of love. The two brothers next saluted all the Bråhmaƒas
and in turn received their welcome blessings. Bharata and his younger half-brother
(›atrughna) greeted Råma, who lifted them and embraced them. Lak¶maƒa rejoiced to
see the two brothers (Bharata and ›atrughna) and as he embraced them his limbs were
throbbing with emotion. (1ó4)
this union. By our great good-luck Providence has ordained things well: the two brothers
shall often delight our eyes.î (1ó4)
¿¢U0 ó ©U¬◊Ê Ÿ ∑§Ù©U ∑§„U ŒÊ‚ ÃÈ‹‚Ë ∑§Ã„È°U ∑§Á’ ∑§ÙÁ’Œ ∑§„Ò¥U–
’‹ Á’Ÿÿ Á’lÊ ‚Ë‹ ‚Ù÷Ê ®‚œÈ ßã„U ‚ ∞ß •„Ò¥UH
¬È⁄U ŸÊÁ⁄U ‚∑§‹ ¬‚ÊÁ⁄U •¢ø‹ Á’ÁœÁ„U ’øŸ ‚ÈŸÊfl„UË¥–
éÿÊÁ„U•„È°U øÊÁ⁄U©U ÷Êß ∞®„U ¬È⁄U „U◊ ‚È◊¢ª‹ ªÊfl„UË¥H
314 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Cha≈.:upamå na kou kaha dåsa tulas∂ katahu° kabi kobida kahaiÚ,
bala binaya bidyå s∂la sobhå si≈dhu inha se ei ahaiÚ.
pura nåri sakala pasåri a≈cala bidhihi bacana sunåvah∂°,
byåhiahu° cåriu bhåi ehiÚ pura hama suma≈gala gåvah∂°.
Says Tulas∂dåsa: ìThey have no comparison anywhere, so declare the poets and
wise men. Oceans of strength, modesty, learning, amiability and beauty, they are their
own Compeers.î Spreading out the skirt of their garment (as a beggar would while asking
for alms) all the women of the city made entreaties to the Creator, ìMay all the four
brothers be married in this city and may we sing charming nuptial songs!î
wedding through Nårada; it was just the same that Janakaís astrologers had already
determined. When all the people heard of this, they observed, ìThe astrologers of this place
are so many creators as it were.î (1ó4)
∞Á„U Á’Áœ ‚¢÷È ‚È⁄Uã„U ‚◊ȤÊÊflÊ – ¬ÈÁŸ •Êª¥ ’⁄U ’‚„U ø‹ÊflÊH
Œflã„U Œπ Œ‚⁄UÕÈ ¡ÊÃÊ – ◊„UÊ◊ÙŒ ◊Ÿ ¬È‹Á∑§Ã ªÊÃÊH 2H
‚ÊœÈ ‚◊Ê¡ ‚¢ª ◊Á„UŒflÊ – ¡ŸÈ ÃŸÈ œ⁄¥U ∑§⁄U®„U ‚Èπ ‚flÊH
‚Ù„Uà ‚ÊÕ ‚È÷ª ‚Èà øÊ⁄UË – ¡ŸÈ •¬’⁄Uª ‚∑§‹ ßȜÊ⁄UËH 3H
◊⁄U∑§Ã ∑§Ÿ∑§ ’⁄UŸ ’⁄U ¡Ù⁄UË – ŒÁπ ‚È⁄Uã„U ÷Ò ¬˝ËÁà Ÿ ÕÙ⁄UËH
¬ÈÁŸ ⁄UÊ◊Á„U Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ Á„Uÿ° „U⁄U· – ŸÎ¬Á„U ‚⁄UÊÁ„U ‚È◊Ÿ ÁÃã„U ’⁄U·H 4H
Cau.: jinha kara nåmu leta jaga måh∂°, sakala ama≈gala mµula nasåh∂°.
karatala hohiÚ padåratha cår∂, tei siya råmu kaheu kåmår∂.1.
ehi bidhi sa≈bhu suranha samujhåvå, puni åge° bara basaha calåvå.
devanha dekhe dasarathu jåtå, mahåmoda mana pulakita gåtå.2.
sådhu samåja sa≈ga mahidevå, janu tanu dhare° karahiÚ sukha sevå.
sohata såtha subhaga suta cår∂, janu apabaraga sakala tanudhår∂.3.
marakata kanaka barana bara jor∂, dekhi suranha bhai pr∂ti na thor∂.
puni råmahi biloki hiya° hara¶e, næpahi saråhi sumana tinha bara¶e.4.
"At the very mention of whose name all evil is uprooted and the four ends of
human existence are brought within one's grasp, such are S∂tå and Råma," said the
Destroyer of Cupid, ›a∆kara. In this way ›ambhu admonished the divinities, and then
spurred on His noble bull. The gods beheld Da‹aratha marching (to Janaka's palace)
with his heart full of rapture and the hair on his body standing erect. The assemblage of
holy men and Bråhmaƒas accompanying the king appeared like joys incarnate ministering
to him. By his side shone forth the four handsome princes, incarnations as it were of the
four types of final beatitude.* The gods were greatly inspired with love to see two lovely
pairs, one possessing the hue of emeralds and the other of golden hue. They were
particularly delighted at heart to see Råma; and extolling the king they rained down
flowers on him. (1ó4)
¿¢U0 ó ¡ŸÈ ’ÊÁ¡ ’·È ’ŸÊß ◊ŸÁ‚¡È ⁄UÊ◊ Á„Uà •Áà ‚Ù„U߸–
•Ê¬Ÿ¥ ’ÿ ’‹ M§¬ ªÈŸ ªÁà ‚∑§‹ ÷ÈflŸ Á’◊Ù„U߸H
¡ª◊ªÃ ¡ËŸÈ ¡⁄UÊfl ¡ÙÁà ‚È◊ÙÁà ◊ÁŸ ◊ÊÁŸ∑§ ‹ª–
®∑§Á∑§ÁŸ ‹‹Ê◊ ‹ªÊ◊È ‹Á‹Ã Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ ‚È⁄U Ÿ⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ∆UªH
Cha≈.: janu båji be¶u banåi manasiju råma hita ati soha∂,
åpane° baya bala rµupa guna gati sakala bhuvana bimoha∂.
jagamagata j∂nu jaråva joti sumoti mani månika lage,
ki≈kini lalåma lagåmu lalita biloki sura nara muni ¢hage.
It seemed as if Cupid himself had appeared with all his charm in the disguise of
a horse for the sake of ›r∂ Råma and fascinated the whole universe with its youth and
vigour, form and virtues as well as with its pace. A bejewelled saddle, thick set with
beautiful pearls, gems and rubies shone on his back; the exquisite band with small
tinkling bells and the lovely bridle, dazed gods, men and sages alike.
goddesses, who were pure-hearted and clever by nature, assumed the disguise of lovely
women and joined the royal gynaeceum. They sang festal songs in a melodious voice; and
as everyone was overcome with joy no one could recognize them. (1ó4)
Having gathered the offerings scattered about ›r∂ Råma, the barbers, torchbearers,
family bards and dancers bowed their head and gladly invoked blessings on Him with a
heart overflowing with joy. (319)
øı0óÁ◊‹ ¡Ÿ∑ȧ Œ‚⁄UÕÈ •Áà ¬˝ËÃË¥ – ∑§Á⁄U ’ÒÁŒ∑§ ‹ıÁ∑§∑§ ‚’ ⁄UËÃË¥H
Á◊‹Ã ◊„UÊ ŒÙ©U ⁄UÊ¡ Á’⁄UÊ¡ – ©U¬◊Ê πÙÁ¡ πÙÁ¡ ∑§Á’ ‹Ê¡H 1H
‹„UË Ÿ ∑§Ã„È°U „UÊÁ⁄U Á„Uÿ° ◊ÊŸË – ßã„U ‚◊ ∞ß ©U¬◊Ê ©U⁄U •ÊŸËH
‚Ê◊œ ŒÁπ Œfl •ŸÈ⁄Uʪ – ‚È◊Ÿ ’⁄UÁ· ¡‚È ªÊflŸ ‹ÊªH 2H
¡ªÈ Á’⁄¢UÁø ©U¬¡ÊflÊ ¡’ Ã¥ – Œπ ‚ÈŸ éÿÊ„U ’„ÈU Ã’ Ã¥H
‚∑§‹ ÷Ê°Áà ‚◊ ‚Ê¡È ‚◊Ê¡Í – ‚◊ ‚◊œË Œπ „U◊ •Ê¡ÍH 3H
Œfl Áª⁄UÊ ‚ÈÁŸ ‚È¢Œ⁄U ‚Ê°øË – ¬˝ËÁà •‹ıÁ∑§∑§ ŒÈ„ÈU ÁŒÁ‚ ◊ÊøËH
ŒÃ ¬Ê°fl«∏U •⁄UÉÊÈ ‚È„UÊ∞ – ‚ÊŒ⁄U ¡Ÿ∑ȧ ◊¢«U¬®„U ÀÿÊ∞H 4H
Cau.: mile janaku dasarathu ati pr∂t∂°, kari baidika laukika saba r∂t∂°.
milata mahå dou råja biråje, upamå khoji khoji kabi låje.1.
lah∂ na katahu° håri hiya° mån∂, inha sama ei upamå ura ån∂.
såmadha dekhi deva anuråge, sumana bara¶i jasu gåvana låge.2.
jagu bira≈ci upajåvå jaba te° , dekhe sune byåha bahu taba te° .
sakala bhå° ti sama såju samåjµu, sama samadh∂ dekhe hama åjµu.3.
deva girå suni su≈dara så° c∂, pr∂ti alaukika duhu disi måc∂.
deta på° vaRe araghu suhåe, sådara janaku ma≈ŒapahiÚ lyåe.4.
Having observed every custom that derived its authority from the Vedas or from
popular tradition the two kings Janaka and Da‹aratha, embraced each other with great
love. The two monarchs while embracing each other presented a glorious spectacle;
poets made repeated efforts to find a suitable analogy but felt abashed at their failure.
Finding no comparison anywhere, they felt baffled and concluded that the pair could be
likened to themselves alone. The gods were enraptured to see the tie of love between
the two kings embracing each other; raining down flowers they began to sing the glories
of both. "Ever since Brahmå created the world, we have witnessed and heard of many
a marriage; but it is only today that we have seen the pomp and grandeur on both sides
so well-balanced in every respect and the fathers of the bride and the bridegroom so well-
matched." Hearing the above voice from heaven, which was so charming yet so true, there
was a flood of transcendent love on both sides. Unrolling beautiful carpets on the way
and offering water to wash his hands with, Janaka himself conducted Da‹aratha to the
pavilion with all honour. (1ó4)
of ›r∂ Råma's glory, disguised themselves as noble Bråhmaƒas and witnessed the
spectacle with great delight. Janaka worshipped them as on a par with gods and, though
he recognized them not, assigned them exalted seats. (1ó4)
¿¢U0ó ¬Á„UøÊŸ ∑§Ù ∑§Á„U ¡ÊŸ ‚’Á„U •¬ÊŸ ‚ÈÁœ ÷Ù⁄UË ÷߸–
•ÊŸ¢Œ ∑¢§ŒÈ Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ ŒÍ‹„ÈU ©U÷ÿ ÁŒÁ‚ •ÊŸ°Œ ◊߸H
‚È⁄U ‹π ⁄UÊ◊ ‚È¡ÊŸ ¬Í¡ ◊ÊŸÁ‚∑§ •Ê‚Ÿ Œ∞–
•fl‹ÙÁ∑§ ‚Ë‹È ‚È÷Ê©U ¬˝÷È ∑§Ù Á’’Èœ ◊Ÿ ¬˝◊ÈÁŒÃ ÷∞H
Cha≈.: pahicåna ko kehi jåna sabahi apåna sudhi bhor∂ bha∂,
åna≈da ka≈du biloki dµulahu ubhaya disi åna° da ma∂.
sura lakhe råma sujåna pµuje månasika åsana dae,
avaloki s∂lu subhåu prabhu ko bibudha mana pramudita bhae.
Who should recognize and whom should one know, when everyone had forgotten
one's own self? As they gazed on the bridegroom, who was Bliss personified, joy was
diffused on both sides (in the bridegroom's party as well as in the court of Janaka). The
all-wise Råma recognized the gods, worshipped them mentally and assigned them seats
of His own fancy. And the immortals were delighted at heart to perceive the congenial
manners and gentle disposition of the Lord.
south; (4) Nirrti (the god of death), of the south-west; (5) Varuƒa (the god of water), of the west; (6) Våyu (the wind-
god), of the north-west; (7) Kuvera (the god of riches), of the north; and (8) ∫‹åna (›iva), of the north-east.
326 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
rån∂ suni uparohita bån∂, pramudita sakhinha sameta sayån∂.
bipra badhµu kulabæddha bolå∂°, kari kula r∂ti suma≈gala gå∂°.2.
nåri be¶a je sura bara båmå, sakala subhåya° su≈dar∂ syåmå.
tinhahi dekhi sukhu påvahiÚ når∂°, binu pahicåni prånahu te pyår∂°.3.
båra båra sanamånahiÚ rån∂, umå ramå sårada sama jån∂.
s∂ya sa° våri samåju banå∂, mudita ma≈ŒapahiÚ cal∂° lavå∂.4.
Perceiving that the time of wedding had arrived, Vasi¶¢ha sent for ›atånanda with
all the honour due to him, and on hearing the call the latter came with all reverence.
"Kiindly go and bring the bride quickly now." Receiving the sage's order he gladly left.
The wise queen with her associates was highly pleased to hear the priest's message;
she sent for a few Bråhmaƒa ladies and the elder ladies of the family, who performed the
family rites and sang charming festal songs. The consorts of the principal gods, who
were disguised as mortal women, were all naturally lovely and in the prime of their youth.
The ladies of Janaka's household were delighted to see them and, even though none
recognized them, the ladies held them dearer than their life. The queen honoured them
again and again treating them on a par with Umå, Ramå and ›åradå. After adorning S∂tå
and forming a circle about Her they joyously conducted Her to the pavilion. (1ó4)
* The mixture referred to above, which is known by the name of ëMadhuparka, is usually composed of
curds, clarified butter, water, honey and sugar. It is a respectful offering made to a guest or to the bridegroom
on his arrival at the door of the brideís father.
* BÅLA-KÅ°NœA * 329
What words can describe the world-renowned queen-consort of Janaka and S∂tå's
mother? The Creator had exhausted in fashioning her all the bright glory, virtue, joy and
beauty. Perceiving the appropriate time, the great sages sent for her; and in response to
their call married women whose hasbands were alive brought her with due honour. Queen
Sunayanå shone forth to Janaka's left even as Mainå beside Himavån (the mountain-
king). The king and queen joyfully brought and placed with their own hands gold vases
and beautiful trays of jewels filled with holy, scented and auspicious water before ›r∂
Råma. The sages recited the Veda in joyous tones and at the proper time flowers rained
down from the heavens. The royal couple were enraptured to behold the Bridegroom and
began to wash His holy feet. (1ó4)
joyfully applauded the beauty of each pair, while the gods rained down flowers. All the
lovely brides with their handsome bridegrooms shone forth in the same pavilion as it the
faer states (wadeing, sreaming, soe slelp the state) alary with their fore lard (visva Tajas
prasya and Brahme) are e within the seva. (1ó4)
Having honoured the whole bridegroom's party with courtesy, gifts, supplication and
compliments, King Janaka joyfully paid his homage to and greeted the great sages after
bestowing his loving attention on them. Bowing his head and invoking the gods he
addressed them all with joined palms, "Gods and holy men seek one's love alone; can
the ocean be propitiated by offering as much water as can be held within one's palms?"
Again, with joined palms Janaka and his younger brother (Ku‹aketu) submitted to the
King of Kosala in winning words full of affection, courtesy and sincerity, "By our
connection with you, O king, we have now been exalted in every respect; alongwith this
kingdom and all that we possess, pray, look upon us both as your slaves purchased
without any consideration. Taking these girls as your hand-maidens foster them with
your unremitting kindness. Pardon me my offence; it was too presumptuous on my part
to have called you here." The ornament of the solar race, King Da‹aratha, in his turn
flooded the bride's father with all kinds of honour. The courtesy they showed to each
other was past all telling; for their hearts overflowed with love. Hosts of gods rained down
flowers and King Da‹aratha proceeded to the palace where he and his party had been
lodged amidst the crash of kettledrums, voces of victory and the chanting of Vedic texts.
There was much rejoicing both in the heavens and in the city. Then, receiving orders from
the chief of sages, Vasi¶¢ha, the lovely companions of the brides conducted them
alongwith the bridegrooms to the apartment where the guardian deities of the family, had
been installed for worship during the wedding days. (1ó4)
beautiful as the cow of plenty; and adorning them all in every possible way he gladly
bestowed them upon the Bråhmaƒas. The king supplicated them in many ways and said,
"It is only today that I have attained the fruit of my existence." The delight of the solar
race was glad to receive their blessings and then sent for beggars and bestowed on
them, according to their liking, gold, wearing apparel, jewels, horses, elephants and
chariots. Singing the king's praises and saying, "Glory, glory, all glory to the lord of the
solar race!" they all went away. In this way the rejoicing in connection with ›r∂ Råma's
wedding was more than the thousand-mouthed serpent-king could tell. (1ó4)
beyond all telling, and before which the wealth possessed by the lords of the different
worlds looked small. (333)
øı0ó‚’È ‚◊Ê¡È ∞Á„U ÷Ê°Áà ’ŸÊ߸ – ¡Ÿ∑§ •flœ¬È⁄U ŒËã„U ¬∆UÊ߸H
øÁ‹Á„U ’⁄UÊà ‚ÈŸÃ ‚’ ⁄UÊŸË – Á’∑§‹ ◊ËŸªŸ ¡ŸÈ ‹ÉÊÈ ¬ÊŸËH 1H
¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ ‚Ëÿ ªÙŒ ∑§Á⁄U ‹„UË¥ – Œß •‚Ë‚ Á‚πÊflŸÈ Œ„UË¢H
„UÙ∞„ÈU ‚¢Ãà Á¬ÿÁ„U Á¬•Ê⁄UË – ÁøL§ •Á„U’Êà •‚Ë‚ „U◊Ê⁄UËH 2H
‚Ê‚È ‚‚È⁄U ªÈ⁄U ‚flÊ ∑§⁄U„ÍU – ¬Áà L§π ‹Áπ •Êÿ‚È •ŸÈ‚⁄U„ÍUH
•Áà ‚Ÿ„U ’‚ ‚πË¥ ‚ÿÊŸË – ŸÊÁ⁄U œ⁄U◊ Á‚πfl®„U ◊ÎŒÈ ’ÊŸËH 3H
‚ÊŒ⁄U ‚∑§‹ ∑ȧ•°Á⁄U ‚◊ȤÊÊßZ – ⁄UÊÁŸã„U ’Ê⁄U ’Ê⁄U ©U⁄U ‹ÊßZH
’„ÈUÁ⁄U ’„ÈUÁ⁄U ÷≈U®„U ◊„UÃÊ⁄UË¥ – ∑§„UÁ„¢U Á’⁄¢UÁø ⁄UøË¥ ∑§Ã ŸÊ⁄UË¥H 4H
Cau.: sabu samåju ehi bhå° ti banå∂, janaka avadhapura d∂nha pa¢hå∂.
calihi baråta sunata saba rån∂°, bikala m∂nagana janu laghu pån∂.1.
puni puni s∂ya goda kari leh∂, dei as∂sa sikhåvanu deh∂°.
hoehu sa≈tata piyahi piår∂, ciru ahibåta as∂sa hamår∂.2.
såsu sasura gura sevå karehµu, pati rukha lakhi åyasu anusarehµu.
ati saneha basa sakh∂° sayån∂, nåri dharama sikhavahiÚ mædu bån∂.3.
sådara sakala kua° ri samujhå∂°, råninha båra båra ura lå∂°.
bahuri bahuri bhe¢ahiÚ mahatår∂°, kahahiÚ bira≈ci rac∂° kata når∂°.4.
Having got all the equipage arranged in the order mentioned above, Janaka had
everything despatched to Ayodhyå. When the queens heard that the bridegrooms' party
was about to start, they all felt miserable even as fish when faced with shortage of water.
Again and again they took S∂tå in their lap and blessed and exhorted her in the following
words: "May you be ever beloved of your lord, and may you live long with him: this is
our blessing. Serve the parents of your husband and other elders and do the bidding of
your lord according to his pleasure." In their excess of love S∂tå's clever companions too
taught her the duties of a housewife in soft accents. The queens politely admonished all
the other princesses too and clasped them to their bosom again and again; and as the
mothers embraced their daughters time and again, they exclaimed, "Why did Brahmå ever
create a woman?" (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ÃÁ„U
•fl‚⁄U ÷Êßã„U ‚Á„Uà ⁄UÊ◊È ÷ÊŸÈ ∑ȧ‹ ∑§ÃÈ–
ø‹ ¡Ÿ∑§ ◊¢ÁŒ⁄U ◊ÈÁŒÃ Á’ŒÊ ∑§⁄UÊflŸ „UÃÈH 334H
Do.: tehi avasara bhåinha sahita råmu bhånu kula ketu,
cale janaka ma≈dira mudita bidå karåvana hetu.334.
That very moment did Råma, the chief of the solar race, gladly proceeded
alongwith His brothers to Janakaís palace to take the brides along with them. (334)
øı0óøÊÁ⁄U©U ÷Êß ‚È÷Êÿ° ‚È„UÊ∞ – Ÿª⁄U ŸÊÁ⁄U Ÿ⁄U ŒπŸ œÊ∞H
∑§Ù©U ∑§„U ø‹Ÿ ø„Uà „U®„U •Ê¡Í – ∑§Ëã„U Á’Œ„U Á’ŒÊ ∑§⁄U ‚Ê¡ÍH 1H
‹„ÈU ŸÿŸ ÷Á⁄U M§¬ ÁŸ„UÊ⁄UË – Á¬˝ÿ ¬Ê„ÈUŸ ÷ͬ ‚Èà øÊ⁄UËH
∑§Ù ¡ÊŸÒ ∑§Á„¢U ‚È∑Χà ‚ÿÊŸË – ŸÿŸ •ÁÃÁÕ ∑§Ëã„U Á’Áœ •ÊŸËH 2H
344 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
¿¢U0ó∑§Á⁄U Á’Ÿÿ Á‚ÿ ⁄UÊ◊Á„U ‚◊⁄U¬Ë ¡ÙÁ⁄U ∑§⁄U ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ ∑§„ÒU–
’Á‹ ¡Ê©°U ÃÊà ‚È¡ÊŸ ÃÈê„U ∑§„È°U Á’ÁŒÃ ªÁà ‚’ ∑§Ë •„ÒUH
¬Á⁄UflÊ⁄U ¬È⁄U¡Ÿ ◊ÙÁ„U ⁄UÊ¡Á„U ¬˝ÊŸÁ¬˝ÿ Á‚ÿ ¡ÊÁŸ’Ë–
ÃÈ‹‚Ë‚ ‚Ë‹È ‚Ÿ„ÈU ‹Áπ ÁŸ¡ ®∑§∑§⁄UË ∑§Á⁄U ◊ÊÁŸ’ËH
Cha≈.: kari binaya siya råmahi samarap∂ jori kara puni puni kahai,
bali jåu° tåta sujåna tumha kahu° bidita gati saba k∂ ahai.
parivåra purajana mohi råjahi prånapriya siya jånib∂,
tulas∂sa s∂lu sanehu lakhi nija ki≈kar∂ kari månib∂.
With humble submission Queen Sunayanå committed S∂tå to Råma, and with
joined palms prayed again and again, "I offer myself as sacrifice to You, my all-wise
darling; You know what passes in the mind of all. May you know that S∂tå is dear as life
itself to the whole family, nay, to the entire population of the city, much more to me and
to her royal father. Therefore, considering her meekness and affection, O Lord of Tulas∂,
treat her as Your maid-servant.
as horses and elephants and satiating them with love he made them all self-supporting.
Glorifying the king again and again they all returned with ›r∂ Råma in their heart. The Lord
of Ayodhyå importuned King Janaka over and over again; but out of affection for his
relative the latter would not turn back. Once more King Da‹aratha addressed him in
polite terms, "I beg you to turn back, O king; you have already come far enonsh." At last
King Da‹aratha got down from his chariot and remained standing, while his eyes overflowed
with torrents of love. Then spoke King Videha with joined palms and in accents imbued
with the nectar of love, "How and in what words should I make my supplication to you?
You have conferred such high honour on me, O great king." (1ó4)
Next the king embraced and blessed Lak¶maƒa and Ripusµudana; overpowered by
emotion they bowed their heads to one another again and again. (342)
øı0ó’Ê⁄U ’Ê⁄U ∑§Á⁄U Á’Ÿÿ ’«∏UÊ߸ – ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ø‹ ‚¢ª ‚’ ÷Ê߸H
¡Ÿ∑§ ª„U ∑§ıÁ‚∑§ ¬Œ ¡Ê߸ – ø⁄UŸ ⁄UŸÈ Á‚⁄U ŸÿŸã„U ‹Ê߸H 1H
‚ÈŸÈ ◊ÈŸË‚ ’⁄U Œ⁄U‚Ÿ ÃÙ⁄¥U – •ª◊È Ÿ ∑§¿ÈU ¬˝ÃËÁà ◊Ÿ ◊Ù⁄¥UH
¡Ù ‚ÈπÈ ‚È¡‚È ‹Ù∑§¬Áà ø„U„UË¥ – ∑§⁄Uà ◊ŸÙ⁄UÕ ‚∑ȧøà •„U„UË¥H 2H
‚Ù ‚ÈπÈ ‚È¡‚È ‚È‹÷ ◊ÙÁ„U SflÊ◊Ë – ‚’ Á‚Áœ Ãfl Œ⁄U‚Ÿ •ŸÈªÊ◊ËH
∑§ËÁã„U Á’Ÿÿ ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ Á‚L§ ŸÊ߸ – Á»§⁄U ◊„UË‚È •ÊÁ‚·Ê ¬Ê߸H 3H
ø‹Ë ’⁄UÊà ÁŸ‚ÊŸ ’¡Ê߸ – ◊ÈÁŒÃ ¿UÙ≈ ’«∏U ‚’ ‚◊ÈŒÊ߸H
⁄UÊ◊Á„U ÁŸ⁄UÁπ ª˝Ê◊ Ÿ⁄U ŸÊ⁄UË – ¬Êß ŸÿŸ »§‹È „UÙ®„U ‚ÈπÊ⁄UËH 4H
Cau.: båra båra kari binaya baRå∂, raghupati cale sa≈ga saba bhå∂.
janaka gahe kausika pada jå∂, carana renu sira nayananha lå∂.1.
sunu mun∂sa bara darasana tore° , agamu na kachu prat∂ti mana more° .
jo sukhu sujasu lokapati cahah∂,° karata manoratha sakucata ahah∂°.2.
so sukhu sujasu sulabha mohi svåm∂, saba sidhi tava darasana anugåm∂.
k∂nhi binaya puni puni siru nå∂, phire mah∂su åsi¶å på∂.3.
cal∂ baråta nisåna bajå∂, mudita cho¢a baRa saba samudå∂.
råmahi nirakhi gråma nara når∂, påi nayana phalu hohiÚ sukhår∂.4.
Paying his respectful compliments to Janaka again and again the Lord of
Raghus set out on His journey with His three brothers. Janaka approached Kau‹ika,
clasped his feet and put the dust of the same on his head and eyes. He said, "Listen,
O lord of sages: to him who has been blessed with your sight nothing is unattainable;
such is my marrige party conviction. The joy and the bright renown which the regional
lords of the universe long to have, but feel too diffident to expectósuch a joy and glory
has been brought within my reach; and all achievements follow on seeing you." In these
words King Janaka made humble submission to Vi‹våmitra, bowing his head again and
again, and returned after receiving his blessings. The people started on its return
journey to the sound of kettledrums; all the sections, both big and small, were
transported with joy. Men and women of the villages, as they gazed on ›r∂ Råma, felt
gratified on realizing the object of their eyes. (1ó4)
janu uchåha saba sahaja suhåe, tanu dhari dhari dasaratha gæha° chåe.
dekhana hetu råma baideh∂, kahahu lålaså hohi na keh∂.2.
jµutha jµutha mili cal∂° suåsini, nija chabi nidarahiÚ madana bilåsini.
sakala suma≈gala saje° årat∂, gåvahiÚ janu bahu be¶a bhårat∂.3.
bhµupati bhavana kolåhalu ho∂, jåi na barani samau sukhu so∂.
kausalyådi råma mahatår∂°, premabibasa tana daså bisår∂°.4.
The king's palace looked very charming on that occasion; its decoration captivated
the heart of Cupid himself. It looked as if auspicious omens and loveliness; affluence
and mystic powers, joys and smiling prosperity and all kinds of rejoicings had assumed
a naturally beautiful form and taken their abode in the palace of King Da‹aratha. Tell me
who would not feel tempted to have a look at ›r∂ Råma and Videha's Daughter? Married
women, whose husbands were alive, sallied forth in troops, each eclipsing Love's
consort (Rati) by her beauty. They all carried articles of good omen and were equipped
with lights for waving round the bridegrooms. As they moved along singing all the way,
it appeared as if Goddess Bhårat∂ (the goddess of speech) had appeared in so many
forms. The king's palace was full of hilarious tumult; the joy of the occasion was ineffable.
Kausalyå and other mothers of ›r∂ Råma were so overwhelmed with emotion that they
forgot their own body. (1ó4)
down showers in the form of sacred perfumes, which gladdened the crop in the form of
all the citizens. Perceiving that a propitious hour had arrived the preceptor (Vasi¶¢ha) gave
the word, and the jewel of Raghu's race, King Da‹aratha, gladly entered the city with all
his followers, fixing his mind on Bhagavån ›ambhu, Goddess Pårvat∂ and Their son, Lord
Gaƒe‹a. (1ó4)
Having shown everyone all possible honour the king, whose heart was overbrimming
with joy, visited the private apartments and beheld the princes with their brides. He gladly
took the boys in his arms and experienced a thrill of joy which nobody could tell. Similarly
he affectionately seated the brides in his lap and fondled them again and again with a
heart full of rapture. The ladies of the gynaeceum were delighted to behold this spectacle;
the heart of everyone became an abode of joy. The king related how the wedding had
taken place and everyone was delighted to hear the account. The goodness, amiability,
nobility, loving nature and the splendid wealth of King Janaka were extolled by King
Da‹aratha in a variety of ways even as a rhapsodist would do; and the queens were
enraptured to hear the record of his doings. (1ó4)
"How were you able to slay those monstrous giants, the wicked Mår∂ca and Subåhu
and their followers, who were formidable warriors and counted none before them in
battle?î (356)
øı0ó◊ÈÁŸ ¬˝‚ÊŒ ’Á‹ ÃÊà ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UË – ߸‚ •Ÿ∑§ ∑§⁄Ufl⁄¥U ≈UÊ⁄UËH
◊π ⁄UπflÊ⁄UË ∑§Á⁄U ŒÈ„È°U ÷ÊßZ – ªÈL§ ¬˝‚ÊŒ ‚’ Á’lÊ ¬ÊßZH 1H
◊ÈÁŸÁÃÿ Ã⁄UË ‹ªÃ ¬ª œÍ⁄UË – ∑§Ë⁄UÁà ⁄U„UË ÷ÈflŸ ÷Á⁄U ¬Í⁄UËH
∑§◊∆U ¬ËÁ∆U ¬Á’ ∑ͧ≈U ∑§∆UÙ⁄UÊ – ŸÎ¬ ‚◊Ê¡ ◊„È°U Á‚fl œŸÈ ÃÙ⁄UÊH 2H
Á’Sfl Á’¡ÿ ¡‚È ¡ÊŸÁ∑§ ¬Ê߸ – •Ê∞ ÷flŸ éÿÊÁ„U ‚’ ÷Ê߸H
‚∑§‹ •◊ÊŸÈ· ∑§⁄U◊ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄U – ∑§fl‹ ∑§ıÁ‚∑§ ∑Χ¬Ê° ‚ÈœÊ⁄UH 3H
•Ê¡È ‚È»§‹ ¡ª ¡Ÿ◊È „U◊Ê⁄UÊ – ŒÁπ ÃÊà Á’œÈ’ŒŸ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UÊH
¡ ÁŒŸ ª∞ ÃÈê„Á„U Á’ŸÈ Œπ¥ – à Á’⁄¢UÁø ¡ÁŸ ¬Ê⁄U®„U ‹π¢H 4H
Cau.: muni prasåda bali tåta tumhår∂, ∂sa aneka karavare° ¢år∂.
makha rakhavår∂ kari duhu° bhå∂°, guru prasåda saba bidyå på∂°.1.
munitiya tar∂ lagata paga dhµur∂, k∂rati rah∂ bhuvana bhari pµur∂.
kama¢ha p∂¢hi pabi kµu¢a ka¢horå, næpa samåja mahu° siva dhanu torå.2.
bisva bijaya jasu jånaki på∂, åe bhavana byåhi saba bhå∂.
sakala amånu¶a karama tumhåre, kevala kausika kæpå° sudhåre.3.
åju suphala jaga janamu hamårå, dekhi tåta bidhubadana tumhårå.
je dina gae tumhahi binu dekhe° , te bira≈ci jani pårahiÚ lekhe° .4.
"My darling may God bless you; it was through the grace of the sage Vi‹våmitra
alone that God kept away a number of calamities from you. Even while you and your
brother (Lak¶maƒa) guarded the sacrifice, you were initiated into all the secret lore. At
the mere touch of the dust from your feet the hermit's wife (Ahalyå) attained salvation and
your glory filled the whole universe. In the assembly of princes you broke ›ivaís bow, hard
though it was as a tortoise-shell or adamant or rock. You gained the glory of having
triumphed over the world and won the hand of Janaka's daughter, and then returned home
after marrying all your brothers. All your actions have been superhuman and were
accomplished only by the grace of the sage Kau‹ika. Our birth into the world has borne
fruit today as we now behold, dear child, your moon-like face. Our prayer is that the
number of days that have been spent without seeing you, may not be reckoned by the
Creator at all." (1ó4)
›r∂ Råmacaritamånasa
(The Månasa lake containing the exploits of ›r∂ Råma)
Descent Two
(Ayodhyå-K僌a)
‡‹Ê ∑ §
ÿSÿÊVÔU ø Áfl÷ÊÁà ÷Íœ⁄U‚ÈÃÊU ŒflʬªÊ ◊SÃ∑§
÷Ê‹ ’Ê‹ÁflœÈª¸‹ ø ª⁄U‹¢ ÿSÿÙ⁄UÁ‚ √ÿÊ‹⁄UÊ≈˜–
‚Ù˘ÿ¢ ÷ÍÁÃÁfl÷Í·áÊ— ‚È⁄Ufl⁄U— ‚flʸÁœ¬— ‚fl¸ŒÊ
‡Êfl¸— ‚fl¸ªÃ— Á‡Êfl— ‡ÊÁ‡ÊÁŸ÷— üÊˇÊVÔU⁄U— ¬ÊÃÈ ◊Ê◊˜H.1H
›loka
yasyå∆ke ca vibhåti bhµudharasutå devåpagå mastake
bhåle bålavidhurgale ca garala≈ yasyorasi vyålarå¢,
soíya≈ bhµutivibhµu¶aƒa¨ suravara¨ sarvådhipa¨ sarvadå
‹arva¨ sarvagata¨ ‹iva¨ ‹a‹inibha¨ ‹r∂‹a∆kara¨ påtu måm.1.
May He in whose lap shines forth the Daughter of the mountain-king, who carries
the celestial stream on His head, on whose brow rests the crescent moon, whose throat
holds poison and whose breast is the support of a huge serpent, and who is adorned by
the ashes on His body, may that Chief of gods, the Lord of all, the Destroyer of the
universe, the omnipresent ›iva, the moon-like ›a∆kara, ever protect me. (1)
ŸË‹Êê’È¡‡ÿÊ◊‹∑§Ù◊‹ÊXÔ¢U ‚ËÃÊ‚◊Ê⁄UÙÁ¬ÃflÊ◊÷ʪ◊˜–
¬ÊáÊı ◊„UÊ‚Êÿ∑§øÊL§øʬ¢ Ÿ◊ÊÁ◊ ⁄UÊ◊¢ ⁄UÉÊÈfl¢‡ÊŸÊÕ◊˜H.3H
370 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
n∂låmbuja‹yåmalakomalå∆ga≈ s∂tåsamåropitavåmabhågam,
påƒau mahåsåyakacårucåpa≈ namåmi råma≈ raghuva≈‹anåtham.3.
I adore ›r∂ Råma, the Lord of Raghuís race, whose limbs are as dark and soft as
a blue lotus, who has S∂tå enthroned on His left side and who holds in His hands a
mighty arrow and a graceful bow. (3)
‚’Á„U ⁄UÊ◊È Á¬˝ÿ ¡Á„ Á’Áœ ◊Ù„UË – ¬˝÷È •‚Ë‚ ¡ŸÈ ÃŸÈ œÁ⁄U ‚Ù„UËH
Á’¬˝ ‚Á„Uà ¬Á⁄UflÊ⁄U ªÙ‚ÊßZ – ∑§⁄U®„U ¿UÙ„ÈU ‚’ ⁄UıÁ⁄UÁ„U ŸÊßZH 2H
¡ ªÈ⁄U ø⁄UŸ ⁄UŸÈ Á‚⁄U œ⁄U„UË¥ – à ¡ŸÈ ‚∑§‹ Á’÷fl ’‚ ∑§⁄U„UË¥H
◊ÙÁ„U ‚◊ ÿ„ÈU •ŸÈ÷ÿ©U Ÿ ŒÍ¡¥ – ‚’È ¬Êÿ©°U ⁄U¡ ¬ÊflÁŸ ¬Í¡¥H 3H
•’ •Á÷‹Ê·È ∞∑ȧ ◊Ÿ ◊Ù⁄¥U – ¬ÍÁ¡Á„U ŸÊÕ •ŸÈª˝„U ÃÙ⁄U¥UH
◊ÈÁŸ ¬˝‚㟠‹Áπ ‚„U¡ ‚Ÿ„ÍU – ∑§„U©U Ÿ⁄U‚ ⁄U¡Êÿ‚È Œ„ÍUH 4H
Cau.: kahai bhuålu sunia muninåyaka, bhae råma saba bidhi saba låyaka.
sevaka saciva sakala purabås∂, je hamåre ari mitra udås∂.1.
sabahi råmu priya jehi bidhi moh∂, prabhu as∂sa janu tanu dhari soh∂.
bipra sahita parivåra goså∂,° karahiÚ chohu saba raurihi nå∂°.2.
je gura carana renu sira dharah∂,° te janu sakala bibhava basa karah∂°.
mohi sama yahu anubhayau na dµuje° , sabu påyau° raja påvani pµuje° .3.
aba abhilå¶u eku mana more° , pµujihi nåtha anugraha tore° .
muni prasanna lakhi sahaja sanehµu, kaheu naresa rajåyasu dehµu.4.
Said the king, ìListen, O chief of sages: Råma is now accomplished in everyway.
Servants and ministers, nay, all the people of the city and others who are either my
enemies or friends or neutrals, hold Råma as dear as I do. It seems your benediction
itself has incarnated in his lovely form. What more, my lord, all the Bråhmaƒas and
their families cherish the same love for him as you do. Those who place on their head
the dust from the Guruís feet acquire mastery as it were, over all fortune. No one has
realized it as I have done; I have obtained everything by adoring the holy dust from
your feet. Now there remains only one longing in my heart and that too will be realized
by your grace, my lord.î The sage was delighted to perceive his artless devotion and
said, ìO king, give me your commands.î (1ó4)
Cau.: saba bidhi guru prasanna jiya° jån∂, boleu råu raha° si mædu bån∂.
nåtha råmu kariahiÚ jubaråjµu, kahia kæpå kari karia samåjµu.1.
mohi achata yahu hoi uchåhµu, lahahiÚ loga saba locana låhµu.
prabhu prasåda siva sabai nibåh∂,° yaha lålaså eka mana måh∂°.2.
puni na soca tanu rahau ki jåµu, jehiÚ na hoi påche° pachitåµu.
suni muni dasaratha bacana suhåe, ma≈gala moda mµula mana bhåe.3.
sunu næpa jåsu bimukha pachitåh∂,° jåsu bhajana binu jarani na jåh∂°.
bhayau tumhåra tanaya soi svåm∂, råmu pun∂ta prema anugåm∂.4.
When the king was assured in his heart of the Guru being so favourably disposed
in everyway, he cheerfully said in gentle tones, ìMy lord, let Råma be invested with regal
powers; pray, command me so that necessary preparations may be set on foot. Let this
happy event take place during my life-time so that all people may attain the reward of their
eyesight. By the Lordís blessing ›iva has allowed everything to pass smoothly; this is the
only longing that I have in my mind. Then I will not mind whether this body survives or not,
so that I may not have to repent afterwards.î The sage was pleased to hear these
agreeable words of Da‹aratha, which were the very fountain of felicity and joy. He said,
ìListen, O king: aversion to ›r∂ Råma makes one repent, while His adoration is the only
means of soothing the agony of oneís heart; nay, He follows like a shadow where there is
unadulterated love; the same Lord ›r∂ Råma has been born as a son to you.î (1ó4)
There was a sound of music of various kinds, and the rejoicing in the city was
beyond words. All prayed for Bharataís return (from his maternal uncleís) and said to one
another, ìWould that Bharata came with expedition and obtained the reward of his eyes.î
In every bazar, street, house, lane and place of resort men and women talked to one
another, ìWhen will that blessed hour start tomorow; during which God will fulfil our
desire, when with S∂tå beside Him ›r∂ Råma will take His seat on the throne of gold and
when the object of our desire will be accomplished?î They all said, ìWhen will the morrow
come?î While the wicked gods prayed that some trouble might brew in the meantime.
The rejoicing that was going on in Ayodhyå did not please them even as a moonlit night
is not liked by a thief. Invoking ›åradå the gods supplicated her and laying hold of her
feet fell at them again and again. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0óÃÈê„UÁ„U
Ÿ ‚ÙøÈ ‚Ù„Uʪ ’‹ ÁŸ¡ ’‚ ¡ÊŸ„ÈU ⁄UÊ©U–
◊Ÿ ◊‹ËŸ ◊È„U ◊Ë∆U ŸÎ¬È ⁄UÊ©U⁄ ‚⁄U‹ ‚È÷Ê©UH 17H
Do.: tumhahi na socu sohåga bala nija basa jånahu råu,
mana mal∂na muha m∂¢ha næpu råura sarala subhåu.17.
ìYou are free from anxiety on the strength of your husbandís love and know him
to be under your sway. The king, however, is malicious of mind, though sweet of tongue;
while you possess a guileless nature.î (17)
øı0óøÃÈ⁄U ª°÷Ë⁄U ⁄UÊ◊ ◊„UÃÊ⁄UË – ’ËøÈ ¬Êß ÁŸ¡ ’Êà ‚°flÊ⁄UËH
¬∆U∞ ÷⁄UÃÈ ÷ͬ ŸÁŸ•©U⁄¥U – ⁄UÊ◊ ◊ÊÃÈ ◊à ¡ÊŸ’ ⁄U©U⁄¥UH 1H
‚fl®„U ‚∑§‹ ‚flÁà ◊¢ÙÁ„U ŸË∑¥§ – ª⁄UÁ’à ÷⁄Uà ◊ÊÃÈ ’‹ ¬Ë ∑¥§H
‚Ê‹È ÃÈê„UÊ⁄U ∑§ıÁ‚‹Á„U ◊Ê߸ – ∑§¬≈U øÃÈ⁄U Ÿ®„U „UÙß ¡ŸÊ߸H 2H
⁄UÊ¡Á„U ÃÈê„U ¬⁄U ¬˝◊È Á’‚·Ë – ‚flÁà ‚È÷Ê©U ‚∑§ß Ÿ®„U ŒπËH
⁄UÁø ¬˝¬¢øÈ ÷ͬÁ„U •¬ŸÊ߸ – ⁄UÊ◊ ÁË∑§ Á„Uà ‹ªŸ œ⁄UÊ߸H 3H
ÿ„U ∑ȧ‹ ©UÁøà ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§„È°U ≈UË∑§Ê – ‚’Á„U ‚Ù„UÊß ◊ÙÁ„U ‚ÈÁ∆U ŸË∑§ÊH
•ÊÁªÁ‹ ’Êà ‚◊ÈÁ¤Ê «UL§ ◊Ù„UË – Œ©U ŒÒ©U Á»§Á⁄U ‚Ù »§‹È •Ù„UËH 4H
Cau.: catura ga° bh∂ra råma mahatår∂, b∂cu påi nija båta sa° vår∂.
pa¢hae bharatu bhµupa naniaure°, råma måtu mata jånaba raure° .1.
sevahiÚ sakala savati mohi n∂ke°, garabita bharata måtu bala p∂ ke° .
sålu tumhåra kausilahi må∂, kapa¢a catura nahiÚ hoi janå∂.2.
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 385
råjahi tumha para premu bise¶∂, savati subhåu sakai nahiÚ dekh∂.
raci prapa≈cu bhµupahi apanå∂, råma tilaka hita lagana dharå∂.3.
yaha kula ucita råma kahu° ¢∂kå, sabahi sohåi mohi su¢hi n∂kå.
ågili båta samujhi Œaru moh∂, deu daiu phiri so phalu oh∂.4.
ìRåmaís mother (Kausalyå) is clever and deep; finding a suitable opportunity she
has turned it to account. You must know it is at the suggestion of Råmaís mother that
the king has sent away Bharata to his maternal grandfatherís. She says to herself, ìAll
my other co-wives serve me well, only Bharataís mother (yourself) is proud, because of
her influence with her lord. It is therefore, O mother, that you rankle in Kausalyåís heart;
but she is too crafty to disclose her mind. The king is particularly fond of you; but due
to the jealousy to which a co-wife is naturally subject, Kausalyå cannot tolerate it. That
is why by resorting to machination and winning over the king she has prevailed on him
to fix a date for Råmaís installation on the throne. The coronation of Råma is in accord
with the traditions of the family; it is liked by all and is quite to my taste. I, however,
shudder to think of the consequences; may heaven so ordain that the mischief may
recoil on her own head.î (1ó4)
Hearing these unpleasant remarks, Kekayaís daughter (Kaikey∂) shrivelled with fear
and could not utter a word. Her body was wet with perspiration and shook like a plantain
stalk. The humpback then bit her tongue (for fear lest the gloomy picture drawn by her
might break Kaikey∂ís heart). Telling her one after another many a story of wiles Mantharå
comforted the queen and asked her to be of good cheer. At last the tide turned and
Kaikey∂ conceived a fondness for mischief; she applauded a heron mistaking it for a swan.
ìListen, O Mantharå; what you say is quite true. My right eye ever throbs and I have an
evil dream every night; but in my folly I did not tell you. I cannot help it, my friend; I am
so guileless by nature. I cannot distinguish a friend from a foe.î (1ó4)
* It is stated in Vålm∂kiís Råmåyaƒa that King Da‹aratha was once engaged in a combat with the
demon king ›ambara on behalf of the gods. The king was mortally wounded and fell unconscious in his
chariot, while his charioteer also fell. The valiant Queen Kaikey∂, who had accompanied her royal husband to
the field of battle assumed the role of a charioteer and removed the king to a safe retreat. When the king
regained his consciousness and came to know of the timely help rendered by the queen he was immensely
pleased and offered her a couple of boons. The queen, however, kept them in reserve and did not ask for
anything on that occasion.
The Adhyåtma-Råmåyaƒa (forming part of the Brahm僌a-Puråƒa), however, tells a different story.
There we are told that while King Da‹aratha was once fighting with the demons on behalf of the gods the axle
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 389
your heart. Bestow sovereignty on your son and an abode in the forest on Råma and rob
your co-wives of all their joy. When the king swears by Råma, ask the boons only then,
so that the former may not go back upon his word. The scheme will fail if this night is
allowed to pass; cherish my words as dearer than life.î (1ó4)
At eventide the king joyously visited Kaikey∂ís palace; it looked as if love incarnate
had called on harshness personified. (24)
øı0ó∑§Ù¬÷flŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ‚∑ȧø©U ⁄UÊ™ – ÷ÿ ’‚ •ª„ÈU«∏U ¬⁄Uß Ÿ ¬Ê™§H
‚È⁄U¬Áà ’‚ß ’Ê„U°’‹ ¡Ê∑¥§ – Ÿ⁄U¬Áà ‚∑§‹ ⁄U„U®„U L§π ÃÊ∑¥§H 1H
‚Ù ‚ÈÁŸ ÁÃÿ Á⁄U‚ ªÿ©U ‚ÈπÊ߸ – Œπ„ÈU ∑§Ê◊ ¬˝Ãʬ ’«∏UÊ߸H
‚Í‹ ∑ȧÁ‹‚ •Á‚ •°ªflÁŸ„UÊ⁄U – à ⁄UÁßÊÕ ‚È◊Ÿ ‚⁄U ◊Ê⁄UH 2H
‚÷ÿ Ÿ⁄U‚È Á¬˝ÿÊ ¬®„U ªÿ™§ – ŒÁπ Œ‚Ê ŒÈπÈ ŒÊL§Ÿ ÷ÿ™§H
÷ÍÁ◊ ‚ÿŸ ¬≈ÈU ◊Ù≈U ¬È⁄UÊŸÊ – ÁŒ∞ «UÊÁ⁄U ß ÷Í·Ÿ ŸÊŸÊH 3H
∑ȧ◊ÁÃÁ„U ∑§Á‚ ∑ȧ’·ÃÊ »§Ê’Ë – •Ÿ •Á„UflÊÃÈ ‚Íø ¡ŸÈ ÷Ê’ËH
¡Êß ÁŸ∑§≈U ŸÎ¬È ∑§„U ◊ÎŒÈ ’ÊŸË – ¬˝ÊŸÁ¬˝ÿÊ ∑§Á„U „UÃÈ Á⁄U‚ÊŸËH 4H
Cau.: kopabhavana suni sakuceu råµu, bhaya basa agahuRa parai na påµu.
surapati basai båha° bala jåke°, narapati sakala rahahiÚ rukha tåke° .1.
so suni tiya risa gayau sukhå∂, dekhahu kåma pratåpa baRå∂.
sµula kulisa asi a° gavanihåre, te ratinåtha sumana sara måre.2.
sabhaya naresu priyå pahiÚ gayaµu, dekhi daså dukhu dåruna bhayaµu.
bhµumi sayana pa¢u mo¢a purånå, die Œåri tana bhµu¶ana nånå.3.
kumatihi kasi kube¶atå phåb∂, ana ahivåtu sµuca janu bhåb∂.
jåi nika¢a næpu kaha mædu bån∂, prånapriyå kehi hetu risån∂.4.
The king was taken aback when he heard of the sulking-room. His feet refused
to advance on account of fear. He under whose powerful arm the lord of celestials
dwelt secure and whose goodwill was even sought by all king was stunned at the news
of his wifeís anger: look at the mighty power of sexual love. Even those who have
endured the blows of a spear, thunderbolt or sword, have been overcome with the
flower shafts of Ratiís lord (the god of Love). The king timidly approached his beloved
queen and was terribly distressed to perceive her condition. She was lying on the
floor in old and coarse attire having cast away all the ornaments of her person. Her
wretched garb so eminently befitted her, prognosticating as it were, her impending
widowhood. Drawing close to her the king asked in soft accents, ìWhy are you angry,
my soulís delight?î (1ó4)
Do.: yaha suni mana guni sapatha baRi bihasi u¢h∂ matima≈da,
bhµu¶ana sajati biloki mægu manahu° kiråtini pha≈da.26.
On hearing this and considering the great oath the dull-witted Kaikey∂ smilingly
arose and began to put on her ornaments; it seemed as if a huntress was laying the trap
at the sight of a deer. (26)
øı0ó¬ÈÁŸ ∑§„U ⁄UÊ©U ‚ÈNUŒ Á¡ÿ° ¡ÊŸË – ¬˝◊ ¬È‹Á∑§ ◊ÎŒÈ ◊¢¡È‹ ’ÊŸËH
÷ÊÁ◊ÁŸ ÷ÿ©U ÃÙ⁄U ◊Ÿ÷ÊflÊ – ÉÊ⁄U ÉÊ⁄U Ÿª⁄U •Ÿ¢Œ ’œÊflÊH 1H
⁄UÊ◊Á„U Œ©°U ∑§ÊÁ‹ ¡È’⁄UÊ¡Í – ‚¡Á„U ‚È‹ÙøÁŸ ◊¢ª‹ ‚Ê¡ÍH
Œ‹Á∑§ ©U∆U©U ‚ÈÁŸ NUŒ©U ∑§∆UÙM§ – ¡ŸÈ ¿ÈUß ªÿ©U ¬Ê∑§ ’⁄UÃÙM§H 2H
∞Á‚©U ¬Ë⁄U Á’„UÁ‚ î„U ªÙ߸ – øÙ⁄U ŸÊÁ⁄U Á¡Á◊ ¬˝ªÁ≈U Ÿ ⁄UÙ߸H
‹π®„U Ÿ ÷ͬ ∑§¬≈U øÃÈ⁄UÊ߸ – ∑§ÙÁ≈U ∑ȧÁ≈U‹ ◊ÁŸ ªÈM§ ¬…∏UÊ߸H 3H
¡lÁ¬ ŸËÁà ÁŸ¬ÈŸ Ÿ⁄UŸÊ„ÍU – ŸÊÁ⁄UøÁ⁄Uà ¡‹ÁŸÁœ •flªÊ„ÍUH
∑§¬≈U ‚Ÿ„ÈU ’…∏UÊß ’„UÙ⁄UË – ’Ù‹Ë Á’„UÁ‚ ŸÿŸ ◊È„ÈU ◊Ù⁄UËH 4H
Cau.: puni kaha råu suhæda jiya° jån∂, prema pulaki mædu ma≈jula bån∂.
bhåmini bhayau tora manabhåvå, ghara ghara nagara ana≈da badhåvå.1.
råmahi deu° kåli jubaråjµu, sajahi sulocani ma≈gala såjµu.
dalaki u¢heu suni hædau ka¢horµu, janu chui gayau påka baratorµu.2.
aisiu p∂ra bihasi tehiÚ go∂, cora nåri jimi praga¢i na ro∂.
lakhahiÚ na bhµupa kapa¢a caturå∂, ko¢i ku¢ila mani gurµu paRhå∂.3.
jadyapi n∂ti nipuna naranåhµu, nåricarita jalanidhi avagåhµu.
kapa¢a sanehu baRhåi bahor∂, bol∂ bihasi nayana muhu mor∂.4.
Thinking her reconciled, the king spoke again in soft and winning accents his whole
frame thrilling over with emotion, ìYour heartís desire, O good lady, is accomplished; every
house in the city is a picture of joy and felicity. Tomorrow, I am installing Råma as the prince-
regent; therefore, O bright-eyed dame, put on a festive garb.î The queenís heart, hard though
it was, cracked at these words; it seemed as if abscess quite ripe,hadunwarily touched had
been unwarily touched. Even such (heart-rending) agony was disguised by her under the
cloak of a smile. Just as a thiefís wife does not openly weep (on seeing her husband suffer
punishment lest she should be made to share his lot). The king was unable to detect her wily
designs, tutored as she was by a teacher (Mantharå) who ranked foremost among millions
of villains. Although the king was skilled in statesmanship, the ways of a woman are like an
unfathomable ocean. Again, with a greater show of false affection she smilingly said with a
graceful movement of her face and eyes: (1ó4)
øı0ó¡ÊŸ©°U ◊⁄U◊È ⁄UÊ©U „°UÁ‚ ∑§„U߸ – ÃÈê„UÁ„U ∑§Ù„UÊ’ ¬⁄U◊ Á¬˝ÿ •„U߸H
ÕÊÃË ⁄UÊÁπ Ÿ ◊ÊÁª„ÈU ∑§Ê™§ – Á’‚Á⁄U ªÿ©U ◊ÙÁ„U ÷Ù⁄U ‚È÷Ê™§H 1H
¤ÊÍ∆U„È°U „U◊Á„U ŒÙ·È ¡ÁŸ Œ„ÍU – ŒÈß ∑Ò§ øÊÁ⁄U ◊ÊÁª ◊∑ȧ ‹„ÍUH
⁄UÉÊÈ∑ȧ‹ ⁄UËÁà ‚ŒÊ øÁ‹ •Ê߸ – ¬˝ÊŸ ¡Ê„È°U ’L§ ’øŸÈ Ÿ ¡Ê߸H 2H
Ÿ®„U •‚àÿ ‚◊ ¬ÊÃ∑§ ¬È¢¡Ê – ÁªÁ⁄U ‚◊ „UÙ®„U Á∑§ ∑§ÙÁ≈U∑§ ªÈ¢¡ÊH
‚àÿ◊Í‹ ‚’ ‚È∑Χà ‚È„UÊ∞ – ’Œ ¬È⁄UÊŸ Á’ÁŒÃ ◊ŸÈ ªÊ∞H 3H
ÃÁ„U ¬⁄U ⁄UÊ◊ ‚¬Õ ∑§Á⁄U •Ê߸ – ‚È∑Χà ‚Ÿ„U •flÁœ ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ߸H
’Êà ŒÎ…∏UÊß ∑ȧ◊Áà „°UÁ‚ ’Ù‹Ë – ∑ȧ◊à ∑ȧÁ’„Uª ∑ȧ‹„U ¡ŸÈ πÙ‹ËH 4H
Cau.: jåneu° maramu råu ha° si kaha∂, tumhahi kohåba parama priya aha∂.
thåt∂ råkhi na mågihu kåµu, bisari gayau mohi bhora subhåµu.1.
jhµu¢hehu° hamahi do¶u jani dehµu, dui kai cåri mågi maku lehµu.
raghukula r∂ti sadå cali å∂, pråna jåhu° baru bacanu na jå∂.2.
nahiÚ asatya sama påtaka pu≈jå, giri sama hohiÚ ki ko¢ika gu≈jå.
satyamµula saba sukæta suhåe, beda puråna bidita manu gåe.3.
tehi para råma sapatha kari å∂, sukæta saneha avadhi raghurå∂.
båta dæRhåi kumati ha° si bol∂, kumata kubihaga kulaha janu khol∂.4.
ìI have now understood the whole mystery,î said the king with a smile; ìYou are
extremely fond of being angry. You kept the boons in reserve and never asked for
them; as for myself, I forgot all about them, being oblivious by nature. Pray do not level
a false charge against me; you might as well ask four boons instead of two. It has
always been the rule with the race of Raghus that oneís plighted word must be
redeemed even at the cost of oneís life. Even a multitude of sins cannot be matched
with a lie. Can millions of tiny Gu¤jå seeds ever stand comparison with a mountain?
Veracity is the root of all noble virtues, as is well-known in the Vedas and Puråƒas and
has been declared by Manu (the first law-giver of the world, the author of Manusmæti).
Over and above this I have unwittingly sworn by Råma, the Lord of Raghus, who is
the very perfection of virtue and the highest embodiment of affection.î Having thus
bound him to his word the evil-minded queen smilingly said, removing as it were the
cap from the eyes of her hawk-like plot.* (1ó4)
* King ›ibi was noted for his piety and large-heartedness. Once upon a time the gods deputed Indra
and Agni (the god of fire) to put his generosity to the test. Agni took the form of a pigeon and Indra appeared
as a hawk. While the king was sitting in his court the pigeon flew into the hall and hid in his lap. The hawk too
followed him; and while the pigeon sought his protection against the hawk, the latter insisted that the pigeon
was its lawful spoil and should be made over to it. The king, who knew his duty, resolved to save the pigeonís
life at all costs; for as a true K¶atriya he could not betray one who had sought shelter with him. At the same time
he recognized the validity of the hawkís claim and did not want to rob it of food which it had fairly won and
without which it would die of starvation. The king offered the hawk anything else that it chose to name; but the
hawk would be satisfied with nothing short of an equal weight of the kingís own flesh. Scales were accordingly
brought; and while the pigeon was put in one balance the king chopped his flesh with his own hands and put
it in the other. But even though the monarch hacked and hewed large pieces of flesh from his muscular body,
the pigeon outweighed them all. The king at last bodily mounted the balance and was just going to sever his
head when Indra and Agni appeared in their own celestial forms, and interposed. They blessed the king and
made him whole again.
† When Indra and the other gods were hard pressed by the demon Vætra, they approached Bhagavån
Vi¶ƒu and sought His protection. God Vi¶ƒu told them that there was a great saint named Dadh∂ci practising
penance in the Naimi¶a forest, and that if he would let them have his bones they could be made into weapon,
before which no enemy could stand. Dadh∂ci, as soon as he heard what they wanted, gave up his ghost and
out of his bones Vi‹vakarmå, the artisan of the gods, made a thunderbolt with which Indra easily dispatched
Vætra.
‡ The demon-king Bali was so powerful that he acquired dominion over all the three worlds and
custed the gods from heaven. The mother of the gods, Aditi, prayed to Lord Vi¶ƒu for relief and the latter was
born as a son to Aditi in the form of a dwarf (Våmana). The dwarf appeared before Bali and as a Bråhmaƒa boy
asked for alms. The demon-king promised to give him whatever He asked. Bhagavån Våmana said He
wanted only as much land as could be measured in three strides. King Bali, who was noted for his generosity,
granted the Bråhmaƒaís request at once. The divine Dwarf now assumed colossal dimensions; in one stride
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redeemed their plighted word maintaining whatever they said even at the cost of their life
and possessions.î In this way Kaikey∂ uttered most pungent words as though applying
salt to a burn. (1ó4)
‹πË Ÿ⁄U‚ ’Êà »È§Á⁄U ‚Ê°øË – ÁÃÿ Á◊‚ ◊ËøÈ ‚Ë‚ ¬⁄U ŸÊøËH
ªÁ„U ¬Œ Á’Ÿÿ ∑§Ëã„U ’Ò∆UÊ⁄UË – ¡ÁŸ ÁŒŸ∑§⁄ ∑ȧ‹ „UÙÁ‚ ∑ȧ∆UÊ⁄UËH 3H
◊ÊªÈ ◊ÊÕ •’„UË¥ Œ©°U ÃÙ„UË – ⁄UÊ◊ Á’⁄U„°U ¡ÁŸ ◊Ê⁄UÁ‚ ◊Ù„UËH
⁄UÊπÈ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§„È°U ¡Á„U ÃÁ„U ÷Ê°ÃË – ŸÊ®„U à ¡Á⁄UÁ„U ¡Ÿ◊ ÷Á⁄U ¿UÊÃËH 4H
Cau.: asa kahi ku¢ila bha∂ u¢hi ¢håRh∂, månahu° ro¶a tara≈gini båRh∂.
påpa pahåra praga¢a bhai so∂, bhar∂ krodha jala jåi na jo∂.1.
dou bara kµula ka¢hina ha¢ha dhårå, bhava° ra kµubar∂ bacana pracårå.
Œhåhata bhµuparµupa taru mµulå, cal∂ bipati båridhi anukµulå.2.
lakh∂ naresa båta phuri så° c∂, tiya misa m∂cu s∂sa para nåc∂.
gahi pada binaya k∂nha bai¢hår∂, jani dinakara kula hosi ku¢hår∂.3.
mågu måtha abah∂° deu° toh∂, råma biraha° jani mårasi moh∂.
råkhu råma kahu° jehi tehi bhå° t∂, nåhiÚ ta jarihi janama bhari chåt∂.4.
So saying, the wicked woman rose and stood up as though it were a swollen
stream of fury that had issued from the mountain of sin and, overflowing with the water
of anger, was too terrible to look at. The two boons she had asked for represented its
banks, her inexorable obstinacy corresponded to its (swift) current and the impelling
force of Mantharåís words stood for its eddies; uprooting the king like a tree the river
headed towards the ocean of adversity. The king now perceived that the demand of the
queen was really true, and that it was death itself which was dancing over his head in
the disguise of his own consort. Clasping her feet he persuaded her to sit down and
implored her, ìPray do not play the axe with respect to the solar race. Ask of me my
own head and I will forthwith give it to you; but kill me not by tearing Råma from me.
Retain Råma by any means whatsoever, or your bosom will burn with anguish all your
life.î (1ó4)
Cau.: byåkula råu sithila saba gåtå, karini kalapataru manahu° nipåtå.
ka≈¢hu sµukha mukha åva na bån∂, janu på¢h∂nu d∂na binu pån∂.1.
puni kaha ka¢u ka¢hora kaike∂, manahu° ghåya mahu° måhura de∂.
jau° a≈tahu° asa karatabu raheµu, mågu mågu tumha kehiÚ bala kaheµu.2.
dui ki hoi eka samaya bhuålå, ha° saba ¢ha¢håi phulåuba gålå.
dåni kahåuba aru kæpanå∂, hoi ki khema kusala rautå∂.3.
chåRahu bacanu ki dh∂raju dharahµu, jani abalå jimi karunå karahµu.
tanu tiya tanaya dhåmu dhanu dharan∂, satyasa≈dha kahu° tæna sama baran∂.4.
The king was stricken with grief and his limbs began to droop; it looked as if a wish-
yielding tree had been knocked down by a female elephant. His throat was dry and
speech failed his lips; he felt miserable like a fish out of water. Kaikey∂ plied him once
more with pungent and harsh words, injecting poison as it were into his wound, ìIf this
was what you intended doing in the long run, what emboldened you to say ëAsk, askí?
Can both these things happen at the same time, O sovereign of the earthóto laugh a
boisterous laugh and to look grave, to enjoy the reputation of being generous and yet be
stingy? Is it possible to remain unscathed while playing the hero? Either go back upon
your word or forbear; pray do not wail like a woman. Life and wife, sons, home, wealth
and land have been spoken of as no better than a straw in the eyes of a man who is
true to his word.î (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ◊⁄U◊ ’øŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ⁄UÊ©U ∑§„U ∑§„ÈU ∑§¿ÈU ŒÙ·È Ÿ ÃÙ⁄U–
‹Êª©U ÃÙÁ„U Á¬‚Êø Á¡Á◊ ∑§Ê‹È ∑§„UÊflà ◊Ù⁄UH 35H
Do.: marama bacana suni råu kaha kahu kachu do¶u na tora,
lågeu tohi pisåca jimi kålu kahåvata mora.35.
On hearing these poignant words the king exclaimed, ìSay what you will; you are
not to blame for it. It is my doom which has possessed you like a devil and is using you
as its mouthpiece.î (35)
øı0óø„Uà Ÿ ÷⁄Uà ÷ͬÃÁ„U ÷Ù⁄¥ – Á’Áœ ’‚ ∑ȧ◊Áà ’‚Ë Á¡ÿ ÃÙ⁄¥UH
‚Ù ‚’È ◊Ù⁄U ¬Ê¬ ¬Á⁄UŸÊ◊Í – ÷ÿ©U ∑ȧ∆UÊ„U⁄U ¡®„U Á’Áœ ’Ê◊ÍH 1H
‚È’‚ ’Á‚Á„U Á»§Á⁄U •flœ ‚È„UÊ߸ – ‚’ ªÈŸ œÊ◊ ⁄UÊ◊ ¬˝÷ÈÃÊ߸H
∑§Á⁄U„U®„U ÷Êß ‚∑§‹ ‚fl∑§Ê߸ – „UÙßÁ„U ÁÄȰU ¬È⁄U ⁄UÊ◊ ’«∏UÊ߸H 2H
ÃÙ⁄U ∑§‹¢∑ȧ ◊Ù⁄U ¬Á¿UÃÊ™§ – ◊È∞„È°U Ÿ Á◊Á≈UÁ„U Ÿ ¡ÊßÁ„U ∑§Ê™§H
•’ ÃÙÁ„U ŸË∑§ ‹Êª ∑§L§ ‚Ù߸ – ‹ÙøŸ •Ù≈U ’Ò∆ÈU ◊È„ÈU ªÙ߸H 3H
¡’ ‹Áª Á¡•ÊÒ¥ ∑§„U©°U ∑§⁄U ¡Ù⁄UË – Ã’ ‹Áª ¡ÁŸ ∑§¿ÈU ∑§„UÁ‚ ’„UÙ⁄UËH
Á»§Á⁄U ¬Á¿UÃÒ„UÁ‚ •¢Ã •÷ÊªË – ◊Ê⁄UÁ‚ ªÊß Ÿ„UÊM§ ‹ÊªËH 4H
Cau.: cahata na bharata bhµupatahi bhore°, bidhi basa kumati bas∂ jiya tore° .
so sabu mora påpa parinåmµu, bhayau ku¢håhara jehiÚ bidhi båmµu.1.
subasa basihi phiri avadha suhå∂, saba guna dhåma råma prabhutå∂.
karihahiÚ bhåi sakala sevakå∂, hoihi tihu° pura råma baRå∂.2.
tora kala≈ku mora pachitåµu, muehu° na mi¢ihi na jåihi kåµu.
aba tohi n∂ka låga karu so∂, locana o¢a bai¢hu muhu go∂.3.
402 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
jaba lagi jiau° kahau° kara jor∂, taba lagi jani kachu kahasi bahor∂.
phiri pachitaihasi a≈ta abhåg∂, mårasi gåi nahårµu låg∂.4.
ìBharata would never covet sovereignty even unwittingly. By the decree of fate,
however, evil counsel has taken possession of your mind. All that is the outcome of my
sins, due to which the tide has turned against me at an inopportune moment. Beautiful
Ayodhyå shall flourish again under the sovereignty of Råma, the abode of all virtues. All
his brothers shall serve him and his fame shall spread through all the three spheres of
creation. The stain on your reputation and my remorse shall not disappear even after our
death and shall never go till eternity. Now do whatever pleases you; only keep out of my
sight hiding your face. So long as I live, I beseech you with joined palms, pray speak
not a word to me again. You will repent in the end, O hapless woman, that you killed a
cow for the sake of gut.î (1ó4)
creation. While the king was yet wailing, the day broke and the music of lute, flute and
conch was heard at his door. Bards extolled him and minstrels sang his praises; they,
however, pierced the king like shafts as he heard them. These and other tokens of
rejoicing pleased him not even as ornaments repel a widow who has decided to
accompany her deceased husband to the other world. None could have a wink of sleep
that night since everyone was eagerly longing for a sight of ›r∂ Råma. (1ó4)
The Jewel of Raghuís race went and saw the king in an utterly wretched state like
an aged elephant who had dropped down in terror at the sight of a lioness. (39)
øı0ó‚Íπ®„U •œ⁄U ¡⁄Uß ‚’È •¢ªÍ – ◊Ÿ„È°U ŒËŸ ◊ÁŸ„UËŸ ÷Í•¢ªÍH
‚L§· ‚◊ˬ ŒËÁπ ∑Ò§∑§ß¸ – ◊ÊŸ„È°U ◊ËøÈ ÉÊ⁄UË¥ ªÁŸ ‹ß¸H 1H
∑§L§ŸÊ◊ÿ ◊ÎŒÈ ⁄UÊ◊ ‚È÷Ê™§ – ¬˝Õ◊ ŒËπ ŒÈπÈ ‚ÈŸÊ Ÿ ∑§Ê™§H
ÃŒÁ¬ œË⁄U œÁ⁄U ‚◊©U Á’øÊ⁄UË – ¬Í°¿UË ◊œÈ⁄U ’øŸ ◊„UÃÊ⁄UËH.2H
◊ÙÁ„U ∑§„ÈU ◊ÊÃÈ ÃÊà ŒÈπ ∑§Ê⁄UŸ – ∑§Á⁄U• ¡ÃŸ ¡®„U „UÙßU ÁŸflÊ⁄UŸH
‚ÈŸ„ÈU ⁄UÊ◊ ‚’È ∑§Ê⁄UŸ ∞„ÍU – ⁄UÊ¡Á„U ÃÈê„U ¬⁄U ’„ÈUà ‚Ÿ„ÍUH 3H
ŒŸ ∑§„UÁã„U ◊ÙÁ„U ŒÈß ’⁄UŒÊŸÊ – ◊ʪ©°U ¡Ù ∑§¿ÈU ◊ÙÁ„U ‚Ù„UÊŸÊH
‚Ù ‚ÈÁŸ ÷ÿ©U ÷ͬ ©U⁄U ‚ÙøÍ – ¿UÊÁ«∏U Ÿ ‚∑§®„U ÃÈê„UÊ⁄U ‚°∑§ÙøÍH 4H
Cau.: sµukhahiÚ adhara jarai sabu a≈gµu, manahu° d∂na manih∂na bhµua≈gµu.
saru¶a sam∂pa d∂khi kaike∂, månahu° m∂cu ghar∂° gani le∂.1.
karunåmaya mædu råma subhåµu, prathama d∂kha dukhu sunå na kåµu.
tadapi dh∂ra dhari samau bicår∂, pµu° ch∂ madhura bacana mahatår∂.2.
mohi kahu måtu tåta dukha kårana, karia jatana jehiÚ hoi nivårana.
sunahu råma sabu kårana ehµu, råjahi tumha para bahuta sanehµu.3.
dena kahenhi mohi dui baradånå, mågeu° jo kachu mohi sohånå.
so suni bhayau bhµupa ura socµu, chåRi na sakahiÚ tumhåra sa° kocµu.4.
His lips got parched and his whole frame burned; he looked like a helpless snake
bereft of the gem. The Lord beheld by the side of His father angry Kaikey∂, who stood
there like Death personified counting the last minutes of his life. ›r∂ Råma was
compassionate and soft by nature; He witnessed sorrow for the first time in His life, He
had never heard of it before. Yet, recovering Himself as the occasion demanded,
addressed His step-mother in the following sweet words, ìTell me, dear mother, the
cause of my fatherís distress, so that an attempt may be made to remove it.î ìListen,
Råma; the sole cause is this: the king is very fond of you. He had promised me two
boons of my choice and I asked whatever I liked. The king, however, was stricken with
grief to hear my requests; for he cannot shake off the hesitation on your score.î (1ó4)
Invoking the mighty Lord ›iva he solicited Him saying, ìHear my prayer, O ever-blissful
Lord! Quickly pleased and indiscreetly generous as You are, pray, relieve my affliction
knowing me to be in distress. (1ó4)
øı0óÁ◊‹Á„U ◊Ê¤Ê Á’Áœ ’Êà ’ªÊ⁄UË – ¡„U° Ä°U Œ®„U ∑Ò§∑§ßÁ„U ªÊ⁄UËH
∞Á„U ¬ÊÁ¬ÁŸÁ„U ’ÍÁ¤Ê ∑§Ê ¬⁄U™§ – ¿UÊß ÷flŸ ¬⁄U ¬Êfl∑ȧ§ œ⁄U™§H 1H
ÁŸ¡ ∑§⁄U ŸÿŸ ∑§ÊÁ…∏U ø„U ŒËπÊ – «UÊÁ⁄U ‚ÈœÊ Á’·È øÊ„Uà øËπÊH
∑ȧÁ≈U‹ ∑§∆UÙ⁄U ∑ȧ’ÈÁh •÷ÊªË – ÷ß ⁄UÉÊÈ’¢‚ ’ŸÈ ’Ÿ •ÊªËH 2H
¬Ê‹fl ’ÒÁ∆U ¬«∏‰U ∞®„U ∑§Ê≈UÊ – ‚Èπ ◊„È°U ‚Ù∑§ ∆UÊ≈ÈU œÁ⁄U ∆UÊ≈UÊH
‚ŒÊ ⁄UÊ◊È ∞Á„U ¬˝ÊŸ ‚◊ÊŸÊ – ∑§Ê⁄UŸ ∑§flŸ ∑ȧÁ≈U‹¬ŸÈ ∆UÊŸÊH 3H
‚àÿ ∑§„U®„U ∑§Á’ ŸÊÁ⁄U ‚È÷Ê™§ – ‚’ Á’Áœ •ª„ÈU •ªÊœ ŒÈ⁄UÊ™§H
ÁŸ¡ ¬˝Áî’’È ’L§∑ȧ ªÁ„U ¡Ê߸ – ¡ÊÁŸ Ÿ ¡Êß ŸÊÁ⁄U ªÁà ÷Ê߸H 4H
Cau.: milehi måjha bidhi båta begår∂, jaha° taha° dehiÚ kaikaihi går∂.
ehi påpinihi bµujhi kå pareµu, chåi bhavana para påvaku dhareµu.1.
nija kara nayana kåRhi caha d∂khå, Œåri sudhå bi¶u cåhata c∂khå.
ku¢ila ka¢hora kubuddhi abhåg∂, bhai raghuba≈sa benu bana åg∂.2.
pålava bai¢hi peRu ehiÚ kå¢å, sukha mahu° soka ¢hå¢u dhari ¢hå¢å.
sadå råmu ehi pråna samånå, kårana kavana ku¢ilapanu ¢hånå.3.
satya kahahiÚ kabi nåri subhåµu, saba bidhi agahu agådha duråµu.
nija pratibiÚbu baruku gahi jå∂, jåni na jåi nåri gati bhå∂.4.
ìWhen everything was ready, God upset the whole plan!î Everywhere people
abused Kaikey∂. ìWhat sense could there be in this wicked woman having set fire to a
house that had been newly thatched! She seeks to perceive after tearing out her eyes
with her own hands, and wishes to taste poison throwing away nectar. This crooked
hard-hearted and evil-minded wretch has appeared as fire to burn the cluster of bamboos
in the shape of Raghuís race. Sitting on a twig she has hewn the tree itself; in the midst
of joy she has raised a structure of sorrow. ›r∂ Råma had always been dear to her as
life: What has led her to resort to such perversity? Seers have truly said that a womanís
mind is altogether incomprehensible, unfathomable and shrouded in mystery. Sooner man
may catch his own reflection but to know the ways of a woman is impossible. (1ó4)
∑§ÊŸ ◊ÍÁŒ ∑§⁄U ⁄UŒ ªÁ„U ¡Ë„UÊ – ∞∑§ ∑§„U®„U ÿ„U ’Êà •‹Ë„UÊH
‚È∑Χà ¡Ê®„U •‚ ∑§„Uà ÃÈê„UÊ⁄U – ⁄UÊ◊È ÷⁄Uà ∑§„È°U ¬˝ÊŸÁ¬•Ê⁄UH.4H
Cau.: kå sunåi bidhi kåha sunåvå, kå dekhåi caha kåha dekhåvå.
eka kahahiÚ bhala bhµupa na k∂nhå, baru bicåri nahiÚ kumatihi d∂nhå.1.
jo ha¢hi bhayau sakala dukha bhåjanu, abalå bibasa gyånu gunu gå janu.
eka dharama paramiti pahicåne, næpahi dosu nahiÚ dehiÚ sayåne.2.
sibi dadh∂ci harica≈da
kahån∂, eka eka sana kahahiÚ bakhån∂.
eka bharata kara sa≈mata kahah∂,° eka udåsa bhåya° suni rahah∂°.3.
kåna mµudi kara rada gahi j∂hå, eka kahahiÚ yaha båta al∂hå.
sukæta jåhiÚ asa kahata tumhåre, råmu bharata kahu° prånapiåre.4.
ìHaving first ordained one thing the Creator has now ordained quite the reverse
of it; having shown us one spectacle he would now show us quite another.î Some people
said, ìThe king has not done well; he has not been discreet in granting the wicked
woman her request, whereby he has wilfully courted all this tragedy. By allowing himself
to be ruled by a woman he has lost his wisdom and goodness as it were.î Others who
were saner did not blame the king, recognizing as they did his high standard of morality.
They repeated at length to one another the narratives of ›ibi, Dadh∂ci and Hari‹candra*.
Some suggested Bharataís connivance, while still others passively heard what their
companions said. Others stopped their ears with their hands and bit their tongue as they
exclaimed, ìThis is untrue. All your merits will be destroyed as you utter these words:
›r∂ Råma is dear to Bharata as his own life.î (1ó4)
÷⁄UÃÈ Ÿ ◊ÙÁ„U Á¬˝ÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ‚◊ÊŸÊ – ‚ŒÊ ∑§„U„ÈU ÿ„ÈU ‚’È ¡ªÈ ¡ÊŸÊH
∑§⁄U„ÈU ⁄UÊ◊ ¬⁄U ‚„U¡ ‚Ÿ„ÍU – ∑§®„U •¬⁄UÊœ •Ê¡È ’ŸÈ Œ„ÍUH 3H
∑§’„È°U Ÿ Á∑§ÿ„ÈU ‚flÁà •Ê⁄U‚Í – ¬˝ËÁà ¬˝ÃËÁà ¡ÊŸ ‚’È Œ‚ÍH
∑§ı‚ÀÿÊ° •’ ∑§Ê„U Á’ªÊ⁄UÊ – ÃÈê„U ¡Á„U ‹ÊÁª ’ÖÊ˝ ¬È⁄U ¬Ê⁄UÊH 4H
Cau.: eka bidhåtahi dµu¶anu deh∂°, sudhå dekhåi d∂nha bi¶u jeh∂.°
kharabharu nagara socu saba kåhµu, dusaha dåhu ura mi¢å uchåhµu.1.
biprabadhµu kulamånya ja¢her∂, je priya parama kaika∂ ker∂.
°
lag∂ dena sikha s∂lu saråh∂, bacana bånasama lågahiÚ tåh∂.2.
bharatu na mohi priya råma samånå, sadå kahahu yahu sabu jagu jånå.
karahu råma para sahaja sanehµu, kehiÚ aparådha åju banu dehµu.3.
kabahu° na kiyahu savati åresµu, pr∂ti prat∂ti jåna sabu desµu.
kausalyå° aba kåha bigårå, tumha jehi lågi bajra pura pårå.4.
Some blamed the Creator, who had offered nectar but actually given them poison.
The whole city was astir and everyone felt distressed. There was deep agony in their
heart and their briskness was gone. Bråhmaƒa matrons and other venerable and elderly
ladies of the royal family and such other ladies as were most dear to Kaikey∂ began to
expostulate with her praising her amiability; but their words pierced her like shafts. ìYou
have always said, and the whole world knows it, that Bharata is not so dear to you as
Råma. You have borne natural affection towards Råma; for what offence do you exile
him to the woods today? You have never harboured jealousy towards your co-wives;
your loving disposition and credulity are known throughout the land. What wrong has
Kausalyå done to you now due to which you should have hurled this thunderbolt against
the whole city. (1ó4)
¡⁄U®„U Á’·◊ ¡⁄U ‹®„U ©U‚Ê‚Ê – ∑§flÁŸ ⁄UÊ◊ Á’ŸÈ ¡ËflŸ •Ê‚ÊH
Á’¬È‹ Á’ÿÙª ¬˝¡Ê •∑ȧ‹ÊŸË – ¡ŸÈ ¡‹ø⁄U ªŸ ‚Íπà ¬ÊŸËH 3H
•Áà Á’·ÊŒ ’‚ ‹Ùª ‹ÙªÊßZ – ª∞ ◊ÊÃÈ ¬®„U ⁄UÊ◊È ªÙ‚ÊßZH
◊Èπ ¬˝‚㟠Áøà øıªÈŸ øÊ™§ – Á◊≈UÊ ‚ÙøÈ ¡ÁŸ ⁄UÊπÒ ⁄UÊ™§H 4H
Cau.: utaru na dei dusaha risa rµukh∂, mæginha citava janu båghini bhµukh∂.
byådhi asådhi jåni tinha tyåg∂, cal∂° kahata matima≈da abhåg∂.1.
råju karata yaha daia° bigo∂, k∂nhesi asa jasa karai na ko∂.
ehi bidhi bilapahiÚ pura nara når∂°, dehiÚ kucålihi ko¢ika går∂°.2.
jarahiÚ bi¶ama jara lehiÚ usåså, kavani råma binu j∂vana åså.
bipula biyoga prajå akulån∂, janu jalacara gana sµukhata pån∂.3.
ati bi¶åda basa loga logå∂°, gae måtu pahiÚ råmu goså∂°.
mukha prasanna cita cauguna cåµu, mi¢å socu jani råkhai råµu.4.
She gave no reply and wore a sullen look due to anger that could not be easily
curbed. She stared at them as a hungry tigress would gaze on a herd of does. Finding
her disease incurable, her friends left her saying as they went, ëWretched fool ! Fate could
not brook her sovereignty and has betrayed her. She has done what nobody else would
do.î Men and women of the city thus lamented and showered numberless abuses on the
wicked woman. They burned with terrible agony and sighed. ìThere can be no hope of
life without Råma,î they said. The people were disconcerted at the thought of long
separation even as aquatic creatures get disturbed when water in which they live begins
dry. Men and women alike were overcome with excessive grief. In the meantime Lord ›r∂
Råma called on His mother (Kausalyå). He wore a cheerful look and had fourfold joy in
his heart; He no longer feared lest the king should detain him. (1ó4)
ìI adjure you, my darling, to bathe quickly and take some sweet dish of your choice.
See your father after that, my boy; for I protest it is already too late.î Even on hearing
these most agreeable words of His mother, which were blossoms as it were, of the
celestial tree of affection, laden with the honey of joy and fountains of worldly prosperity,
the bee of ›r∂ Råmaís mind could not be lured by their charm. A champion of
righteousness that He was, He clearly discerned the path of duty and spoke to His mother
in exceedingly polite terms. ìFather has bestowed on me the kingdom of the forest, where
there will be great opportunities for me in everyway. Therefore, grant me leave with a
cheerful heart, so that my journey to the forest may be attended with joy and blessing.
Be not obsessed with erroneous fears due to affection, dear mother; by your goodwill I
shall be ever happy.î (1ó4)
equally her sons the prudent Kausalyå (›r∂ Råmaís mother), who had a guileless
disposition, spoke as follows with great courage, ìYou have done well, my child, I swear;
a fatherís command is the most sacred of all obligations.î (1ó4)
Cau.: maiÚ puni kari pravåna pitu bån∂, begi phiraba sunu sumukhi sayån∂.
divasa jåta nahiÚ lågihi bårå, su≈dari sikhavanu sunahu hamårå.1.
jau° ha¢ha karahu prema basa båmå, tau tumha dukhu påuba parinåmå.
kånanu ka¢hina bhaya≈karu bhår∂, ghora ghåmu hima båri bayår∂.2.
kusa ka≈¢aka maga kå° kara nånå, calaba pyådehiÚ binu padatrånå.
carana kamala mædu ma≈ju tumhåre, måraga agama bhumidhara bhåre.3.
ka≈dara khoha nad∂° nada nåre, agama agådha na jåhiÚ nihåre.
bhålu bågha bæka kehari någå, karahiÚ nåda suni dh∂raju bhågå.4.
ìAs for myself listen, O fair and sensible lady: I will soon return after redeeming
my fatherís word. Days will steal away quickly; therefore, heed my advice, O charming
lady. If on the other hand, you persist in your obstinacy due to your affection for me, O
pretty one, you will eventually come to grief. The forest is rugged and most dreadful with
its terrible heat, cold, rain and blasts. The tracks are beset with prickly grass and thorns
and stones of various kinds and you will have to tread them without any shoes. Your lotus-
like feet are delicate and lovely, while the paths are most difficult and intercepted by huge
mountains, caves and chasms, streams, rivers and rivulets that are unapproachable,
unfathomable and terrible to look at. Bears and tigers, wolves, lions and elephants raise
such a cry as staggers oneís presence of mind.î (1ó4)
Seeing that His mother was too overwhelmed with emotion to speak any more and
was greatly agitated, ›r∂ Råma consoled her in various ways; the gravity of the occasion
and the intensity of affection was more than one could describe. Janakaís Daughter then
threw Herself at Her mother-in-lawís feet and said, ìI tell you, mother: I am most unluckly
in that at a time when I should have served you heaven has exiled me to the forest and
has refused to grant my desire. Pray be not perturbed any more but at the same time
cease not to entertain kindly feelings towards me. Relentless is fate and there is no fault
of mine either.î The mother-in-law was so distressed to hear S∂tåís words that I have no
words to describe her condition. Again and again she pressed her Daughter-in-law to her
breast and recovering herself admonished and blessed Her: ìMay the blessed state of
your wifehood (the longevity of your husband) know no break and endure so long as the
streams of the Ga∆gå and Yamunå continue to flow.î (1ó4)
∑§„U®„U ¬⁄U‚¬⁄U ¬È⁄ U Ÿ⁄U ŸÊ⁄UË – ÷Á‹ ’ŸÊß Á’Áœ ’Êà Á’ªÊ⁄UËH
ß ∑Χ‚ ◊Ÿ ŒÈπÈ ’ŒŸ ◊‹ËŸ – Á’∑§‹ ◊Ÿ„È°U ◊ÊπË ◊œÈ ¿UËŸH.2H
∑§⁄U ◊Ë¡®„U Á‚L§ œÈÁŸ ¬Á¿UÃÊ„UË¥ – ¡ŸÈ Á’ŸÈ ¬¢π Á’„Uª •∑ȧ‹Ê„UË¥H
÷ß ’Á«∏U ÷Ë⁄U ÷ͬ Œ⁄U’Ê⁄UÊ – ’⁄UÁŸ Ÿ ¡Êß Á’·ÊŒÈ •¬Ê⁄UÊH.3H
‚Áøfl° ©U∆UÊß ⁄UÊ©U ’Ò∆UÊ⁄U – ∑§Á„U Á¬˝ÿ ’øŸ ⁄UÊ◊È ¬ªÈ œÊ⁄UH
Á‚ÿ ‚◊à ŒÙ©U ßÿ ÁŸ„UÊ⁄UË – éÿÊ∑ȧ‹ ÷ÿ©U ÷ÍÁ◊¬Áà ÷Ê⁄UËH.4H
Cau.: gae lakhanu jaha° jånakinåthµu, bhe mana mudita påi priya såthµu.
ba≈di råma siya carana suhåe, cale sa≈ga næpama≈dira åe.1.
kahahiÚ parasapara pura nara når∂, bhali banåi bidhi båta bigår∂.
tana kæsa mana dukhu badana mal∂ne, bikala manahu° måkh∂ madhu ch∂ne.2.
kara m∂jahiÚ siru dhuni pachitåh∂,° janu binu pa≈kha bihaga akulåh∂°.
bhai baRi bh∂ra bhµupa darabårå, barani na jåi bi¶ådu apårå.3.
sciva° u¢håi råu bai¢håre, kahi priya bacana råmu pagu dhåre.
siya sameta dou tanaya nihår∂, byåkula bhayau bhµumipati bhår∂.4.
Lak¶maƒa went straight to where the Lord of Jånak∂ (Janakaís Daughter) was; he
was glad at heart to find himself in the company of his beloved Brother. Bowing to the
charming feet of ›r∂ Råma and S∂tå he accompanied Them to the kingís palace. The men
and women of the city said to one another, ìHow strange that God wellnigh fulfilled our
hopes and then shattered them!î With emaciated bodies, a sorrowful heart and doleful
face they felt miserable as a bee that has been robbed of its honey. They wrung their
hands, beat their heads and lamented like birds that had been clipt of their wings and
were restless without them. A huge crowd had collected at the entrance of the royal
palace and there was untold grief which knew no bounds. The minister (Sumantra) raised
the king and seated him communicating to him the agreeable news that ›r∂ Råma had
come. When he saw his two sons with S∂tå, his distress was profound. (1ó4)
saciva nåri gura nåri sayån∂, sahita saneha kahahiÚ mædu bån∂.
tumha kahu° tau na d∂nhabanabåsµu, karahu jo kahahiÚ sasura gura såsµu.4.
The king sincerely tried every means to detain ›r∂ Råma. But he discovered ›r∂
Råmaís intention and came to know that He was not going to stay, a champion of
righteousness, strong-minded and foresighted as He was. The king thereupon clasped
S∂tå to his bosom and most lovingly admonished Her in many ways. He described the
terrible hardships of forest life and explained to Her the comforts She would enjoy if She
chose to stay with Her husbandís parents or Her own father. S∂tåís mind, however, was
attached to ›r∂ Råmaís feet; hence neither home seemed attractive to Her nor the forest
repulsive. Everyone else too expostulated with S∂tå dwelling on the many miseries of the
forest. The ministerís (Sumantraís) wife as well as the preceptorís (Vasi¶¢haís) and other
prudent ladies fondly urged Her in gentle tones: ìNobody has exiled you to the forest:
therefore, do as your husbandís parents and preceptor bid you.î (1ó4)
jabahiÚ jåma juga jåmini b∂t∂, råma saciva sana kaheu sapr∂t∂.
khoja måri rathu hå° kahu tåtå, åna upåya° banihi nahiÚ båtå.4.
When the Lord of Raghus saw His people overwhelmed with love, His tender
heart was much afflicted. Lord ›r∂ Råma, who is all compassion, is readily touched by
others, pain. Addressing them in affectionate, soft and agreeable tones, He comforted all
in ways more than one. He also gave them varied instructions in their moral duty; but
overmastered by love they would not turn back even though urged to return. ›r∂ Råma
could not afford to take leave of His amiable disposition and loving nature; the Lord of
Raghus thus found Himself in a fix. Overpowered by grief and toil the people fell asleep
and the deluding potency of gods further helped to benumb their mind. When two watches
of the night had passed, ›r∂ Råma addressed the minister in endearing terms, ìFather,
drive the chariot in such a way as to leave no tree; by no other means can our object
be accomplished.î (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ⁄UÊ◊ Œ⁄U‚ Á„Uà Ÿ◊ ’˝Ã ‹ª ∑§⁄UŸ Ÿ⁄U ŸÊÁ⁄U–
◊Ÿ„È°U ∑§Ù∑§ ∑§Ù∑§Ë ∑§◊‹ ŒËŸ Á’„UËŸ Ã◊ÊÁ⁄UH 86H
Do.: råma darasa hita nema brata lage karana nara nåri,
manahu° koka kok∂ kamala d∂na bih∂na tamåri.86.
Men and women alike started religious observances and fasts for ensuring ›r∂
Råmaís return. They were as miserable as the male and female Cakravåka birds and the
lotus flower are in the absence of the sun. (86)
øı0ó‚ËÃÊ ‚Áøfl ‚Á„Uà ŒÙ©U ÷Ê߸ – ‚΢ª’⁄U¬È⁄U ¬„È°Uø ¡Ê߸H
©UÃ⁄U ⁄UÊ◊ Œfl‚Á⁄U ŒπË – ∑§Ëã„U Œ¢«Uflà „U⁄U·È Á’‚·ËH.1H
‹πŸ ‚Áøfl° Á‚ÿ° Á∑§∞ ¬˝ŸÊ◊Ê – ‚’Á„U ‚Á„Uà ‚ÈπÈ ¬Êÿ©U ⁄UÊ◊ÊH
ª¢ª ‚∑§‹ ◊ÈŒ ◊¢ª‹ ◊Í‹Ê – ‚’ ‚Èπ ∑§⁄UÁŸ „U⁄UÁŸ ‚’ ‚Í‹ÊH.2H
∑§Á„U ∑§Á„U ∑§ÙÁ≈U∑§ ∑§ÕÊ ¬˝‚¢ªÊ – ⁄UÊ◊È Á’‹Ù∑§®„U ª¢ª Ã⁄¢UªÊH
‚ÁøflÁ„U •ŸÈ¡Á„U Á¬˝ÿÁ„U ‚ÈŸÊ߸ – Á’’Èœ ŸŒË ◊Á„U◊Ê •Áœ∑§Ê߸H.3H
◊îÊŸÈ ∑§Ëã„U ¬¢Õ üÊ◊ ªÿ™§ – ‚ÈÁø ¡‹È Á¬•Ã ◊ÈÁŒÃ ◊Ÿ ÷ÿ™§H
‚ÈÁ◊⁄Uà ¡ÊÁ„U Á◊≈Uß üÊ◊ ÷ÊM§ – ÃÁ„U üÊ◊ ÿ„U ‹ıÁ∑§∑§ éÿfl„UÊM§UH.4H
Cau.: s∂tå saciva sahita dou bhå∂, sæ≈gaberapura pahu° ce jå∂.
utare råma devasari dekh∂, k∂nha da≈Œavata hara¶u bise¶∂.1.
lakhana saciva° siya° kie pranåmå, sabahi sahita sukhu påyau råmå.
ga≈ga sakala muda ma≈gala mµulå, saba sukha karani harani saba sµulå.2.
kahi kahi ko¢ika kathå prasa≈gå, råmu bilokahiÚ ga≈ga tara≈gå.
sacivahi anujahi priyahi sunå∂, bibudha nad∂ mahimå adhikå∂.3.
majjanu k∂nha pa≈tha ‹rama gayaµu, suci jalu piata mudita mana bhayaµu.
sumirata jåhi mi¢ai ‹rama bhårµu, tehi ‹rama yaha laukika byavahårµu.4.
Accompanied by S∂tå and the minister the two brothers arrived at ›æ∆gaverapura.
Beholding the celestial stream, Ga∆gå, ›r∂ Råma alighted from His car and fell prostrate
on the ground with great joy. Lak¶maƒa, S∂tå and the minister too made obeisance and
›r∂ Råma rejoiced in common with them all. A fount of all joys and blessings, the Ga∆gå
brings all delight and drives away all sorrow. Narrating numerous anecdotes connected
with it, ›r∂ Råma gazed on the waves of the Ga∆gå and told the minister, His younger
brother (Lak¶maƒa) and His beloved Consort the transcendent glory of the celestial
stream. They took a plunge in the river and the fatigue of the journey was gone; and their
hearts rejoiced when they drank of its holy water. That He whose very thought relieves
the great toil of transmigration should feel fatigued shows that He imitated the ways of
the world. (1ó4)
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 447
dharani dhåmu dhanu pura parivårµu, saragu naraku jaha° lagi byavahårµu.
dekhia sunia gunia mana måh∂°, moha mµula paramårathu nåh∂°.4.
ìThe wicked woman has played the axe in felling the tree of the solar race and
plunged the whole universe in woe.î The Ni¶åda chief was sore distressed to see Råma
and S∂tå sleeping on the ground. Lak¶maƒa spoke to him sweet and gentle words imbued
with the nectar of wisdom, dispassion and devotion: ìNo one is a source of delight or pain
to another; everyone reaps the fruit of oneís own actions, brother. Union and separation,
pleasurable and painful experiences, friends, foes and neutralsósnares of delusion are
these. Even so birth and death, prosperity and adversity, destiny and time and all the
illusion of the world; lands, houses, wealth, town and family, heaven and hell, and all the
phenomena of the world; nay, whatever is seen, heard or thought of with the mind has
its root in ignorance: nothing exists in reality.î (1ó4)
There is very comfort both in her parentís home as well as with the parents of her
lord (i.e., ourselves); therefore, S∂tå can live at ease wherever she pleases at a particular
time till this adversity ends. (96)
øı0óÁ’ŸÃË ÷ͬ ∑§Ëã„U ¡Á„U ÷Ê°ÃË – •Ê⁄UÁà ¬˝ËÁà Ÿ ‚Ù ∑§Á„U ¡ÊÃËH
Á¬ÃÈ ‚°Œ‚È ‚ÈÁŸ ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸœÊŸÊ – Á‚ÿÁ„U ŒËã„ Á‚π ∑§ÙÁ≈U Á’œÊŸÊH.1H
‚Ê‚È ‚‚È⁄U ªÈ⁄U Á¬˝ÿ ¬Á⁄UflÊM§ – Á»§⁄U„ÈU à ‚’ ∑§⁄U Á◊≈ÒU π÷ÊM§H
‚ÈÁŸ ¬Áà ’øŸ ∑§„UÁà ’ÒŒ„UË – ‚ÈŸ„ÈU ¬˝ÊŸ¬Áà ¬⁄U◊ ‚Ÿ„UËH.2H
¬˝÷È ∑§L§ŸÊ◊ÿ ¬⁄U◊ Á’’∑§Ë – ÃŸÈ ÃÁ¡ ⁄U„UÁà ¿UÊ°„U Á∑§Á◊ ¿¥U∑§ËH
¬˝÷Ê ¡Êß ∑§„°U ÷ÊŸÈ Á’„UÊ߸ – ∑§„°U ø¢Áº˝∑§Ê ø¢ŒÈ ÃÁ¡ ¡Ê߸H.3H
¬ÁÃÁ„U ¬˝◊◊ÿ Á’Ÿÿ ‚ÈŸÊ߸ – ∑§„UÁà ‚Áøfl ‚Ÿ Áª⁄UÊ ‚È„UÊ߸H
ÃÈê„U Á¬ÃÈ ‚‚È⁄ ‚Á⁄U‚ Á„UÃ∑§Ê⁄UË – ©UÃL§ Œ©°U Á»§Á⁄U •ŸÈÁøà ÷Ê⁄UËH.4H
Cau.: binat∂ bhµupa k∂nha jehi bhå° t∂, årati pr∂ti na so kahi jåt∂.
pitu sa° desu suni kæpånidhånå, siyahi d∂nha sikha ko¢i bidhånå.1.
såsu sasura gura priya parivårµu, phirahu ta saba kara mi¢ai khabhårµu.
suni pati bacana
kahati baideh∂, sunahu prånapati parama saneh∂.2.
prabhu karunåmaya parama bibek∂, tanu taji rahati chå° ha kimi che° k∂.
prabhå jåi kaha° bhånu bihå∂, kaha° ca≈drikå ca≈du taji jå∂.3.
patihi premamaya binaya sunå∂, kahati saciva sana girå suhå∂.
tumha pitu sasura sarisa hitakår∂, utaru deu° phiri anucita bhår∂.4.
ìThe piteousness and affection with which the kingís entreaty was attended
cannot be expressed in words.î On hearing His fatherís message the All-merciful
Lord admonished S∂tå in countless ways. ìIf you return, the affliction of your mother-
in-law and father-in-law, your preceptor and all your near and dear ones will cease.î
In response to Her lordís advice King Videhaís Daughter said, ìListen, most loving
lord of my life, my all-compassionate and supremely wise master: can a shadow
be torn away from its substance? The sunlight can never exist apart from the sun
nor can the radiance of the moon leave the moon.î Having submitted Her loving
entreaty to Her Lord, She spoke these charming words to the minister: ìYou are just
like my own father or father-in-law; it is therefore most undesirable that I should urge
something in reply.î (1ó4)
* It is unmannerly on the part of a Hindu woman to open her lips before the male elders of her
husband.
456 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
øı0óÁ¬ÃÈ ’Ò÷fl Á’‹Ê‚ ◊Ò¥ «UË∆UÊ – ŸÎ¬ ◊ÁŸ ◊ÈÈ∑ȧ≈U Á◊Á‹Ã ¬Œ ¬Ë∆UÊH
‚ÈπÁŸœÊŸ •‚ Á¬ÃÈ ªÎ„U ◊Ù⁄¥U – Á¬ÿ Á’„UËŸ ◊Ÿ ÷Êfl Ÿ ÷Ù⁄¥UH.1H
‚‚È⁄U øP§flß ∑§Ù‚‹⁄UÊ™§ – ÷ÈflŸ øÊÁ⁄UŒ‚ ¬˝ª≈U ¬˝÷Ê™§H
•Êª¥ „UÙß ¡Á„U ‚È⁄U¬Áà ‹ß¸ – •⁄Uœ ®‚ÉÊÊ‚Ÿ •Ê‚ŸÈ Œß¸H.2H
‚‚È⁄U ∞Ãʌ΂ •flœ ÁŸflÊ‚Í – Á¬˝ÿ ¬Á⁄UflÊL§ ◊ÊÃÈ ‚◊ ‚Ê‚ÍH
Á’ŸÈ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ¬Œ ¬ŒÈ◊ ¬⁄UÊªÊ – ◊ÙÁ„U ∑§©U ‚¬Ÿ„È°U ‚ÈπŒ Ÿ ‹ÊªÊH.3H
•ª◊ ¬¢Õ ’Ÿ÷ÍÁ◊ ¬„UÊ⁄UÊ – ∑§Á⁄U ∑§„UÁ⁄U ‚⁄U ‚Á⁄Uà •¬Ê⁄UÊH
∑§Ù‹ Á∑§⁄UÊà ∑ȧ⁄¢Uª Á’„¢UªÊ – ◊ÙÁ„U ‚’ ‚ÈπŒ ¬˝ÊŸ¬Áà ‚¢ªÊH.4H
Cau.: pitu baibhava bilåsa maiÚ Œ∂¢hå, næpa mani muku¢a milita pada p∂¢hå.
sukhanidhåna asa pitu gæha more°, piya bih∂na mana bhåva na bhore° .1.
sasura cakkavai kosalaråµu, bhuvana cåridasa praga¢a prabhåµu.
åge° hoi jehi surapati le∂, aradha si≈ghåsana åsanu de∂.2.
sasura etådæsa avadha nivåsµu, priya parivåru måtu sama såsµu.
binu raghupati pada paduma parågå, mohi keu sapanehu° sukhada na lågå.3.
agama pa≈tha banabhµumi pahårå, kari kehari sara sarita apårå.
kola kiråta kura≈ga biha≈gå, mohi saba sukhada prånapati sa≈gå.4.
ìI have witnessed the glory of my fatherís fortune; his footstool is kissed by the
crowns of the greatest monarchs. Bereft of my Lord, my parentís home, which is such
an abode of bliss, does not attract my mind even in an unguarded moment. My father-
in-law is no less a personage than the King of Kosala, the suzerain lord of the entire
globe, whose glory is manifest in all the fourteen spheres comprising the universe. Even
Indra (the lord of celestials) goes ahead to receive him and seats him beside himself on
his own throne. Such is my father-in-law, Ayodhyå is my abode, agreeable is my family
and my mothers-in-law love me as my own mother. But without the dust from the lotus
feet of my husband (the Lord of Raghus) none affords me pleasure even in a dream. On
the other hand, impassable roads, forest regions and hills, elephants and lions, lakes and
streams that cannot be crossed, wild tribes such as Kolas and Bh∂las, deer and birdsó
all these are delightful to me in the company of my beloved lord. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ’„ÈUà ∑§Ëã„U ¬˝÷È ‹πŸ Á‚ÿ° Ÿ®„U ∑§¿ÈU ∑§fl≈ÈU ‹ß–
Á’ŒÊ ∑§Ëã„U ∑§L§ŸÊÿß ÷ªÁà Á’◊‹ ’L§ ŒßH 102H
Do.: bahuta k∂nha prabhu lakhana siya° nahiÚ kachu keva¢u lei,
bidå k∂nha karunåyatana bhagati bimala baru dei.102.
The Lord as well as Lak¶maƒa and S∂tå did their utmost; but the ferryman would
accept nothing. The All-merciful Råma, therefore, dismissed him after bestowing on him
the boon of unalloyed devotion. (102)
øı0óÃ’ ◊îÊŸÈ ∑§Á⁄U ⁄UÉÊÈ∑ȧ‹ŸÊÕÊ – ¬ÍÁ¡ ¬Ê⁄UÁÕfl ŸÊÿ©U ◊ÊÕÊH
Á‚ÿ° ‚È⁄U‚Á⁄UÁ„U ∑§„U©U ∑§⁄U ¡Ù⁄UË – ◊ÊÃÈ ◊ŸÙ⁄UÕ ¬È⁄U©UÁ’ ◊Ù⁄UËH.1H
¬Áà Œfl⁄U ‚°ª ∑ȧ‚‹ ’„UÙ⁄UË – •Êß ∑§⁄Uı¥ ¡®„U ¬Í¡Ê ÃÙ⁄UËH
‚ÈÁŸ Á‚ÿ Á’Ÿÿ ¬˝◊ ⁄U‚ ‚ÊŸË – ÷ß Ã’ Á’◊‹ ’ÊÁ⁄U ’⁄U ’ÊŸËH.2H
‚ÈŸÈ ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U Á¬˝ÿÊ ’ÒŒ„UË – Ãfl ¬˝÷Ê©U ¡ª Á’ÁŒÃ Ÿ ∑§„UËH
‹Ù∑§¬ „UÙ®„U Á’‹Ù∑§Ã ÃÙ⁄¥U – ÃÙÁ„U ‚fl®„U ‚’ Á‚Áœ ∑§⁄U ¡Ù⁄¥UH.3H
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 461
ÃÈê„U ¡Ù „U◊Á„U ’Á«∏U Á’Ÿÿ ‚ÈŸÊ߸ – ∑Χ¬Ê ∑§ËÁã„U ◊ÙÁ„U ŒËÁã„U ’«∏UÊ߸H
ÃŒÁ¬ ŒÁ’ ◊Ò¥ ŒÁ’ •‚Ë‚Ê – ‚»§‹ „UÙŸ Á„Uà ÁŸ¡ ’ʪ˂ÊH.4H
Cau.: taba majjanu kari raghukulanåthå, pµuji pårathiva nåyau måthå.
siya° surasarihi kaheu kara jor∂, måtu manoratha puraubi mor∂.1.
pati devara sa° ga kusala bahor∂, åi karau° jehiÚ pµujå tor∂.
suni siya binaya prema rasa sån∂, bhai taba bimala båri bara bån∂.2.
sunu raghub∂ra priyå baideh∂, tava prabhåu jaga bidita na keh∂.
lokapa hohiÚ bilokata tore° , tohi sevahiÚ saba sidhi kara jore° .3.
tumha jo hamahi baRi binaya sunå∂, kæpå k∂nhi mohi d∂nhi baRå∂.
tadapi debi maiÚ debi as∂så, saphala hona hita nija båg∂så.4.
The Lord of Raghuís race then bathed in the Ga∆gå and after worshipping a newly-
made clay image of ›iva bowed His head to the Deity. With joined palms S∂tå addressed
the celestial river (Ga∆gå), ìMother, pray accomplish my desire, that I may return with
my husband and His younger brother and worship you.î In response to S∂tåís prayer,
steeped as it was in the nectar of love, the following happy utterance came from the holy
stream: ìListen, O Vaideh∂ (Videhaís Daughter), beloved Consort of ›r∂ Råma (the Chief
of Raghuís line): who in this world is not aware of Your glory? People become masters
of the heavenís quarters the moment You look at them and all supernatural powers wait
upon You with joined palms. By addressing an humble prayer to me You have done me
a favour and exalted me. Yet, O venerable lady, bless You I must, just in order to fulfil
my speech.î (1ó4)
øı0óÃÁ„U ÁŒŸ ÷ÿ©U Á’≈U¬ Ã⁄U ’Ê‚Í – ‹πŸ ‚πÊ° ‚’ ∑§Ëã„U ‚ȬʂÍH
¬˝Êà ¬˝ÊÃ∑Χà ∑§Á⁄U ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ߸ – ÃË⁄UÕ⁄UÊ¡È ŒËπ ¬˝÷È ¡Ê߸H.1H
‚Áøfl ‚àÿ üÊhÊ Á¬˝ÿ ŸÊ⁄UË – ◊Êœfl ‚Á⁄U‚ ◊ËÃÈ Á„UÃ∑§Ê⁄UËH
øÊÁ⁄U ¬ŒÊ⁄UÕ ÷⁄UÊ ÷°«UÊM§ – ¬Èãÿ ¬˝Œ‚ Œ‚ •Áà øÊM§H.2H
¿UòÊÈ •ª◊ ª…∏‰U ªÊ…∏U ‚È„UÊflÊ – ‚¬Ÿ„È°U Ÿ®„U ¬˝ÁìÁë¿Uã„U ¬ÊflÊH
‚Ÿ ‚∑§‹ ÃË⁄UÕ ’⁄U ’Ë⁄UÊ – ∑§‹È· •ŸË∑§ Œ‹Ÿ ⁄UŸœË⁄UÊH.3H
‚¢ª◊È ®‚„UÊ‚ŸÈ ‚ÈÁ∆U ‚Ù„UÊ – ¿UòÊÈ •πÿ’≈ÈU ◊ÈÁŸ ◊ŸÈ ◊Ù„UÊH
øfl°⁄U ¡◊ÈŸ •L§ ª¢ª Ã⁄¢UªÊ – ŒÁπ „UÙ®„U ŒÈπ ŒÊÁ⁄UŒ ÷¢ªÊH.4H
Cau.: tehi dina bhayau bi¢apa tara båsµu, lakhana sakhå° saba k∂nha supåsµu.
pråta pråtakæta kari raghurå∂, t∂ratharåju d∂kha prabhu jå∂.1.
saciva satya ‹raddhå priya når∂, mådhava sarisa m∂tu hitakår∂.
cåri padåratha bharå bha° Œårµu, punya pradesa desa ati cårµu.2.
chetru agama gaRhu gåRha suhåvå, sapanehu° nahiÚ pratipacchinha påvå.
sena sakala t∂ratha bara b∂rå, kalu¶a an∂ka dalana ranadh∂rå.3.
sa≈gamu si≈håsanu su¢hi sohå, chatru akhayaba¢u muni manu mohå.
cava° ra jamuna aru ga≈ga tara≈gå, dekhi hohiÚ dukha dårida bha≈gå.4.
That day He halted under a tree; Lak¶maƒa and His friend (Guha) provided for
all His comforts. At dawn the Lord of Raghus performed His morning duties and then
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the Lord proceeded further and visited Prayåga, the king of holy places. This king has
Truth for his minister, sradha for his beloved consort and a beneficent friend like
Bindumådhava (the Deity presiding over Prayåga). His store is replete with the four
prizes of human life, while the sacred region surrounding the confluence of the Ga∆gå
and the Yamunå marks his most beautiful dominion. The holy Prayåga represents his
inaccessible, strong and lovely fortress that no enemy has ever dreamt of possessing.
All the sacred spots are his chosen and valiant warriors, who are staunch in battle and
capable of crushing the host of sins. The confluence of the Ga∆gå and Yamunå
constitutes his exquisite throne, while the immortal banyan tree (known by the name of
Ak¶ayava¢a) represents his royal umbrella, which captivates the heart even of sages.
The waves of the Ga∆gå and Yamunå constitute his chowries, whose very sight
destroys sorrow and want. (1ó4)
Do.: karama bacana mana chåRi chalu jaba lagi janu na tumhåra,
taba lagi sukhu sapanehu° nah∂° kie° ko¢i upacåra.107.
ìUntil a man gets sincerely devoted to You in thought, word and deed, he cannot
even dream of happiness in spite of all his devices.î (107)
øı0ó‚ÈÁŸ ◊ÈÁŸ ’øŸ ⁄UÊ◊È ‚∑ȧøÊŸ – ÷Êfl ÷ªÁà •ÊŸ¢Œ •ÉÊÊŸH
Ã’ ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ‚È¡‚È ‚È„UÊflÊ – ∑§ÙÁ≈U ÷Ê°Áà ∑§Á„U ‚’Á„U ‚ÈŸÊflÊH.1H
‚Ù ’«∏U ‚Ù ‚’ ªÈŸ ªŸ ª„ÍU – ¡Á„U ◊ÈŸË‚ ÃÈê„U •ÊŒ⁄U Œ„ÍUH
◊ÈÁŸ ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U ¬⁄U‚¬⁄U Ÿfl„UË¥ – ’øŸ •ªÙø⁄U ‚ÈπÈ •ŸÈ÷fl„UË¥H.2H
ÿ„U ‚ÈÁœ ¬Êß ¬˝ÿʪ ÁŸflÊ‚Ë – ’≈ÈU Ãʬ‚ ◊ÈÁŸ Á‚h ©UŒÊ‚ËH
÷⁄UmÊ¡ •ÊüÊ◊ ‚’ •Ê∞ – ŒπŸ Œ‚⁄UÕ ‚È•Ÿ ‚È„UÊ∞H.3H
⁄UÊ◊ ¬˝ŸÊ◊ ∑§Ëã„U ‚’ ∑§Ê„ÍU – ◊ÈÁŒÃ ÷∞ ‹Á„U ‹ÙÿŸ ‹Ê„ÍUH
Œ®„U •‚Ë‚ ¬⁄U◊ ‚ÈπÈ ¬Ê߸ – Á»§⁄U ‚⁄UÊ„Uà ‚È¢Œ⁄UÃÊ߸H.4H
Cau.: suni muni bacana råmu sakucåne, bhåva bhagati åna≈da aghåne.
taba raghubara muni sujasu suhåvå, ko¢i bhå° ti kahi sabahi sunåvå.1.
so baRa so saba guna gana gehµu, jehi mun∂sa tumha ådara dehµu.
muni raghub∂ra parasapara navah∂,° bacana agocara sukhu anubhavah∂°.2.
yaha sudhi påi prayåga nivås∂, ba¢u tåpasa muni siddha udås∂.
bharadvåja å‹rama saba åe, dekhana dasaratha suana suhåe.3.
råma pranåma k∂nha saba kåhµu, mudita bhae lahi loyana låhµu.
dehiÚ as∂sa parama sukhu på∂, phire saråhata su≈daratå∂.4.
›r∂ Råma felt abashed to hear the words of the sage, much as He was sated with
joy by his love and devotion. The Chief of Raghus then told all in countless ways the fair
and bright renown of the sage. ìGreat indeed is he and he the repository of all virtues,
whom, O chief of sages, you are pleased to honour.î The sage (Bharadvåja) and the
Hero of Raghuís line thus exchanged civilities and experienced ineffable joy. On
receiving this news the people of Prayåga, including religious students, ascetics,
hermits, accomplished saints and recluses, all flocked to the hermitage of Bharadvåja in
order to have a look at the charming sons of King Da‹aratha. ›r∂ Råma made obeisance
to them all, who were delighted to obtain the reward of their eyes. Deriving supreme joy
they gave their blessing and returned extolling the beauty of the royal guests. (1ó4)
Cau.: sunata t∂rabås∂ nara når∂, dhåe nija nija kåja bisår∂.
lakhana råma siya su≈daratå∂, dekhi karahiÚ nija bhågya baRå∂.1.
ati lålaså basahiÚ mana måh∂°, nåu° gåu° bµujhata sakucåh∂°.
je tinha mahu° bayabiridha sayåne, tinha kari juguti råmu pahicåne.2.
sakala kathå tinha sabahi sunå∂, banahi cale pitu åyasu på∂.
suni sabi¶åda sakala pachitåh∂,° rån∂ råya° k∂nha bhala nåh∂°.3.
tehi avasara eka tåpasu åvå, tejapu≈ja laghubayasa suhåvå.
kabi alakhita gati be¶u biråg∂, mana krama bacana råma anuråg∂.4.
Hearing of their arrival the people inhabiting the river banks ran to see them
unmindful of their duties. Beholding the beauty of Lak¶maƒa, Råma and S∂tå they
congratulated themselves on their good luck. Their hearts were seized with intense
longing, but they felt shy in enquiring the names and residence of the newcomers. Such
of them, however, as were advanced in years and intelligent were able to identify Råma
through same device. They related to them the whole story telling them how ›r∂ Råma
had proceeded to the woods in obedience to His fatherís commands. They were all sad
to hear this and lamented: ìThe king and queen have not done well.î In the meantime
there arrived an ascetic who was an embodiment of spiritual glow, young in years and
charming in appearance. His ways were unknown to the poet; he was attired in the garb
of a recluse and was devoted to Råma in thought, word and deed. (1ó4)
* This episode of an ascetic has been ignored by some commentators as an interpolation and
obviously it is disconnected with the main thread of the narrative and appears to have been inserted
afterwards. All the same the lines are found in all old manuscripts. The poet was a saint of uncommon spiritual
insight. It is, therefore, difficult to say what was his intention in writing these lines. In any case the episode
cannot be dismissed as an interpolation. When the ascetic has been spoken of here as unknown even to the
poet, no one can say with any amount of certainty who he was. To our mind he is none else than the monkey-
god, ›r∂ Hanumån, or a mental projection of the poet (Tulas∂dåsa) himself.
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 469
kari kehari bana jåi na jo∂, hama sa° ga calahiÚ jo åyasu ho∂.
jåba jahå° lagi taha° pahu° cå∂, phiraba bahori tumhahi siru nå∂.4.
Then, with joined palms, S∂tå, Råma and Lak¶maƒa made renewed obeisance to
the Yamunå. Accompanied by S∂tå the two brothers gladly proceeded further, extolling
the daughter of the sun-god as they went. Many a traveller met them on the way and
beholding the two brothers they fondly exclaimed: ìFinding all the marks of royalty on
your person, we are sore troubled at heart. When you wend your way on foot, the science
of astrology (which tells us that men possessing such and such features should always
be borne on some vehicle) is misleading to our mind. The path is difficult and lies through
big mountains and forests. On top of it you have a delicate lady with you. Infested with
elephants and lions the forest is too terrible to look at. We are ready to accompany you if
you enjoin us to do so. We will escort you as far as you go and will then return bowing our
heads to you.î (1ó4)
Ã’®„U ‹πŸ ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄ U L§π ¡ÊŸË – ¬Í°¿U©U ◊ªÈ ‹ÙªÁã„U ◊ÎŒÈ ’ÊŸËH
‚ÈŸÃ ŸÊÁ⁄U Ÿ⁄U ÷∞ ŒÈπÊ⁄UË – ¬È‹Á∑§Ã ªÊà Á’‹ÙøŸ ’Ê⁄UËH.3H
Á◊≈UÊ ◊ÙŒÈ ◊Ÿ ÷∞ ◊‹ËŸ – Á’Áœ ÁŸÁœ ŒËã„U ‹ÃU ¡ŸÈ ¿UËŸH
‚◊ÈÁ¤Ê ∑§⁄U◊ ªÁà œË⁄U¡È ∑§Ëã„UÊ – ‚ÙÁœ ‚Ȫ◊ ◊ªÈ ÁÃã„U ∑§Á„U ŒËã„UÊH.4H
Cau.: pårabat∂ sama patipriya hohµu, debi na hama para chåRaba chohµu.
puni puni binaya karia kara jor∂, jau° ehi måraga phiria bahor∂.1.
darasanu deba jåni nija dås∂, lakh∂° s∂ya° saba prema piås∂.
madhura bacana kahi kahi parito¶∂,° janu kumudin∂° kaumud∂° po¶∂°.2.
tabahiÚ lakhana raghubara rukha jån∂, pµu° cheu magu loganhi mædu bån∂.
sunata nåri nara bhae dukhår∂, pulakita gåta bilocana bår∂.3.
mi¢å modu mana bhae mal∂ne, bidhi nidhi d∂nha leta janu ch∂ne.
samujhi karama gati dh∂raju k∂nhå, sodhi sugama magu tinha kahi d∂nhå.4.
ìBe as dear to your lord as Pårvat∂ to ›iva; yet cease not to be kind to us, O good
lady. Again and again we pray with joined palms: should you return by this very route,
allow us to see you, remembering us as your handmaids.î S∂tå found them all athirst with
love and comforted them with many soothing words even as lilies are refreshed by
moonlight. Presently, reading ›r∂ Råmaís mind, Lak¶maƒa gently asked the villagers
about the road they should take. The moment they heard this the villagers, both men and
women, became sad; a thrill ran through their body and tears rushed to their eyes. Their
joy disappeared and they felt depressed at heart as though God was snatching back the
treasure He had bestowed upon them. Reflecting on the ways of Fate they took courage
and fixing upon the easiest road they gave it out to Him. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ∞Á„U Á’Áœ ∑§Á„U ∑§Á„U ’øŸ Á¬˝ÿ ‹®„U ŸÿŸ ÷Á⁄U ŸË⁄U–
Á∑§Á◊ øÁ‹„U®„U ◊Ê⁄Uª •ª◊ ‚ÈÁ∆U ‚È∑ȧ◊Ê⁄U ‚⁄UË⁄UH.120H
Do.: ehi bidhi kahi kahi bacana priya lehiÚ nayana bhari n∂ra,
kimi calihahiÚ måraga agama su¢hi sukumåra sar∂ra.120.
ìMaking such fond remarks they filled their eyes with tears and added, Most
delicate of frame, how shall they be able to traverse such an impassable road?î (120)
øı0óŸÊÁ⁄U ‚Ÿ„U Á’∑§‹ ’‚ „UÙ„UË¥ – ø∑§ßZ ‚Ê°¤Ê ‚◊ÿ ¡ŸÈ ‚Ù„UË¥H
◊ÎŒÈ ¬Œ ∑§◊‹ ∑§Á∆UŸ ◊ªÈ ¡ÊŸË – ª„U’Á⁄U NUŒÿ° ∑§„U®„U ’⁄U ’ÊŸËH.1H
¬⁄U‚à ◊Όȋ ø⁄UŸ •L§ŸÊ⁄U – ‚∑ȧøÁà ◊Á„U Á¡Á◊ NUŒÿ „U◊Ê⁄UH
¡ı¥ ¡ªŒË‚ ßã„UÁ„U ’ŸÈ ŒËã„UÊ – ∑§‚ Ÿ ‚È◊Ÿ◊ÿ ◊Ê⁄UªÈ ∑§Ëã„UÊH.2H
¡ı¥ ◊ÊªÊ ¬Êß• Á’Áœ ¬Ê„UË¥ – ∞ ⁄UÁπ•®„U ‚Áπ •Ê°Áπã„U ◊Ê„UË¥H
¡ Ÿ⁄U ŸÊÁ⁄U Ÿ •fl‚⁄U •Ê∞ – ÁÃã„U Á‚ÿ ⁄UÊ◊È Ÿ ŒπŸ ¬Ê∞H.3H
‚ÈÁŸ ‚ÈM§¬È ’ͤʮ„U •∑ȧ‹Ê߸ – •’ ‹Áª ª∞ ∑§„UÊ° ‹Áª ÷Ê߸H
‚◊⁄UÕ œÊß Á’‹Ù∑§®„U ¡Ê߸ – ¬˝◊ÈÁŒÃ Á»§⁄U®„U ¡Ÿ◊»§‹È ¬Ê߸H.4H
Cau.: nåri saneha bikala basa hoh∂,° caka∂° så° jha samaya janu soh∂°.
mædu pada kamala ka¢hina magu jån∂, gahabari hædaya° kahahiÚ bara bån∂.1.
parasata mædula carana arunåre, sakucati mahi jimi hædaya hamåre.
jau° jagad∂sa inhahi banu d∂nhå, kasa na sumanamaya måragu k∂nhå.2.
jau° mågå påia bidhi påh∂,° e rakhiahiÚ sakhi å° khinha måh∂.°
je nara nåri na avasara åe, tinha siya råmu na dekhana påe.3.
suni surµupu bµujhahiÚ akulå∂, aba lagi gae kahå° lagi bhå∂.
samaratha dhåi bilokahiÚ jå∂, pramudita phirahiÚ janamaphalu på∂.4.
Overmastered by love the women felt as uneasy as the female Cakravåka bird
does at evening time. Reflecting on the tender lotus-like feet of the princes and the rough
road they were required to tread, the women said in polite phrase with their heart stirred
with deep feeling, ìAt the touch of their soft and rosy soles the earth shrinks even as our
hearts. If the Lord of the universe chose to exile them into the woods, why did He not
at the same time strew their path with flowers? If we can secure from Heaven the boon
of our asking, let us keep these princes, O friend, within the lids of our eyes.î Those men
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 477
and women, who did not come in time, were unable to behold S∂tå and Råma. Hearing
of their exquisite beauty they anxiously asked: ìHow far, brother, must have they gone
by now?î The stronger of them ran on and saw the princes, and returned triumphant,
attaining the end of their existence. (1ó4)
Whoever saw the beloved travellers, S∂tå and the two brothers (Råma and Lak¶maƒa),
joyously reached the end of the toilsome journey of life without any exertion. (123)
øı0ó•¡„È°U ¡Ê‚È ©U⁄U ‚¬Ÿ„È°U ∑§Ê™§ – ’‚„È°U ‹πŸÈ Á‚ÿ ⁄UÊ◊È ’≈UÊ™§H
⁄UÊ◊ œÊ◊ ¬Õ ¬ÊßÁ„U ‚Ù߸ – ¡Ù ¬Õ ¬Êfl ∑§’„È°U ◊ÈÁŸ ∑§Ù߸H.1H
Ã’ ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U üÊÁ◊à Á‚ÿ ¡ÊŸË – ŒÁπ ÁŸ∑§≈U ’≈ÈU ‚ËË ¬ÊŸËH
Ä°U ’Á‚ ∑¢§Œ ◊Í‹ »§‹ πÊ߸ – ¬˝Êà Ÿ„UÊß ø‹ ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ߸H.2H
Œπà ’Ÿ ‚⁄U ‚Ò‹ ‚È„UÊ∞ – ’Ê‹◊ËÁ∑§ •ÊüÊ◊ ¬˝÷È •Ê∞H
⁄UÊ◊ ŒËπ ◊ÈÁŸ ’Ê‚È ‚È„UÊflŸ – ‚È¢Œ⁄U ÁªÁ⁄U ∑§ÊŸŸÈ ¡‹È ¬ÊflŸH.3H
‚⁄UÁŸ ‚⁄UÙ¡ Á’≈U¬ ’Ÿ »Í§‹ – ªÈ¢¡Ã ◊¢¡È ◊œÈ¬ ⁄U‚ ÷Í‹H
πª ◊Ϊ Á’¬È‹ ∑§Ù‹Ê„U‹ ∑§⁄U„UË¥ – Á’⁄UÁ„Uà ’Ò⁄U ◊ÈÁŒÃ ◊Ÿ ø⁄U„UË¥H.4H
Cau.: ajahu° jåsu ura sapanehu° kåµu, basahu° lakhanu siya råmu ba¢åµu.
råma dhåma patha påihi so∂, jo patha påva kabahu° muni ko∂.1.
taba raghub∂ra ‹ramita siya jån∂, dekhi nika¢a ba¢u s∂tala pån∂.
taha° basi ka≈da mµula phala khå∂, pråta nahåi cale raghurå∂.2.
dekhata bana sara saila suhåe, bålam∂ki å‹rama prabhu åe.
råma d∂kha muni båsu suhåvana, su≈dara giri kånanu jalu påvana.3.
sarani saroja bi¢apa bana phµule, gu≈jata ma≈ju madhupa rasa bhµule.
khaga mæga bipula kolåhala karah∂,° birahita baira mudita mana carah∂°.4.
Nay, to this very day, anyone in whose heart the wayfarers Lak¶maƒa, S∂tå and
Råma, should ever lodge even in a dream shall find the road leading to ›r∂ Råmaís abode
(the divine region known by the name of Såketa),óthe road that scarce any anchorite
may find. Then perceiving that S∂tå was tired and seeing a banyan tree and cool water
hard by, the Hero of Raghuís line partook of bulbs, roots and fruits and staying there
overnight and bathing at dawn the Lord of Raghus proceeded further. And beholding
lovely woods, lakes and hills the Lord reached the hermitage of Vålm∂ki. ›r∂ Råma saw
the sageís beautiful dwelling with its charming hills and forest and its sacred waters. The
lotuses in the ponds and the trees in the woods were in blossom; intoxicated with their
honey bees sweetly hummed over them. Birds and beasts made a tumultuous noise and
moved about in joy free from all animosities. (1ó4)
muni tåpasa jinha te° dukhu lahah∂°, te naresa binu påvaka dahah∂°.
ma≈gala mµula bipra parito¶µu, dahai ko¢i kula bhµusura ro¶µu.2.
asa jiya° jåni kahia soi ¢håµu° , siya saumitri sahita jaha° jåµu° .
taha° raci rucira parana tænasålå, båsu karau° kachu kåla kæpålå.3.
sahaja sarala suni raghubara bån∂, sådhu sådhu bole muni gyån∂.
kasa na kahahu asa raghukulaketµu, tumha pålaka sa≈tata ‹ruti setµu.4.
ìIn beholding your feet, O king of sages, all my good deeds have been rewarded.
Now I intend to go wherever you command me to go and where no anchorite may
feel disturbed. For such monarchs as prove a source of annoyance to hermits and
ascetics are consumed without fire. While the satisfaction of Bråhmaƒas is the root
of happiness, their wrath consumes millions of generations. Bearing this in mind pray
tell me a place to which I may proceed with S∂tå and Lak¶maƒa (Sumitråís son), and
building a charming hut of leaves and grass may spend some time there, O good sir.î
Hearing these guileless and unsophisticated words of ›r∂ Råma (the Chief of Raghuís
line) the enlightened sage exclaimed, ìQuite so, right You are. Why should You not
speak thus, O Glory of Raghuís line, ever busy as You are in maintaining the laws
laid down by the Vedas?î (1ó4)
÷⁄U®„U ÁŸ⁄¢UÃ⁄U „UÙ®„U Ÿ ¬Í⁄U – ÁÃã„U ∑§ Á„Uÿ ÃÈê„U ∑§„È°U ªÎ„U M§⁄UH
‹ÙøŸ øÊÃ∑§ Á¡ã„U ∑§Á⁄U ⁄UÊπ – ⁄U„U®„U Œ⁄U‚ ¡‹œ⁄U •Á÷‹Ê·H.3H
ÁŸŒ⁄U®„U ‚Á⁄Uà ®‚œÈ ‚⁄U ÷Ê⁄UË – M§¬ ®’ŒÈ ¡‹ „UÙ®„U ‚ÈπÊ⁄UËH
ÁÃã„U ∑¥§ NUŒÿ ‚ŒŸ ‚ÈπŒÊÿ∑§ – ’‚„ÈU ’¢œÈ Á‚ÿ ‚„U ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÿ∑§H.4H
Cau.: suni muni bacana prema rasa såne, sakuci råma mana mahu° musukåne.
bålam∂ki ha° si kahahiÚ bahor∂, bån∂ madhura amia rasa bor∂.1.
sunahu råma aba kahau° niketå, jahå° basahu siya lakhana sametå.
jinha ke ‹ravana samudra samånå, kathå tumhåri subhaga sari nånå.2.
bharahiÚ nira≈tara hohiÚ na pµure, tinha ke hiya tumha kahu° gæha rµure.
locana cåtaka jinha kari råkhe, rahahiÚ darasa jaladhara abhilå¶e.3.
nidarahiÚ sarita si≈dhu sara bhår∂, rµupa bi≈du jala hohiÚ sukhår∂.
tinha ke° hædaya sadanasukhadåyaka, basahu ba≈dhu siya saha raghunåyaka.4.
On hearing the sageís words, imbued as they were with love, ›r∂ Råma felt
abashed and smiled within Himself. Vålm∂ki too smiled and spoke to Him again in
words as sweet as though they were steeped in nectar: ìListen, Råma: I tell You now
the places where You should abide with S∂tå and Lak¶maƒa. The heart of those
whose ears are like the ocean, constantly replenished with a number of lovely streams
in the shape of Your stories but know no surfeit, shall be Your charming abode. Just
as cataka always longs to see the rain clounds, disdaining all big rivers, oceans and
lakes and prefers only drops of rain clouds. Similary those whose eyes are always
laying for your beautiful vision disdain all worldly comforts and always lay for a
glimpse of your beauty in their hearts there is a comfortable for you to live in along
with Lak¶maƒa and S∂tå. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ‚’È ∑§Á⁄U ◊ʪ®„U ∞∑§ »§‹È ⁄UÊ◊ ø⁄UŸ ⁄UÁà „UÙ©U–
ÁÃã„U ∑¥§ ◊Ÿ ◊¢ÁŒ⁄U ’‚„ÈU Á‚ÿ ⁄UÉÊÈŸ¢ŒŸ ŒÙ©UH 129H
Do.: sabu kari mågahiÚ eka phalu råma carana rati hou,
tinha ke° mana ma≈dira basahu siya raghuna≈dana dou.129.
ìAnd who having done all this ask only one boon as their reward: ìLet me have
devotion to ›r∂ Råmaís feet!îóenthrone Yourself in the temple of their heart, both S∂tå
and the Delighter of Raghus (Yourself). (129)
øı0ó∑§Ê◊ ∑§Ù„U ◊Œ ◊ÊŸ Ÿ ◊Ù„UÊ – ‹Ù÷ Ÿ ¿UÙ÷ Ÿ ⁄Uʪ Ÿ º˝Ù„UÊH
Á¡ã„U ∑¥§ ∑§¬≈U Œ¢÷ Ÿ®„U ◊ÊÿÊ – ÁÃã„U ∑¥§ NUŒÿ ’‚„ÈU ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊÿÊH.1H
‚’ ∑§ Á¬˝ÿ ‚’ ∑§ Á„UÃ∑§Ê⁄UË – ŒÈπ ‚Èπ ‚Á⁄U‚ ¬˝‚¢‚Ê ªÊ⁄UËH
∑§„U®„U ‚àÿ Á¬˝ÿ ’øŸ Á’øÊ⁄UË – ¡ÊªÃ ‚Ùflà ‚⁄UŸ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UËH.2H
ÃÈê„UÁ„ U ¿UÊÁ«∏U ªÁà ŒÍ‚Á⁄U ŸÊ„UË¥ – ⁄UÊ◊ ’‚„ÈU ÁÃã„U ∑§ ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥H
¡ŸŸË ‚◊ ¡ÊŸ®„U ¬⁄UŸÊ⁄UË – œŸÈ ¬⁄UÊfl Á’· Ã¥ Á’· ÷Ê⁄UËH.3H
¡ „U⁄U·®„U ¬⁄U ‚¢¬Áà ŒπË – ŒÈÁπà „UÙ®„U ¬⁄ UÁ’¬Áà Á’‚·ËH
Á¡ã„UÁ„U ⁄UÊ◊ ÃÈê„U ¬˝ÊŸÁ¬•Ê⁄U – ÁÃã„U ∑§ ◊Ÿ ‚È÷ ‚ŒŸ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UH.4H
Cau.: kåma koha mada måna na mohå, lobha na chobha na råga na drohå.
jinha ke° kapa¢a da≈bha nahiÚ måyå, tinha ke° hædaya basahu raghuråyå.1.
saba ke priya saba ke hitakår∂, dukha sukha sarisa prasa≈så går∂.
kahahiÚ satya priya bacana bicår∂, jågata sovata sarana tumhår∂.2.
tumhahi chåRi gati dµusari nåh∂°, råma basahu tinha ke mana måh∂°.
janan∂ sama jånahiÚ paranår∂, dhanu paråva bi¶a te° bi¶a bhår∂.3.
je hara¶ahiÚ para sa≈pati dekh∂, dukhita hohiÚ para bipati bise¶∂.
jinhahi råma tumha prånapiåre, tinha ke mana subha sadana tumhåre.4.
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 485
ìThose who have no lust, anger, arrogance, pride or infatuation, are without
greed, excitement, attraction or aversion and who are free from fraud, hypocrisy and
deceitóit is in their heart that You should abide, O Chief of Raghus. Again, those
who are beloved of all and friendly to all, to whom joy and sorrow, applause and
abuse are alike and who scrupulously utter truthful and polite words, nay, who are
resigned to You whether awake or asleep and who have no support other than
Yourselfóit is in their mind, O Råma, that You should dwell. Again, those who look
upon anotherís wife as their own mother and to whom anotherís wealth is the deadliest
of all poisons, who rejoice to see othersí prosperity and are particularly grieved to
see anotherís distress, and to whom, O Råma, You are dear as their own lifeó
their minds are Your blessed abodes.î (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó SflÊÁ◊ ‚πÊ Á¬ÃÈ ◊ÊÃÈ ªÈ⁄U Á¡ã„U ∑§ ‚’ ÃÈê„U ÃÊÖ
◊Ÿ ◊¢ÁŒ⁄U ÁÃã„U ∑¥§ ’‚„ÈU ‚Ëÿ ‚Á„Uà ŒÙ©U ÷˝ÊÃH 130H
Do.: svåmi sakhå pitu måtu gura jinha ke saba tumha tåta,
mana ma≈dira tinha ke° basahu s∂ya sahita dou bhråta.130.
ìNay, those to whom, my dear, You are at once master and companion, father and
mother, preceptor and everything elseóit is in the temple of their mind that S∂tå and You
two brothers should reside.î (130)
øı0ó•flªÈŸ ÃÁ¡ ‚’ ∑§ ªÈŸ ª„U„UË¥ – Á’¬˝ œŸÈ Á„Uà ‚¢∑§≈U ‚„U„UË¥H
ŸËÁà ÁŸ¬ÈŸ Á¡ã„U ∑§ß ¡ª ‹Ë∑§Ê – ÉÊ⁄U ÃÈê„UÊ⁄U ÁÃã„U ∑§⁄U ◊ŸÈ ŸË∑§ÊH.1H
ªÈŸ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄ U ‚◊ȤÊß ÁŸ¡ ŒÙ‚Ê – ¡Á„U ‚’ ÷Ê°Áà ÃÈê„UÊ⁄U ÷⁄UÙ‚ÊH
⁄UÊ◊ ÷ªÃ Á¬˝ÿ ‹Êª®„U ¡„UË – ÃÁ„U ©U⁄U ’‚„È ‚Á„Uà ’ÒŒ„UËH.2H
¡ÊÁà ¬Ê°Áà œŸÈ œ⁄U◊È ’«∏UÊ߸ – Á¬˝ÿ ¬Á⁄UflÊ⁄U ‚ŒŸ ‚ÈπŒÊ߸H
‚’ ÃÁ¡ ÃÈê„UÁ„U ⁄U„Uß ©U⁄U ‹Ê߸ – ÃÁ„U ∑§ NUŒÿ° ⁄U„U„ÈU ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ߸H.3H
‚⁄UªÈ Ÿ⁄U∑ȧ •¬’⁄UªÈ ‚◊ÊŸÊ – ¡„°U Ä°U Œπ œ⁄¢ œŸÈ ’ÊŸÊH
∑§⁄U◊ ’øŸ ◊Ÿ ⁄UÊ©U⁄U ø⁄UÊ – ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§⁄U„ÈU ÃÁ„U ∑¥§ ©U⁄U «U⁄UÊH.4H
Cau.: avaguna taji saba ke guna gahah∂,° bipra dhenu hita sa≈ka¢a sahah∂°.
n∂ti nipuna jinha kai jaga l∂kå, ghara tumhåra tinha kara manu n∂kå.1.
guna tumhåra samujhai nija doså, jehi saba bhå° ti tumhåra bharoså.
råma bhagata priya lågahiÚ jeh∂, tehi ura basahu sahita baideh∂.2.
jåti på° ti dhanu dharamu baRå∂, priya parivåra sadana sukhadå∂.
saba taji tumhahi rahai ura lå∂, tehi ke hædaya° rahahu raghurå∂.3.
saragu naraku apabaragu samånå, jaha° taha° dekha dhare° dhanu bånå.
karama bacana mana råura cerå, råma karahu tehi ke° ura Œerå.4.
ìThose who overlook othersí faults and pick out their virtues and endure hardships
for the sake of the Bråhmaƒas and cows, nay, who have established their reputation in
the world as well-versed in the laws of proprietyótheir mind is Your excellent abode.
Again, he who attributes his virtues to You and holds himself responsible for his faults, nay,
who entirely depends on You and loves ›r∂ Råmaís (Your) devoteesóit is in his heart that
You should stay alongwith Videhaís Daughter (S∂tå). He who, renouncing his caste and
kinsmen, wealth, faith and glory, his near and dear ones, his happy home and everything
486 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
else, cherishes You in his bosomóin his heart You should take up Your residence, O Lord
of Raghus. Again, he to whom heaven and hell and even freedom from birth and death are
the same inasmuch as he beholds You armed with a bow and arrow here, there and
everywhere, and who is Your servant in thought, word and deedómake his heart, O
Råma, Your permanent abode.î (1ó4)
øı0óÿ„U ‚ÈÁœ ∑§Ù‹ Á∑§⁄UÊÃã„U ¬Ê߸ – „U⁄U· ¡ŸÈ Ÿfl ÁŸÁœ ÉÊ⁄U •Ê߸H
∑¢§Œ ◊Í‹ »§‹ ÷Á⁄U ÷Á⁄U ŒÙŸÊ – ø‹ ⁄¢U∑§ ¡ŸÈ ‹Í≈UŸ ‚ÙŸÊH.1H
ÁÃã„U ◊„°U Á¡ã„U Œπ ŒÙ©U ÷˝ÊÃÊ – •¬⁄U ÁÃã„UÁ„ ¬Í°¿U®„U ◊ªÈ ¡ÊÃÊH
∑§„Uà ‚ÈŸÃ ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U ÁŸ∑§Ê߸ – •Êß ‚’Áã„U Œπ ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ߸H.2H
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 489
then gratified all the foresters by addressing to them gentle words sweetened by love.
Dismissed by Him they bowed their head to Him and departed; and discussing the
virtues of the Lord they returned to their respective homes. In this way S∂tå and the two
brothers lived in the forest, delighting the gods and hermits. Ever since the Lord of
Raghus came and took up His abode there the forest became a fountain of blessings.
Trees of various kinds blossomed and bore fruit and lovely creepers that coiled about
them formed an excellent canopy. They were all naturally beautiful like the trees of
heaven; it seemed as if the latter had abandoned the celestial groves and migrated to that
spot. Strings of bees made an exceedingly sweet humming sound and a delightful breeze
breathed soft, cool and fragrant. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó Á¿UŸÈ Á¿UŸÈ ‹Áπ Á‚ÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ¬Œ ¡ÊÁŸ •Ê¬È ¬⁄U Ÿ„È–
∑§⁄Uà Ÿ ‚¬Ÿ„È° ‹πŸÈ ÁøÃÈ ’¢œÈ ◊ÊÃÈ Á¬ÃÈ ª„ÈUH 139H
* Citrakµu¢a being a peak of the Vindhya mountains, the glory of the former is naturally shared by the
latter. It is on this account that joyfulness is attributed to the range itself.
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 493
Do.: chinu chinu lakhi siya råma pada jåni åpu para nehu,
karata na sapanehu° lakhanu citu ba≈dhu måtu pitu gehu.139.
Gazing on the feet of S∂tå and Råma every moment and conscious of their love
for him, Lak¶maƒa never recalled even in a dream his younger brother (›atrughna),
father, mother or even his home. (139)
øı0ó⁄UÊ◊ ‚¢ª Á‚ÿ ⁄U„UÁà ‚ÈπÊ⁄UË – ¬È⁄U ¬Á⁄U¡Ÿ ªÎ„U ‚È⁄UÁà Á’‚Ê⁄UËH
Á¿UŸÈ Á¿UŸÈ Á¬ÿ Á’œÈ ’ŒŸÈ ÁŸ„UÊ⁄UË – ¬˝◊ÈÁŒÃ ◊Ÿ„È°U ø∑§Ù⁄U∑ȧ◊Ê⁄UËH.1H
ŸÊ„U Ÿ„ÈU ÁŸÃ ’…∏Uà Á’‹Ù∑§Ë – „U⁄UÁ·Ã ⁄U„UÁà ÁŒfl‚ Á¡Á◊ ∑§Ù∑§ËH
Á‚ÿ ◊ŸÈ ⁄UÊ◊ ø⁄UŸ •ŸÈ⁄UÊªÊ – •flœ ‚„U‚ ‚◊ ’ŸÈ Á¬˝ÿ ‹ÊªÊH.2H
¬⁄UŸ∑ȧ≈UË Á¬˝ÿ Á¬˝ÿÃ◊ ‚¢ªÊ – Á¬˝ÿ ¬Á⁄UflÊL§ ∑ȧ⁄¢Uª Á’„¢UªÊH
‚Ê‚È ‚‚È⁄U ‚◊ ◊ÈÁŸÁÃÿ ◊ÈÁŸ’⁄U – •‚ŸÈ •Á◊• ‚◊ ∑¢§Œ ◊Í‹ »§⁄UH.3H
ŸÊÕ ‚ÊÕ ‚Ê°Õ⁄UË ‚È„UÊ߸ – ◊ÿŸ ‚ÿŸ ‚ÿ ‚◊ ‚ÈπŒÊ߸H
‹Ù∑§¬ „UÙ®„U Á’‹Ù∑§Ã ¡Ê‚Í – ÃÁ„U Á∑§ ◊ÙÁ„U ‚∑§ Á’·ÿ Á’‹Ê‚ÍH.4H
Cau.: råma sa≈ga siya rahati sukhår∂, pura parijana gæha surati bisår∂.
chinu chinu piya bidhu badanu nihår∂, pramudita manahu° cakorakumår∂.1.
nåha nehu nita baRhata bilok∂, hara¶ita rahati divasa jimi kok∂.
siya manu råma carana anurågå, avadha sahasa sama banu priya lågå.2.
paranaku¢∂ priya priyatama sa≈gå, priya parivåru kura≈ga biha≈gå.
såsu sasura sama munitiya munibara, asanu amia sama ka≈da mµula phara.3.
nåtha såtha så° thar∂ suhå∂, mayana sayana saya sama sukhadå∂.
lokapa hohiÚ bilokata jåsµu, tehi ki mohi saka bi¶aya bilåsµu.4.
In ›r∂ Råmaís company S∂tå lived a happy life, forgetting Her town (Ayodhyå),
family and home. Ever watching the moonlike face of Her beloved lord She was
extremely glad like the young of a Cakora bird. Finding Her lordís affection grow from
day to day She remained happy as a Cakravåka bird during the day. Her mind was
so enamoured of ›r∂ Råmaís feet that the forest appeared to Her as dear as a thousand
Ayodhyås. Dear was the hut of leaves in the company of Her most beloved lord, while
fawns and birds constituted Her beloved family. The holy hermits appeared to Her as
Her own father-in-law and their spouses as Her mother-in-law; while Her diet consisting
of bulbs, roots and fruits tasted like ambrosia. Shared with Her spouse even the lovely
litter of leaves delighted Her as hundreds of Cupidís own beds. Can the charm of
sensuous enjoyments ever enchant Her whose very look confers the sovereignty of
a sphere. (1ó4)
øı0ó‚Ëÿ ‹πŸ ¡Á„U Á’Áœ ‚ÈπÈ ‹„„UË¥ – ‚Ùß ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕ ∑§⁄U®„U ‚Ùß ∑§„U„UË¥H
∑§„U®„U ¬È⁄UÊß ∑§ÕÊ ∑§„UÊŸË – ‚ÈŸ®„U ‹πŸÈ Á‚ÿ •Áà ‚ÈπÈ ◊ÊŸËH.1H
¡’ ¡’ ⁄UÊ◊È •flœ ‚ÈÁœ ∑§⁄U„UË¥ – Ã’ Ã’ ’ÊÁ⁄U Á’‹ÙøŸ ÷⁄U„UË¥H
‚ÈÁ◊Á⁄U ◊ÊÃÈ Á¬ÃÈ ¬Á⁄U¡Ÿ ÷Ê߸ – ÷⁄Uà ‚Ÿ„ÈU ‚Ë‹È ‚fl∑§Ê߸H.2H
∑Χ¬Ê®‚œÈ ¬˝÷È „UÙ®„U ŒÈπÊ⁄UË – œË⁄U¡È œ⁄U®„U ∑ȧ‚◊©U Á’øÊ⁄UËH
‹Áπ Á‚ÿ ‹πŸÈ Á’∑§‹ „UÙß ¡Ê„UË¢ – Á¡Á◊ ¬ÈL§·Á„U •ŸÈ‚⁄U ¬Á⁄U¿UÊ„UË¥H.3H
Á¬˝ÿÊ ’¢œÈ ªÁà ‹Áπ ⁄UÉÊÈŸ¢ŒŸÈ – œË⁄U ∑Χ¬Ê‹ ÷ªÃ ©U⁄U ø¢ºŸÈH
‹ª ∑§„UŸ ∑§¿ÈU ∑§ÕÊ ¬ÈŸËÃÊ – ‚ÈÁŸ ‚ÈπÈ ‹„U®„U ‹πŸÈ •L§ ‚ËÃÊH.4H
Cau.: s∂ya lakhana jehi bidhi sukhu lahah∂,° soi raghunåtha karahiÚ soi kahah∂.°
kahahiÚ puråtana kathå kahån∂, sunahiÚ lakhanu siya ati sukhu mån∂.1.
jaba jaba råmu avadha sudhi karah∂,° taba taba båri bilocana bharah∂°.
sumiri måtu pitu parijana bhå∂, bharata sanehu s∂lu sevakå∂.2.
kæpåsi≈dhu prabhu hohiÚ dukhår∂, dh∂raju dharahiÚ kusamau bicår∂.
lakhi siya lakhanu bikala hoi jåh∂°, jimi puru¶ahi anusara parichåh∂°.3.
priyå ba≈dhu gati lakhi raghuna≈danu, dh∂ra kæpåla bhagata ura ca≈danu.
lage kahana kachu kathå pun∂tå, suni sukhu lahahiÚ lakhanu aru s∂tå.4.
The Lord of Raghus would do and say only that which would please S∂tå and
Lak¶maƒa. He would narrate old legends and stories, to which Lak¶maƒa and S∂tå would
listen with great delight. Every time ›r∂ Råma thought of Ayodhyå His eyes filled with
tears. The gracious Lord became sad when He recalled His father and mother, His family
and brothers and particularly the affection, amiability and devotion of Bharata; but He
recovered Himself when He realized that the time was unpropitious. Perceiving this, S∂tå
and Lak¶maƒa felt distressed even as the shadow of a man behaves just like him. When
He saw the condition of His beloved Consort and His brother (Lak¶maƒa), the self-
possessed and compassionate Råma, the Delighter of Raghus and the Soother of His
devotees heart, began to narrate some sacred legends, hearing which Lak¶maƒa and
S∂tå felt relieved. (1ó4)
Agitated and stricken with grief, Sumantra lamented: ìAccursed is life without the Hero
of Raghuís race. This wretched body will not survive in the long run; but what a pity it
did not earn fame by perishing at the time of its parting from the Hero of Raghuís race.
This life has become a sink of infamy and sin; I wonder what prevents it from departing.
Alas! this vile soul has missed its chance. Oh, that my heart does not break in twain
even now!î Wringing his hands and beating his head he rued his lot like a miser who has
lost his hoard of riches. It seemed as if after assuming the role of, and posing as, an
eminent hero, a great warrior had taken to flight. (1ó4)
ìThe swampy ground of my heart like a swamoy ground did not crack even though
the moisture in the shape of my most beloved Råma has left. From this I conclude that in this
very frame God has endowed me with a body* fit for suffering the tortures of hell.î (146)
øÊÒ0ó∞Á„U Á’Áœ ∑§⁄Uà ¬¢Õ ¬Á¿UÃÊflÊ – Ã◊‚Ê ÃË⁄U ÃÈ⁄Uà ⁄UÕÈ •ÊflÊH
Á’ŒÊ Á∑§∞ ∑§Á⁄U Á’Ÿÿ ÁŸ·ÊŒÊ – Á»§⁄U ¬Êÿ° ¬Á⁄U Á’∑§‹ Á’·ÊŒÊH.1H
¬Ò∆à Ÿª⁄U ‚Áøfl ‚∑ȧøÊ߸ – ¡ŸÈ ◊Ê⁄UÁ‚ ªÈ⁄U ’Ê°÷Ÿ ªÊ߸H
’ÒÁ∆U Á’≈U¬ Ã⁄U ÁŒfl‚È ªflÊ°flÊ – ‚Ê°¤Ê ‚◊ÿ Ã’ •fl‚L§ ¬ÊflÊH.2H
•flœ ¬˝’‚È ∑§Ëã„U •°Áœ•Ê⁄¥U – ¬Ò∆U ÷flŸ ⁄UÕÈ ⁄UÊÁπ ŒÈ•Ê⁄¥UH
Á¡ã„U Á¡ã„U ‚◊ÊøÊ⁄U ‚ÈÁŸ ¬Ê∞ – ÷ͬ mÊ⁄U ⁄UÕÈ ŒπŸ •Ê∞H.3H
⁄UÕÈ ¬Á„UøÊÁŸ Á’∑§‹ ‹Áπ ÉÊÙ⁄U – ª⁄U®„U ªÊà Á¡Á◊ •Êì •Ù⁄UH
Ÿª⁄U ŸÊÁ⁄U Ÿ⁄U éÿÊ∑ȧ‹ ∑Ò§‚¥ – ÁŸÉÊ≈Uà ŸË⁄U ◊ËŸªŸ ¡Ò‚¥H.4H
Cau.: ehi bidhi karata pa≈tha pachitåvå, tamaså t∂ra turata rathu åvå.
bidå kie kari binaya ni¶ådå, phire påya° pari bikala bi¶ådå.1.
pai¢hata nagara saciva sakucå∂, janu måresi gura bå° bhana gå∂.
bai¢hi bi¢apa tara divasu gavå° vå, så° jha samaya taba avasaru påvå.2.
avadha prabesu k∂nha a° dhiåre° , pai¢ha bhavana rathu råkhi duåre° .
jinha jinha samåcåra suni påe, bhµupa dvåra rathu dekhana åe.3.
rathu pahicåni bikala lakhi ghore, garahiÚ gåta jimi åtapa ore.
nagara nåri nara byåkula kaise° , nigha¢ata n∂ra m∂nagana jaise° .4.
While Sumantra was thus lamenting on the way, his chariot presently reached the
bank of the Tamaså river. He politely dismissed the Ni¶ådas, who fell at his feet and
returned with a heart stricken with grief. The minister hesitated to enter the city as if he
had murdered his own preceptor, killed a Bråhmaƒa or butchered a cow. He passed the
day sitting under a tree and found his opportunity only when it was dusk. He entered
Ayodhyå in the dark and slunk into the palace leaving the chariot at the gate. All who
heard the news flocked to the entrance of the royal palace to see the chariot. When they
recognized the chariot and found the horses restless with their body wasting away as
hail in the sun, the citizens, both men and women, were sore distressed as fish when
the water runs short. (1ó4)
‚Ù∑§ Á’∑§‹ ¬ÈÁŸ ¬Í°¿U Ÿ⁄U‚Í – ∑§„ÈU Á‚ÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ‹πŸ ‚¢Œ‚ÍH
⁄UÊ◊ M§¬ ªÈŸ ‚Ë‹ ‚È÷Ê™§ – ‚ÈÁ◊Á⁄U ‚ÈÁ◊Á⁄U ©U⁄U ‚Ùøà ⁄UÊ™§H.3H
⁄UÊ©U ‚ÈŸÊß ŒËã„U ’Ÿ’Ê‚Í – ‚ÈÁŸ ◊Ÿ ÷ÿ©U Ÿ „U⁄U·È „U⁄UÊ°‚ÍH
‚Ù ‚Èà Á’¿ÈU⁄Uà ª∞ Ÿ ¬˝ÊŸÊ – ∑§Ù ¬Ê¬Ë ’«∏U ◊ÙÁ„U ‚◊ÊŸÊH.4H
Cau.: bhµupa suma≈tru l∂nha ura lå∂, bµuRata kachu adhåra janu på∂.
sahita saneha nika¢a bai¢hår∂, pµu° chata råu nayana bhari bår∂.1.
råma kusala kahu sakhå saneh∂, kaha° raghunåthu lakhanu baideh∂.
åne pheri ki banahi sidhåe, sunata saciva locana jala chåe.2.
soka bikala puni pµu° cha naresµu, kahu siya råma lakhana sa≈desµu.
råma rµupa guna s∂la subhåµu, sumiri sumiri ura socata råµu.3.
råu sunåi d∂nha banabåsµu, suni mana bhayau na hara¶u harå° sµu.
so suta bichurata gae na prånå, ko påp∂ baRa mohi samånå.4.
The king pressed Sumantra to his bosom as if a drowning man had laid hold of
some support. Seating him affectionately by his side and with his eyes full of tears the
king asked him: ìApprize me of Råmaís welfare, O loving friend; where are Råma (the
Lord of Raghus), Lak¶maƒa and Videhaís daughter (S∂tå)? Have you brought them back
or have they left for the woods?î At these words tears rushed to the ministerís eyes.
Overwhelmed with grief the king asked again, ìTell me the news about S∂tå, Råma and
Lak¶maƒa.î Recalling again and again ›r∂ Råmaís beauty, virtues, amiability and
temperament the king sorrowed within himself: ìProclaiming my intention to instal him as
Regent I exiled him to the woods; but the news neither delighted his soul nor grieved it.
But my life did not depart even though I had to part from such a son! Who can be such
a great sinner as I? (1ó4)
of Si∆garaura (›æ∆gaverapura). At daybreak they sent for the milk of the banyan tree and
the two brothers coiled up their matted hair in the shape of a crown. Then Råmaís friend
(Guha) called for a boat and after helping S∂tå to board it, ›r∂ Råma followed suit.
Lak¶maƒa placed on it in an orderly way the two bows and quivers and himself boarded
the boat on receiving the Lordís command. Seeing my distress the Hero of Raghuís race
summoned up courage and addressed me in sweet accents: ëSire, convey my obeisances
to dear father and clasp his lotus feet again and again. Then, falling at his feet submit
to him thus: ëFather, be not worried on my account. By your grace and goodwill and as
a reward of your meritorious acts my journey to and sojourn in the woods will be happy
and full of blessings. (1ó4)
¿¢U0 óÃÈê„U⁄¥U
•ŸÈª˝„U ÃÊà ∑§ÊŸŸ ¡Êà ‚’ ‚ÈπÈ ¬Êß„Uı¥–
¬˝ÁìÊÁ‹ •Êÿ‚È ∑ȧ‚‹ ŒπŸ ¬Êÿ ¬ÈÁŸ Á»§Á⁄U •Êß„Uı¥H
¡ŸŸË¥ ‚∑§‹ ¬Á⁄UÃÙÁ· ¬Á⁄U ¬Á⁄U ¬Êÿ° ∑§Á⁄U Á’ŸÃË ÉÊŸË–
ÃÈ‹‚Ë ∑§⁄U„È ‚Ùß ¡ÃŸÈ ¡®„U ∑ȧ‚‹Ë ⁄U„U®„U ∑§Ù‚‹ œŸËH
Cha≈.: tumhare° anugraha tåta kånana jåta saba sukhu påihau° ,
pratipåli åyasu kusala dekhana påya puni phiri åihau° .
janan∂° sakala parito¶i pari pari påya° kari binat∂ ghan∂,
tulas∂ karehu soi jatanu jehiÚ kusal∂ rahahiÚ kosala dhan∂.
ìBy your grace, dear father, I shall have all sorts of comforts on my journey and
having obeyed your commands shall come back safe to behold your lotus feet once
more.î Nay, consoling all my mothers fall at their feet again and again and with profuse
entreaties make every effortósays Tulas∂dåsaóto see that the lord of Ayodhyå (my
father) passes his days happily.
ìAt this moment, in response to a hint from the Chief of Raghus (›r∂ Råma), the
boatman propelled the boat towards the opposite bank. So departed the Crown of
Raghuís race, while I stood looking on with a heavy load on my heart. How am I to
describe my own anguish in that I came back alive bearing Råmaís message?î At this
stage Sumantraís speech failed him, overpowered as he was by grief and remorse due
to separation from ›r∂ Råma. No sooner had he heard the charioteerís speech than the
king dropped to the ground, his heart burning with deep anguish. His mind being
unhinged by excessive infatuation he tossed about like a fish that had been inebriated
by sucking the foam of early rain water (which is intoxicating to the fish). All the queens
wailed and wept; how can their great misfortune be described? At the sound of their wails
sorrow itself was sorrowful and endurance could no longer endure. (1ó4)
by preserving this body, which has failed to keep my vow of love? O delighter of Raghus,
who are dear to me as life, already I have lived too long without you. Ah, Janakaís daughter
and Lak¶maƒa, Ah, Chief of Raghuís line, who gladdened the loving heart of your father as
a rain-cloud delights the Cåtaka bird.î (1ó4)
ìI have accomplished everything for you, my son; and poor Mantharå has been of
great help to me. Only God has marred our plans a little before they could be completed;
the king has departed to Indraís paradise.î As soon as he heard this, Bharata was
overcome with grief as an elephant who is terrified at the roar of a lion. Crying ìFather,
father, Ah my father!î he fell to the ground much agitated . ìI could not see you before you
left, nor did you, my father, entrust me to the care of ›r∂ Råma.î Then, collecting himself
he got up with some effort and said, ìTell me, mother, the cause of my fatherís demise.î
Hearing the words of her son she replied as one who had cut a vital part and inserted
poison into it. With a glad heart the cruel and wicked woman recounted from the very
beginning all that she had done. (1ó4)
◊ÊÃÈ ÃÊà ∑§„°U ŒÁ„U ŒπÊ߸ – ∑§„°U Á‚ÿ ⁄UÊ◊È ‹πŸÈ ŒÙ©U ÷Ê߸H
∑Ò§∑§ß ∑§Ã ¡Ÿ◊Ë ¡ª ◊ʤÊÊ – ¡ı¥ ¡ŸÁ◊ à ÷ß ∑§Ê„U Ÿ ’Ê°¤ÊÊH.2H
∑ȧ‹ ∑§‹¢∑ȧ ¡®„U ¡Ÿ◊©U ◊Ù„UË – •¬¡‚ ÷Ê¡Ÿ Á¬˝ÿ¡Ÿ º˝Ù„UËH
∑§Ù ÁÃ÷ÈflŸ ◊ÙÁ„U ‚Á⁄U‚ •÷ÊªË – ªÁà •Á‚ ÃÙÁ⁄U ◊ÊÃÈ ¡Á„U ‹ÊªËH.3H
Á¬ÃÈ ‚È⁄U¬È⁄U ’Ÿ ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ∑§ÃÍ – ◊Ò¥ ∑§fl‹ ‚’ •Ÿ⁄UÕ „UÃÍH
Áœª ◊ÙÁ„U ÷ÿ©°U ’ŸÈ ’Ÿ •ÊªË – ŒÈ‚„U ŒÊ„U ŒÈπ ŒÍ·Ÿ ÷ʪËH.4H
Cau.: bharatahi dekhi måtu u¢hi dhå∂, muruchita avani par∂ jhaiÚ å∂.
dekhata bharatu bikala bhae bhår∂, pare carana tana daså bisår∂.1.
måtu tåta kaha° dehi dekhå∂, kaha° siya råmu lakhanu dou bhå∂.
kaikai kata janam∂ jaga måjhå, jau° janami ta bhai kåhe na bå° jhå.2.
kula kala≈ku jehiÚ janameu moh∂, apajasa bhåjana priyajana droh∂.
ko tibhuvana mohi sarisa abhåg∂, gati asi tori måtu jehi låg∂.3.
pitu surapura bana raghubara ketµu, maiÚ kevala saba anaratha hetµu.
dhiga mohi bhayau° benu bana åg∂, dusaha dåha dukha dµu¶ana bhåg∂.4.
When mother Kausalyå saw Bharata, she sprang up and ran to meet him; but she
felt giddy and dropped unconscious on the ground. Bharata was deeply moved to see
her plight and threw himself at her feet forgetting the condition of his own body. ìMother,
show me my father. Where is S∂tå and the two brothers, ›r∂ Råma and Lak¶maƒa? Why
was Kaikey∂ born into this world at all? And if born, why did she not remain barren instead
of bearing me, a blot on my family, a very sink of infamy and an enemy of near and dear
ones? Who in the three spheres is so wretched as I, on whose account, mother, you
have been reduced to such a plight. My father is in heaven and ›r∂ Råma, the Chief of
Raghuís line, is in the woods; it is I who like a shooting star am responsible for the whole
trouble. Woe be to me, who have proved to be for my family a very fire among the
bamboos and a victim of terrible agony, suffering and censure.î (1ó4)
Cau.: sarala subhåya måya° hiya° låe, ati hita manahu° råma phiri åe.
bhe≈¢eu bahuri lakhana laghubhå∂, soku sanehu na hædaya° samå∂.1.
dekhi subhåu kahata sabu ko∂, råma måtu asa kåhe na ho∂.
måtå° bharatu goda bai¢håre, å° su po≈chi mædu bacana ucåre.2.
ajahu° baccha bali dh∂raja dharahµu, kusamau samujhi soka pariharahµu.
jani månahu hiya° håni galån∂, kåla karama gati agha¢ita jån∂.3.
kåhuhi dosu dehu jani tåtå, bhå mohi saba bidhi båma bidhåtå.
jo etehu° dukha mohi jiåvå, ajahu° ko jånai kå tehi bhåvå.4.
Guileless by nature, mother Kausalyå pressed him to her bosom with utmost
affection as though ›r∂ Råma Himself had come back. She then embraced Lak¶maƒaís
younger brother (›atrughna); her heart was too full with grief and love. Everyone who
saw her loving disposition said, ìRåmaís mother that she is, no wonder she should be
so loving.î The mother seated Bharata in her lap and wiping away his tears spoke to him
in soothing words: ìI adjure you, my child, to compose yourself even now; knowing this
to be an unpropitious time sorrow no more. Take not to heart the loss we have sustained
and feel no remorse for it, remembering that the course of time and fate is unalterable.
Do not blame anyone, my son; it is Providence that has turned hostile to me in every-
way. And when He makes me survive even under such trying circumstances, who
knows what may be His pleasure with regard to me even now?î (1ó4)
murder of oneís mother, father or son and to the act of setting fire to a cowpen or a village
of Bråhmaƒas, and those incurred by slaying a woman or child and by administering
poison to a friend or a monarch, nay, all the major and minor sins of thought, word or
deed, that have been enumerated by the seers,ólet all such sins be mine if, my mother,
this plot has my concurrence.î (1ó4)
exchanged his own youth for the old age of his father and incurred no sin or blame
because he did so in obedience to his fatherís command.î (1ó4)
cha≈.: sån∂ sarala rasa måtu bån∂ suni bharatu byåkula bhae,
locana saroruha sravata s∂°cata biraha ura a≈kura nae.
so daså dekhata samaya tehi bisar∂ sabahi sudhi deha k∂,
tulas∂ saråhata sakala sådara s∂va° sahaja saneha k∂.
Bharata grew restless when he heard mother Kausalyåís speech imbued as it was
with the nectar of sincerity. His lotus eyes shed tears that watered the fresh shoots of
desolation in his heart. All those who saw his condition at that time forgot their own
existence. Everyone, says Tulas∂dåsa; reverently extolled him as the perfection of
artless love.
ìI find no other remedy. Who else than the Chief of Raghus can know what passes
in my heart? There is only one resolve in my mind; at daybreak I must proceed to meet
the Lord. Even though I am a vile offender and am at the root of all troubles, yet when
the Lord finds me before him in a suppliant mien he will forgive all my faults and shower
his special grace on me. The Lord of Raghus is an embodiment of amiability, meekness,
extreme guilelessness of disposition, compassion and love. ›r∂ Råma has never injured
even an enemy, to say nothing of me, a mere child and his servant too, though hostile
to him. Therefore, do allow me, all of you, to depart and bless me in an auspicious strain
knowing it to be for my good, so that on hearing my supplication and recognizing me as
his servant ›r∂ Råma may return to his capital.î (1ó4)
∑§„U©U ‹„ÈU ‚’È ÁË∑§ ‚◊Ê¡Í – ’Ÿ®„U Œ’ ◊ÈÁŸ ⁄UÊ◊Á„U ⁄UÊ¡ÍH
’Áª ø‹„ÈU ‚ÈÁŸ ‚Áøfl ¡Ù„UÊ⁄U – ÃÈ⁄Uà ÃÈ⁄Uª ⁄UÕ ŸÊª ‚°flÊ⁄UH.2H
•L¢§œÃË •L§ •ÁªÁŸ ‚◊Ê™§ – ⁄UÕ øÁ…U∏ ø‹ ¬˝Õ◊ ◊ÈÁŸ⁄UÊ™§H
Á’¬˝ ’¢ÎŒ øÁ…∏U ’Ê„UŸ ŸÊŸÊ – ø‹ ‚∑§‹ ì á ÁŸœÊŸÊH.3H
Ÿª⁄U ‹Ùª ‚’ ‚Á¡ ‚Á¡ ¡ÊŸÊ – ÁøòÊ∑ͧ≈U ∑§„°U ∑§Ëã„U ¬ÿÊŸÊH
Á‚Á’∑§Ê ‚È÷ª Ÿ ¡Ê®„U ’πÊŸË – øÁ…∏U øÁ…∏U ø‹Ã ÷ßZ ‚’ ⁄UÊŸËH.4H
Cau.: cakka cakki jimi pura nara når∂, cahata pråta ura årata bhår∂.
jågata saba nisi bhayau bihånå, bharata bolåe saciva sujånå.1.
kaheu lehu sabu tilaka samåjµu, banahiÚ deba muni råmahi råjµu.
begi calahu suni saciva johåre, turata turaga ratha någa sa° våre.2.
aru≈dhat∂ aru agini samåµu, ratha caRhi cale prathama muniråµu.
bipra bæ≈da caRhi båhana nånå, cale sakala tapa teja nidhånå.3.
nagara loga saba saji saji jånå, citrakµu¢a kaha° k∂nha payånå.
sibikå subhaga na jåhiÚ bakhån∂, caRhi caRhi calata bha∂° saba rån∂.4.
Much afflicted at heart like the male and female Cakravåka birds, the men and
women of the city longed for the dawn. They kept awake the whole night till it was
daybreak, when Bharata summoned his wise counsellors and said to them, ìTake all that
is necessary for the installations ceremony; the sage (Vasi¶¢ha) will crown ›r∂ Råma
even in the forest. Start expeditiously.î Hearing this the ministers greeted him and had
the horses, chariots and elephants immediately equipped. Taking with him his wife,
Arundhat∂, and the requisites for Agnihotra* (offering oblations into the sacred fire) the
chief of sages, Vasi¶¢ha, was the first to mount the chariot and led the way. Hosts of
Bråhmaƒas, who were all repositories of austerity and spiritual glow followed in vehicles
of various kinds. The people of the city followed next; having equipped their own
conveyances they all left for Citrakµu¢a. All the queens journeyed in palanquins which
were lovely beyond words. (1ó4)
Cau.: hohu sa° joila rokahu ghå¢å, ¢hå¢ahu sakala marai ke ¢hå¢å.
sanamukha loha bharata sana leµu°, jiata na surasari utarana deµu° .1.
samara maranu puni surasarit∂rå, råma kåju chanabha≈gu sar∂rå.
bharata bhåi næpu maiÚ jana n∂cµu, baRe° bhåga asi påia m∂cµu.2.
svåmi kåja karihau° rana rår∂, jasa dhavalihau° bhuvana dasa cår∂.
tajau° pråna raghunåtha nihore° , duhµu° håtha muda modaka more° .3.
sådhu samåja na jåkara lekhå, råma bhagata mahu° jåsu na rekhå.
jåya° jiata jaga so mahibhårµu, janan∂ jaubana bi¢apa ku¢hårµu.4.
ìEquip yourself and blockade the ghats; be prepared in everyway to face death. I
will encounter Bharata in open combat and would not let him cross the Ga∆gå so long
as there is life in me. To die in battle and that too on the bank of the Ga∆gå; and to lay
down this frail body in ›r∂ Råmaís cause! Then Bharata is ›r∂ Råmaís own brother and
a king; while I am an humble servant! It is through a great good fortune that one meets
with a death like this. In the cause of my master I will fight on the battlefield and will
brighten the fourteen spheres with my glory. I am going to lay down my life for the sake
of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of Raghus) and will be a gainer either way. (If I win the battle I
will have served the cause of my master, and if I die I will attain the eternal abode of
the Lord and his constant service.) He who is not reckoned among the virtuous and is
neither counted among ›r∂ Råmaís devotees, lives in vain in this world; he is a veritable
burden to the earth and an axe to the tree of his motherís youth.î (1ó4)
sayers said, ìThe sneeze has come from an auspicious quarter! (The issue will be a happy
one.)î An old man thought over the meaning of the omen and exclaimed, ìLet us go and
meet Bharata; there will be no conflict. Bharata is out to persuade ›r∂ Råma to return.
The omen tells us that there will be no discord.î On hearing this Guha said, ìThe old man
says aright. Fools act precipitately and repent. If we come to a clash without knowing
Bharataís intentions and ascertaining his temper and disposition, we shall be doing much
harm to our own cause.î (1ó4)
* The word used in the original is ë›vapacaí (lit., one who cooks the flesh of a dog, i.e., lives on the
flesh of dogs; the Kolas and Kiråtas are wild mountain tribes; the Khås∂s are another hilly tribe inhabiting
Khasa, a hilly tract in Northern India).
542 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Lordís greatness on the other, he who does not devote himself to ›r∂ Råmaís feet has
been befooled in this world by Providence.î (195)
øı0ó∑§¬≈UË ∑§Êÿ⁄U ∑ȧ◊Áà ∑ȧ¡ÊÃË – ‹Ù∑§ ’Œ ’Ê„U⁄U ‚’ ÷Ê°ÃËH
⁄UÊ◊ ∑§Ëã„U •Ê¬Ÿ ¡’„UË Ã¥ – ÷ÿ©°U ÷ÈflŸ ÷Í·Ÿ Ã’„UË Ã¥H.1H
ŒÁπ ¬˝ËÁà ‚ÈÁŸ Á’Ÿÿ ‚È„UÊ߸ – Á◊‹©U ’„UÙÁ⁄U ÷⁄Uà ‹ÉÊÈ ÷Ê߸H
∑§Á„U ÁŸ·ÊŒ ÁŸ¡ ŸÊ◊ ‚È’ÊŸË¥ – ‚ÊŒ⁄U ‚∑§‹ ¡Ù„UÊ⁄UË¥ ⁄UÊŸË¥H.2H
¡ÊÁŸ ‹πŸ ‚◊ Œ®„U •‚Ë‚Ê – Á¡•„ÈU ‚ÈπË ‚ÿ ‹Êπ ’⁄UË‚ÊH
ÁŸ⁄UÁπ ÁŸ·ÊŒÈ Ÿª⁄U Ÿ⁄U ŸÊ⁄UË – ÷∞ ‚ÈπË ¡ŸÈ ‹πŸÈ ÁŸ„UÊ⁄UËH.3H
∑§„U®„U ‹„U©U ∞®„U ¡ËflŸ ‹Ê„ÍU – ÷¥≈U©U ⁄UÊ◊÷º˝ ÷Á⁄U ’Ê„ÍUH
‚ÈÁŸ ÁŸ·ÊŒÈ ÁŸ¡ ÷ʪ ’«∏UÊ߸ – ¬˝◊ÈÁŒÃ ◊Ÿ ‹ß ø‹©U ‹flÊ߸H.4H
Cau.: kapa¢∂ kåyara kumati kujåt∂, loka beda båhera saba bhå° t∂.
råma k∂nha åpana jabah∂ te° , bhayau° bhuvana bhµu¶ana tabah∂ te° .1.
dekhi pr∂ti suni binaya suhå∂, mileu bahori bharata laghu bhå∂.
kahi ni¶åda nija nåma subån∂,° sådara sakala johår∂° rån∂°.2.
jåni lakhana sama dehiÚ as∂så, jiahu sukh∂ saya låkha bar∂så.
nirakhi ni¶ådu nagara nara når∂, bhae sukh∂ janu lakhanu nihår∂.3.
kahahiÚ laheu ehiÚ j∂vana låhµu, bhe° ¢eu råmabhadra bhari båhµu.
suni ni¶ådu nija bhåga baRå∂, pramudita mana lai caleu levå∂.4.
ìFalse, cowardly, evil-minded and low-born as I am and cast off from society as
well as from the fold of the Vedas in everyway, I have become the ornament of the world
ever since ›r∂ Råma took me for his own.î Seeing his affection and hearing his humble
submission Bharataís younger brother, ›atrughna, embraced him next. The Ni¶åda chief
then greeted all the dowager queens in polite and respectful terms, mentioning his name
each time. Treating him on the same footing as Lak¶maƒa they gave him their blessing:
May you live happily for millions of years. The men and women of the city were as glad
to see the Ni¶åda chief as if they saw Lak¶maƒa, and said, ìHe has surely reaped the
reward of his existence in that our beloved Råma folded him in his arms.î Hearing them
extol his good fortune the Ni¶åda chief led them with a cheerful heart. (1ó4)
of love which could not be described in words. He saw there a few gold spangles, which
he placed on his head and treated them on a par with S∂tå. With tears in his eyes and
a heart full of remorse he spoke to his friend in sweet accents: ìThese spangles have
lost their charm and appear lustreless due to their separation from S∂tå, even as the
people of Ayodhyå, both men and women, are spent through sorrow. To whom shall I
liken her father, Janaka, who in this world is a master of asceticism and enjoyment both?
And she had for her father-in-law King Da‹aratha, the sun of the solar race, who was
the envy even of the lord of paradise (Indra). And her beloved lord is no other than Lord
›r∂ Råma, from whose glory all great ones derive their greatness! (1ó4)
behaviour and hearing his polite speech all his servants melted out of a feeling of self-
disparagement. (1ó4)
sunahu bharata raghubara manamåh∂° , pema påtru tumha sama kou nåh∂.°
lakhana råma s∂tahi ati pr∂t∂, nisi saba tumhahi saråhata b∂t∂.2.
jånå maramu nahåta prayågå, magana hohiÚ tumhare° anurågå.
tumha para asa sanehu raghubarake° , sukha j∂vana jaga jasa jaRa nara ke° .3.
yaha na adhika raghub∂ra baRå∂, pranata ku¢u≈ba påla raghurå∂.
tumha tau bharata mora mata ehµu, dhare° deha janu råma sanehµu.4.
"And that is your wealth and life, nay, your vital breath. Who is, then, so highly
blessed as you? This is, however, not to be wondered at in your case, who are a son
of King Da‹aratha and a beloved brother of Råma. I tell you, Bharata, there is no one
held so dear in his heart by the Chief of Raghu's line as you. Lak¶maƒa, Råma and S∂tå
most fondly praised you the whole night. I came to know the secret only when they were
bathing at Prayåga; they would feel overwhelmed with love for you. The Chief of Raghu's
line cherishes the same love for you as a fool does for a life of ease in this world. This
is, however, no great tribute to the Hero of Raghu's race, who cherishes the whole family
of the suppliant. As for yourself, Bharata, my opinion is that you are the very incarnation
of love for Råma." (1ó4)
ÃÁ„U »§‹ ∑§⁄U »§‹È Œ⁄U‚ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UÊ – ‚Á„Uà ¬ÿʪ ‚È÷ʪ „U◊Ê⁄UÊH
÷⁄Uà œãÿ ÃÈê„U ¡‚È ¡ªÈ ¡ÿ™§ – ∑§Á„U •‚ ¬◊ ◊ªŸ ◊ÈÁŸ ÷ÿ™§H.3H
‚ÈÁŸ ◊ÈÁŸ ’øŸ ‚÷Ê‚Œ „U⁄U· – ‚ÊœÈ ‚⁄UÊÁ„U ‚È◊Ÿ ‚È⁄U ’⁄U·H
œãÿ œãÿ œÈÁŸ ªªŸ ¬ÿÊªÊ – ‚ÈÁŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ÷⁄UÃÈ ◊ªŸ •ŸÈ⁄UʪÊH.4H
Cau.: k∂rati bidhu tumha k∂nha anµupå, jaha° basa råma pema mægarµupå.
tåta galåni karahu jiya° jåe° , Œarahu daridrahi pårasu påe° .1.
sunahu bharata hama jhµu¢ha nakahah∂,° udås∂na tåpasa bana rahah∂°.
saba sådhana kara suphala suhåvå, lakhana råma siya darasanu påvå.2.
tehi phala kara phalu darasatumhårå, sahita payåga subhåga hamårå.
bharata dhanya tumha jasu jagujayaµu, kahi asa pema magana muni bhayaµu.3.
suni muni bacana sabhåsadahara¶e, sådhu saråhi sumana sura bara¶e.
dhanya dhanya dhuni gaganapayågå, suni suni bharatu magana anurågå.4.
"You have created the peerless moon of your glory, which bears on it the figure
of a deer* in the shape of love for Råma. You feel distressed at heart, dear son, for no
purpose: you fear poverty even though you have found the philosopher's stone. Listen,
BharataóI tell no falsehood, I am an ascetic dwelling in the forest and having no concern
with the worldóI obtained the happy and excellent reward of all spiritual practices when
I saw Lak¶maƒa, Råma and S∂tå. The reward of that reward itself is your sight, It is great
fortune for prayaga as well as all of us. Bharata, you deserve all praise since by your
glory you have conquered the whole world.î As he concluded his speech the sage was
overwhelmed with love. Those who were assembled there rejoiced to hear the sageís
words, while the gods acclaimed Bharata and rained flowers on him. Even as Bharata
heard the shouts of applause in the heavens as well as in Prayåga he was overwhelmed
with emotion. (1ó4)
⁄UÊ◊ Á’⁄U„°U ÃÁ¡ ÃŸÈ ¿UŸ÷¢ªÍ – ÷ͬ ‚Ùø ∑§⁄U ∑§flŸ ¬˝‚¢ªÍH
⁄UÊ◊ ‹πŸ Á‚ÿ Á’ŸÈ ¬ª ¬Ÿ„UË¥ – ∑§Á⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ’· Á»§⁄U®„U ’Ÿ ’Ÿ„UË¥H.4H
Cau.: muni samåju aru t∂ratharåjµu, så° cihu° sapatha aghåi akåjµu.
ehi thala jau° kichu kahia banå∂, ehi sama adhika na agha adhamå∂.1.
tumha sarbagya kahau° satibhåµu, ura a≈tarajåm∂ raghuråµu.
mohi na måtu karataba kara socµu, nahiÚ dukhu jiya° jagu jånihi pocµu.2.
nåhina Œaru bigarihi paralokµu, pitahu marana kara mohi na sokµu.
sukæta sujasa bhari bhuana suhåe, lachimana råma sarisa suta påe.3.
råma biraha° taji tanu chanabha≈gµu, bhµupa soca kara kavana prasa≈gµu.
råma lakhana siya binu paga panah∂,° kari muni be¶a phirahiÚ bana banah∂°.4.
"Here is an assembly of sages and we stand at a place which is known as the king
of sacred places. Great harm will come to a man if he states even a fact on oath at such
a place. And if one tells a lie there will be no greater sin and depravity. I speak out the
truth knowing as I do that you are all-wise, while the Lord of Raghus has access to the
inmost recesses of one's heart. Do not mind I am not semful for what my mother has done
nor am I troubled at heart over the thought that the world will look upon me as mean.
I fear not lest I should spoil my future life nor do I grieve over my father's death, whose
meritorious deeds and fair renown shine forth throughout the universe, who had sons like
Lak¶maƒa and ›r∂ Råma, and who quitted his frail body as a result of his separation from
›r∂ Råma. Thus there is hardly any occasion for lamentation on his account. What pains
me is that dressing themselves as hermits ›r∂ Råma, Lak¶maƒa and S∂tå roam from forest
to forest without shoes on their feet.î (1ó4)
mohi lagi yahu ku¢hå¢u tehiÚ ¢hå¢å, ghålesi saba jagu bårahabå¢å.
mi¢ai kujogu råma phiri åe° , basai avadha nahiÚ åna upåe° .3.
bharata bacana suni muni sukhu på∂, sabahiÚ k∂nhi bahu bhå° ti baRå∂.
tåta karahu jani socu bise¶∂, saba dukhu mi¢ihi råma paga dekh∂.4.
"It is this burning agony which is ever consuming my breast, so that I feel no appetite
by day and get no sleep at night. For this fell disease there is no remedy: I have mentally
ransacked the whole world. My mother's evil counsel was like a sinful carpenter, who used
my interests as an adze and fashioned out of the inauspicious wood of discord a destructive
magical contrivance and muttering the terrible malevolent spell of (›r∂ Råma's) exile for a
fixed term (of fourteen years) planted it (in the soil of Ayodhyå).* It is for my sake that she
employed this infamous contrivance and brought ruin on the whole world. This calamity will
cease only when ›r∂ Råma returns; by no other means can Ayodhyå thrive again." The
sage (Bharadvåja) was gratified to hear Bharata's words and everyone applauded him in
ways more than one. "Grieve not much, dear child; all your woes will disappear the moment
you behold ›r∂ Råma's feet." (1ó4)
splendours, which were coveted by immortals. Equipped with necessaries of all kinds
men-servants and maid-servants remained in attendance focussing their attention on the
pleasure of the guests. The Siddhis provided in an instant all the amenities which cannot
be dreamt of even in heaven. First of all they assigned to each of the guests quarters
that were charming and comfortable and suited to the taste of the occupant. (1ó4)
saw the spots where ›r∂ Råma had rested and the trees under which he had halted the
emotion within his breast could not be repressed. The gods who beheld his condition rained
down flowers; the earth grew soft and the road became pleasant. (1ó4)
who is there who loves Råma as Bharata loves. World repeats Råmaís name where Råma
repeats name of Bharata. (1ó4)
Cau.: jagu bhaya magana gagana bhai bån∂, lakhana båhubalu bipula bakhån∂.
tåta pratåpa prabhåu tumhårå, ko kahi sakai ko jånanihårå.1.
anucita ucita kåju kichu hoµu, samujhi karia bhala kaha sabu koµu.
sahaså kari påche° pachitåh∂°, kahahiÚ beda budha te budha nåh∂°.2.
suni sura bacana lakhana sakucåne, råma s∂ya° sådara sanamåne.
kah∂ tåta tumha n∂ti suhå∂, saba te° ka¢hina råjamadu bhå∂.3.
jo acava° ta næpa måtahiÚ te∂, nåhina sådhusabhå jehiÚ se∂.
sunahu lakhana bhala bharatasar∂så, bidhi prapa≈ca maha° sunå na d∂så.4.
The world was seized with terror and a voice was heard in the air extolling the
enormous strength of Lak¶maƒaís arm: ìWho can tell, dear child, nay, who even knows
your might and glory? But before doing anything one must judge whether it is right or
wrong; then everyone would approve of it. They who act impulsively and repent
afterwards are anything but wise: so declare the Vedas and the sages.î On hearing this
voice from heaven Lak¶maƒa felt abashed; but both ›r∂ Råma and S∂tå greeted him
and said: ìWhat you have said, dear Lak¶maƒa, is sound wisdom; the intoxication of
kingly power is the worst of all. But of those rulers who have tasted it they alone lose
their head who have never waited on an assembly of saints. As for Bharata, I tell you,
Lak¶maƒa, in the whole of Godís creation I have never seen or heard of anyone so
good as he.î (1ó4)
* A sour and savoury drink prepared by dissolving powdered rye seeds into water and preserving it for
a few days.
576 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
sagunu kh∂ru avaguna jalu tåtå, milai racai parapa≈cu bidhåtå.
bharatu ha≈sa rabiba≈sa taRågå, janami k∂nha guna do¶a bibhågå.3.
gahi guna paya taji avaguna bår∂, nija jasa jagata k∂nhi ujiår∂.
kahata bharata guna s∂lu subhåµu, pema payodhi magana raghuråµu.4.
ìDarkness may swallow the midday sun, and sooner may the heavens be absorbed
into a cloud or the jar-born sage Agastya (who is stated to have drunk off the ocean in
a single draught) be drowned in the water collected in a cowís footprint: nay the earth
may abandon its natural forbearance and Mount Meru be blown away by a puff of wind
discharged from the mouth of a mosquito; but Bharata will never be intoxicated by kingly
power, O brother. Lak¶maƒa, I swear by you as well as by our father that there is no
brother so good and innocent as Bharata. God, dear brother, creates the world by mixing
the milk of goodness with the water of evil; while Bharata is a swan, born in the lake of
the solar race, that has sifted goodness from evil. Choosing the milk of goodness and
discarding the water of evil he has illumined the world by his glory.î Even as the Lord
of Raghus extolled Bharataís virtues, amiability and noble disposition He was drowned
in an ocean of love. (1ó4)
championed the cause of virtue in its entirety? Who else than you, O Lord of Raghus,
can know Bharataís good qualities, which are unaproachable even to the race of bards?î
On hearing the words of the gods, Lak¶maƒa, ›r∂ Råma and S∂tå were more delighted
than words can tell. There Bharata with all his host bathed in the sacred Mandåkin∂.
Then, leaving all the people on the riverside and taking permission of his mothers,
preceptor (the sage Vasi¶¢ha) and the minister (Sumantra) he proceeded to the spot
where S∂tå and ›r∂ Råma were, taking the Ni¶åda chief and his younger brother
(›atrughna) with him. As he thought of what his mother had done, he felt diffident and
formed ill-conjectures of every kind in his mind: ìGod forbid that ›r∂ Råma, Lak¶maƒa
and S∂tå leave the place on hearing my name and shift to some other place ! (1ó4)
five Niyamas* constituted the champions of the realm, Mount Citrakµu¢a stood for its
capital, while Peace and Good Understanding represented the virtuous and lovely
queens. In this way the good king was complete in all the limbs† of a good state; and
depending as he did on ›r∂ Råmaís feet his heart was full of zeal. (1ó4)
øı0ó‚ÊŸÈ¡ ‚πÊ ‚◊à ◊ªŸ ◊Ÿ – Á’‚⁄U „U⁄U· ‚Ù∑§ ‚Èπ ŒÈπ ªŸH
¬ÊÁ„U ŸÊÕ ∑§Á„U ¬ÊÁ„U ªÙ‚ÊßZ – ÷ÍË ¬⁄U ‹∑ȧ≈U ∑§Ë ŸÊßZH.1H
’øŸ ‚¬◊ ‹πŸ ¬Á„UøÊŸ – ∑§⁄Uà ¬˝ŸÊ◊È ÷⁄Uà Á¡ÿ° ¡ÊŸH
’¢œÈ ‚Ÿ„U ‚⁄U‚ ∞Á„U •Ù⁄UÊ – ©Uà ‚ÊÁ„U’ ‚flÊ ’‚ ¡Ù⁄UÊH 2H
Á◊Á‹ Ÿ ¡Êß ŸÁ„¢U ªÈŒ⁄Uà ’Ÿß¸ – ‚È∑§Á’ ‹πŸ ◊Ÿ ∑§Ë ªÁà ÷Ÿß¸H
⁄U„U ⁄UÊÁπ ‚flÊ ¬⁄U ÷ÊM§ – ø…∏UË ø¢ª ¡ŸÈ πÒ¥ø π‹ÊM§H 3H
∑§„Uà ‚¬˝◊ ŸÊß ◊Á„U ◊ÊÕÊ – ÷⁄Uà ¬˝ŸÊ◊ ∑§⁄Uà ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕÊH
©U∆U ⁄UÊ◊È ‚ÈÁŸ ¬◊ •œË⁄UÊ – ∑§„È°U ¬≈U ∑§„ÈU° ÁŸ·¢ª œŸÈ ÃË⁄UÊH 4H
Cau.: sånuja sakhå sameta magana mana, bisare hara¶a soka sukha dukha gana.
påhi nåtha kahi påhi goså∂°, bhµutala pare laku¢a k∂ nå∂°.1.
bacana sapema lakhana pahicåne, karata pranåmu bharata jiya° jåne.
ba≈dhu saneha sarasa ehi orå, uta såhiba sevå basa jorå.2.
mili na jåi nahiÚ gudarata bana∂, sukabi lakhana mana k∂ gati bhana∂.
rahe råkhi sevå para bhårµu, caRh∂ ca≈ga janu khaiÚca khelårµu.3.
kahata saprema nåi mahi måthå, bharata pranåma karata raghunåthå.
u¢he råmu suni pema adh∂rå, kahu° pa¢a kahu° ni¶a≈ga dhanu t∂rå.4.
Bharata as well as his younger brother (›atrughna) and friend (Guha) were so
enraptured that their joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, were all forgotten. Uttering the
words ìProtect me, my lord; save me, my masterî he fell flat on the ground like a log,
Lak¶maƒa recognized his loving speech and concluded in his mind that it was Bharata
making obeisance.* On the one hand there was the loving affection of an elder brother
(Bharata), while, on the other, there was the stronger claim of service to his master. He
was, therefore, neither able to meet his brother (Bharata) nor ignore him; some good poet
alone could describe Lak¶maƒaís state of mind. He threw his whole weight on the side
of service and remained where he was, even as a kite-flier would pull against a kite that
has risen high in the air. Bowing his head to the ground he lovingly said, ìBharata is
making obeisance to you, O Lord of Raghus.î Overwhelmed with emotion ›r∂ Råma
started up as soon as He heard this, His cloth fell somewhere and His quiver, bow and
arrows at other places. (1ó4)
∑§„U„ÈU ‚Ȭ◊ ¬˝ª≈U ∑§Ù ∑§⁄U߸ – ∑§Á„U ¿UÊÿÊ ∑§Á’ ◊Áà •ŸÈ‚⁄U߸H
∑§Á’Á„U •⁄UÕ •Êπ⁄U ’‹È ‚Ê°øÊ – •ŸÈ„UÁ⁄U ÃÊ‹ ªÁÃÁ„U Ÿ≈ÈU ŸÊøÊH 2H
•ª◊ ‚Ÿ„U ÷⁄Uà ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ∑§Ù – ¡„°U Ÿ ¡Êß ◊ŸÈ Á’Áœ „UÁ⁄U „U⁄U ∑§ÙH
‚Ù ◊Ò¥ ∑ȧ◊Áà ∑§„Uı¥ ∑§Á„U ÷Ê°ÃË – ’Ê¡ ‚È⁄Uʪ Á∑§ ªÊ°«U⁄U ÃÊ°ÃËH.3H
Á◊‹ÁŸ Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ ÷⁄Uà ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ∑§Ë – ‚È⁄UªŸ ‚÷ÿ œ∑§œ∑§Ë œ⁄U∑§ËH
‚◊ȤÊÊ∞ ‚È⁄UªÈL§ ¡«∏U ¡Êª – ’⁄UÁ· ¬˝‚ÍŸ ¬˝‚¢‚Ÿ ‹ÊªH.4H
Cau.: milani pr∂ti kimi jåi bakhån∂, kabikula agama karama mana bån∂.
parama pema pµurana dou bhå∂, mana budhi cita ahamiti bisarå∂.1.
kahahu supema praga¢a ko kara∂, kehi chåyå kabi mati anusara∂.
kabihi aratha åkhara balu så° cå, anuhari tåla gatihi na¢u nåcå.2.
agama saneha bharata raghubarako, jaha° na jåi manu bidhi hari hara ko.
so maiÚ kumati kahau° kehi bhå° t∂, båja suråga ki gå° Œara tå° t∂.3.
milani biloki bharata raghubara k∂, suragana sabhaya dhakadhak∂ dharak∂.
samujhåe suraguru jaRa jåge, bara¶i prasµuna prasa≈sana låge.4.
How can the affectionate meeting be described ? It was unapproachable to the
poet in thought, word and deed alike. The two brothers overflowed with supreme
affection; their mind, reason, intellect and ego were all lost. Tell me, who can portray
such noble love ? By what shadow will the poetís mind seek to attain to it ? The poet
has its power in word and meaning; a dancer regulates his movements according to
the cadence of the accompanying music. Unapproachable is the affection of Bharata and
the Chief of Raghuís line, which is beyond the conception of Brahmå (the Creator), Hari
(the Protector) and Hara (the Destroyer of the universe). How, then, can I describe it,
dull-witted as I am ? Can an instrument strung with a chord made of a species of grass
known by the name of Gå° Œara produce good music ? When the gods witnessed
the meeting of Bharata and the Chief of Raghuís line they were alarmed and their
heart began to palpitate. The dull fellows were disillusioned only when their preceptor
(the sage Bæhaspati) admonished them; and now they rained flowers and gave shouts
of applause. (1ó4)
›r∂ Råma, the all-compassionate and all-wise Lord, found all the people
restless; and therefore, meeting the wish of everyone according to the sentiment
each cherished in his heart. He and His younger brother met them all in an instant
and relieved their distress and terrible agony. This was no great achievement for
›r∂ Råma; the sun would as well cast its reflection in millions of jars (full of water)
simultaneously. All the citizens met the Ni¶åda chief with a heart overflowing with
love and praised his good fortune. ›r∂ Råma found all His mothers as stricken with
grief as a row of tender creepers that had been smitten by frost. First of all He
met Kaikey∂, and softened her mind by His guileless disposition and devotion. He
fell at her feet and then soothed her attributing the blame to the wheel of time,
destiny and Providence. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ÷≈UË¥
⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ◊ÊÃÈ ‚’ ∑§Á⁄U ¬˝’ÙœÈ ¬Á⁄UÃÙ·È–
•¢’ ߸‚ •ÊœËŸ ¡ªÈ ∑§Ê„ÈU Ÿ Œß• ŒÙ·ÈH 244H
Do.: bhe¢∂° raghubara måtu saba kari prabodhu parito¶u,
a≈ba ∂sa ådh∂na jagu kåhu na deia do¶u.244.
The Chief of Raghuís line thereafter met all His mothers and consoled them by
exhorting them in the following words: ìMother, the world is controlled by the will of God;
no one should, therefore, be blamed.î (244)
øı0óªÈ⁄UÁÃÿ ¬Œ ’¢Œ ŒÈ„ÈU ÷ÊßZ – ‚Á„Uà Á’¬˝ÁÃÿ ¡ ‚°ª •ÊßZH
ª¢ª ªıÁ⁄U ‚◊ ‚’ ‚Ÿ◊ÊŸË¥ – ŒÁ„¢U •‚Ë‚ ◊ÈÁŒÃ ◊ÎŒÈ ’ÊŸË¥H.1H
ªÁ„U ¬Œ ‹ª ‚ÈÁ◊òÊÊ •¢∑§Ê – ¡ŸÈ ÷¥≈UË ‚¢¬Áà •Áà ⁄¢U∑§ÊH
¬ÈÁŸ ¡ŸŸË ø⁄UŸÁŸ ŒÙ©U ÷˝ÊÃÊ – ¬⁄U ¬◊ éÿÊ∑ȧ‹ ‚’ ªÊÃÊH.2H
•Áà •ŸÈ⁄Uʪ •¢’ ©U⁄ U ‹Ê∞ – ŸÿŸ ‚Ÿ„U ‚Á‹‹ •ã„flÊ∞H
ÃÁ„U •fl‚⁄U ∑§⁄U „U⁄U· Á’·ÊŒÍ – Á∑§Á◊ ∑§Á’ ∑§„ÒU ◊Í∑§ Á¡Á◊ SflÊŒÍH.3H
Á◊Á‹ ¡ŸÁŸÁ„U ‚ÊŸÈ¡ ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ™§ – ªÈ⁄U ‚Ÿ ∑§„U©U Á∑§ œÊÁ⁄U• ¬Ê™§H
¬È⁄U¡Ÿ ¬Êß ◊ÈŸË‚ ÁŸÿÙªÍ – ¡‹ Õ‹ ÃÁ∑§ ÃÁ∑§ ©UÃ⁄U©U ‹ÙªÍH.4H
Cau.: guratiya pada ba≈de duhu bhå∂,° sahita bipratiya je sa° ga å∂°.
ga≈ga gauri sama saba sanamån∂,° dehiÚ as∂sa mudita mædu bån∂°.1.
gahi pada lage sumitrå a≈kå, janu bhe° ¢∂ sa≈pati ati ra≈kå.
puni janan∂ caranani dou bhråtå, pare pema byåkula saba gåtå.2.
ati anuråga a≈ba ura låe, nayana saneha salila anhavåe.
tehi avasara kara hara¶a bi¶ådµu, kimi kabi kahai mµuka jimi svådµu.3.
mili jananihi sånuja raghuråµu, gura sana kaheu ki dhåria påµu.
purajana påi mun∂sa niyogµu, jala thala taki taki utareu logµu.4.
The two brothers (›r∂ Råma and Lak¶maƒa) then adored the feet of their preceptorís
wife (Arundhat∂) as well as of all those Bråhmaƒa ladies who had accompanied her,
paying them all the same honour as is due to the holy Ga∆gå and Goddess Gaur∂ (›ivaís
Consort); while the ladies gladly blessed them in soft accents. After clasping Sumitråís
feet they sought her lap even as an abject pauper would hug a treasure. Both the
brothers now fell at the feet of mother Kausalyå, all their limbs overwrought by love . The
mother most fondly clasped them to her bosom and bathed them with tears of affection.
588 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
How can any poet describe the joy and grief of the occasion any more than a dumb man
the taste of what he has eaten. After meeting their mother the Lord of Raghus and His
younger brother (Lak¶maƒa) requested their Guru to accompany them. And on receiving
the sageís command the citizens encamped themselves wherever they saw a suitable site
and water close by. (1ó4)
Do.: lågi lågi paga sabani siya bhe° ¢ati ati anuråga,
hædaya° as∂sahiÚ pema basa rahiahu bhar∂ sohåga.246.
Throwing Herself at the feet of all severlly S∂tå greeted them with utmost love.
Overwhelmed with emotion they blessed Her in their heart, ìMay you continue to enjoy a happy
wifehood !î (246)
øı0óÁ’∑§‹ ‚Ÿ„°U ‚Ëÿ ‚’ ⁄UÊŸË¥ – ’Ò∆UŸ ‚’Á„U ∑§„U©U ªÈ⁄U ÇÿÊŸË¥H
∑§Á„U ¡ª ªÁà ◊ÊÁÿ∑§ ◊ÈÁŸŸÊÕÊ – ∑§„U ∑§¿ÈU∑§ ¬⁄U◊Ê⁄UÕ ªÊÕÊH.1H
ŸÎ¬ ∑§⁄U ‚È⁄U¬È⁄U ªflŸÈ ‚ÈŸÊflÊ – ‚ÈÁŸ ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕ ŒÈ‚„U ŒÈπÈ ¬ÊflÊH
◊⁄UŸ „UÃÈ ÁŸ¡ Ÿ„ÈU Á’øÊ⁄UË – ÷ •Áà Á’∑§‹ œË⁄U œÈ⁄U œÊ⁄UËH.2H
∑ȧÁ‹‚ ∑§∆UÙ⁄U ‚ÈŸÃ ∑§≈ÈU ’ÊŸË – Á’‹¬Ã ‹πŸ ‚Ëÿ ‚’ ⁄UÊŸËH
‚Ù∑§ Á’∑§‹ •Áà ‚∑§‹ ‚◊Ê¡Í – ◊ÊŸ„È°U ⁄UÊ¡È •∑§Ê¡©U •Ê¡ÍH.3H
◊ÈÁŸ’⁄U ’„ÈUÁ⁄U ⁄UÊ◊ ‚◊ȤÊÊ∞ – ‚Á„Uà ‚◊Ê¡ ‚È‚Á⁄Uà Ÿ„UÊ∞H
’˝ÃÈ ÁŸ⁄¢U’È ÃÁ„U ÁŒŸ ¬˝÷È ∑§Ëã„UÊ – ◊ÈÁŸ„ÈU ∑§„¥U ¡‹È ∑§Ê„È°U Ÿ ‹Ëã„UÊH.4H
Cau.: bikala saneha° s∂ya saba rån∂,° bai¢hana sabahi kaheu gura gyån∂°.
kahi jaga gati måyika muninåthå, kahe kachuka paramåratha gåthå.1.
næpa kara surapura gavanu sunåvå, suni raghunåtha dusaha dukhu påvå.
marana hetu nija nehu bicår∂, bhe ati bikala dh∂ra dhura dhår∂.2.
kulisa ka¢hora sunata ka¢u bån∂, bilapata lakhana s∂ya saba rån∂.
soka bikala ati sakala samåjµu, månahu° råju akåjeu åjµu.3.
munibara bahuri råma samujhåe, sahita samåja susarita nahåe.
bratu nira≈bu tehi dina prabhu k∂nhå, munihu kahe° jalu kåhu° na l∂nhå.4.
Finding S∂tå and all the queen-mothers shaken with emotion the wise Guru bade
them all sit down. Declaring the nature of the world to be illusory the lord of sages gave
them some discourse on spiritual matters. He then announced the kingís departure to
heaven and the Lord of Raghus was deeply pained to hear of it. Thinking the king had
died on account of love for Him the firmest of the firm was much agitated. Hearing the
unpalatable news, which was cruel as the thunderbolt Lak¶maƒa, S∂tå and all the queens
broke out into lamentations. Nay, the whole assembly was sore stricken with grief as
though the king had died that very day. The chief of sages then comforted ›r∂ Råma,
who with all those present there bathed in the sacred stream. The Lord fasted that day
abstaining even from water. And even though persuaded by the sage none else took a drop
of water either. (1ó4)
⁄UÊ◊ ‚Ò‹ ’Ÿ ŒπŸ ¡Ê„UË¥ – ¡„°U ‚Èπ ‚∑§‹ ‚∑§‹ ŒÈπ ŸÊ„UË¥H
¤Ê⁄UŸÊ ¤Ê⁄UÁ„¢U ‚Ȝʂ◊ ’Ê⁄UË – ÁòÊÁ’œ Ãʬ„U⁄U ÁòÊÁ’œ ’ÿÊ⁄UËH 3H
Á’≈U¬ ’Á‹ ÃΟ •ªÁŸÃ ¡ÊÃË – »§‹ ¬˝‚ÍŸ ¬Ñfl ’„ÈU ÷Ê°ÃËH
‚È¢Œ⁄U Á‚‹Ê ‚ÈπŒ ÃL§ ¿UÊ„UË¥ – ¡Êß ’⁄UÁŸ ’Ÿ ¿UÁ’ ∑§Á„U ¬Ê„UË¥H 4H
Cau.: råma bacana suni sabhaya samåjµu, janu jalanidhi mahu° bikala jahåjµu.
suni gura girå suma≈gala mµulå, bhayau manahu° måruta anukµulå.1.
påvana paya° tihu° kåla nahåh∂,° jo biloki agha ogha nasåh∂°.
ma≈galamµurati locana bhari bhari, nirakhahiÚ hara¶i da≈Œavata kari kari.2.
råma saila bana dekhana jåh∂°, jaha° sukha sakala sakala dukha nåh∂°.
jharanå jharahiÚ sudhåsama bår∂, tribidha tåpahara tribidha bayår∂.3.
bi¢apa beli tæna aganita jåt∂, phala prasµuna pallava bahu bhå° t∂.
su≈dara silå sukhada taru chåh∂,° jåi barani bana chabi kehi påh∂°.4.
At the words of ›r∂ Råma the assembly trembled with fear like a ship tossed on
the ocean. When, however, they heard the auspicious words of the Guru, it seemed as
though the wind had turned in their favour. Thrice in the day (in the morning, at noon and
in the evening) they bathed in the holy Payasvin∂ river, the very sight of which wipes out
hosts of sins, ever feasting their eyes on ›r∂ Råma,the incarnation of blessedness, and
gladly prostrating themselves before Him again and again. They went out to see the hill and
woods hallowed by the presence of ›r∂ Råma, where reigned joy of every kind and which
was free from all sorrows. Water sweet as nectar flowed from springs; while soft, cool
and fragrant breezes soothed every pain of mind and body. Trees, creepers and grasses
of infinite variety; fruits, flowers and leaves of many kinds; beautiful slabs of stone and
the delightful shade of trees: the splendour of the forest was beyond description. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ÿ„U Á¡ÿ° ¡ÊÁŸ ‚°∑§ÙøÈ ÃÁ¡ ∑§Á⁄U• ¿UÙ„ÈU ‹Áπ Ÿ„UÈ –
„U◊Á„U ∑ΧÃÊ⁄UÕ ∑§⁄UŸ ‹Áª »§‹ ÃΟ •¢∑ȧ⁄U ‹„ÈUH 250H
Do.: yaha jiya° jåni sa° kocu taji karia chohu lakhi nehu,
hamahi kætåratha karana lagi phala tæna a≈kura lehu.250.
ìBearing this in mind shake off all scruple and recognizing our affection show
your grace to us. And in order to oblige us do accept fruits, grass and shoots
from us.î (250)
øı0óÃÈê„U Á¬˝ÿ ¬Ê„ÈUŸ ’Ÿ ¬ªÈ œÊ⁄U – ‚flÊ ¡ÙªÈ Ÿ ÷ʪ „U◊Ê⁄UH
Œ’ ∑§Ê„U „U◊ ÃÈê„UÁ„U ªÙ‚ʰ߸ – ßZœŸÈ ¬Êà Á∑§⁄UÊà Á◊ÃÊ߸H 1H
ÿ„U „U◊ÊÁ⁄U •Áà ’Á«∏U ‚fl∑§Ê߸ – ‹Á„¢U Ÿ ’Ê‚Ÿ ’‚Ÿ øÙ⁄UÊ߸H
„U◊ ¡«∏U ¡Ëfl ¡Ëfl ªŸ ÉÊÊÃË – ∑ȧÁ≈U‹ ∑ȧøÊ‹Ë ∑ȧ◊Áà ∑ȧ¡ÊÃËH 2H
¬Ê¬ ∑§⁄Uà ÁŸÁ‚ ’Ê‚⁄U ¡Ê„UË¥ – ŸÁ„¢U ¬≈U ∑§Á≈U ŸÁ„¢U ¬≈U •ÉÊÊ„UË¥H
‚¬Ÿ„È°U œ⁄U◊ ’ÈÁh ∑§‚ ∑§Ê™§ – ÿ„U ⁄UÉÊÈŸ¢ŒŸ Œ⁄U‚ ¬˝÷Ê™§H 3H
¡’ Ã¥ ¬˝÷È ¬Œ ¬ŒÈ◊ ÁŸ„UÊ⁄U – Á◊≈U ŒÈ‚„U ŒÈπ ŒÙ· „U◊Ê⁄UH
’øŸ ‚ÈŸÃ ¬È⁄U¡Ÿ •ŸÈ⁄Uʪ – ÁÃã„U ∑§ ÷ʪ ‚⁄UÊ„UŸ ‹ÊªH 4H
Cau.: tumha priya påhune bana pagu dhåre, sevå jogu na bhåga hamåre.
deba kåha hama tumhahi goså° ∂, ∂≈dhanu påta kiråta mitå∂.1.
yaha hamåri ati baRi sevakå∂, lehiÚ na båsana basana corå∂.
hama jaRa j∂va j∂va gana ghåt∂, ku¢ila kucål∂ kumati kujåt∂.2.
påpa karata nisi båsara jåh∂,° nahiÚ pa¢a ka¢i nahiÚ pe¢a aghåh∂°.
sapanehu° dharama buddhi kasa kåµu, yaha raghuna≈dana darasa prabhåµu.3.
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 593
jaba te° prabhu pada padumanihåre, mi¢e dusaha dukha do¶a hamåre.
bacana sunata purajana anuråge, tinha ke bhåga saråhana låge.4.
ìYou have come to this forest as our welcome guests; but we are not lucky enough
to be fit for rendering service to you. What can we offer you noble sirs ? Fuel and leaves
are the only tokens of a Kiråtaís friendship; and our greatest service is that we do not
steal and remove your utensils and clothes. We are uncultured creatures taking othersí
life, and are crooked by nature, wicked, evil-minded and low-born. Our days and nights
are spent in sinful pursuits and yet we have no cloth to cover our loins and get no food
enough to fill our belly. How could we possibly have ever dreamt of entertaining pious
sentiments but for the virtue of having seen the Delighter of Raghus ? Ever since we had
the good fortune of gazing on our Lordís lotus feet our terrible woes and evils have
disappeared.î The citizens were overwhelmed with emotion to hear these words and
began to extol the good fortune of those foresters. (1ó4)
‚Ê0óÁ’„U⁄UÁ„¢U
’Ÿ ø„ÈU •Ù⁄U ¬˝ÁÃÁŒŸ ¬˝◊ÈÁŒÃ ‹Ùª ‚’–
¡‹ ÖÿÙ¥ ŒÊŒÈ⁄U ◊Ù⁄U ÷∞ ¬ËŸ ¬Êfl‚ ¬˝Õ◊H 251H
So.: biharahiÚ bana cahu ora pratidina pramudita loga saba,
jala jyo° dådura mora bhae p∂na påvasa prathama.251.
Day after day all the people roamed through every quarter of the forest in great
delight even like frogs and peacocks reinvigorated by the first shower of the rains.(251)
øı0ó¬È⁄U ¡Ÿ ŸÊÁ⁄U ◊ªŸ •Áà ¬˝ËÃË – ’Ê‚⁄U ¡ÊÁ„¢U ¬‹∑§ ‚◊ ’ËÃËH
‚Ëÿ ‚Ê‚È ¬˝Áà ’· ’ŸÊ߸ – ‚ÊŒ⁄U ∑§⁄Uß ‚Á⁄U‚ ‚fl∑§Ê߸H 1H
* Evidently the people of Ayodhyå, who were all deeply attached to ›r∂ Råma and were highly virtuous
souls, are here likened to a boat inasmuch as they were fit to carry any number of people through the ocean
of metempsychosis to the feet of ›r∂ Råma by their devotion. The Kolas and Bh∂las, on the other hand, who
represented the lowest strata of society and were low by birth as well as by conduct, are compared to a block
of iron which cannot even float, much less carry any other weight on it. Through the grace of ›r∂ Råma,
however, the foresters put to shame the people of Ayodhyå by their artless devotion to Råma and hence the
metaphorical statement that a block of iron floated with a boat placed on it.
594 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Cau.: k∂nhi måtu misa kåla kucål∂, ∂ti bh∂ti jasa påkata sål∂.
kehi bidhi hoi råma abhi¶ekµu, mohi avakalata upåu na ekµu.1.
avasi phirahiÚ gura åyasu mån∂, muni puni kahaba råma ruci jån∂.
måtu kahehu° bahurahiÚ raghuråµu, råma janani ha¢ha karabi ki kåµu.2.
mohi anucara kara ketika båtå, tehi maha° kusamau båma bidhåtå.
jau° ha¢ha karau° ta nipa¢a kukaramµu, haragiri te° guru sevaka dharamµu.3.
ekau juguti na mana ¢haharån∂, socata bharatahi raini bihån∂.
pråta nahåi prabhuhi sira nå∂, bai¢hata pa¢hae ri¶aya° bolå∂.4.
ìDisguised as my mother it was Fate that wrought this mischief, even as a crop
of paddy ripening for the harvest may be visited by some pest. How can ›r∂ Råmaís
coronation be accomplished ? I can hit upon no device to secure this. He would certainly
return in obedience to the Guruís commands; but the sage will ask ›r∂ Råma to return
only when he knows that the latter will like it. The Lord of Raghus would return even
at the bidding of his mother; but will ›r∂ Råmaís mother ever insist on it? As for myself,
I am only his vassal and as such count for nothing. On top of it I have fallen on
evil days and Providence is against me. If I assert my own will, it would be a grievous
sin; for the duty of a servant is more arduous than the lifting of Mount Kailåsa (›ivaís
own Abode).î Bharata could not decide upon anyone device and he spent the whole
night in speculation. At daybreak he bathed, bowed his head to the Lord and was
going to sit down beside Him when he was sent for by the sage (Vasi¶¢ha). (1ó
4)
ì›r∂ Råmaís co597ronation will be delightful to all; that is the only course which is
conducive to good luck and joy. In what way can the Lord of Raghus be prevailed upon to
return to Ayodhyå; ponder this and tell me, so that we may adopt the same device.î Everyone
listened with reverence to the sageís speech, surcharged as it was, with prudence and
spiritual wisdom and salutary from the worldly point of view as well. But no answer was
forthcoming: the people were dumbfounded. Then Bharata bowed his head and with joined
palms began as follows: ìThe solar race has produced many a king each one far greater than
the rest. For the birth of all, the father and mother are responsible; whereas it is God who
dispenses the good or evil fruit of their actions. Your benediction, as all the world knows,
wipes out sorrow and confers all blessings. As for yourself, my lord, you thwarted the course
of Providence*; no one can alter what you have resolved upon.î (1ó4)
Knowing Bharata to be a champion of virtue and His servant in thought, word and deed,
He spoke words that were sweet, soft and delightful and harmonized with the Guruís
commands: ìMy lord, I swear by you as well as by the feet of my father that in the whole
world there has been no brother like Bharata. Those who are devoted to the lotusfeet of
their preceptor are highly blessed from the point of view of the world as well as of the
Vedas. And who can extol Bharataís good fortune, for whom you cherish such love !
Knowing him to be a younger brother my mind recoils when I proceed to praise him to his
face. Of course it will be conducive to our good to do what he suggests.î Having said so
›r∂ Råma kept silent. (1ó4)
ìIn this concourse of holy men, in the presence of my preceptor and master and
in this holy place I speak in good faith. Whether there is any love in my heart or it is all
simulation and whether what I say is true or false is known to the sage as well as to the
Lord of Raghus.î (261)
øı0ó÷ͬÁà ◊⁄UŸ ¬◊ ¬ŸÈ ⁄UÊπË – ¡ŸŸË ∑ȧ◊Áà ¡ªÃÈ ‚’È ‚ÊπËH
ŒÁπ Ÿ ¡ÊÁ„¢U Á’∑§‹ ◊„UÃÊ⁄UË¥ – ¡⁄UÁ„¢U ŒÈ‚„U ¡⁄U ¬È⁄U Ÿ⁄U ŸÊ⁄UË¥H.1H
◊„UË¥ ‚∑§‹ •Ÿ⁄UÕ ∑§⁄U ◊Í‹Ê – ‚Ù ‚ÈÁŸ ‚◊ÈÁ¤Ê ‚Á„U©°U ‚’ ‚Í‹ÊH
‚ÈÁŸ ’Ÿ ªflŸÈ ∑§Ëã„U ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕÊ – ∑§Á⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ’· ‹πŸ Á‚ÿ ‚ÊÕÊH.2H
Á’ŸÈ ¬ÊŸÁ„Uã„U ¬ÿÊŒÁ„U ¬Ê∞° – ‚¢∑§L§ ‚ÊÁπ ⁄U„U©°U ∞Á„U ÉÊÊ∞°H
’„ÈUÁ⁄U ÁŸ„UÊÁ⁄U ÁŸ·ÊŒ ‚Ÿ„ÍU – ∑ȧÁ‹‚ ∑§Á∆UŸ ©U⁄U ÷ÿ©U Ÿ ’„ÍUH.3H
•’ ‚’È •Ê°Áπã„U Œπ©°U •Ê߸ – Á¡•Ã ¡Ëfl ¡«∏U ‚’ß ‚„UÊ߸H
Á¡ã„UÁ„U ÁŸ⁄UÁπ ◊ª ‚Ê°Á¬ÁŸ ’Ë¿UË – áÁ„¢U Á’·◊ Á’·È ÃÊ◊‚ ÃË¿UËH.4H
Cau.: bhµupati marana pema panu råkh∂, janan∂ kumati jagatu sabu såkh∂.
dekhi na jåhiÚ bikala mahatår∂,° jarahiÚ dusaha jara pura nara når∂°.1.
mah∂° sakala anaratha kara mµulå, so suni samujhi sahiu° saba sµulå.
suni bana gavanu k∂nha raghunåthå, kari muni be¶a lakhana siya såthå.2.
binu pånahinha payådehi påe° , sa≈karu såkhi raheu° ehi ghåe° .
bahuri nihåri ni¶åda sanehµu, kulisa ka¢hina ura bhayau na behµu.3.
aba sabu å° khinha dekheu° å∂, jiata j∂va jaRa sabai sahå∂.
jinhahi nirakhi maga så° pini b∂ch∂, tajahiÚ bi¶ama bi¶u tåmasa t∂ch∂.4.
ìThe whole world will bear witness, on the one hand, to the king having died as a
result of his uncompromising love, and to my motherís evil intent, on the other. The queen-
mothers are in such distress that one cannot bear to look at them; while the men and
women of the city are burning with deep agony. I have heard and realized that I am the root
of all trouble and have accordingly endured all suffering. To crown all when I heard that clad
in hermitís robes and accompanied by Lak¶maƒa and S∂tå, the Lord of Raghus proceeded
to the woods on foot and without shoes, God ›a∆kara be my witness, I survived even that
blow. On top of it, when I witnessed the Ni¶ådaís love, my heart, which is harder than
adamant, refused to break. And now I have seen all with my own eyes and so long as I live
my stupid soul will subject me to all kinds of suffering. What shall I say of Råma, Lak¶maƒa
and S∂tå, at whose sight even snakes and scorpions on the road divested themselves
their virulent poison and irrepressible anger !î (1ó4)
øı0ó‚ÈÁŸ •Áà Á’∑§‹ ÷⁄Uà ’⁄U ’ÊŸË – •Ê⁄UÁà ¬˝ËÁà Á’Ÿÿ Ÿÿ ‚ÊŸËH
‚Ù∑§ ◊ªŸ ‚’ ‚÷Ê° π÷ÊM§ – ◊Ÿ„È°U ∑§◊‹ ’Ÿ ¬⁄U©U ÃÈ‚ÊM§H.1H
∑§Á„U •Ÿ∑§ Á’Áœ ∑§ÕÊ ¬È⁄UÊŸË – ÷⁄Uà ¬˝’ÙœÈ ∑§Ëã„U ◊ÈÁŸ ÇÿÊŸËH
’Ù‹ ©UÁøà ’øŸ ⁄UÉÊÈŸ¢ŒÍ – ÁŒŸ∑§⁄U ∑ȧ‹ ∑Ò§⁄Ufl ’Ÿ ø¢ŒÍH.2H
ÃÊà ¡Êÿ° Á¡ÿ° ∑§⁄U„ÈU ª‹ÊŸË – ߸‚ •œËŸ ¡Ëfl ªÁà ¡ÊŸËH
ÃËÁŸ ∑§Ê‹ ÁÃ÷È•Ÿ ◊à ◊Ù⁄¥U – ¬ÈãÿÁ‚‹Ù∑§ ÃÊà Ã⁄U ÃÙ⁄¥UH.3H
©U⁄U •ÊŸÃ ÃÈê„U ¬⁄U ∑ȧÁ≈U‹Ê߸ – ¡Êß ‹Ù∑ȧ ¬⁄U‹Ù∑ȧ Ÿ‚Ê߸H
ŒÙ‚È ŒÁ„¢U ¡ŸÁŸÁ„U ¡«∏U Ã߸ – Á¡ã„U ªÈ⁄U ‚ÊœÈ ‚÷Ê ŸÁ„¢U ‚߸H.4H
Cau.: suni ati bikala bharata bara bån∂, årati pr∂ti binaya naya sån∂.
soka magana saba sabhå° khabhårµu, manahu° kamala bana pareu tusårµu.1.
kahi aneka bidhi kathå purån∂, bharata prabodhu k∂nha muni gyån∂.
bole ucita bacana raghuna≈dµu, dinakara kula kairava bana ca≈dµu.2.
tåta jåya° jiya° karahu galån∂, ∂sa adh∂na j∂va gati jån∂.
t∂ni kåla tibhuana mata more° , punyasiloka tåta tara tore° .3.
ura ånata tumha para ku¢ilå∂, jåi loku paraloku naså∂.
dosu dehiÚ jananihi jaRa te∂, jinha gura sådhu sabhå nahiÚ se∂.4.
On hearing the excellent and most impassioned speech of Bharata, which was full
of agony and love, humility and prudence, everybody was plunged in sorrow and the
assembly became sad as if a bed of lotuses was smitten by frost. The enlightened sage
comforted Bharata by narrating old legends of various kinds; and the Delighter of
Raghus, who was a veritable moon to the lily-like solar race, spoke words which were
meet and proper: ìYou feel humiliated in spirit for nothing, dear brother; know that the
destiny of souls lies in the hands of God. To my mind, men of holy reputation in all the
three spheres of creation and belonging to the past, present and future are pygmies
before you, my darling. He who attributes malevolence to you even in his heart will be
ruined in this world as well as in the next. As for mother Kaikey∂ they alone blame her,
who have waited neither on the Guru nor on assemblage of holy men.î (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó Á◊Á≈U„UÁ„¢U
¬Ê¬ ¬˝¬¢ø ‚’ •Áπ‹ •◊¢ª‹ ÷Ê⁄U–
‹Ù∑§ ‚È¡‚È ¬⁄U‹Ù∑§ ‚ÈπÈ ‚ÈÁ◊⁄Uà ŸÊ◊È ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UH 263H
Do.: mi¢ihahiÚ påpa prapa≈ca saba akhila ama≈gala bhåra,
loka sujasu paraloka sukhu sumirata nåmu tumhåra.263.
ìWith the very invocation of your name all sins and error and all the hosts of evils
will be obliterated; nay, it will bring in its train fair renown in this world and happiness
hereafter.î (263)
øı0ó∑§„U©°U ‚È÷Ê©U ‚àÿ Á‚fl ‚ÊπË – ÷⁄Uà ÷ÍÁ◊ ⁄U„U ⁄UÊ©UÁ⁄U ⁄UÊπËH
ÃÊà ∑ȧÃ⁄U∑§ ∑§⁄U„ÈU ¡ÁŸ ¡Ê∞° – ’Ò⁄U ¬◊ ŸÁ„¢U ŒÈ⁄Uß ŒÈ⁄UÊ∞°H.1H
◊ÈÁŸ ªŸ ÁŸ∑§≈U Á’„Uª ◊Ϊ ¡Ê„UË¥ – ’Êœ∑§ ’Áœ∑§ Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ ¬⁄UÊ„UË¥H
Á„Uà •ŸÁ„Uà ¬‚È ¬Áë¿U©U ¡ÊŸÊ – ◊ÊŸÈ· ÃŸÈ ªÈŸ ÇÿÊŸ ÁŸœÊŸÊH.2H
ÃÊà ÃÈê„UÁ„U ◊Ò¥ ¡ÊŸ©°U ŸË∑¥§ – ∑§⁄Uı¥ ∑§Ê„U •‚◊¢¡‚ ¡Ë∑¥§H
⁄UÊπ©U ⁄UÊÿ° ‚àÿ ◊ÙÁ„U àÿÊªË – ÃŸÈ ¬Á⁄U„U⁄U©U ¬◊ ¬Ÿ ‹ÊªËH.3H
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 605
ŒÙ0ó ◊ŸÈ ¬˝‚ÛÊ ∑§Á⁄U ‚∑ȧø ÃÁ¡ ∑§„U„ÈU ∑§⁄Uı¥ ‚Ùß •Ê¡È–
‚àÿ‚¢œ ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ’øŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ÷Ê ‚ÈπË ‚◊Ê¡ÈH 264H
Do.: manu prasanna kari sakuca taji kahahu karau° soi åju,
satyasa≈dha raghubara bacana suni bhå sukh∂ samåju.264.
ìWith a cheerful heart and shaking off all scruple tell me what to do; and I will
accomplish it this very day.î The assembly rejoiced to hear these words of ›r∂ Råma (the
Chief of Raghuís line), who was ever true to his word. (264)
renouncing all his personal comforts and greed. If, my lord, you return to Ayodhyå,
everyone will be a gainer. And if we obey your orders, we shall gain in millions of ways.
Obedience to you constitutes the highest gain both materially and spiritually; nay, it is the
consummation of all meritorious acts and the ornament of all good destinies. My lord,
listen to a request of mine and then do as you deem fit. I have brought with me, duly
arranged, all the requisites for the coronation ceremony. Kindly have it brought into use,
my lord, if it so pleases you.î (1ó4)
ìOtherwise our welfare, O lord, passed away with the king of Kosala, whose death
has left the whole world, particularly Mithilå (Janakaís capital) and Ayodhyå, masterless.î
(270)
øı0ó∑§Ù‚‹¬Áà ªÁà ‚ÈÁŸ ¡Ÿ∑§ı⁄UÊ – ÷ ‚’ ‹Ù∑§ ‚Ù∑§ ’‚ ’ı⁄UÊH
¡Á„¢U Œπ ÃÁ„U ‚◊ÿ Á’Œ„ÍU – ŸÊ◊È ‚àÿ •‚ ‹Êª Ÿ ∑§„ÍUH.1H
⁄UÊÁŸ ∑ȧøÊÁ‹ ‚ÈŸÃ Ÿ⁄U¬Ê‹Á„U – ‚Í¤Ê Ÿ ∑§¿ÈU ¡‚ ◊ÁŸ Á’ŸÈ éÿÊ‹Á„UH
÷⁄Uà ⁄UÊ¡ ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ’Ÿ’Ê‚Í – ÷Ê Á◊ÁÕ‹‚Á„U NUŒÿ° „U⁄UÊ°‚ÍH.2H
ŸÎ¬ ’Í¤Ê ’Èœ ‚Áøfl ‚◊Ê¡Í – ∑§„U„ÈU Á’øÊÁ⁄U ©UÁøà ∑§Ê •Ê¡ÍH
‚◊ÈÁ¤Ê •flœ •‚◊¢¡‚ ŒÙ™§ – øÁ‹• Á∑§ ⁄UÁ„U• Ÿ ∑§„U ∑§¿ÈU ∑§Ù™§H.3H
ŸÎ¬Á„¢U œË⁄U œÁ⁄U NUŒÿ° Á’øÊ⁄UË – ¬∆U∞ •flœ øÃÈ⁄U ø⁄U øÊ⁄UËH
’ÍÁ¤Ê ÷⁄Uà ‚Áà ÷Ê©U ∑ȧ÷Ê™§ – •Ê∞„ÈU ’Áª Ÿ „UÙß ‹πÊ™§H.4H
Cau.: kosalapati gati suni janakaurå, bhe saba loka soka basa baurå.
jehiÚ dekhe tehi samaya bidehµu, nåmu satya asa låga na kehµu.1.
råni kucåli sunata narapålahi, sµujha na kachu jasa mani binu byålahi.
bharata råja raghubara banabåsµu, bhå mithilesahi hædaya° harå° sµu.2.
næpa bµujhe budha saciva samåjµu, kahahu bicåri ucita kå åjµu.
samujhi avadha asama≈jasa doµu, calia ki rahia na kaha kachu koµu.3.
næpahiÚ dh∂ra dhari hædaya° bicår∂, pa¢hae avadha catura cara cår∂.
bµujhi bharata sati bhåu kubhåµu, åehu begi na hoi lakhåµu.4.
On hearing of the demise of King Da‹aratha (the lord of Ayodhyå) the people of
Janakapura were all mad with grief. No one who saw King Videha at that time took his
name (Videha) to have any truth behind it. When the king heard of Queen Kaikey∂ís
wickedness, he was as nonplussed as a serpent without its gem. Prince Bharata
crowned king and the Chief of Raghus, ›r∂ Råma, exiled into the woods! The news
caused deep agony to the heart of Mithilåís lord! The king called together a council of
wise men and ministers and said, ìTell me after careful deliberation what ought to be done
now.î But realizing the conditions at Ayodhyå and the difficulty in either case nobody
gave any definite opinion whether he should go or stay at home. The king now collected
himself and after calm reflection despatched four clever spies to Ayodhyå with the
following instructions: ëAscertain whether Bharata means well or ill and come back at
once without being recognized.í (1ó4)
Cau.: bhåi saciva gura purajana såthå, åge° gavanu k∂nha raghunåthå.
giribaru d∂kha janakapati jabah∂°, kari pranåmu ratha tyågeu tabah∂°.1.
råma darasa lålaså uchåhµu, patha ‹rama lesu kalesu na kåhµu.
mana taha° jaha° raghubara baideh∂, binu mana tana dukha sukha sudhi keh∂.2.
åvata janaku cale ehi bhå° t∂, sahita samåja prema mati måt∂.
åe nika¢a dekhi anuråge, sådara milana parasapara låge.3.
lage janaka munijana pada ba≈dana, ri¶inha pranåmu k∂nha raghuna≈dana.
bhåinha sahita råmu mili råjahi, cale lavåi sameta samåjahi.4.
The Lord of Raghus led the way, accompanied by His younger brothers, the
minister (Sumantra), the Guru (Vasi¶¢ha) and the citizens. The moment the lord of
Janakas* espied the great hill of Kåmadanåtha he made obeisance to it and dismounted
from his car. Seized as they were with a longing and eagerness to see ›r∂ Råma, none
of the party felt the least toil or hardship of the journey. For their mind was with the Chief
of Raghus and Vaideh∂ (Janakaís Daughter); and when the mind is elsewhere, who will
feel the bodily pain or pleasure? In this way Janaka came advancing with his party, their
mind intoxicated with love. When the two parties drew near and saw one another they
were overwhelmed with love and began to exchange greetings with due respect. King
Janaka proceeded to adore the feet of the hermits (who hailed from Ayodhyå); while ›r∂
Råma, the Delighter of Raghus, made obeisance to the sages (who accompanied
Janaka). ›r∂ Råma and His younger brothers then greeted the king (their father-in-law)
and led him with the whole party (to His hermitage). (1ó4)
Here and there the great sages admonished people in numberless ways; and the
sage Vasi¶¢ha said to Videha, ìBe consoled, O king!î (276)
øı0ó¡Ê‚È ÇÿÊŸÈ ⁄UÁ’ ÷fl ÁŸÁ‚ ŸÊ‚Ê – ’øŸ Á∑§⁄UŸ ◊ÈÁŸ ∑§◊‹ Á’∑§Ê‚ÊH
ÃÁ„U Á∑§ ◊Ù„U ◊◊ÃÊ ÁŸ•⁄UÊ߸ – ÿ„U Á‚ÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ‚Ÿ„U ’«∏UÊ߸H.1H
Á’·ß¸ ‚Êœ∑§ Á‚h ‚ÿÊŸ – ÁòÊÁ’œ ¡Ëfl ¡ª ’Œ ’πÊŸH
⁄UÊ◊ ‚Ÿ„U ‚⁄U‚ ◊Ÿ ¡Ê‚Í – ‚ÊœÈ ‚÷Ê° ’«∏U •ÊŒ⁄U ÃÊ‚ÍH.2H
‚Ù„U Ÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ¬◊ Á’ŸÈ ÇÿÊŸÍ – ∑§⁄UŸœÊ⁄U Á’ŸÈ Á¡Á◊ ¡‹¡ÊŸÍH
◊ÈÁŸ ’„ÈUÁ’Áœ Á’Œ„ÈU ‚◊ȤÊÊ∞ – ⁄UÊ◊ÉÊÊ≈U ‚’ ‹Ùª Ÿ„UÊ∞H.3H
‚∑§‹ ‚Ù∑§ ‚¢∑ȧ‹ Ÿ⁄U ŸÊ⁄UË – ‚Ù ’Ê‚L§ ’ËéU Á’ŸÈ ’Ê⁄UËH
¬‚È πª ◊Ϊã„U Ÿ ∑§Ëã„U •„UÊM§ – Á¬˝ÿ ¬Á⁄U¡Ÿ ∑§⁄U ∑§ıŸ Á’øÊM§H.4H
Cau.: jåsu gyånu rabi bhava nisi nåså, bacana kirana muni kamala bikåså.
tehi ki moha mamatå niarå∂, yaha siya råma saneha baRå∂.1.
bi¶a∂ sådhaka siddha sayåne, tribidha j∂va jaga beda bakhåne.
råma saneha sarasa mana jåsµu, sådhu sabhå° baRa ådara tåsµu.2.
soha na råma pema binu gyånµu, karanadhåra binu jimi jalajånµu.
muni bahubidhi bidehu samujhåe, råmaghå¢a saba loga nahåe.3.
sakala soka sa≈kula nara når∂, so båsaru b∂teu binu bår∂.
pasu khaga mæganha na k∂nha ahårµu, priya parijana kara kauna bicårµu.4.
Can the darkness of infatuation and attachment ever approach him (King Janaka),
the sun of whose wisdom drives away the night of metempsychosis and the rays of
whose speech delight the lotus-like sages? That he too was plunged in grief shows the
triumph of the affection he bore for his daughter, S∂tå and Her lord, ›r∂ Råma. According
to the Vedas there are three types of embodied soul (human beings) in the worldóthe
sensual, the seeker and the wise who have attained perfection (in the form of God-
Realization). Of all these he alone is highly honoured in an assembly of holy men, whose
heart is sweetened by love for ›r∂ Råma. Wisdom without love for ›r∂ Råma is imperfect
like a vessel without the helmsman. The sage Vasi¶¢ha admonished King Videha in many
ways; and now all the people bathed at the ghat associated with the name of ›r∂ ªRåma
(who generally bathed and said His prayers there). All the men and women were so
overwhelmed with grief that the day passed without anyone taking a drop of water. Even
the cattle, birds and deer remained without food, to say nothing of ›r∂ Råmaís near and
dear ones. (1ó4)
leisure the ladies of King Janakaís gynaeceum called on them. Queen Kausalyå
(›r∂ Råmaís mother) received them with due honour and courtesy and offered
them such seats as circumstances would permit. Nothing amiability and affection of
all from both sides and hearing them as even the thunderbolt could melt. With
their body thrilling all over and overpowered by emotion and eyes full of tears all
began to sorrow and scratch the ground with the nails of their toes. They were all
incarnations as it were of love for S∂tå and ›r∂ Råma; it seemed as if Pathos
herself mourned in so many forms. Said S∂tåís mother, ìThe intellect of Providence
is so pervose that He has thought fit to break up the foam of milk with a chisel of
adamant! (1ó4)
¡Ÿ∑§ ⁄UÊ◊ ªÈ⁄U •Êÿ‚È ¬Ê߸ – ø‹ Õ‹Á„U Á‚ÿ ŒπË •Ê߸H
‹ËÁã„U ‹Êß ©U⁄U ¡Ÿ∑§ ¡ÊŸ∑§Ë – ¬Ê„ÈUÁŸ ¬ÊflŸ ¬◊ ¬˝ÊŸ ∑§ËH.2H
©U⁄U ©U◊ª©U •¢’ÈÁœ •ŸÈ⁄UÊªÍ – ÷ÿ©U ÷ͬ ◊ŸÈ ◊Ÿ„È°U ¬ÿʪÍH
Á‚ÿ ‚Ÿ„U ’≈ÈU ’Ê…∏Uà ¡Ù„UÊ – ÃÊ ¬⁄U ⁄UÊ◊ ¬◊ Á‚‚È ‚Ù„UÊH.3H
Áø⁄U¡ËflË ◊ÈÁŸ ÇÿÊŸ Á’∑§‹ ¡ŸÈ – ’Í«∏Uà ‹„U©U ’Ê‹ •fl‹¢’ŸÈH
◊Ù„U ◊ªŸ ◊Áà Ÿ®„U Á’Œ„U ∑§Ë – ◊Á„U◊Ê Á‚ÿ ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ‚Ÿ„U ∑§ËH.4H
Cau.: priya parijanahi mil∂ baideh∂, jo jehi jogu bhå° ti tehi teh∂.
tåpasa be¶a jånak∂ dekh∂, bhå sabu bikala bi¶åda bise¶∂.1.
janaka råma gura åyasu på∂, cale thalahi siya dekh∂ å∂.
l∂nhi låi ura janaka jånak∂, påhuni påvana pema pråna k∂.2.
ura umageu a≈budhi anurågµu, bhayau bhµupa manu manahu° payågµu.
siya saneha ba¢u båRhata johå, tå para råma pema sisu sohå.3.
ciraj∂v∂ muni gyåna bikala janu, bµuRata laheu båla avala≈banu.
moha magana mati nahiÚ bideha k∂, mahimå siya raghubara saneha k∂.4.
Videhaís Daughter (S∂tå) greeted Her dear kinsfolk in the same manner as was
befitting in each case. When they saw Jånak∂ (Janakaís Daughter) in the robes of an
ascetic everybody was stricken with deep sorrow. Receiving the permission of ›r∂
Råmaís preceptor, Vasi¶¢ha, King Janaka too left for his camp and on arrival found S∂tå
there. The king clasped Jånak∂ to his bosomóJånak∂ who was an honoured guest of his
unalloyed love and life. In his heart welled up an ocean of love and the kingís heart now
appeared like the holy Prayåga. The immortal banyan tree in the shape of affection for
S∂tå was seen growing with the divine babe of love for ›r∂ Råma adorning its top. The
long-lived sage (MårkaƒŒeya)* in the form of King Janakaís wisdom was greatly
bewildered and was just going to be drowned when lo! he found his support in the divine
babe and was saved. Really speaking, it was not that Videhaís wit was lost in infatuation;
it was the triumph of the affection he bore for S∂tå and the Chief of Raghus. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó¬˝ÊŸ ¬˝ÊŸ ∑§ ¡Ëfl ∑§ Á¡fl ‚Èπ ∑§ ‚Èπ ⁄UÊ◊–
ÃÈê„U ÃÁ¡ ÃÊà ‚Ù„UÊà ªÎ„U Á¡ã„UÁ„U ÁÃã„UÁ„U Á’Áœ ’Ê◊H 290H
Do.: pråna pråna ke j∂va ke jiva sukha ke sukha råma,
tumha taji tåta sohåta gæha jinhahi tinhahi bidhi båma.290.
ìRåma! you are the life of life, the soul of soul and the joy of joy.î Those who
like to be in their home away from you, my child, are under the influence of an adverse
fate. (290)
øı0ó‚Ù ‚ÈπÈ ∑§⁄U◊È œ⁄U◊È ¡Á⁄U ¡Ê™§ – ¡„°U Ÿ ⁄UÊ◊ ¬Œ ¬¢∑§¡ ÷Ê™§H
¡ÙªÈ ∑ȧ¡ÙªÈ ÇÿÊŸÈ •ÇÿÊŸÍ – ¡„°U Ÿ®„U ⁄UÊ◊ ¬◊ ¬⁄UœÊŸÍH.1H
ÃÈê„U Á’ŸÈ ŒÈπË ‚ÈπË ÃÈê„U ÄUË¥ – ÃÈê„U ¡ÊŸ„ÈU Á¡ÿ ¡Ù ¡Á„U ∑§„UË¥H
⁄UÊ©U⁄U •Êÿ‚È Á‚⁄U ‚’„UË ∑¥§ – Á’ÁŒÃ ∑Χ¬Ê‹Á„U ªÁà ‚’ ŸË∑¥§H.2H
•Ê¬È •ÊüÊ◊Á„U œÊÁ⁄U• ¬Ê™§ – ÷ÿ©U ‚Ÿ„U Á‚ÁÕ‹ ◊ÈÁŸ⁄UÊ™§H
∑§Á⁄U ¬˝ŸÊ◊È Ã’ ⁄UÊ◊È Á‚œÊ∞ – Á⁄UÁ· œÁ⁄U œË⁄U ¡Ÿ∑§ ¬®„U •Ê∞H.3H
⁄UÊ◊ ’øŸ ªÈL§ ŸÎ¬Á„U ‚ÈŸÊ∞ – ‚Ë‹ ‚Ÿ„U ‚È÷Êÿ° ‚È„UÊ∞H
◊„UÊ⁄UÊ¡ •’ ∑§ËÁ¡• ‚Ù߸ – ‚’ ∑§⁄U œ⁄U◊ ‚Á„Uà Á„Uà „UÙ߸H.4H
630 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Cau.: so sukhu karamu dharamu jari jåµu, jaha° na råma pada pa≈kaja bhåµu.
jogu kujogu gyånu agyånµu, jaha° nahiÚ råma pema paradhånµu.1.
tumha binu dukh∂ sukh∂ tumha teh∂°, tumha jånahu jiya jo jehi keh∂°.
råura åyasu sira sabah∂ ke° , bidita kæpålahi gati saba n∂ke° .2.
åpu å‹ramahi dhåria påµu, bhayau saneha sithila muniråµu.
kari pranåmu taba råmu sidhåe, ri¶i dhari dh∂ra janaka pahiÚ åe.3.
råma bacana guru næpahi sunåe, s∂la saneha subhåya° suhåe.
mahåråja aba k∂jia so∂, saba kara dharama sahita hita ho∂.4.
ìPerish the happiness, ritual and piety in which there is no devotion to the lotus feet
of Råma (yourself). That Yoga (discipline conducive to union with God) is an abominable
Yoga and that wisdom unwisdom, in which love for Råma yourself) is not supreme.
Whosoever is unhappy is unhappy without you and even so whoever is happy is happy
through you. You know what exists in the mind of a particular individual. Your command
holds sway over all and your gracious self knows all the ways full well. You may return
to your hermitage now.î The lord of sages was overpowered with emotion. ›r∂ Råma then
made obeisance and departed, while the sage collected himself and called on King
Janaka. The preceptor repeated to the king ›r∂ Råmaís naturally graceful words, which
were full of amiability and affection, and added, ìO great monarch, now do that which may
do good to all without prejudice to religion.î (1ó4)
øı0ó‚ÈÁŸ ß ¬È‹Á∑§ ŸÿŸ ÷Á⁄U ’Ê⁄UË – ’Ù‹ ÷⁄UÃÈ œË⁄U œÁ⁄U ÷Ê⁄UËH
¬˝÷È Á¬˝ÿ ¬ÍÖÿ Á¬ÃÊ ‚◊ •Ê¬Í – ∑ȧ‹ªÈL§ ‚◊ Á„Uà ◊Êÿ Ÿ ’ʬÍH.1H
∑§ıÁ‚∑§ÊÁŒ ◊ÈÁŸ ‚Áøfl ‚◊Ê¡Í – ÇÿÊŸ •¢’ÈÁŸÁœ •Ê¬ÈŸÈ •Ê¡ÍH
Á‚‚È ‚fl∑ȧ •Êÿ‚È •ŸÈªÊ◊Ë – ¡ÊÁŸ ◊ÙÁ„U Á‚π Œß• SflÊ◊ËH.2H
∞®„U ‚◊Ê¡ Õ‹ ’ͤʒ ⁄UÊ©U⁄U – ◊ıŸ ◊Á‹Ÿ ◊Ò¥ ’Ù‹’ ’Ê©U⁄UH
¿UÙ≈U ’ŒŸ ∑§„U©°U ’Á«∏U ’ÊÃÊ – ¿U◊’ ÃÊà ‹Áπ ’Ê◊ Á’œÊÃÊH.3H
•Êª◊ ÁŸª◊ ¬˝Á‚h ¬È⁄UÊŸÊ – ‚flÊœ⁄U◊È ∑§Á∆UŸ ¡ªÈ ¡ÊŸÊH
SflÊÁ◊ œ⁄U◊ SflÊ⁄UÕÁ„U Á’⁄UÙœÍ – ’ÒL§ •¢œ ¬˝◊Á„U Ÿ ¬˝’ÙœÍH.4H
Cau.: suni tana pulaki nayana bhari bår∂, bole bharatu dh∂ra dhari bhår∂.
prabhu priya pµujya pitå sama åpµu, kulaguru sama hita måya na båpµu.1.
kausikådi muni saciva samåjµu, gyåna a≈bunidhi åpunu åjµu.
sisu sevaku åyasu anugåm∂, jåni mohi sikha deia svåm∂.2.
ehiÚ samåja thala bµujhaba råura, mauna malina maiÚ bolaba båura.
cho¢e badana kahau° baRi båtå, chamaba tåta lakhi båma bidhåtå.3.
ågama nigama prasiddha purånå, sevådharamu ka¢hina jagu jånå.
svåmi dharama svårathahi birodhµu, bairu a≈dha premahi na prabodhµu.4.
When Bharata heard these words, a thrill ran through his body and his eyes filled
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with tears. Imposing a great restraint upon himself he said, ìMy lord, you are dear and
worthy of respect to me as my own father; and as regards my family preceptor (the sage
Vasi¶¢ha) my own parents are not so benevolent to me as he.î Here is an assembly
of sages like Kau‹ika (Vi‹våmitra) as well as of ministers; and today you too, an ocean
of wisdom, are present in our midst. Know me to be a mere child and an obedient
servant and instruct me accordingly, my master. To think that you should seek my
advice in this assembly (of wise men) and at this holy place! Yet if I keep mum I shall
be considered black of heart; and if I speak on this occasion it will be sheer madness
on my part. Nevertheless I have the impudence to say some thing. Therefore, pray
forgive me, father, knowing that Providence is against me. It is fully recognized in the
Tantras, Vedas and Puråƒas, and all the world knows, that the duty of a servant is hard
indeed. Duty to a master is incompatible with selfishness. Hatred is blind and love is
not discreet. (1ó4)
the whole assembly called on ›r∂ Råma, who delights the gods even as the moon brings
joy to the lilies. On hearing this news all the people were overwhelmed with anxiety
even as fish on coming in contact with the water of the first shower (of the monsoon).
The gods first observed the condition of the family preceptor (the sage Vasi¶¢ha) and
next watched the great affection of King Videha. And then they beheld Bharata, the
very incarnation of devotion to ›r∂ Råma. Seeing all this the selfish gods felt unnerved
and lost heart. When they saw everyone full of love for ›r∂ Råma, the gods were
immensely perturbed. (1ó4)
* In the Mahåbhårata (Vanaparva, Ch. 104) we read how the sun-god, who perambulates Mount
Sumeru everyday, was once asked by the deity presiding over the Vindhya range to revolve round that
mountain as well. The sun-god, however, declined on the plea that his course had been determined by the Lord
of the universe and that be could not deviate from the same. This enraged Vindhya, who grew taller and taller
in order to impede the course of the sun and the moon. Alarmed at this the gods sought the help of the
mighty sage Agastya, who approached Vindhya, and asked the mountain-spirit to allow him passage for
proceeding to the south. Vindhya accordingly prostrated himself before the sage and thus made it easy
for him to cross it. The sage bound him on oath to remain in that position till his return. He, however, never
returned from the south since then and the mountain has remained in that position till now. In this way
he was able to arrest the heavenward growth of the mountain.
† The metaphor has been taken from the story of Hiraƒyåk¶a, which has been told at length in ›r∂mad
Bhågavata (Book III. Ch. 13,18 and 19). At the beginning of creation when Manu and ›atarµupå took their
descent from Brahmå, the couple asked their progenitor to allot them their duty. Brahmå asked them to
procreate and thus propagate the human species. Manu, however, saw that the globe lay submerged under
water, and thus found no solid ground to stand upon. He complained about it to Brahmå, who became
thoughtful and began to meditate. And presently a tiny boar of the size of a human thumb issued from one of
his nostrils and in the twinking of an eye assumed the dimensions of a huge mountain. Brahmå and His mind-
born sons, Mar∂ci and others, at first wondered who the creature was; but at last they concluded that the Lord
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bowed his head and joined his palms before all and thus prayed to ›r∂ Råma, King
Janaka, his preceptor (the sage Vasi¶¢ha) and other holy men present there, ìWith my
juvenile lips I am going to make a harsh statement. Kindly forgive today this most
unbecoming act of mine.î He now invoked in his heart the charming goddess ›åradå, who
came from the Månasarovara lake of his mind to his lotus-like mouth. Bharataís speech,
which was full of pure wisdom, piety and prudence, resembled a lovely cygnet (in that
it possessed the virtue of sifting goodness from evil). (1ó4)
and drive away vice and sin. You are the only master like you, my lord; while I am unique
in disloyalty to my master. Setting at naught in my folly the commands of my lord (yourself)
and my father I came here with multitude of men and women. In this world there are good
men and vile, high and low, nectar and immortality, on the one hand, and venom and
death on the other. But nowhere have I seen or heard anyone who dare violate ›r∂ Råmaís
(your) orders even in thought. Yet that is what I have presumed to do not only in thought
but even in word and deed and my lord has taken this presumption on my part as a token
of affection and an act of service. (1ó4)
¿¢U0ó ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ©U
Á‚ÁÕ‹ ‚Ÿ„°U ‚ÊœÈ ‚◊Ê¡ ◊ÈÁŸ Á◊ÁÕ‹Ê œŸË–
◊Ÿ ◊„È°U ‚⁄UÊ„Uà ÷⁄Uà ÷Êÿ¬ ÷ªÁà ∑§Ë ◊Á„U◊Ê ÉÊŸËH
÷⁄UÃÁ„U ¬˝‚¢‚à Á’’Èœ ’⁄U·Ã ‚È◊Ÿ ◊ÊŸ‚ ◊Á‹Ÿ ‚–
ÃÈ‹‚Ë Á’∑§‹ ‚’ ‹Ùª ‚ÈÁŸ ‚∑ȧø ÁŸ‚ʪ◊ ŸÁ‹Ÿ ‚H
Cha≈.: raghuråusithila saneha° sådhu samåja muni mithilå dhan∂,
mana mahu° saråhata bharata bhåyapa bhagati k∂ mahimå ghan∂.
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bharatahi prasa≈sata bibudha bara¶ata sumana månasa malina se,
tulas∂ bikala saba loga suni sakuce nisågama nalina se.
The Lord of Raghus, the congregation of holy men, the sage Vasi¶¢ha and the lord
of Mithilå, all were faint with love and admired in their heart the surpassing glory of
Bharataís brotherly affection and devotion. The gods acclaimed Bharata and rained down
flowers on him as though with a doleful heart. Hearing of this, says Tulas∂dåsa, everyone
felt distressed and uncomfortable even as lotuses get withered at the approach of night.
to one another. Observing this, the all-compassionate Lord smiled within Himself and said,
ìThe canine race, Indra and reckless youth are alike* in nature.î (1ó4)
* The nominal bases ›våna (a dog), Yuvån (a young gallant) and Maghavån (Indra) are declined
in the same way according to the Sa≈skæta grammar (vide Påƒiniís aphorism “EÿÈfl◊ÉÊÊŸÊ◊ÎÃÁhÔ). The poet
ingeniously traces this verbal affinity to a natural affinity existing between the three.
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enamoured of his virtues it is unable to describe them; the poetís wit finds itself as
helpless as an infantís speech. (1ó4)
* While hands, feet and eyes minister to the mouth by supplying food to it, the mouth in its turn, though
appearing to accept and appropriate the whole of it to itself, equitably distributes the benefit of it to all the
organs by nourishing and revitalizing them in due proportion, so should a master while taking service from his
servants and giving none to them in return should nourish them and keep them whole.
* AYODHYÅ-KÅ°NœA * 645
øı0ó‚÷Ê ‚∑§‹ ‚ÈÁŸ ⁄UÉÊÈ’⁄U ’ÊŸË – ¬˝◊ ¬ÿÙÁœ •Á◊•° ¡ŸÈ ‚ÊŸËH
Á‚ÁÕ‹ ‚◊Ê¡ ‚Ÿ„U ‚◊ÊœË – ŒÁπ Œ‚Ê øȬ ‚Ê⁄UŒ ‚ÊœËH.1H
÷⁄UÃÁ„U ÷ÿ©U ¬⁄U◊ ‚¢ÃÙ·Í – ‚Ÿ◊Èπ SflÊÁ◊ Á’◊Èπ ŒÈπ ŒÙ·ÍH
◊Èπ ¬˝‚ÛÊ ◊Ÿ Á◊≈UÊ Á’·ÊŒÍ – ÷Ê ¡ŸÈ ªÍ°ªÁ„U Áª⁄UÊ ¬˝‚ÊŒÍH.2H
∑§Ëã„U ‚¬˝◊ ¬˝ŸÊ◊È ’„UÙ⁄UË – ’Ù‹ ¬ÊÁŸ ¬¢∑§L§„U ¡Ù⁄UËH
ŸÊÕ ÷ÿ©U ‚ÈπÈ ‚ÊÕ ª∞ ∑§Ù – ‹„U©°U ‹Ê„ÈU ¡ª ¡Ÿ◊È ÷∞ ∑§ÙH.3H
•’ ∑Χ¬Ê‹ ¡‚ •Êÿ‚È „UÙ߸ – ∑§⁄Uı¥ ‚Ë‚ œÁ⁄U ‚ÊŒ⁄U ‚Ù߸H
‚Ù •fl‹¢’ Œfl ◊ÙÁ„U Œß¸ – •flÁœ ¬ÊL§ ¬Êflı¥ ¡Á„U ‚߸H.4H
Cau.: sabhå sakala suni raghubara bån∂, prema payodhi amia° janu sån∂.
sithila samåja saneha samådh∂, dekhi daså cupa sårada sådh∂.1.
bharatahi bhayau parama sa≈to¶µu, sanamukha svåmi bimukha dukha do¶µu.
mukha prasanna mana mi¢å bi¶ådµu, bhå janu gµu° gehi girå prasådµu.2.
k∂nha saprema pranåmu bahor∂, bole påni pa≈karuha jor∂.
nåtha bhayau sukhu såtha gae ko, laheu° låhu jaga janamu bhae ko.3.
aba kæpåla jasa åyasu ho∂, karau° s∂sa dhari sådara so∂.
so avala≈ba deva mohi de∂, avadhi påru påvau° jehi se∂.4.
Hearing the speech of ›r∂ Råma (the Chief of Raghus), which was imbued as it
were, with the nectar churned out of the ocean of love, the whole assembly was lost in a
trance of affection. Even goddess ›åradå was struck dumb at their sight. Bharata
derived supreme consolation; now that his master was propitious to him, woe and evil
turned away from him. He now wore a cheerful countenance and the heaviness of his
heart was gone; it seemed as if a dumb man had been favoured by the goddess of
speech. He then made loving obeisance and spoke with his lotus palms joined
together: ìMy lord, I have derived the joy of having accompanied you and have also
obtained the reward of being born into this world. Now, my gracious lord, whatever be
Your command, I will bow to it and carry it out with reverence. Pray vouchsafe to me,
good sir, some tangible support by serving which I may be enabled to reach the end of
the term of your exile. (1ó4)
›atrughna, proceeded on foot to roam about in the forest associated with the name of
›r∂ Råma, accompanied by their followers, all in simple attire. Feeling inwardly uncomfortable
at the thought that the two brothers walked without shoes on their tender feet, Earth
smoothened her surface and hid into her body all disagreeable, hard and unsightly things
such as the spiky blades of Ku‹a grass, thorns, stones and crevices. In this way Earth
made the path delightful and smooth, while a refreshing breeze breathed cool, soft and
fragrant. The gods rained down flowers; the clouds afforded shade; the trees blossomed
and bore fruit; the grass made the earthís surface soft; the deer cast their charming
glances; while the birds whispered their sweet notes: in this way all offered their services
to the two princes, whom they knew to be ›r∂ Råmaís beloved brothers. (1ó4)
¬˝÷È ¬Œ ¬ŒÈ◊ ’¢ÁŒ ŒÙ©U ÷Ê߸ – ø‹ ‚Ë‚ œÁ⁄U ⁄UÊ◊ ⁄U¡Ê߸H
◊ÈÁŸ Ãʬ‚ ’ŸŒfl ÁŸ„UÙ⁄UË – ‚’ ‚Ÿ◊ÊÁŸ ’„UÙÁ⁄U ’„UÙ⁄UËH.4H
Cau.: jahå° janaka gura gati matibhor∂, pråkæta pr∂ti kahata baRi khor∂.
baranata raghubara bharatabiyogµu, suni ka¢hora kabi jånihi logµu.1.
so sakoca rasu akatha subån∂, samau sanehu sumiri sakucån∂.
bhe≈¢i bharatu raghubarasamujhåe,puni ripudavanu hara¶i hiya° låe.2.
sevaka saciva bharata rukha på∂, nija nija kåja lage saba jå∂.
suni dåruna dukhu duhµu° samåjå, lage calana ke såjana såjå.3.
prabhu pada paduma ba≈di doubhå∂, cale s∂sa dhari råma rajå∂.
muni tåpasa banadeva nihor∂, saba sanamåni bahori bahor∂.4.
The affection (of Sr∂ Råma and Bharata) which baffled the wits of King Janaka and
the preceptor (Vasi¶¢ha),óit would be a great blunder to call it mundane. People would
account the poet hard-hearted if they heard him describe the parting of ›r∂ Råma (the
Chief of Raghus) and Bharata. The rapture of that delicacy was past all telling; thinking
of the love that manifested itself on the occasion even eloquence shrunk into itself. ›r∂
Råma (the Chief of Raghus) first embraced Bharata and consoled him; and then He
gladly clasped ›atrughna to His bosom. Reading Bharataís mind his servants and
ministers all left and set about their respective duties. The people in both the camps were
sore distressed to learn this and began to prepare for the return journey. The two brothers
(Bharata and ›atrughna) adored the lotus-feet of their lord and bowing to the orders of
›r∂ Råma they set out on their journey. They supplicated the sages, ascetics and sylvan gods
and honoured them again and again. (1ó4)
hædaya° råmu siya lakhana sametå, cale jåhiÚ saba loga acetå.
basaha båji gaja pasu hiya° håre° , cale jåhiÚ parabasa mana måre° .4.
S∂tå, who cherished unalloyed love for Her most beloved lord returned after
meeting Her kinsmen, father (King Janaka) and mother (Queen Sunayanå). Making
obeisance to Her mothers-in-law She embraced them all; the poet has no enthusiasm
left in his heart to describe Her affection. Listening to their advice and receiving
benedictions of Her liking S∂tå was lost in the love both of Her parents and mothers-
in-law. The Lord of Raghus sent for the beautiful palanquins and with words of
consolation He helped all His mothers mount them. The two brothers (›r∂ Råma and
Lak¶maƒa) embraced them again and again with equal affection and sent them off.
Equipping the horses, elephants and vehicles of every description the hosts of Bharata
and King Janaka set out on their journey. With their hearts full of Råma, S∂tå and
Lak¶maƒa, all the people went on their journey as if in a trance. Even the bullocks,
horses, elephants and other animals trudged on against their will, sad at heart and
depressed in spirits. (1ó4)
stayed in the capital for four days, looked after the state administration as well as all the
state property and, entrusting the reins of government to the ministers, the Guru (the sage
Vasi¶¢ha) and Bharata, he left for Tirahuta (his capital) after making all necessary
preparations. Following the preceptorís advice the men and women of the city ensconced
themselves in ›r∂ Råmaís capital (Ayodhyå). (1ó4)
øı0ó‚Áøfl ‚È‚fl∑§ ÷⁄Uà ¬˝’Ùœ – ÁŸ¡ ÁŸ¡ ∑§Ê¡ ¬Êß Á‚π •ÙœH
¬ÈÁŸ Á‚π ŒËÁã„U ’ÙÁ‹ ‹ÉÊÈ ÷Ê߸ – ‚ı¥¬Ë ‚∑§‹ ◊ÊÃÈ ‚fl∑§Ê߸H.1H
÷Í‚È⁄U ’ÙÁ‹ ÷⁄Uà ∑§⁄U ¡Ù⁄U – ∑§Á⁄U ¬˝ŸÊ◊ ’ÿ Á’Ÿÿ ÁŸ„UÙ⁄UH
™°§ø ŸËø ∑§Ê⁄U¡È ÷‹ ¬ÙøÍ – •Êÿ‚È Œ’ Ÿ ∑§⁄U’ ‚°∑§ÙøÍH.2H
¬Á⁄U¡Ÿ ¬È⁄U¡Ÿ ¬˝¡Ê ’Ù‹Ê∞ – ‚◊ÊœÊŸÈ ∑§Á⁄U ‚È’‚ ’‚Ê∞H
‚ÊŸÈ¡ ª ªÈ⁄U ª„°U ’„UÙ⁄UË – ∑§Á⁄U Œ¢«Uflà ∑§„Uà ∑§⁄U ¡Ù⁄UËH 3H
•Êÿ‚È „UÙß Ã ⁄U„Uı¥ ‚Ÿ◊Ê – ’Ù‹ ◊ÈÁŸ ß ¬È‹Á∑§ ‚¬◊ÊH
‚◊Ȥʒ ∑§„U’ ∑§⁄U’ ÃÈê„U ¡Ù߸ – œ⁄U◊ ‚ÊL§ ¡ª „UÙßÁ„U ‚Ù߸H.4H
Cau.: saciva susevaka bharata prabodhe, nija nija kåja påi sikha odhe.
puni sikha d∂nhi boli laghu bhå∂, sau° p∂ sakala måtu sevakå∂.1.
bhµusura boli bharata kara jore, kari pranåma baya binaya nihore.
µu° ca n∂ca kåraju bhala pocµu, åyasu deba na karaba sa° kocµu.2.
parijana purajana prajå bolåe, samådhånu kari subasa basåe.
sånuja ge gura geha° bahor∂, kari da≈Œavata kahata kara jor∂.3.
åyasu hoi ta rahau° sanemå, bole muni tana pulaki sapemå.
samujhaba kahaba karaba tumha jo∂, dharama såru jaga hoihi so∂.4.
Bharata instructed the ministers and trusted servants, who set about their
respective duties as directed. Then, calling his younger brother (›atrughna), he
admonished him and entrusted him with the service of all their mothers. Summoning
the Bråhmaƒas he made obeisance and, joining his palms, prayed to them with due
courtesy befitting their age: ìPray charge me with any dutyóhigh or low, good or
indifferentóand hesitate not.î He also sent for his kinsmen, citizens and other people
and setting their mind at rest established them peacefully. Accompanied by his younger
brother (›atrughna) he then called on his preceptor and, prostrating himself before him,
submitted with joined palms, ìWith your permission I will now live a life of penance.î
Thrilling over with love the sage replied,îWhatever you think, speak or do will be the
essence of piety in this world.î (1ó4)
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ŒÙ0ó ‚ÈÁŸ Á‚π ¬Êß •‚Ë‚ ’Á«∏U ªŸ∑§ ’ÙÁ‹ ÁŒŸÈ ‚ÊÁœ–
®‚ÉÊÊ‚Ÿ ¬˝÷È ¬ÊŒÈ∑§Ê ’Ò∆UÊ⁄U ÁŸL§¬ÊÁœH 323H
Do.: suni sikha påi as∂sa baRi ganaka boli dinu sådhi,
si≈ghåsana prabhu pådukå bai¢håre nirupådhi.233.
Hearing this advice and receiving the great blessing (from his preceptor) Bharata
called astrologers and, fixing an auspicious day (and hour), happily installed on the
throne of Ayodhyå the wooden sandals of the Lord. (323)
øı0ó⁄UÊ◊ ◊ÊÃÈ ªÈ⁄U ¬Œ Á‚L§ ŸÊ߸ – ¬˝÷È ¬Œ ¬Ë∆U ⁄U¡Êÿ‚È ¬Ê߸H
Ÿ¢ÁŒªÊfl° ∑§Á⁄U ¬⁄UŸ ∑ȧ≈UË⁄UÊ – ∑§Ëã„U ÁŸflÊ‚È œ⁄U◊ œÈ⁄U œË⁄UÊH.1H
¡≈UÊ¡Í≈U Á‚⁄ U ◊ÈÁŸ¬≈U œÊ⁄UË – ◊Á„U πÁŸ ∑ȧ‚ ‚Ê°Õ⁄UË ‚°flÊ⁄UËH
•‚Ÿ ’‚Ÿ ’Ê‚Ÿ ’˝Ã Ÿ◊Ê – ∑§⁄Uà ∑§Á∆UŸ Á⁄UÁ· œ⁄U◊ ‚¬˝◊ÊH.2H
÷Í·Ÿ ’‚Ÿ ÷Ùª ‚Èπ ÷Í⁄UË – ◊Ÿ ß ’øŸ á Áß ÃÍ⁄UËH
•flœ ⁄UÊ¡È ‚È⁄U ⁄UÊ¡È Á‚„UÊ߸ – Œ‚⁄UÕ œŸÈ ‚ÈÁŸ œŸŒÈ ‹¡Ê߸H.3H
î„¢U ¬È⁄U ’‚à ÷⁄Uà Á’ŸÈ ⁄UÊªÊ – ø¢ø⁄UË∑§ Á¡Á◊ ø¢¬∑§ ’ʪÊH
⁄U◊Ê Á’‹Ê‚È ⁄UÊ◊ •ŸÈ⁄UÊªË – áà ’◊Ÿ Á¡Á◊ ¡Ÿ ’«∏U÷ʪËH.4H
Cau.: råma måtu gura pada siru nå∂, prabhu pada p∂¢ha rajåyasu på∂.
na≈digåva° kari parana ku¢∂rå, k∂nha nivåsu dharama dhura dh∂rå.1.
ja¢åjµu¢a sira munipa¢a dhår∂, mahi khani kusa så° thar∂ sa° vår∂.
asana basana båsana brata nemå, karata ka¢hina ri¶i dharama sapremå.2.
bhµu¶ana basana bhoga sukha bhµur∂, mana tana bacana taje tina tµur∂.
avadha råju sura råju sihå∂, dasaratha dhanu suni dhanadu lajå∂.3.
tehiÚ pura basata bharata binu rågå, ca≈car∂ka jimi ca≈paka bågå.
ramå bilåsu råma anuråg∂, tajata bamana jimi jana baRabhåg∂.4.
Bowing his head at the feet of ›r∂ Råmaís mother (Kausalyå) and his preceptor
(the sage Vasi¶¢ha) and receiving the permission of the Lordís sandals, Bharata, a
staunch upholder of righteousness, erected a hut of leaves at Nandigråma and took up
his abode there. Wearing a tuft of a matted locks on his head and clad in hermitís
robes, he dug the earth low and spread thereon a litter of Ku‹a grass. In food, dress,
utensils, sacred observances and austerities he devoutly practised the rigid vow of
hermits and professedly discarded, in thought, word and deed, all adornments of body,
wearing apparel and the many pleasures of the sense. The sovereignty of Ayodhyå
was the envy even of Indra (the lord of celestials), while the very report of the riches
possessed by Da‹aratha put to shame even Kubera (the god of riches); yet in that city
Bharata dwelt as indifferent as a bee in a garden of Campaka* flowers. The blessed
souls who are devoted to ›r∂ Råma renounce like vomit the splendour of Lak¶m∂ (the
wealth and enjoyments of the world). (1ó4)
If Bharata, who brimmed over with the nectar of devotion to S∂tå and ›r∂ Råma,
had not been born, who would have practised the difficult vow of self-abnegation and
austerity and control of the mind and senses, that transcended the imagination even of
sages? Who would have dispelled the woes, burning agony, poverty, hypocrisy and other
evils of the world through his fair renown; and who in this Kali age would have forcibly
diverted the mind of villains like Tulas∂dåsa towards ›r∂ Råma?
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Atri Ke Atithi
∑§Á⁄U ¬Í¡Ê ∑§Á„U ’øŸ ‚È„UÊ∞ – ÁŒ∞ ◊Í‹ »§‹ ¬˝÷È ◊Ÿ ÷Ê∞H
˙
›r∂ Råmacaritamånasa
(The Månasa lake containing the exploits of ›r∂ Råma)
Descent Three
(Araƒya-K僌a)
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›loka
mµula≈ dharmatarorvivekajaladhe¨ pµurƒendumånandada≈
vairågyåmbujabhåskara≈ hyaghaghanadhvåntåpaha≈ tåpaham,
mohåmbhodharapµugapå¢anavidhau sva¨sambhava≈ ‹a∆kara≈
vande brahmakula≈ kala∆ka‹amana≈ ‹r∂råmabhµupapriyam.1.
I reverence Bhagavån ›a∆kara, the progeny of Brahmå, the very root of the tree
of piety, the beloved, devotee of King ›r∂ Råma, the full moon that brings joy to the ocean
of wisdom, the sun that opens the lotus of dispassion, the wind that disperses the clouds
of ignorance, who dispels the thick darkness of sin and eradicates the threefold agony
and who wipes off obloquy. (1)
Staying at Citrakµu¢a the Lord of Raghus performed exploits of many kinds, which
are sweet to the ear as nectar. ›r∂ Råma then thought to Himself, ìPeople will throng here
now that everyone has come to know me.î Taking leave of all the hermits, therefore, the
two brothers ( ›r∂ Råma and Lak¶maƒa ) left the place with S∂tå. When the Lord repaired
to Atriís hermitage, the great sage was rejoiced at the news. Thrilling all over ( with joy)
Atri sprang up and ran to meet Him; and seeing him come ›r∂ Råma too advanced
hurriedly towards him. Even as the two brothers prostrated themselves the sage lifted
them, and clasping them to his bosom bathed them with tears of love. His eyes were
gladdened by the sight of ›r∂ Råmaís beauty and then he reverently escorted them to his
hermitage. Paying his homage to the Lord he spoke kind words to Him and offered Him
roots and fruits, which He relished much. (1ó4)
bow and an arrow, O Lord of the three worlds ! The ornament of the solar race, You broke
the bow of the great Lord ›iva. Delighting the greatest sages and saints, You crush the
host of demons ( the enemies of gods ). You are an object of reverence to Lord ›iva,
and are adored by Brahmå and other divinities. An embodiment of pure consciousness,
You destroy all evils. I bow to Lak¶m∂ís lord, the fountain of joy and the salvation of
saints. I adore You with Your Spouse (S∂tå) and younger brother (Lak¶maƒa), Yourself
a beloved younger Brother* of Indra ( ›ach∂ís lord). Men who worship the sole of Your
feet and are free from jealousy, sink not into the ocean of metempsychosis, turbulent with
the billows of wrangling. They who, living in seclusion, constantly worship You with their
senses and mind etc., fully subdued for the sake of attaining liberation are able to realize
their own self. I adore Him, the mysterious Lord, who is one (without a second),
desireless, all-powerful and omnipresent, the teacher of the world, eternal, transcending
the three Guƒas (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) and absolute (self-existent). I adore Him
who is fond of devotion, who is most difficult of access to sensually-minded strivers but
who is a wish-yielding tree to His own devotees, nay, who is impartial and so easy to
worship from day to day. I bow to S∂tåís lord, King Råma of matchless beauty. I
reverence You; be gracious to me and grant me devotion to Your lotus feet. Men who
recite this hymn with reverence undoubtedly attain Your abode, acquiring devotion to
Your feet at the same time.î (1ó12)
ŒÙ0ó Á’ŸÃË ∑§Á⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ŸÊß Á‚L§ ∑§„U ∑§⁄U ¡ÙÁ⁄U ’„UÙÁ⁄U–
ø⁄UŸ ‚⁄UÙL§„U ŸÊÕ ¡ÁŸ ∑§’„È°U Ã¡Ò ◊Áà ◊ÙÁ⁄UH 4H
Do.: binat∂ kari muni nåi siru kaha kara jori bahori,
carana saroruha nåtha jani kabahu° tajai mati mori.4.
Having prayed thus the sage bowed his head, and joining his palms spoke again:
ìMy mind, O Lord, may never abandon Your lotus feet.î (4)
øı0ó•ŸÈ‚ÈßÿÊ ∑§ ¬Œ ªÁ„U ‚ËÃÊ – Á◊‹Ë ’„UÙÁ⁄U ‚È‚Ë‹ Á’ŸËÃÊH
Á⁄UÁ·¬ÁÃŸË ◊Ÿ ‚Èπ •Áœ∑§Ê߸ – •ÊÁ‚· Œß ÁŸ∑§≈U ’Ò∆UÊ߸H 1H
ÁŒéÿ ’‚Ÿ ÷Í·Ÿ ¬Á„U⁄UÊ∞ – ¡ ÁŸÃ ŸÍß •◊‹ ‚È„UÊ∞H
∑§„U Á⁄UÁ·’œÍ ‚⁄U‚ ◊ÎŒÈ ’ÊŸË – ŸÊÁ⁄Uœ◊¸ ∑§¿ÈU éÿÊ¡ ’πÊŸËH 2H
◊ÊÃÈ Á¬ÃÊ ÷˝ÊÃÊ Á„UÃ∑§Ê⁄UË – Á◊ì˝Œ ‚’ ‚ÈŸÈ ⁄UÊ¡∑ȧ◊Ê⁄UËH
•Á◊à ŒÊÁŸ ÷Ãʸ ’ÿŒ„UË – •œ◊ ‚Ù ŸÊÁ⁄U ¡Ù ‚fl Ÿ ÄUËH 3H
œË⁄U¡ œ◊¸ Á◊òÊ •L§ ŸÊ⁄UË – •Ê¬Œ ∑§Ê‹ ¬Á⁄UÁÅÊ•®„U øÊ⁄UËH
’Îh ⁄UÙª’‚ ¡«∏U œŸ„UËŸÊ – •¢œ ’Áœ⁄U ∑˝§ÙœË •Áà ŒËŸÊH 4H
∞‚„ÈU ¬Áà ∑§⁄U Á∑§∞° •¬◊ÊŸÊ – ŸÊÁ⁄U ¬Êfl ¡◊¬È⁄U ŒÈπ ŸÊŸÊH
∞∑§ß œ◊¸ ∞∑§ ’˝Ã Ÿ◊Ê – ∑§Êÿ° ’øŸ ◊Ÿ ¬Áà ¬Œ ¬˝◊ÊH 5H
¡ª ¬ÁÃ’˝ÃÊ øÊÁ⁄U Á’Áœ •„U„UË¥ – ’Œ ¬È⁄UÊŸ ‚¢Ã ‚’ ∑§„U„UË¥H
©UûÊ◊ ∑§ •‚ ’‚ ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥ – ‚¬Ÿ„È°U •ÊŸ ¬ÈL§· ¡ª ŸÊ„UË¥H 6H
* The Lord is here identified with Bhagavån Våmana ( the divine Dwarf), who was born of Aditi
( Ka‹yapaís wife) as a younger brother of Indra.
672 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
woman. And know her to be the lowest woman in this world, who is restrained only by
fear and want of opportunity. The woman who deceives her husband and loves a
paramour is cast for a hundred cycles into the worst form of hell known by the name of
Raurava. Who is so depraved as the woman who for the sake of a momentís pleasure
reckons not the torment that shall endure for a thousand million births! The woman
who sincerely takes a vow of fidelity to her husband easily attains the highest state; while
she who is disloyal to her lord is widowed as soon as she attains her youth wherever
she may be reborn. (1ó10)
The sage Agastya had a learned disciple, Sut∂k¶ƒa by name, who was a great lover
of the Lord. He was devoted to ›r∂ Råmaís feet in thought, word and deed and had no faith
in any other deity even in dream. As soon as the news of the Lordís approach reached his
ears he rushed out hurriedly, indulging in his own fancy: ìWill the Lord of Raghus, the
befriender of the meek, O good heavens, ever show His grace to a wretch like me? Will
Lord ›r∂ Råma and His younger brother receive me as their own servant? I have no
unswerving faith in my heart nor is my mind illumined by the light of devotion, dispassion
or wisdom. I have no association with saints and practise neither Yoga (concentration of
mind) nor Japa ( muttering of prayers), nor the ritual. Nor do I claim any steadfast devotion
to the Lordís lotus feet. I bank on one characteristic of the all-merciful Lord; He holds the
devotee dear who depends exclusively on HIm. This inspires me with the hope that my
eyes will be rewarded today by the sight of the Lordís lotus face, that delivers one from the
bondage of worldly existence.î The wise was drowned in a flood of love; his condition. O
Pårvat∂, cannot be described in words. He had no idea of the four quarters, much less of
the intermediate points of the compass; nor could he make out the track. He did not know
who he was or whither bound. He would now turn back and then resume his journey in the
same direction; and now he would dance and sing songs of praise. The sage had been
gifted with devotion of the nature of intense love and the Lord watched him hiding behind
a tree. When the Hero of Raghuís line, who dispels the fear of transmigration, saw the
sageís excessive love, He revealed Himself in his heart. The sage sat motionless in the
middle of the path, his body bristling like a jack-fruit with its hair standing on end. The Lord
of Raghus thereupon drew near and was delighted at heart to see the state of His devotee.
›r∂ Råma tried many ways to rouse the sage; but he would not wake, lost as he was in the
ecstasy of his vision. ›r∂ Råma then withdrew His kingly guise and manifested His four-
armed form in the sageís heart. The sage thereupon started up in great agony, growing as
restless as a noble serpent that has lost the gem on its head. But seeing before him the
blissful Råma in His swarthy form with S∂tå and His younger brother (Lak¶maƒa), the great
and blessed sage was overwhelmed with affection and dropped like a log at His feet.
Taking him in His long arms the Lord lifted him and with utmost affection pressed him to
His bosom. While embracing the sage the gracious Lord shone forth like a Tamåla tree
meeting a tree of gold. The sage gazed on ›r∂ Råmaís face standing motionless like a figure
drawn in a picture. (1ó12)
way on the incomparable cult of devotion to His own feet ›r∂ Råma (the King of the gods)
arrived at the hermitage of the sage ( Agastya). Sut∂k¶ƒa immediately saw his Guru and
after prostrating himself before the latter thus addressed him, ìMy lord, the two sons of
King Da‹aratha (Kosalaís lord), the support of the world, have come to see youó›r∂
Råma, accompanied by His younger brother (Lak¶maƒa) and Videhaís Daughter (S∂tå),
whose Name you repeat night and day, venerable sir.î Agastya started up as soon as
he heard this and ran; at the sight of ›r∂ Hari his eyes filled with tears. The two brothers
fell at the sageís lotus feet; and the sage took and clasped them to his bosom with the
utmost affection. Courteously enquiring after their welfare the enlightened sage conducted
them to an magnificent seat and then offered worship in various ways to the Lord, saying
ìThere is no other man so blessed as I am.î Whatever other sages had assembled there,
were all delighted to behold the Fountain of Joy. (1ó7)
He met Ja¢åyu (the king of vultures); and developing friendship with him in many
ways the Lord stayed near the Godåvar∂, where He made Himself a thatched hut
of leaves. (13)
øı0ó¡’ Ã ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§Ëã„U Ä°U ’Ê‚Ê – ‚ÈπË ÷∞ ◊ÈÁŸ ’ËÃË òÊÊ‚ÊH
ÁªÁ⁄U ’Ÿ ŸŒË¥ ÃÊ‹ ¿UÁ’ ¿UÊ∞ – ÁŒŸ ÁŒŸ ¬˝Áà •Áà „UÙ®„U ‚È„UÊ∞H 1H
πª ◊Ϊ ’¢ÎŒ •Ÿ¢ÁŒÃ ⁄U„U„UË¥ – ◊œÈ¬ ◊œÈ⁄U ªÈ¢¡Ã ¿UÁ’ ‹„U„UË¥H
‚Ù ’Ÿ ’⁄UÁŸ Ÿ ‚∑§ •Á„U⁄UÊ¡Ê – ¡„UÊ° ¬˝ª≈U ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U Á’⁄UÊ¡ÊH 2H
∞∑§ ’Ê⁄U ¬˝÷È ‚Èπ •Ê‚ËŸÊ – ‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ’øŸ ∑§„U ¿U‹„UËŸÊH
‚È⁄U Ÿ⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ‚ø⁄UÊø⁄U ‚ÊßZ – ◊Ò¥ ¬Í¿U©°U ÁŸ¡ ¬˝÷È ∑§Ë ŸÊßZH 3H
◊ÙÁ„U ‚◊ȤÊÊß ∑§„U„ÈU ‚Ùß ŒflÊ – ‚’ ÃÁ¡ ∑§⁄Uı¥ ø⁄UŸ ⁄U¡ ‚flÊH
∑§„U„ÈU ÇÿÊŸ Á’⁄Uʪ •L§ ◊ÊÿÊ – ∑§„U„ÈU ‚Ù ÷ªÁà ∑§⁄U„ÈU ¡®„U ŒÊÿÊH 4H
Cau.: jaba te råma k∂nha taha° båså, sukh∂ bhae muni b∂t∂ tråså.
giri bana nad∂° tåla chabi chåe,
dina dina prati ati hohiÚ suhåe.1.
khaga mæga bæ≈da ana≈dita rahah∂,°
madhupa madhura gu≈jata chabi lahah∂° .
so bana barani na saka ahiråjå,jahå° praga¢a raghub∂ra biråjå.2.
eka båra prabhu sukha ås∂nå, lachimana bacana kahe chalah∂nå.
sura nara muni sacaråcara så∂,°maiÚ pµuchau° nija prabhu k∂ nå∂°.3.
mohi samujhåi kahahu soi devå, saba taji karau° carana raja sevå.
kahahu gyåna biråga aru måyå, kahahu so bhagati karahu jehiÚ dåyå.4.
From the time ›r∂ Råma took up His abode there the sages lived happily and were
rid of all fear. The hills, woods, streams and lakes were suffused with beauty and grew yet
more lovely day by day. The birds and deer were full of joy, and the bees with their sweet
humming looked very charming. Not even ›e¶a (the king of serpents) would be able to
describe the forest which was adorned by ›r∂ Råma (the Chief of Raghus ) in His manifest
form. Once upon a time, as the Lord was sitting at ease, Lak¶maƒa addressed Him in
guileless words: ì O Lord of gods, human beings, sages and all animate and inanimate
creation! I ask of You as of my own master. Instruct me, my lord, how I may be able to
adore the dust of Your feet to the exclusion of everything else. Discourse to me on spiritual
wisdom and dispassion as well as on Måyå (Illusion); and also speak to me about Bhakti
due to which you shower Your grace.î (1ó4)
øı0óäÊ◊¸ Ã¥ Á’⁄UÁà ¡Ùª Ã¥ ÇÿÊŸÊ – ÇÿÊŸ ◊Ùë¿U¬˝Œ ’Œ ’πÊŸÊH
¡ÊÃ¥ ’Áª º˝fl©°U ◊Ò¥ ÷Ê߸ – ‚Ù ◊◊ ÷ªÁà ÷ªÃ ‚ÈπŒÊ߸H 1H
‚Ù ‚ÈâòÊ •fl‹¢’ Ÿ •ÊŸÊ – ÃÁ„U •ÊœËŸ ÇÿÊŸ Á’ÇÿÊŸÊH
÷ªÁà ÃÊà •ŸÈ¬◊ ‚Èπ ◊Í‹Ê – Á◊‹ß ¡Ù ‚¢Ã „UÙß° •ŸÈ∑ͧ‹ÊH 2H
÷ªÁà Á∑§ ‚ÊœŸ ∑§„U©°U ’πÊŸË – ‚Ȫ◊ ¬¢Õ ◊ÙÁ„U ¬Êfl®„U ¬˝ÊŸËH
¬˝Õ◊®„U Á’¬˝ ø⁄UŸ •Áà ¬˝ËÃË – ÁŸ¡ ÁŸ¡ ∑§◊¸ ÁŸ⁄Uà üÊÈÁà ⁄UËÃËH 3H
∞Á„U ∑§⁄U »§‹ ¬ÈÁŸ Á’·ÿ Á’⁄UÊªÊ – Ã’ ◊◊ œ◊¸ ©U¬¡ •ŸÈ⁄UʪÊH
üÊflŸÊÁŒ∑§ Ÿfl ÷ÁQ§ ŒÎ…∏UÊ„UË¥ – ◊◊ ‹Ë‹Ê ⁄UÁà •Áà ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥H 4H
‚¢Ã ø⁄UŸ ¬¢∑§¡ •Áà ¬˝◊Ê – ◊Ÿ ∑˝§◊ ’øŸ ÷¡Ÿ ŒÎ…∏U Ÿ◊ÊH
ªÈL§ Á¬ÃÈ ◊ÊÃÈ ’¢œÈ ¬Áà ŒflÊ – ‚’ ◊ÙÁ„U ∑§„°U ¡ÊŸÒ ŒÎ…∏U ‚flÊH 5H
◊◊ ªÈŸ ªÊflà ¬È‹∑§ ‚⁄UË⁄UÊ – ªŒªŒ Áª⁄UÊ ŸÿŸ ’„U ŸË⁄UÊH
∑§Ê◊ •ÊÁŒ ◊Œ Œ¢÷ Ÿ ¡Ê∑¥§ – ÃÊà ÁŸ⁄¢UÃ⁄U ’‚ ◊Ò¥ ÃÊ∑¥§H 6H
Cau.: dharma te° birati joga te° gyånå, gyåna mocchaprada beda bakhånå.
jåte° begi dravau° maiÚ bhå∂, so mama bhagati bhagata sukhadå∂.1.
so suta≈tra avala≈ba na ånå, tehi ådh∂na gyåna bigyånå.
bhagati tåta anupama sukhamµulå, milai jo sa≈ta hoiÚ anukµulå.2.
bhagati ki sådhana kahau° bakhån∂, sugama pa≈tha mohi påvahiÚ prån∂.
prathamahiÚ bipra carana ati pr∂t∂, nija nija karma nirata ‹ruti r∂t∂.3.
ehi kara phala puni bi¶aya birågå, taba mama dharma upaja anurågå.
‹ravanådika nava bhakti dæRhåh∂°, mama l∂lå rati ati mana måh∂°.4.
sa≈ta carana pa≈kaja ati premå, mana krama bacana bhajana dæRha nemå.
guru pitu måtu ba≈dhu pati devå, saba mohi kaha° jånai dæRha sevå.5.
mama guna gåvata pulaka sar∂rå, gadagada girå nayana baha n∂rå.
kåma ådi mada da≈bha na jåke° , tåta nira≈tara basa maiÚ tåke° .6.
ìDispassion results from the practice of virtue, while spiritual wisdom comes of
the practice of Yoga (concentration of mind); and wisdom is the bestower of liberation:
so declare the Vedas. And that which melts My heart quickly, dear brother, is Devotion,
which is the delight of My devotees. It stands by itself and requires no other prop;
whereas J¤åna (knowledge of God in His absolute formless aspect) and Vij¤åna
(knowledge of the qualified aspect of God, both with and without form) depend on it.
Devotion, dear brother, is incomparable and the very root of bliss; it can be acquired only
by the favour of saints. I now proceed to tell you at some length the means of acquiring
Devotion, an easy path by which men find Me. In the first place a man should cultivate
excessive devotion to the feet of the Bråhmaƒas and secondly he should remain engaged
in his own duty according to the lines laid down by the Vedas. This induces an aversion to
the pleasures of sense and dispassion in its turn engenders a love for My Cult (the Cult
of Devotion). This will bring steadfastness in the nine forms of Devotion* such as ›ravaƒa
(hearing of the Lordís praises etc.,) and the mind will develop an excessive fondness for
My sports. Again, one should be extremely devoted to the lotus feet of saints and should
be persistent in the practice of adoration through mind, speech and action. He should
* The nine forms of Devotion as enumerated in ›r∂mad Bhågavata are: (1) ›ravaƒa (hearing of
the Lordís praises and stories), (2) K∂rtana (chanting His Name, praises and stories), (3) Smaraƒa (fixing
oneís thought on Him), (4) Pådasevana (adoring His feet); (5) Arcana (worshipping an image of the Lord),
(6) Vandana (making obeisance to Him), (7) Dåsya (offering devout service to the Lord), (8) Sakhya
(cultivating friendship with Him) and (9) Åtmanivedana (offering oneself to the Lord).
688 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
recognize Me as his preceptor, father, mother, kinsman, lord, deity and all and should be
steadfast in My service. A thrill runs through his body as he sings My praises; his voice gets
choked and his eyes flow with tears; he is free from lust and other vices, pride and
hypocrisy. I am ever at the beck and call of such a devotee. (1ó6)
rucira rµupa dhari prabhu pahiÚ jå∂, bol∂ bacana bahuta musukå∂.
tumha sama puru¶a na mo sama når∂, yaha sa° joga bidhi racå bicår∂.4.
mama anurµupa puru¶a jaga måh∂°, dekheu° khoji loka tihu nåh∂°.
tåte° aba lagi rahiu° kumår∂, manu månå kachu tumhahi nihår∂.5.
s∂tahi citai kah∂ prabhu båtå, ahai kuåra mora laghu bhråtå.
gai lachimana ripu bhagin∂ jån∂, prabhu biloki bole mædu bån∂.6.
su≈dari sunu maiÚ unha kara dåså, parådh∂na nahiÚ tora supåså.
prabhu samartha kosalapura råjå, jo kachu karahiÚ unahi saba chåjå.7.
sevaka sukha caha måna bhikhår∂, byasan∂ dhana subha gati bibhicår∂.
lobh∂ jasu caha cåra gumån∂, nabha duhi dµudha cahata e prån∂.8.
puni phiri råma nika¢a so å∂, prabhu lachimana pahiÚ bahuri pa¢hå∂.
lachimana kahå tohi so bara∂, jo tæna tori låja parihara∂.9.
taba khisiåni råma pahiÚ ga∂, rµupa bhaya≈kara praga¢ata bha∂.
s∂tahi sabhaya dekhi raghurå∂, kahå anuja sana sayana bujhå∂.10.
Lak¶maƒa was greatly delighted to hear the above discourse on the discipline of
Bhakti (Devotion) and bowed his head at the feet of the Lord. In this way some days
were spent in discoursing on dispassion, spiritual wisdom, goodness and morality. Now
Råvaƒa (the notorious demon king of La∆kå) had a sister, ›µurpaƒakhå (lit., a woman
having nails as big as a winnowing fan) by name, who was foul-hearted and cruel as a
serpent. She once went to Pa¤cava¢∂ and was smitten with pangs of love at the sight of
the two princes. At the very sight of a handsome man, be he her own brother, father or
son, O GaruŒa, a (wanton) woman gets excited and cannot restrain her passion, even
as the sun-stone emits fire when it is brought in front of the sun . Having assumed a
charming form she approached the Lord and with many a smile addressed the following
words to Him: ìThere is no man like you and no woman like me. It is with great
deliberation that God has made this pair. I have ransacked the three spheres but have
found no suitable match for me in the whole universe. It is for this reason that I have till
now remained a virgin; my mind has been set at rest a bit only after seeing you.î The
Lord cast a glance at S∂tå and said only this much: ìMy younger brother is a bachelor.î
She went to Lak¶maƒa, who, knowing that she was their enemyís sister, looked at his
lord and spoke in gentle tones: ì Listen, fair lady: I am His servant and a dependant; thus
you will have no comforts with me. My lord is all-powerful and the sovereign king of
Kosalapura (Ayodhyå); whatever He does will be worthy of Him. A servant who aspires
for happiness, a beggar who expects honour, a person addicted to some vice who hopes
for riches, a profligate who seeks a blessed state after death, an avaricious man who
covets fame and a proud man who expects the four prizes of lifeóall these men expect
to get milk by milking the heavens.î ìAgain she turned and came to ›r∂ Råma; but the
Lord sent her back to Lak¶maƒa. Said Lak¶maƒa, ì He alone will wed you, who
deliberately casts all shame to the winds.î Thereupon she went fretting and foaming to
›r∂ Råma and revealed her frightful demoniac form. The Lord of Raghus saw that S∂tå
was terrified and made a sign to His younger brother (Lak¶maƒa). (1ó10)
kill them and carry off the woman.î The vault of heaven was overhung with the dust raised
by them. (Seeing this) ›r∂ Råma called His younger brother (Lak¶maƒa) and said,î ìTake
Janakaís Daughter to some mountain-cave; a terrible array of demons has come.
Therefore, remain on your guard.î Obedient to his lordís command he withdrew (to a safe
retreat) with S∂tå, bow and arrow in hand. When ›r∂ Råma saw that the hostile force had
advanced, He smiled as He strung His formidable bow. (1ó7)
¿¢0U ó ∑§ÙŒ¢«U ∑§Á∆UŸ ø…∏UÊß Á‚⁄U ¡≈U ¡Í≈U ’Ê°œÃ ‚Ù„U ÄÿÙ¥–
◊⁄U∑§Ã ‚ÿ‹ ¬⁄U ‹⁄Uà ŒÊÁ◊ÁŸ ∑§ÙÁ≈U ‚Ù¥ ¡Èª ÷È¡ª ÖÿÙ¥H
∑§Á≈U ∑§Á‚ ÁŸ·¢ª Á’‚Ê‹ ÷È¡ ªÁ„U øʬ Á’Á‚π ‚ÈœÊÁ⁄U ∑Ò§–
ÁøÃflà ◊Ÿ„È°U ◊Ϊ⁄UÊ¡ ¬˝÷È ª¡⁄UÊ¡ ÉÊ≈UÊ ÁŸ„UÊÁ⁄U ∑Ò§H
Cha≈.:koda≈Œa ka¢hina caRhåi sira ja¢a jµu¢a bå° dhata soha kyo° ,
marakata sayala para larata dåmini ko¢i so° juga bhujaga jyo° .
ka¢i kasi ni¶a≈ga bisåla bhuja gahi cåpa bisikha sudhåri kai,
citavata manahu° mægaråja prabhu gajaråja gha¢å nihåri kai.
As He coiled His matted locks into a tuft on His head after stringing His formidable
bow, it seemed as if a pair of snakes were engaged in a conflict with countless
streaks of lightning on a mountain of emerald. Having girded up His quiver at His waist,
and clasping the bow with His long arms and putting His arrows in order, He looked
at the enemy even as a lion (the king of the beasts) would glare at a herd of large
elephants.
◊Ù⁄U ∑§„UÊ ÃÈê„U ÃÊÁ„U ‚ÈŸÊfl„ÈU – ÃÊ‚È ’øŸ ‚ÈÁŸ •ÊÃÈ⁄U •Êfl„ÈUH
ŒÍÃã„U ∑§„UÊ ⁄UÊ◊ ‚Ÿ ¡Ê߸ – ‚ÈŸÃ ⁄UÊ◊ ’Ù‹ ◊È‚È∑§Ê߸H 4H
„U◊ ¿UòÊË ◊ΪÿÊ ’Ÿ ∑§⁄U„UË¢ – ÃÈê„U ‚ π‹ ◊Ϊ πÙ¡Ã Á»§⁄U„UË¥H
Á⁄U¬È ’‹fl¢Ã ŒÁπ Ÿ®„U «U⁄U„UË¥ – ∞∑§ ’Ê⁄U ∑§Ê‹„ÈU ‚Ÿ ‹⁄U„UË¥H 5H
¡lÁ¬ ◊ŸÈ¡ ŒŸÈ¡ ∑ȧ‹ ÉÊÊ‹∑§ – ◊ÈÁŸ ¬Ê‹∑§ π‹ ‚Ê‹∑§ ’Ê‹∑§H
¡ı¥ Ÿ „UÙß ’‹ ÉÊ⁄U Á»§Á⁄U ¡Ê„ÍU – ‚◊⁄U Á’◊Èπ ◊Ò¥ „Ué°U Ÿ ∑§Ê„ÍUH 6H
⁄UŸ øÁ…∏U ∑§Á⁄U• ∑§¬≈U øÃÈ⁄UÊ߸ – Á⁄U¬È ¬⁄U ∑Χ¬Ê ¬⁄U◊ ∑§Œ⁄UÊ߸H
ŒÍÃã„U ¡Êß ÃÈ⁄Uà ‚’ ∑§„U™§ – ‚ÈÁŸ π⁄U ŒÍ·Ÿ ©U⁄U •Áà Œ„U™§H 7H
Cau.: prabhu biloki sara sakahiÚ na Œår∂, thakita bha∂ rajan∂cara dhår∂.
saciva boli bole khara dµu¶ana, yaha kou næpabålaka nara bhµu¶ana.1.
någa asura sura nara muni jete, dekhe jite hate hama kete.
hama bhari janma sunahu saba bhå∂, dekh∂ nahiÚ asi su≈daratå∂.2.
jadyapi bhagin∂ k∂nhi kurµupå, badha låyaka nahiÚ puru¶a anµupå.
dehu turata nija nåri durå∂, j∂ata bhavana jåhu dvau bhå∂.3.
mora kahå tumha tåhi sunåvahu, tåsu bacana suni åtura åvahu.
dµutanha kahå råma sana jå∂, sunata råma bole musukå∂.4.
hama chatr∂ mægayå bana karah∂,° tumha se khala mæga khojata phirah∂°.
ripu balava≈ta dekhi nahiÚ Œarah∂°, eka båra kålahu sana larah∂°.5.
jadyapi manuja danuja kula ghålaka, muni pålaka khala sålaka bålaka.
jau° na hoi bala ghara phiri jåhµu, samara bimukha maiÚ hatau° na kåhµu.6.
rana caRhi karia kapa¢a caturå∂, ripu para kæpå parama kadarå∂.
dµutanha jåi turata saba kaheµu, suni khara dµu¶ana ura ati daheµu.7.
Even as they beheld the Lord the invading warriors could not discharge their
arrows; the whole demon host became powerless. Khara and Dµu¶aƒa summoned their
ministers and said, ì This prince, whoever he may be, is an ornament of the human
race. Of all the Någas, demons, gods, human beings and sages that exist (in this
universe) we have seen, vanquished or slain many. But during our whole life, listen
to us, our brethren all, we have never beheld such beauty. Even though he has
disfigured our sister, he does not deserve death, peerless as he is among men.
ëSurrender to us at once the woman you have put in hiding somewhere and return
home with your life, both you and your brother.í Deliver this message of mine to him
and return immediately with his reply.î The heralds went to ›r∂ Råma and delivered
the message to Him, in reply to which ›r∂ Råma smilingly said, ìWe are K¶atriyas
by birth and are given to hunting in the woods; wretches like you are the game that
we are tracking. We are never dismayed at the sight of a mighty foe and would give
battle to Death himself if he ever appeared before us. Though human beings, we are
the exterminators of the race of demons and, though youthful in appearance, we are
the protectors of the hermits and the torment of the wicked. If you have no strength
to fight, you had better return home; I never kill an enemy who has turned his back
upon the field of battle. When you have come up to fight, it would be the height of
weakness to play wily pranks or to show compassion to your enemy.î The heralds
returned forthwith and repeated all that they had been told. The heart of Khara and
Dµu¶aƒa was on fire when they heard it. (1ó7)
* ARA°NYA-KÅ°NœA * 693
©U⁄U ‚Ë‚ ÷È¡ ∑§⁄ ø⁄UŸ – ¡„°U Ä°U ‹ª ◊Á„U ¬⁄UŸH
ÁøP§⁄Uà ‹ÊªÃ ’ÊŸ – œ⁄U ¬⁄Uà ∑ȧœ⁄U ‚◊ÊŸH 5H
÷≈U ∑§≈Uà ß ‚à π¢«U – ¬ÈÁŸ ©U∆Uà ∑§Á⁄U ¬Ê·¢«UH
Ÿ÷ ©U«∏Uà ’„ÈU ÷È¡ ◊È«¢ – Á’ŸÈ ◊ıÁ‹ œÊflà L¢§«UH 6H
πª ∑¢§∑§ ∑§Ê∑§ ‚Ϊʋ – ∑§≈U∑§≈UÁ„¢U ∑§Á∆UŸ ∑§⁄UÊ‹H 7H
Cha≈.: taba cale båna karåla, phu≈karata janu bahu byåla.
kopeu samara ‹r∂råma, cale bisikha nisita nikåma.1.
avaloki kharatara t∂ra, muri cale nisicara b∂ra.
bhae kruddha t∂niu bhåi, jo bhågi rana te jåi.2.
tehi badhaba hama nija påni, phire marana mana mahu° ¢håni.
åyudha aneka prakåra, sanamukha te karahiÚ prahåra.3.
ripu parama kope jåni, prabhu dhanu¶a sara sa≈dhåni.
chåRe
° bipula nåråca, lage ka¢ana bika¢a pisåca.4.
ura s∂sa bhuja kara carana, jaha° taha° lage mahi parana.
cikkarata lågata båna, dhara parata kudhara samåna.5.
bha¢a ka¢ata tana sata kha≈Œa, puni u¢hata kari på¶a≈Œa.
nabhauRata bahu bhuja mu≈Œa, binu mauli dhåvata ru≈Œa.6.
khaga ka≈ka kåka sægåla, ka¢aka¢ahiÚ ka¢hina karåla.7.
Then the terrible arrows sped forth, hissing like so many serpents. ›r∂ Råma got
infuriated in battle and arrows, exceedingly sharp, flew from His bow. The demon
warriors turned and fled when they found the arrows so very keen . The three brothers
(Khara, Dµu¶aƒa and Tri‹irå) now flew into rage: ìWhoever flees from the battle-field will
be killed by us with our own hands.î At this the warriors turned back, fully resolved to
die, and made a frontal attack with weapons of every description. Perceiving that the
enemy was exceedingly furious, the Lord fitted arrows to His bow and discharged many
a shaft of the ëNåråcaí type with the result that frightful fields began to be mowed down.
Trunks, heads, arms, hands and feet began to drop to the ground here, there and
everywhere. Pierced by shafts, they yelled and their trunks fell like mountains. The
bodies of the warriors were torn into a hundred pieces and resorting to deceptive
methods they stood up again. A number of arms and heads flew through the air and
headless trunks ran to and fro. Birds like kites and crows and jackals wrangled in a
cruel and awful way. (1ó7)
øı0ó‚È⁄U Ÿ⁄U •‚È⁄U ŸÊª πª ◊Ê„UË¥ – ◊Ù⁄U •ŸÈø⁄U ∑§„°U ∑§Ù©U ŸÊ„UË¢H
π⁄U ŒÍ·Ÿ ◊ÙÁ„U ‚◊ ’‹fl¢ÃÊ – ÁÃã„UÁ„U ∑§Ù ◊Ê⁄Uß Á’ŸÈ ÷ªfl¢ÃÊH 1H
‚È⁄U ⁄¢U¡Ÿ ÷¢¡Ÿ ◊Á„U ÷Ê⁄UÊ – ¡ı¥ ÷ªfl¢Ã ‹Ëã„U •flÃÊ⁄UÊH
Ãı ◊Ò¢ ¡Êß ’ÒL§ „UÁ∆U ∑§⁄U™§° – ¬˝÷È ‚⁄U ¬˝ÊŸ ᥠ÷fl Ã⁄U™°§H 2H
„UÙßÁ„U ÷¡ŸÈ Ÿ ÃÊ◊‚ Œ„UÊ – ◊Ÿ ∑˝§◊ ’øŸ ◊¢òÊ ŒÎ…∏U ∞„UÊH
¡ı¥ Ÿ⁄UM§¬ ÷ͬ‚Èà ∑§Ù™§ – „UÁ⁄U„U©°U ŸÊÁ⁄U ¡ËÁà ⁄UŸ ŒÙ™§H 3H
ø‹Ê •∑§‹ ¡ÊŸ øÁ…∏U ÄUflÊ° – ’‚ ◊Ê⁄UËø ®‚œÈ Ã≈U ¡„UflÊ°H
ß„UÊ° ⁄UÊ◊ ¡Á‚ ¡ÈªÈÁà ’ŸÊ߸ – ‚ÈŸ„ÈU ©U◊Ê ‚Ù ∑§ÕÊ ‚È„UÊ߸H 4H
Cau.: sura nara asura någa khaga måh∂,° more anucara kaha° kou nåh∂.°
khara dµu¶ana mohi sama balava≈tå, tinhahi ko mårai binu bhagava≈tå.1.
sura ra≈jana bha≈jana mahi bhårå, jau° bhagava≈ta l∂nha avatårå.
tau maiÚ jåi bairu ha¢hi karaµu° , prabhu sara pråna taje° bhava taraµu°.2.
hoihi bhajanu na tåmasa dehå, man krama bacana ma≈tra dæRha ehå.
jau° nararµupa bhµupasuta koµu, harihau° nåri j∂ti rana doµu.3.
calå akela jåna caRhi tahavå° , basa mår∂ca si≈dhu ta¢a jahavå° .
ihå° råma jasi juguti banå∂, sunahu umå so kathå suhå∂.4.
ìAmong gods, human beings, demons, Någas and birds,î he thought, ìthere is none
who can withstand my servants. As for Khara and Dµu¶aƒa, they were as powerful as
myself; who else could have killed them, had it not been the Lord Himself? If therefore
the Lord Himself, the Delighter of the gods and the Reliever of Earthís burden, has
appeared on earth, I will go and resolutely fight with him and cross the ocean of mundane
existence by falling to His arrows. Adoration is out of question in this (demoniac) body,
which is made up of the principle of ignorance, (Tåmasa). Therefore, such is my firm resolve
in thought, word and deed. And if they happen to be some mortal princes I shall conquer
them both in battle and carry off the bride.î Having thus made up his mind, he mounted
his chariot and drove off alone to the spot where Mår∂ca was living by the sea-shore. Now,
hear, Umå, the delectable account of the device that ›r∂ Råma employed. (1ó4)
* It is a matter of common observation that the Bhæ∆ga catches hold of any insect whatsoever and
confining it in its nest of mud hums incessantly before it with the result that the insect is enamoured of the
Bhæ∆ga and is eventually transformed into a Bhæ∆ga.
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asa jiya° jåni dasånana sa≈gå, calå råma pada prema abha≈gå.
mana ati hara¶a janåva na teh∂, åju dekhihau° parama saneh∂.4.
ìTherefore, considering the welfare of your race you had better return home.î
When he heard this he flared up and showered many abuses on Mår∂ca. ìYou fool,
you presume to teach me as if you were my preceptor. Tell me which warrior in this
world is a match for me.î Then Mår∂ca thought to himself, ìIt does not do one good to
make enemies of the following nine, viz., one skilled in the use of a weapon, he
who knows oneís secret, a powerful master, a dunce, a wealthy man, a physician, a
panegyrist, a poet, an expert cook.î Either way he saw he must die: hence he sought
refuge in the Lord of Raghus. ìIf I argue further, the wretch would kill me; why, then,
should I not be killed by ›r∂ Råmaís arrows?î Pondering thus in his mind he accompanied
Råvaƒ, unremitting in his devotion to ›r∂ Råmaís feet. He felt extremely delighted at the
thought that he would be able to behold his greatest friend (›r∂ Råma), even though he
would not reveal his joy to Råvana. (1ó4)
¿U¢0 ó ÁŸ¡ ¬⁄U◊ ¬˝ËÃ◊ ŒÁπ ‹ÙøŸ ‚È»§‹ ∑§Á⁄U ‚Èπ ¬Êß„Uı¥–
üÊË ‚Á„Uà •ŸÈ¡ ‚◊à ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸ∑§Ã ¬Œ ◊Ÿ ‹Êß„Uı¥H
ÁŸ’ʸŸ ŒÊÿ∑§ ∑˝§Ùœ ¡Ê ∑§⁄U ÷ªÁà •’‚Á„U ’‚∑§⁄UË–
ÁŸ¡ ¬ÊÁŸ ‚⁄U ‚¢œÊÁŸ ‚Ù ◊ÙÁ„U ’ÁœÁ„U ‚Èπ‚ʪ⁄U „U⁄UËH
Cha≈.: nija parama pr∂tama dekhi locana suphala kari sukha påihau° ,
‹r∂ sahita anuja sameta kæpåniketa pada mana låihau° .
nirbåna dåyaka krodha jå kara bhagati abasahi basakar∂,
nija påni sara sa≈dhåni so mohi badhihi sukhasågara har∂.
ìMy eyes will be rewarded when I behold my most beloved lord to my great
exultation and I shall fix my thoughts on the feet of the All-merciful accompanied by S∂tå
and His younger brother. To think that ›r∂ Hari, the Ocean of Bliss, whose very wrath
confers final beatitude and who, though subject to none gives Himself up entirely to the
will of His devotees, will fit an arrow with His own hands to His bow and slay me!î
◊Ϊ Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ ∑§Á≈U ¬Á⁄U∑§⁄U ’Ê°œÊ – ∑§⁄UË øʬ L§Áø⁄U ‚⁄U ‚Ê°œÊH
¬˝÷È ‹Á¿U◊ŸÁ„U ∑§„UÊ ‚◊ȤÊÊ߸ – Á»§⁄Uà Á’Á¬Ÿ ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ’„ÈU ÷Ê߸H 4H
‚ËÃÊ ∑§Á⁄U ∑§⁄U„ÈU ⁄πflÊ⁄UË – ’ÈÁœ Á’’∑§ ’‹ ‚◊ÿ Á’øÊ⁄UËH
¬˝÷ÈÁ„U Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ ø‹Ê ◊Ϊ ÷Ê¡Ë – œÊ∞ ⁄UÊ◊È ‚⁄UÊ‚Ÿ ‚Ê¡ËH 5H
ÁŸª◊ ŸÁà Á‚fl äÿÊŸ Ÿ ¬ÊflÊ – ◊ÊÿÊ◊Ϊ ¬Ê¿¥U ‚Ù œÊflÊH
∑§’„È°U ÁŸ∑§≈U ¬ÈÁŸ ŒÍÁ⁄U ¬⁄UÊ߸ – ∑§’„È°U∑§ ¬˝ª≈Uß ∑§’„È°U ¿U¬Ê߸H 6H
¬˝ª≈Uà ŒÈ⁄Uà ∑§⁄Uà ¿U‹ ÷Í⁄UË – ∞Á„U Á’Áœ ¬˝÷ÈÁ„U ªÿ©U ‹Ò ŒÍ⁄UËH
Ã’ ÃÁ∑§ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§Á∆UŸ ‚⁄U ◊Ê⁄UÊ – œ⁄UÁŸ ¬⁄U©U ∑§Á⁄U ÉÊÙ⁄U ¬È∑§Ê⁄UÊH 7H
‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ∑§⁄U ¬˝Õ◊®„U ‹Ò ŸÊ◊Ê – ¬Ê¿¥U ‚ÈÁ◊⁄UÁ‚ ◊Ÿ ◊„È° ⁄UÊ◊ÊH
¬˝ÊŸ áà ¬˝ª≈UÁ‚ ÁŸ¡ Œ„UÊ – ‚ÈÁ◊⁄UÁ‚ ⁄UÊ◊È ‚◊à ‚Ÿ„UÊH 8H
•¢Ã⁄U ¬˝◊ ÃÊ‚È ¬Á„UøÊŸÊ – ◊ÈÁŸ ŒÈ‹¸÷ ªÁà ŒËÁã„U ‚È¡ÊŸÊH 9H
Cau.: tehi bana nika¢a dasånana gayaµu, taba mår∂ca kapa¢amæga bhayaµu.
ati bicitra kachu barani na jå∂, kanaka deha mani racita banå∂.1.
s∂tå parama rucira mæga dekhå, a≈ga a≈ga sumanohara be¶å.
sunahu deva raghub∂ra kæpålå, ehi mæga kara ati su≈dara chålå.2.
satyasa≈dha prabhu badhi kari eh∂, ånahu carma kahati baideh∂.
taba raghupati jånata saba kårana, u¢he hara¶i sura kåju sa° vårana.3.
mæga biloki ka¢i parikara bå° dhå, karatala cåpa rucira sara så° dhå.
prabhu lachimanahi kahå samujhå∂, phirata bipina nisicara bahu bhå∂.4.
s∂tå keri karehu rakhavår∂, budhi bibeka bala samaya bicår∂.
prabhuhi biloki calå mæga bhåj∂, dhåe råmu saråsana såj∂.5.
nigama neti siva dhyåna na påvå, måyåmæga påche° so dhåvå.
kabahu° nika¢a puni dµuri parå∂, kabahu° ka praga¢ai kabau° chapå∂.6.
praga¢ata durata karata chala bhµur∂, ehi bidhi prabhuhi gayau lai dµur∂.
taba taki råma ka¢hina sara mårå, dharani pareu kari ghora pukårå.7.
lachimana kara prathamahiÚ lai nåmå, påche° sumiresi mana mahu° råmå.
pråna tajata praga¢esi nija dehå, sumiresi råmu sameta sanehå.8.
a≈tara prema tåsu pahicånå, muni durlabha gati d∂nhi sujånå.9.
When the ten-headed Råvaƒa drew near to the forest ( in which ›r∂ Råma had
taken up His abode), Mår∂ca assumed the false appearance of a deer, so very wonderful
as to defy description, with a body of gold artistically inlaid with jewels. When S∂tå saw
the exquisitely beautiful creature, most lovely in every limb, She said, ì Listen, my
gracious Lord ›r∂ Råma (Hero of Raghuís line), this deer has a most charming skin. Pray
kill this animal, my lord, and get me the hide, true as you are to your word.î Thereupon
the Lord of Raghus, even though He knew all the circumstances (that had led Mår∂ca to
assume the semblance of a deer) arose with joy to accomplish the object of the gods.
Casting a look at the deer He girded up His loins with a piece of cloth and taking the
bow in His hand fitted a shining arrow to the same. The Lord cautioned Lak¶maƒa: ì A
host of demons, brother, roam about in the woods. Take care of S∂tå with due regard to
your strength and circumstances and making use of your intellect and discretion.î The
deer took to flight at the sight of the Lord and ›r∂ Råma ran after it pulling His bow-string.
How strange that He whom the Vedas describe in negative terms such a ënot thatí and
704 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
whom ›iva is unable to catch hold of even in meditation, ran in pursuit of a false deer!
Now close at hand. The very next moment it ran away to some distance; at one time it
came into view, at another it went out of sight. Thus alternately revealing and concealing
itself and practising every kind of wile, it took the Lord far away. Now ›r∂ Råma took
a steady aim and let fly the fatal shaft, when the animal fell to the ground with a fearful
cry, first calling aloud to Lak¶maƒa but afterwards mentally invoking ›r∂ Råma. While
giving up the ghost it manifested its real form and lovingly remembered ›r∂ Råma. The
omniscient Lord, who could see the love of his heart, conferred on him the state which
cannot be easily attained to even by the sages. (1ó9)
råma ro¶a påvaka ati ghorå, hoihi sakala salabha kula torå.
utaru na deta dasånana jodhå, tabahiÚ g∂dha dhåvå kari krodhå.09.
dhari kaca biratha k∂nha mahi girå, s∂tahi råkhi g∂dha puni phirå.
cocanha måri bidåresi deh∂, da≈Œa eka bhai muruchå teh∂.10.
taba sakrodha nisicara khisiånå, kåRhesi parama karåla kæpånå.
kå¢esi pa≈kha parå khaga dharan∂, sumiri råma kari adabhuta karan∂.11.
s∂tahi jåna caRhåi bahor∂, calå utåila tråsa na thor∂.
karati bilåpa jåti nabha s∂tå, byådha bibasa janu mæg∂ sabh∂tå.12.
giri para bai¢he kapinha nihår∂, kahi hari nåma d∂nha pa¢a Œår∂.
ehi bidhi s∂tahi so lai gayaµu, bana asoka maha° råkhata bhayaµu.13.
ìAh! Lord of Raghus, peerless champion of the world, reliever of distress and
delighter of the suppliant, ah! the sun that gladdens the lotus-like race of Raghu, for what
fault of mine you forgat showing mercy? Ah! Lak¶maƒa, the fault is none of yours; I have
reaped the fruit of the temper I showed.î Manifold were the lamentations that Videhaís
Daughter uttered. ìThough boundless his mercy, my loving lord is far away. Who will
apprize the lord of my calamity? An ass would eat the sacrificial oblation!î At the sound
of S∂tåís loud wailing all created beings, whether animate or inanimate, felt distressed,
Ja¢åyu (the king of vultures) heard the piteous cry and recognized (from Her voice) that
it was the spouse of ›r∂ Råma, the Glory of Raghuís race, who was being carried away
by the vile demon (Råvaƒa) like a dun cow that had fallen into the hands of some
barbarian. ìS∂tå, my daughter, fear not; I will kill this demon.î The bird darted off in its
fury like a thunderbolt hurled against a mountain. ìWhy do you not stop, O villain ? You
are proceeding fearlessly as if you have not yet known me!î When he saw the vulture
bearing down upon him like Death, the ten-headed monster turned towards him and
reflected, ìIs it Mount Mainåka or can it be GaruŒa (the king of birds) ? The latter,
however, knows my strength as also his lord (Bhagavån Vi¶ƒu)!î When the bird drew near,
he recognized it and said, ì It is no other than the aged Ja¢åyu; he has come to drop
his body at the sanctuary of my hands.î At this the vulture rushed in the excitement of
his fury, exclaiming: ì Listen, Råvaƒa, to my advice and return home safely, letting
Janakaís Daughter alone. Otherwise despite your many arms what will happen is this: in
the most terrible flame of ›r∂ Råmaís wrath your whole house will be consumed like a
moth.î Bellicose Råvaƒa, however gave no answer. The vulture (Ja¢åyu) thereupon
rushed wildly on and clutching the demon by his hair pulled him from the chariot so that
he fell to the ground. Having placed S∂tå in a safe retreat, the vulture turned once more
towards Råvaƒa and striking him with his beak tore his body. For nearly half an hour
Råvaƒa lay unconscious. Much annoyed at this the demon now angrily drew his most
dreadful sword and cut off Jatåyuís wings. Invoking ›r∂ Råma and having accomplished
marvellous feats, the bird fell to the ground. Råvaƒa took S∂tå once more into his car and
drove off in haste, greatly alarmed. S∂tå was borne through the air lamenting like a
frightened doe caught in the trap of a hunter. Perceiving some monkeys perched on a
hill She dropped some cloth uttering ›r∂ Hariís name. In this manner Råvaƒa took S∂tå
away and kept Her in the A‹oka garden. (1ó13)
ŒÙ0ó„UÊÁ⁄U
¬⁄UÊ π‹ ’„ÈU Á’Áœ ÷ÿ •L§ ¬˝ËÁà ŒπÊß–
Ã’ •‚Ù∑§ ¬ÊŒ¬ Ã⁄U ⁄UÊÁπÁ‚ ¡ÃŸ ∑§⁄UÊßH 29 (∑§)H
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Do.: håri parå khala bahu bidhi bhaya aru pr∂ti dekhåi,
taba asoka pådapa tara råkhisi jatana karåi.29(A).
The wretch tried every kind of threat and endearment but failed miserably. At last
he kept Her under an A‹oka tree strongly guarded. (29 A)
[ PAUSE 6 FOR A NINE-DAY RECITATION ]
tree in heaven, (15) a goad, (16) a flag, (17) a crown, (18) the discus ( Sudar‹ana), (19) a throne,
(20) the staff of Yama (the god of death), (21) a chowrie, (22) an umbrella, (23) a human figure and
(24) a wreath of victory (placed by a bride round the neck of the suitor of her choice); while those borne on the
right sole are: (1) the river Sarayµu, (2) a cowís hoof, (3) the earth, (4) a pitcher, (5) a small flag, (6) a Jambu fruit
(the black plum), (7) the crescent, (8) a conchshell, (9) a ®a¢koƒa ( a figure consisting of a pair of triangles
intersecting each other), (10) a triangle, (11) a mace, (12) a J∂va or the individual soul (represented by a point
illustrating its atomic size), (13) Vindu ( a point) and (14) ›akti ( represented by a semi-circle and forming the
base of the Vindu), (15) a reservoir of nectar, (16) three horizontal lines like the folds of the belly, (17) a fish,
(18) the full-moon, (19) a lute, (20) a flute, (21) a bow, (22) a quiver, (23) a swan and (24) an ornament for the
head of a lady. It should be remembered here that ›r∂ S∂tå also bears the same marks in Her soles, with this
difference that the marks on ›r∂ Råmaís right sole are borne by S∂tå on Her left and vice-versa.
* ARA°NYA-KÅ°NœA * 711
away, holy sir, to the south while she kept screaming loudly as an osprey. I have survived,
my lord, only to behold You, my life now is about to depart, O fountain of mercy.î Said
›r∂ Råma, ìLive yet more, Dear one.î He, however, replied with a smile on his
countenance, ìHe whose very name, so declare the Vedas, redeems the most depraved
soul even if it appears on his lips at the moment of his death, is present before me in
a visible form ! What more is wanting now, for which I should retain my body any longer?î
With His eyes full of tears the Lord of Raghus replied, ìDear father, you have attained
to an enviable state by virtue of your own noble deeds. Nothing is difficult of attainment
in this world to those who have othersí interests at heart. Casting off your body, dear
father, proceed now to My divine abode. What shall I give you, when you have all your
desires already accomplished ? (1ó5)
inaccessible and easily accessible, who has a guileless disposition and is both partial and
impartial and ever placid, whom the Yog∂s perceive with great effort subduing their senses
and mind, that Råma, the abode of Ramå (Goddess Lak¶m∂) and the Lord of the three
spheres (the entire creation) is ever at the beck and call of His devotees. May He abide
in my heart, whose holy praises put a stop to transmigration.î (1ó4)
head like a crown and a garland of wild flowers hanging upon their breast, the two brothers
looked most charmingóthe one dark of hue and the other fair; ›abar∂ fell prostrate and
embraced their feet. She was so owerwhelmed with love that no words came to her lips.
Again and again she bowed her head at their lotus feet. Presently she look some water
and reverently laved their feet and then conducted them to a seat of honour. (1ó5)
dear to Me, O good lady. As for yourself, you are blessed with unflinching devotion of all
these types. The prize which is hardly won by the Yog∂s is within your easy reach today.
The most incomparable fruit of seeing Me is that the soul attains its natural state. If you
know anything about Janakaís daughter, My good lady, tell Me her news, O fair dame.î ìGo
to the Pampå lake, O Lord of Raghus; there You will make friends with Sugr∂va. He will
tell You everything, my Lord Råma, Hero of Raghuís line; You are of steady resolve and
know everything; nevertheless You ask me!î Bowing her head at the Lordís feet again and
again she lovingly related the whole story (of what the sage Mata∆ga had told her and how
eagerly she had watched His approach all the time). (1ó7)
ŒÙ0ó ¡ÊÁà „UËŸ •ÉÊ ¡ã◊ ◊Á„U ◊ÈQ§ ∑§ËÁã„U •Á‚ ŸÊÁ⁄U–
◊„UÊ◊¢Œ ◊Ÿ ‚Èπ ø„UÁ‚ ∞‚ ¬˝÷ÈÁ„U Á’‚ÊÁ⁄UH 36H
Do.: jåti h∂na agha janma mahi mukta k∂nhi asi nåri,
mahåma≈da mana sukha cahasi aise prabhuhi bisåri.36.
The Lord conferred final beatitude even on a woman who was not only an outcaste
but a very mine of sin; you seek happiness, my most foolish mind, by forgetting such
a master ! (36)
øı0óø‹ ⁄UÊ◊ àÿÊªÊ ’Ÿ ‚Ù™§ – •ÃÈÁ‹Ã ’‹ Ÿ⁄U ∑§„UÁ⁄U ŒÙ™§H
Á’⁄U„UË ßfl ¬˝÷È ∑§⁄Uà Á’·ÊŒÊ – ∑§„Uà ∑§ÕÊ •Ÿ∑§ ‚¢’ÊŒÊH 1H
‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ŒπÈ Á’Á¬Ÿ ∑§ß ‚Ù÷Ê – Œπà ∑§Á„U ∑§⁄U ◊Ÿ Ÿ®„U ¿UÙ÷ÊH
ŸÊÁ⁄U ‚Á„Uà ‚’ πª ◊Ϊ ’΢ŒÊ – ◊ÊŸ„È°U ◊ÙÁ⁄U ∑§⁄Uà „U®„U ÁŸ¢ŒÊH 2H
„U◊Á„U ŒÁπ ◊Ϊ ÁŸ∑§⁄U ¬⁄UÊ„UË¥ – ◊Ϊ˥ ∑§„U®„U ÃÈê„U ∑§„°U ÷ÿ ŸÊ„UË¥H
ÃÈê„U •ÊŸ¢Œ ∑§⁄U„ÈU ◊Ϊ ¡Ê∞ – ∑¢§øŸ ◊Ϊ πÙ¡Ÿ ∞ •Ê∞H 3H
‚¢ª ‹Êß ∑§Á⁄UŸË¥ ∑§Á⁄U ‹„UË¥ – ◊ÊŸ„È°U ◊ÙÁ„U Á‚πÊflŸÈ Œ„UË¥H
‚ÊSòÊ ‚È®øÁÃà ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ ŒÁπ• – ÷ͬ ‚È‚Áflà ’‚ ŸÁ„¢U ‹Áπ•H 4H
718 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Á’Á’œ ÷Ê°Áà »Í§‹ ÃL§ ŸÊŸÊ – ¡ŸÈ ’ÊŸÒà ’Ÿ ’„ÈU ’ÊŸÊH
∑§„È°U ∑§„È°U ‚È¢Œ⁄U Á’≈U¬ ‚È„UÊ∞ – ¡ŸÈ ÷≈U Á’‹ª Á’‹ª „UÙß ¿UÊ∞H 2H
∑ͧ¡Ã Á¬∑§ ◊ÊŸ„È° ª¡ ◊Êà – …U∑§ ◊„UÙπ ™°§≈U Á’‚⁄UÊÃH
◊Ù⁄U ø∑§Ù⁄U ∑§Ë⁄U ’⁄U ’Ê¡Ë – ¬Ê⁄UÊflà ◊⁄UÊ‹ ‚’ ÃÊ¡ËH 3H
ÃËÁÃ⁄U ‹Êfl∑§ ¬Œø⁄U ¡ÍÕÊ – ’⁄UÁŸ Ÿ ¡Êß ◊ŸÙ¡ ’M§ÕÊH
⁄UÕ ÁªÁ⁄U Á‚‹Ê ŒÈ¢ŒÈ÷Ë¥ ¤Ê⁄UŸÊ – øÊÃ∑§ ’¢ŒË ªÈŸ ªŸ ’⁄UŸÊH 4H
◊œÈ∑§⁄U ◊Èπ⁄U ÷Á⁄U ‚„UŸÊ߸ – ÁòÊÁ’œ ’ÿÊÁ⁄U ’‚Ë∆UË¥ •Ê߸H
øÃÈ⁄¢UÁªŸË ‚Ÿ ‚°ª ‹Ëã„¥U – Á’ø⁄Uà ‚’Á„U øÈŸıÃË ŒËã„¥UH 5H
‹Á¿U◊Ÿ Œπà ∑§Ê◊ •ŸË∑§Ê – ⁄U„UÁ„¢U œË⁄U ÁÃã„U ∑Ò§ ¡ª ‹Ë∑§ÊH
∞Á„U ∑¥§ ∞∑§ ¬⁄U◊ ’‹ ŸÊ⁄UË – ÃÁ„U Ã¥ ©U’⁄U ‚È÷≈U ‚Ùß ÷Ê⁄UËH 6H
Cau.: bi¢apa bisåla latå arujhån∂, bibidha bitåna die janu tån∂.
kadali tåla bara dhujå patåkå, dekhi na moha dh∂ra mana jåkå.1.
bibidha bha° ti phµule taru nånå, janu bånaita bane bahu bånå.
kahu° kahu° su≈dara bi¢apasuhåe, janu bha¢a bilaga bilaga hoi chåe.2.
kµujata pika månahu° gaja måte, Œheka mahokha µu° ¢a bisaråte.
mora cakora k∂ra bara båj∂, påråvata maråla saba tåj∂.3.
t∂tira låvaka padacara jµuthå, barani na jåi manoja barµuthå.
ratha giri silå du≈dubh∂° jharanå, cåtaka ba≈d∂ guna gana baranå.4.
madhukara mukhara bheri sahanå∂, tribidha bayåri bas∂¢h∂° å∂.
catura≈gin∂ sena sa° ga l∂nhe° , bicarata sabahi cunaut∂ d∂nhe° .5.
lachimana dekhata kåma an∂kå, rahahiÚ dh∂ra tinha kai jaga l∂kå.
ehi ke° eka parama bala når∂, tehi te° ubara subha¢a soi bhår∂.6.
ìCreepers have entwined themselves round gigantic trees, spreading as it were, a
variety of canopies in the sky. The plantains and stately palms are standing like beautiful
pennons and standards; he alone who is stout of heart could help being fascinated by
their sight. Trees of every description are adorned with flowers of various kinds, like
warriors arrayed in all their different kinds of panoply. Other beautiful trees standing here
and there look charming like champions separately encamped. The murmuring cuckoos
are his excited elephants; herons and rooks, his camels and mules; peacocks, Cakoras
and parrots, his noble war-horses; the pigeons and swans, his Arab steeds; the
partridges and quails, his foot soldiers. But there is no describing the whole host of
Cupid. Mountain rocks are his chariots; the rills, his kettledrums; the Cåtakas, the bards
that utter his praises; the garrulous bees are his trumpets and clarionets and the soft,
cool and fragrant breezes have come in the capacity of his ambassadors. Accompanied
by an army complete in all its four limbs (viz., the horse, the foot, the chariots and the
elephants), he goes about challenging all to a combat. Lak¶maƒa, they who remain firm
even at the sight of Cupidís battle-array are men that count in this world. His greatest
strength lies in woman; he alone who can escape her is a mighty champion. (1ó6)
ìLust, anger, greed, pride etc., constitute the most powerful army of Ignorance. But
among them all the fiercest and the most troublesome is that incarnation of Måyå (the
Lordís deluding potency) called woman.î (43)
øı0ó‚ÈŸÈ ◊ÈÁŸ ∑§„U ¬È⁄UÊŸ üÊÈÁà ‚¢ÃÊ – ◊Ù„U Á’Á¬Ÿ ∑§„È°U ŸÊÁ⁄U ’‚¢ÃÊH
¡¬ ì Ÿ◊ ¡‹ÊüÊÿ ¤ÊÊ⁄UË – „UÙß ª˝Ë·◊ ‚Ù·ß ‚’ ŸÊ⁄UËH 1H
∑§Ê◊ ∑˝§Ùœ ◊Œ ◊à‚⁄ U ÷∑§Ê – ßã„UÁ„U „U⁄U·¬˝Œ ’⁄U·Ê ∞∑§ÊH
ŒÈ’ʸ‚ŸÊ ∑ȧ◊ÈŒ ‚◊ÈŒÊ߸ – ÁÃã„U ∑§„°U ‚⁄UŒ ‚ŒÊ ‚ÈπŒÊ߸H 2H
œ◊¸ ‚∑§‹ ‚⁄U‚ËL§„U ’¢ÎŒÊ – „UÙß Á„U◊ ÁÃã„UÁ„U Œ„Uß ‚Èπ ◊¢ŒÊH
¬ÈÁŸ ◊◊ÃÊ ¡flÊ‚ ’„ÈUÃÊ߸ – ¬‹È„Uß ŸÊÁ⁄U Á‚Á‚⁄U Á⁄UÃÈ ¬Ê߸H 3H
¬Ê¬ ©U‹Í∑§ ÁŸ∑§⁄U ‚Èπ∑§Ê⁄UË – ŸÊÁ⁄U ÁŸÁ’«∏U ⁄U¡ŸË •°Áœ•Ê⁄UËH
’ÈÁœ ’‹ ‚Ë‹ ‚àÿ ‚’ ◊ËŸÊ – ’Ÿ‚Ë ‚◊ ÁòÊÿ ∑§„U®„U ¬˝’ËŸÊH 4H
Cau.: sunu muni kaha puråna ‹ruti sa≈tå, moha bipina kahu° nåri basa≈tå.
japa tapa nema jalå‹raya jhår∂, hoi gr∂¶ama so¶ai saba når∂.1.
kåma krodha mada matsara bhekå, inhahi hara¶aprada bara¶å ekå.
durbåsanå kumuda samudå∂, tinha kaha° sarada sadå sukhadå∂.2.
dharma sakala saras∂ruha bæ≈då, hoi hima tinhahi dahai sukha ma≈då.
puni mamatå javåsa bahutå∂, paluhai nåri sisira ritu på∂.3.
påpa ulµuka nikara sukhakår∂, nåri nibiRa rajan∂ a° dhiår∂.
budhi bala s∂la satya saba m∂nå, banas∂ sama triya kahahiÚ prab∂nå.4.
ì Listen, O sage: the Puråƒas, the Vedas and the saints declare that woman is like
the vernal season to the forest of ignorance. Nay, like the hot season she dries up all the
ponds and lakes of Japa (the muttering of prayers), austerity and religious observances.
Again, lust, anger, pride and jealousy are so many frogs as it were; like the rainy season
woman is the only agency that gladdens them all. Even so latent desires of a vicious type
are like a bed of lilies, to which, like the autumn, she is ever agreeable. All the different
virtues are like a bed of lotuses; like the middle of winter, woman, who is a source of base
(sensuous) pleasure, blights them all. Again, the overgrowth of the Yavåsa plant in the
shape of mineness flourishes when the close of winter in the shape of woman appears. For
owls in the shape of sins woman is a delightful night thick with darkness. Even so reason,
strength, virtue and truth are all so many fishes as it were; and woman, so declare the wise,
is like a hook to catch them.î (1ó4)
Thus ends the third descent into the Månasa lake of ›r∂ Råmaís exploits,
that eradicates all the impurities of the Kali age.
U
˙
›r∂ Råmacaritamånasa
(The Månasa lake containing the exploits of ›r∂ Råma)
Descent Four
(Ki¶kindhå-K僌a)
‡‹Ù∑§
∑ȧãŒãŒËfl⁄U‚ÈãŒ⁄UÊflÁÃ’‹ı ÁflôÊÊŸœÊ◊ÊflÈ÷ı
‡ÊÙ÷Ê…Kı fl⁄UœÁãflŸı üÊÈÁßÈÃı ªÙÁfl¬˝flÎãŒÁ¬˝ÿı–
◊ÊÿÊ◊ÊŸÈ·M§Á¬áÊı ⁄UÉÊÈfl⁄Uı ‚h◊¸fl◊ı¸ Á„UÃı
‚ËÃÊãfl·áÊÃà¬⁄Uı ¬ÁÕªÃı ÷ÁQ§¬˝Œı Ãı Á„U Ÿ—H 1H
›loka
kundend∂varasundaråvatibalau vij¤ånadhåmåvubhau
‹obhåŒhyau varadhanvinau ‹rutinutau govipravændapriyau,
måyåmånu¶arµupiƒau raghuvarau saddharmavarmau hitau
s∂tånve¶aƒatatparau pathigatau bhaktipradau tau hi na¨.1.
Lovely as jasmine and blue lotus, of surpassing strength, repositories of wisdom,
endowed with natural grace, excellent bowmen, hymned by the Vedas, and lovers of the
cow and the Bråhmaƒas, who appeared in the form of mortal men through their own Måyå
(deluding potency) as the two noble scions of Raghu, the armours of true religion, friendly to
all and journeying in quest for S∂tå, may they both grant us Devotion. (1)
servant.î So saying he fell at the Lordís feet much agitated; his heart was overwhelmed
with love and he manifested his own (monkey) form. The Lord of Raghus then lifted and
clasped him to His bosom and soothed him by wetting him with the tears of His eyes.
ìListen, O Hanumån: be not depressed at heart; you are twice as dear to Me as
Lak¶maƒa. Everyone says that I look upon all with the same eye; but a devotee is
particularly dear to Me because he too depends on none but Me.î (1ó4)
•’ ¬˝÷È ∑Χ¬Ê ∑§⁄U„ÈU ∞Á„U ÷Ê°ÃË – ‚’ ÃÁ¡ ÷¡ŸÈ ∑§⁄Uı¥ ÁŒŸ ⁄UÊÃËH
‚ÈÁŸ Á’⁄Uʪ ‚¢¡Èà ∑§Á¬ ’ÊŸË – ’Ù‹ Á’„°UÁ‚ ⁄UÊ◊È œŸÈ¬ÊŸËH 11H
¡Ù ∑§¿ÈU ∑§„U„ÈU ‚àÿ ‚’ ‚Ù߸ – ‚πÊ ’øŸ ◊◊ ◊Î·Ê Ÿ „UÙ߸H
Ÿ≈U ◊⁄U∑§≈U ßfl ‚’Á„U ŸøÊflà – ⁄UÊ◊È πª‚ ’Œ •‚ ªÊflÃH 12H
‹Ò ‚Ȫ˝Ëfl ‚¢ª ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕÊ – ø‹ øʬ ‚Êÿ∑§ ªÁ„U „UÊÕÊH
Ã’ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ‚Ȫ˝Ëfl ¬∆UÊflÊ – ª¡¸Á‚ ¡Êß ÁŸ∑§≈U ’‹ ¬ÊflÊH 13H
‚ÈŸÃ ’ÊÁ‹ ∑˝§ÙœÊÃÈ⁄U œÊflÊ – ªÁ„U ∑§⁄U ø⁄UŸ ŸÊÁ⁄U ‚◊ȤÊÊflÊH
‚ÈŸÈ ¬Áà Á¡ã„UÁ„U Á◊‹©U ‚Ȫ˝ËflÊ – à mı ’¢œÈ á ’‹ ‚Ë¥flÊH 14H
∑§Ù‚‹‚ ‚Èà ‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ⁄UÊ◊Ê – ∑§Ê‹„ÈU ¡ËÁà ‚∑§Á„¢U ‚¢ª˝Ê◊ÊH 15H
Cau.: je na mitra dukha hohiÚ dukhår∂, tinhahi bilokata påtaka bhår∂.
nija dukha giri sama raja kari jånå, mitraka dukha raja meru samånå. 1.
jinha ke° asi mati sahaja na å∂, te sa¢ha kata ha¢hi karata mitå∂.
kupatha nivåri supa≈tha calåvå, guna praga¢ai avagunanhi duråvå. 2.
deta leta mana sa≈ka na dhara∂, bala anumåna sadå hita kara∂.
bipati kåla kara sataguna nehå, ‹ruti kaha sa≈ta mitra guna ehå. 3.
åge° kaha mædu bacana banå∂, påche° anahita mana ku¢ilå∂.
jå kara cita ahi gati sama bhå∂, asa kumitra pariharehiÚ bhalå∂. 4.
sevaka sa¢ha næpa kæpana kunår∂, kapa¢∂ mitra sµula sama cår∂.
sakhå soca tyågahu bala more° , saba bidhi gha¢aba kåja maiÚ tore° . 5.
kaha sugr∂va sunahu raghub∂rå, båli mahåbala ati ranadh∂rå.
du≈dubhi asthi tåla dekharåe, binu prayåsa raghunåtha Œhahåe. 6.
dekhi amita bala båRh∂ pr∂t∂, båli badhaba inha bhai parat∂t∂.
båra båra nåvai pada s∂så, prabhuhi jåni mana hara¶a kap∂så. 7.
upajå gyåna bacana taba bolå, nåtha kæpå° mana bhayau alolå.
sukha sa≈pati parivåra baRå∂, saba parihari karihau° sevakå∂. 8.
e saba råma bhagati ke bådhaka, kahahiÚ sa≈ta tava pada avarådhaka.
satru mitra sukha dukha jaga måh∂°, måyå kæta paramåratha nåh∂°. 9.
båli parama hita jåsu prasådå, milehu råma tumha samana bi¶ådå.
sapane° jehi sana hoi larå∂, jåge° samujhata mana sakucå∂.10.
aba prabhu kæpå karahu ehi bhå° t∂, saba taji bhajanu karau° dina råt∂.
suni biråga sa≈juta kapi bån∂, bole biha° si råmu dhanupån∂.11.
jo kachu kahehu satya saba so∂, sakhå bacana mama mæ¶å na ho∂.
na¢a maraka¢a iva sabahi nacåvata, råmu khagesa beda asa gåvata.12.
lai sugr∂va sa≈ga raghunåthå, cale cåpa såyaka gahi håthå.
taba raghupati sugr∂va pa¢håvå, garjesi jåi nika¢a bala påvå.13.
sunata båli krodhåtura dhåvå, gahi kara carana nåri samujhåvå.
sunu pati jinhahi mileu sugr∂vå, te dvau ba≈dhu teja bala s∂≈vå.14.
kosalesa suta lachimana råmå, kålahu j∂ti sakahiÚ sa≈gråmå.15.
ìOne would incur great sin by the very sight of those who are not distressed to
see the distress of a friend. A man should regard his own mountain-like troubles as
of no more account than a mere grain of sand, while the troubles of a friend should
appear to him like Mount Sumeru, though really they may be as trifling as a grain of
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sand. Those fools who are not of such a temperament presume in vain to make friends
with anybody. A friend should restrain his companion from the evil path and lead him
on the path of virtue; he should proclaim the latterís good points and screen his faults,
should give and take things without any scruple and serve his friendís interest to the
best of his ability and finding him in distress love him a hundred times more than ever.
The Vedas declare these to be the qualities of a noble friend. He, however, who
contrives to speak bland words to your face and harms you behind your back and
harbours some evil design in his heart, and whose mind is as tortuous as the movements
of a snake is an unworthy friend and one had better bid good-bye to such a friend. A
stupid servant, a stingy monarch, a bad wife and a false friendóthese four are
tormenting like a pike. Relying on my strength, dear friend, grieve no more; I will serve
your cause in everyway possible.î Said Sugr∂va, ìListen, O Hero of Raghuís race: Våli
is possessed of immense strength and is exceedingly staunch in battle.î He then
showed Him Dundubhiís bones and the seven palm-trees, which were struck down by
the Lord of Raghus without any exertion. When Sugr∂va witnessed ›r∂ Råmaís
immeasurable strength his affection for Him grew all the more and he was now satisfied
that he would succeed in killing Våli. He bowed his head at His feet again and again
and was delighted at heart to recognize the Lord. When the light of wisdom dawned
on him, he said; ìMy mind, O Lord, has been set at rest by Your grace. Renouncing
pleasure, prosperity, home, personal glory and all I will render service to You. All these
are stumbling-blocks on the path of Devotion to ›r∂ Råma (Yourself): so declare saints
given to the worship of Your feet. Pairs of opposites such as friend and foe, joy and
sorrow, in this world are products of Måyå (Illusion) and have no reality. Våli is my
greatest friend, by whose grace I have met You, Råma, the Allayer of sorrow. On waking
from a dream when a man comes to know the identity of him with whom he had fought
in the dream, he feels abashed. Now, my Lord, do me this favour that I may renounce
all and worship You night and day.î On hearing the words of Sugr∂va, imbued as they
were with dispassion, ›r∂ Råma, who held a bow in His hand, smiled and said, ìWhatever
you have said is all true; but my words, O friend, can never be otherwise.î ›r∂ Råma
(says the saint Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi), O GaruŒa (king of birds), makes us all dance even as
a juggler would make his monkey dance: so declare the Vedas. Taking Sugr∂va with
Him the Lord of Raghus proceeded with a bow and arrow in His hands. Then the Lord
of Raghus sent Sugr∂va, who, strengthened by ›r∂ Råma, thundered under the very nose
of Våli. On hearing his roar Våli sallied forth frantic with fury. His wife, however, clasped
his feet with her hands and warned him thus: ìListen, my lord: the two brothers with
whom Sugr∂va has concluded an alliance are of unapproachable majesty and might.
They are no other than ›r∂ Råma and Lak¶maƒa, the sons of King Da‹aratha (the lord
of Kosala), who can conquer Death himself on the field of battle.î (1ó15)
janma janma muni jatanu karåh∂°, a≈ta råma kahi åvata nåh∂.°
jåsu nåma bala sa≈kara kås∂, deta sabahi sama gati abinås∂.2.
mama locana gocara soi åvå, bahuri ki prabhu asa banihi banåvå.3.
When ›r∂ Råma heard this most tender speech of Våli, He stroked his head with
His hand. ì I make your body immortal; you may keep up your life.î Said Våli, ìListen,
O Ocean of Mercy: sages continue their efforts (for God-Realization) during successive
births; but at the last moment they fail to utter the name ëRåmaí. But He, on the strength
of whose Name Lord ›a∆kara bestows immortality* on all alike, has appeared in a visible
form before my very eyes! Shall I ever get such a golden opportunity again? (1ó3)
¿U¢0ó‚Ù ŸÿŸ ªÙø⁄U ¡Ê‚È ªÈŸ ÁŸÃ ŸÁà ∑§Á„U üÊÈÁà ªÊfl„UË¥–
Á¡Áà ¬flŸ ◊Ÿ ªÙ ÁŸ⁄U‚ ∑§Á⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ äÿÊŸ ∑§’„ÈU°∑§ ¬Êfl„UËH ¥
◊ÙÁ„U ¡ÊÁŸ •Áà •Á÷◊ÊŸ ’‚ ¬˝÷È ∑§„U©U ⁄UÊπÈ ‚⁄UË⁄U„UË–
•‚ ∑§flŸ ‚∆U „UÁ∆U ∑§ÊÁ≈U ‚È⁄UÃL§ ’ÊÁ⁄U ∑§Á⁄UÁ„ ’’Í⁄U„UËH 1H
•’ ŸÊÕ ∑§Á⁄U ∑§L§ŸÊ Á’‹Ù∑§„ÈU Œ„ÈU ¡Ù ’⁄U ◊ʪ™°§–
¡Á„¢U ¡ÙÁŸ ¡ã◊ÊÒ¥ ∑§◊¸ ’‚ Ä°U ⁄UÊ◊ ¬Œ •ŸÈ⁄Uʪ™°§H
ÿ„U ßÿ ◊◊ ‚◊ Á’Ÿÿ ’‹ ∑§ÀÿÊŸ¬˝Œ ¬˝÷È ‹ËÁ¡∞–
ªÁ„U ’Ê°„U ‚È⁄U Ÿ⁄U ŸÊ„U •Ê¬Ÿ ŒÊ‚ •¢ªŒ ∑§ËÁ¡∞H 2H
Cha≈.: so nayana gocara jåsu guna nita neti kahi ‹ruti gåvah∂°,
jiti pavana mana go nirasa kari muni dhyåna kabahu° ka påvah∂°.
mohi jåni ati abhimåna basa prabhu kaheu råkhu sar∂rah∂,
asa kavana sa¢ha ha¢hi kå¢i surataru båri karihi babµurah∂.1.
aba nåtha kari karunå bilokahu dehu jo bara mågaµu° ,
jehiÚ joni janmau° karma basa taha° råma pada anurågaµu° .
yaha tanaya mama sama binaya bala kalyånaprada prabhu l∂jiai,
gahi bå° ha sura nara nåha åpana dåsa a≈gada k∂jiai.2.
ìHe has appeared before my very eyes, whose praises the Vedas ever sing
only in negative terms and whom sages are scarcely able to perceive in their meditation
even after they have controlled their breath and mind and freed their senses from
passion. Knowing me to be a victim of excessive pride the Lord said to me, ë Preserve
your life!í But who would be such a fool as to insist on cutting down a celestial tree
and using it as a fence to protect an acacia tree? Now, my lord, look upon me with
compassion and grant me the boon that I ask; in whatever species of life it may be
my fate to be born, I may continue to love ›r∂ Råmaís (Your) feet. This son of mine,
A∆gada by name, is my equal in humilibity and strength. O Bestower of Blessedness;
therefore, accept him, my master; and holding him by the arm, O Lord of gods and
men, treat him as Your servant.î (1-2)
* It is mentioned in the scriptures that Lord ›iva personally whispers the name ëRåmaí into the right
ear of every creature dying at Kå‹∂ and redeems its soul.
742 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
just as with the birth of an unworthy son the noble traditions of a family get extinct. Now
it becomes pitch dark even during the day, while at other times the sun would shine
brightly, just as the light of wisdom is obscured in the company of the vile and manifests
itself in the company of the good. (15 A-B)
øı0ó’⁄U·Ê Á’ªÃ ‚⁄UŒ Á⁄UÃÈ •Ê߸ – ‹Á¿U◊Ÿ Œπ„ÈU ¬⁄U◊ ‚È„UÊ߸H
»Í§‹¥ ∑§Ê‚ ‚∑§‹ ◊Á„U ¿UÊ߸ – ¡ŸÈ ’⁄U·Ê° ∑Χà ¬˝ª≈U ’È…∏UÊ߸H 1H
©UÁŒÃ •ªÁSà ¬¢Õ ¡‹ ‚Ù·Ê – Á¡Á◊ ‹Ù÷Á„U ‚Ù·ß ‚¢ÃÙ·ÊH
‚Á⁄UÃÊ ‚⁄U ÁŸ◊¸‹ ¡‹ ‚Ù„UÊ – ‚¢Ã NUŒÿ ¡‚ ªÃ ◊Œ ◊Ù„UÊH 2H
⁄U‚ ⁄U‚ ‚Íπ ‚Á⁄Uà ‚⁄U ¬ÊŸË – ◊◊ÃÊ àÿʪ ∑§⁄U®„U Á¡Á◊ ÇÿÊŸËH
¡ÊÁŸ ‚⁄UŒ Á⁄UÃÈ π¢¡Ÿ •Ê∞ – ¬Êß ‚◊ÿ Á¡Á◊ ‚È∑Χà ‚È„UÊ∞H 3H
¬¢∑§ Ÿ ⁄UŸÈ ‚Ù„U •Á‚ œ⁄UŸË – ŸËÁà ÁŸ¬ÈŸ ŸÎ¬ ∑Ò§ ¡Á‚ ∑§⁄UŸËH
¡‹ ‚¢∑§Ùø Á’∑§‹ ÷ß° ◊ËŸÊ – •’Èœ ∑ȧ≈UÈ¢’Ë Á¡Á◊ œŸ„UËŸÊH 4H
Á’ŸÈ ÉÊŸ ÁŸ◊¸‹ ‚Ù„U •∑§Ê‚Ê – „UÁ⁄U¡Ÿ ßfl ¬Á⁄U„UÁ⁄U ‚’ •Ê‚ÊH
∑§„°ÈU ∑§„È°U ’ÎÁCÔU ‚Ê⁄UŒË ÕÙ⁄UË – ∑§Ù©U ∞∑§ ¬Êfl ÷ªÁà Á¡Á◊ ◊Ù⁄UËH 5H
Cau.: bara¶å bigata sarada ritu å∂, lachimana dekhahu parama suhå∂.
phule° kåsa sakala mahi chå∂, janu bara¶å° kæta praga¢a buRhå∂.1.
udita agasti pa≈tha jala so¶å, jimi lobhahi so¶ai sa≈to¶å.
saritå sara nirmala jala sohå, sa≈ta hædaya jasa gata mada mohå.2.
rasa rasa sµukha sarita sara pån∂, mamatå tyåga karahiÚ jimi gyån∂.
jåni sarada ritu kha≈jana åe, påi samaya jimi sukæta suhåe.3.
pa≈ka na renu soha asi dharan∂, n∂ti nipuna næpa kai jasi karan∂.
jala sa≈koca bikala bhaiÚ m∂nå, abudha ku¢u≈b∂ jimi dhanah∂nå.4.
binu ghana nirmala soha akåså, harijana iva parihari saba åså.
kahu° kahu° b涢i sårad∂ thor∂, kou eka påva bhagati jimi mor∂.5.
ìLook here, Lak¶maƒa: the rains are over now and the most charming autumn has
arrived. The whole earth is covered by the Kå‹a grass with its white flowers as if the rainy
season has exposed its old age. The constellation known by the name of Agastya
(Canopus)* has appeared and dried up the water on the roads even as contentment
swallows greed. The limpid water of the rivers and lakes looks charming as a saintís heart
devoid of pride and infatuation. Slowly but gradually the water of the streams and lakes is
drying up even as the wise shake off the possessive instinct. Knowing that the autumn had
set in the Kha¤jana bird has made its appearance, just as the welcome fruit of oneís
meritorious deeds appears at the appointed time (neither sooner nor later). Devoid of mud
and dust the earth has assumed a lovely aspect just like the administration of a monarch
well-versed in politics. The fish are distressed on account of the diminishing waters even as
an improvident householder suffering from want of money. The cloudless sky is shining as
bright as a devotee of ›r∂ Hari, who has abandoned all desires. Here and there we have light
autumnal showers, just as a rare soul comes to develop devotion to Me. (1ó5)
ìThe insects that teemed on the earth have perished with the advent of the
autumn, just as a man who has found a teacher in the real sense of the term, is rid of
all doubt and error. (17)
øı0ó’⁄U·Ê ªÃ ÁŸ◊¸‹ Á⁄UÃÈ •Ê߸ – ‚ÈÁœ Ÿ ÃÊà ‚ËÃÊ ∑Ò§ ¬Ê߸H
∞∑§ ’Ê⁄U ∑Ò§‚„È°U ‚ÈÁœ ¡ÊŸı¥ – ∑§Ê‹„ÈU ¡ËÁà ÁŸÁ◊· ◊„UÈ° •ÊŸı¥H 1H
∑§Ã„È°U ⁄U„U©U ¡ı¥ ¡ËflÁà „UÙ߸ – ÃÊà ¡ÃŸ ∑§Á⁄U •ÊŸ©°U ‚Ù߸H
‚Ȫ˝Ëfl„È°U ‚ÈÁœ ◊ÙÁ⁄U Á’‚Ê⁄UË – ¬ÊflÊ ⁄UÊ¡ ∑§Ù‚ ¬È⁄U ŸÊ⁄UËH 2H
¡®„U ‚Êÿ∑§ ◊Ê⁄UÊ ◊Ò¥ ’Ê‹Ë – î„U ‚⁄U „UÃı¥ ◊Í…∏U ∑§„°U ∑§Ê‹ËH
¡Ê‚È ∑Χ¬Ê° ¿ÍU≈U®„U ◊Œ ◊Ù„UÊ – ÃÊ ∑§„È° ©U◊Ê Á∑§ ‚¬Ÿ„È°U ∑§Ù„UÊH 3H
¡ÊŸÁ„¢U ÿ„U øÁ⁄UòÊ ◊ÈÁŸ ÇÿÊŸË – Á¡ã„U ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U ø⁄UŸ ⁄UÁà ◊ÊŸËH
‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ∑˝§Ùœfl¢Ã ¬˝÷È ¡ÊŸÊ – œŸÈ· ø…∏UÊß ª„U ∑§⁄U ’ÊŸÊH 4H
Cau.: bara¶å gata nirmala ritu å∂, sudhi na tåta s∂tå kai på∂.
eka båra kaisehu° sudhi jånau° , kålahu j∂ti nimi¶a mahu° ånau° .1.
katahu° rahau jau° j∂vati ho∂, tåta jatana kari ånau° so∂.
sugr∂vahu° sudhi mori bisår∂, påvå råja kosa pura når∂.2.
jehiÚ såyaka mårå maiÚ bål∂, tehiÚ sara hatau° mµuRha kaha° kål∂.
jåsu kæpå° chµu¢ahiÚ mada mohå, tå kahu° umå ki sapanehu° kohå.3.
jånahiÚ yaha caritra muni gyån∂, jinha raghub∂ra carana rati mån∂.
lachimana krodhava≈ta prabhu jånå, dhanu¶a caRhåi gahe kara bånå.4.
ìThe rains are over and the autumn, which is marked by a cloudless sky and
limpid waters, has arrived; yet, dear brother, we have received no news about S∂tå. If
only once I could anyhow come to know of her whereabouts I would recover her out of
the hands of even Death himself. Wherever she may be, if only she is still alive I would
make an effort to rescue her, dear brother. Sugr∂va too has forgotten me now that he has
got a kingdom, a treasury, the amenities of city life and his own spouse. I will shoot the
fool tomorrow with the same arrow which I used in killing Våli.î (Says ›a∆kara) He whose
very grace rids one of pride and infatuation, could He ever dream of being angry, Umå ?
Those enlightened sages alone who have conceived a love for the feet of ›r∂ Råma (the
Hero of Raghuís race) can know the inwardness of this conduct of His. When Lak¶maƒa
found the Lord angry, he strung his bow and took arrows in his hands. (1ó4)
Cau.: katahu° hoi nisicara saiÚ bhe° ¢å, pråna lehiÚ eka eka cape¢å.
bahu prakåra giri kånana herahiÚ, kou muni milai tåhi saba gherahiÚ.1.
lågi tæ¶å atisaya akulåne, milai na jala ghana gahana bhulåne.
mana hanumåna k∂nha anumånå, marana cahata saba binu jala pånå.2.
caRhi giri sikhara cahµu° disi dekhå, bhµumi bibara eka kautuka pekhå.
cakrabåka baka ha≈sa uRåh∂°, bahutaka khaga prabisahiÚ tehi måh∂°.3.
giri te utari pavanasuta åvå, saba kahu° lai soi bibara dekhåvå.
åge° kai hanuma≈tahi l∂nhå, pai¢he bibara bila≈bu na k∂nhå.4.
If at any place they came across some demon they would take his life by a single
slap. They looked into every recess of forest and hill; and if they met any hermit they
would all surround him. Presently they felt much oppressed with thirst; but water could
be found nowhere and they also lost their way in the dense forest. Hanumån thought to
himself that without water to drink all would die. Climbing a hill-top he looked all round
and noticing a cavity in the ground saw a strange phenomenon there. Cakravåkas,
herons and swans hovered at its mouth and a number of other birds were making their
way into it. Coming down the hill Hanumån (the son of the wind-god) took them all and
showed them the cavern. They placed Hanumån at their head and entered the cave
without further loss of time. (1ó4)
øı0ó•ŸÈ¡ Á∑˝§ÿÊ ∑§Á⁄U ‚ʪ⁄U ÃË⁄UÊ – ∑§Á„U ÁŸ¡ ∑§ÕÊ ‚ÈŸ„ÈU ∑§Á¬ ’Ë⁄UÊH
„U◊ mı ’¢œÈ ¬˝Õ◊ ÃL§ŸÊ߸ – ªªŸ ª∞ ⁄UÁ’ ÁŸ∑§≈U ©U«∏UÊ߸H 1H
á Ÿ ‚Á„ U ‚∑§ ‚Ù Á»§Á⁄U •ÊflÊ – ◊Ò¥ •Á÷◊ÊŸË ⁄UÁ’ ÁŸ•⁄UÊflÊH
¡⁄U ¬¢π •Áà á •¬Ê⁄UÊ – ¬⁄U©°U ÷ÍÁ◊ ∑§Á⁄U ÉÊÙ⁄U Áø∑§Ê⁄UÊH 2H
◊ÈÁŸ ∞∑§ ŸÊ◊ ø¢º˝◊Ê •Ù„UË – ‹ÊªË ŒÿÊ ŒÁπ ∑§Á⁄U ◊Ù„UËH
’„ÈU ¬˝∑§Ê⁄U ÃÁ„¢U ÇÿÊŸ ‚ÈŸÊflÊ – Œ„U ¡ÁŸÃ •Á÷◊ÊŸ ¿U«∏UÊflÊH 3H
òÊÃÊ° ’˝rÊÔ ◊ŸÈ¡ ÃŸÈ œÁ⁄U„UË – ÃÊ‚È ŸÊÁ⁄U ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ¬Áà „UÁ⁄U„UËH
ÃÊ‚È πÙ¡ ¬∆UßÁ„U ¬˝÷È ŒÍÃÊ – ÁÃã„UÁ„U Á◊‹¥ ÃÒ¥ „UÙ’ ¬ÈŸËÃÊH 4H
¡Á◊„U®„U ¬¢π ∑§⁄UÁ‚ ¡ÁŸ Áø¢ÃÊ – ÁÃã„UÁ„U ŒπÊß Œ„U‚È ÃÒ¥ ‚ËÃÊH
◊ÈÁŸ ∑§ß Áª⁄UÊ ‚àÿ ÷ß •Ê¡Í – ‚ÈÁŸ ◊◊ ’øŸ ∑§⁄U„ÈU ¬˝÷È ∑§Ê¡ÍH 5H
ÁªÁ⁄U ÁòÊ∑ͧ≈U ™§¬⁄U ’‚ ‹¢∑§Ê – Ä° ⁄U„U ⁄UÊflŸ ‚„U¡ •‚¢∑§ÊH
Ä°U •‚Ù∑§ ©U¬’Ÿ ¡„°U ⁄U„U߸ – ‚ËÃÊ ’ÒÁ∆U ‚Ùø ⁄Uà •„U߸H 6H
Cau.: anuja kriyå kari sågara t∂rå, kahi nija kathå sunahu kapi b∂rå.
hama dvau ba≈dhu prathamatarunå∂, gagana gae rabi nika¢a uRå∂.1.
teja na sahi saka so phiri åvå, maiÚ abhimån∂ rabi niaråvå.
jare pa≈kha ati teja apårå, pareu° bhµumi kari ghora cikårå.2.
muni eka nåma ca≈dramå ohi, låg∂ dayå dekhi kari moh∂.
bahu prakåra tehiÚ gyåna sunåvå, deha janita abhimåna chaRåvå.3.
tretå° brahma manuja tanudharih∂, tåsu nåri nisicara pati harih∂.
tåsu khoja pa¢haihi prabhu dµutå, tinhahi mile° taiÚ hoba pun∂tå.4.
jamihahiÚ pa≈kha karasi jani ci≈tå, tinhahi dekhåi dehesu taiÚ s∂tå.
muni kai girå satya bhai åjµu, suni mama bacana karahu prabhu kåjµu.5.
giri trikµu¢a µupara basa la≈kå, taha° raha råvana sahaja asa≈kå.
taha° asoka upabana jaha° raha∂, s∂tå bai¢hi soca rata aha∂.6.
Having performed the after-death ceremonies in respect of his departed brother
(Ja¢åyu) on the sea-shore Sampåt∂ narrated his own story. ìListen, O monkey chiefs: in
the prime of our youth we two brothers (Ja¢åyu and myself) soared in the heavens and
approached the orb of the sun. Ja¢åyu could not bear the heat of the sun and came back;
but I in my pride advanced nearer the sun. My wings were scorched with the inordinate
heat and I fell to the ground with a fearful scream. A sage, Candramå by name, (who
lived there) was moved with compassion when he saw me. He taught me spiritual
wisdom in many ways and rid me of my identification with the body. ëIn the Tretå age the
Supreme Spirit will take the form of a human being and the demon king (Råvaƒa) will
carry off His Spouse. The Lord will send out spies to search Her and you will be
absolved of all sins by meeting them. Your wings will sprout again; worry not any longer
on that account. You will have to do only this much: show where S∂tå may be them .í The
sageís predictions has come true today; therefore, follow my instructions and set about
the business of your Lord. On the summit of the Trikµu¢a hill stands the city of La∆kå;
Råvaƒa, who is fearless by nature, lives there. There, in the A‹oka garden, is lodged S∂tå,
who sits there, plunged in grief, even now. (1ó6)
Thus ends the fourth descent into the Månasa lake of ›r∂ Råmaís exploits,
that eradicates all the impurities of the Kali age.
U
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›r∂ Råmacaritamånasa
(The Månasa lake containing the exploits of ›r∂ Råma)
Descent Five
(Sundara-K僌a)
‡‹Ù∑§
‡ÊÊãâ ‡ÊÊEÃ◊¬˝◊ÿ◊ŸÉÊ¢ ÁŸflʸáʇÊÊÁãì˝Œ¢
’˝rÊÔʇÊê÷È»§áÊËãº˝‚√ÿ◊ÁŸ‡Ê¢ flŒÊãÃfll¢ Áfl÷È◊˜–
⁄UÊ◊ÊÅÿ¢ ¡ªŒËE⁄¢U ‚È⁄UªÈL¢§ ◊ÊÿÊ◊ŸÈcÿ¢ „UÁ⁄U¢
flãŒ˘„¢U ∑§L§áÊÊ∑§⁄¢U ⁄UÉÊÈfl⁄¢U ÷ͬʋøÍ«Ê◊ÁáÊ◊˜H 1H
›loka
‹ånta≈ ‹å‹vatamaprameyamanagha≈ nirvåƒa‹åntiprada≈
brahmå‹ambhuphaƒ∂ndrasevyamani‹a≈ vedåntavedya≈ vibhum,
råmåkhya≈ jagad∂‹vara≈ suraguru≈ måyåmanu¶ya≈ hari≈
vandeíha≈ karuƒåkara≈ raghuvara≈ bhµupålacµuŒåmaƒim.1.
I adore the Lord of the universe bearing the name of Råma, the Chief of Raghuís
line and the crest-jewel of kings, the mine of compassion, the dispeller of all sins,
appearing in human form through His Måyå (deluding potency), the greatest of all gods,
knowable through Vedånta (the Upani¶ads), constantly worshipped by Brahmå (the
Creator), ›ambhu (Lord ›iva) and ›e¶a (the serpent-god), the bestower of supreme
peace in the form of final beatitude, placid, eternal, beyond the ordinary means of
cognition, sinless and all-pervading. (1)
•ÃÈÁ‹Ã’‹œÊ◊¢ „U◊‡ÊÒ‹Ê÷Œ„¢U
ŒŸÈ¡flŸ∑Χ‡ÊÊŸÈ¢ ôÊÊÁŸŸÊ◊ª˝ªáÿ◊˜–
‚∑§‹ªÈáÊÁŸœÊŸ¢ flÊŸ⁄UÊáÊÊ◊œË‡Ê¢
⁄UÉÊȬÁÃÁ¬˝ÿ÷Q¢§ flÊáÊâ Ÿ◊ÊÁ◊H 3H
atulitabaladhåma≈ hema‹ailåbhadeha≈
danujavanakæ‹ånu≈ j¤åninåmagragaƒyam,
sakalaguƒanidhåna≈ vånaråƒåmadh∂‹a≈
raghupatipriyabhakta≈ våtajåta≈ namåmi.3.
I bow to the son of the wind-god, the beloved devotee of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of
the Raghus), the chief of the monkeys, the repository of all virtues, the foremost among
the wise, a fire to consume the forest of the demon race, possessing a body shining as
a mountain of gold and a home of immeasurable strength. (3)
øı0ó¡Ê◊fl¢Ã ∑§ ’øŸ ‚È„UÊ∞ – ‚ÈÁŸ „UŸÈ◊¢Ã NUŒÿ •Áà ÷Ê∞H
Ã’ ‹Áª ◊ÙÁ„U ¬Á⁄Uπ„ÈU ÃÈê„U ÷Ê߸ – ‚Á„U ŒÈπ ∑¢§Œ ◊Í‹ »§‹ πÊ߸H 1H
¡’ ‹Áª •Êflı¥ ‚ËÃÁ„U ŒπË – „UÙßÁ„U ∑§Ê¡È ◊ÙÁ„U „U⁄U· Á’‚·ËH
ÿ„U ∑§Á„U ŸÊß ‚’Áã„U ∑§„ÈU° ◊ÊÕÊ – ø‹©U „U⁄UÁ· Á„Uÿ° œÁ⁄U ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕÊH 2H
Á‚¢œÈ ÃË⁄U ∞∑§ ÷Íœ⁄U ‚ÈŒ¢ ⁄U – ∑§ıÃÈ∑§ ∑ͧÁŒ ø…∏U©U ÃÊ ™§¬⁄UH
’Ê⁄U ’Ê⁄U ⁄ÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U ‚°÷Ê⁄UË – Ã⁄U∑§©U ¬flŸÃŸÿ ’‹ ÷Ê⁄UËH 3H
¡Á„¢U ÁªÁ⁄U ø⁄UŸ Œß „UŸÈ◊¢ÃÊ – ø‹©U ‚Ê ªÊ ¬ÊÃÊ‹ ÃÈ⁄¢UÃÊH
Á¡Á◊ •◊ÙÉÊ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ∑§⁄U ’ÊŸÊ – ∞„UË ÷Ê°Áà ø‹©U „UŸÈ◊ÊŸÊH 4H
¡‹ÁŸÁœ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ŒÍà Á’øÊ⁄UË – ÃÒ¥ ◊ÒŸÊ∑§ „UÙÁ„U üÊ◊„UÊ⁄UËH 5H
Cau.: jåmava≈ta ke bacana suhåe, suni hanuma≈ta hædaya ati bhåe.
taba lagi mohi parikhehu tumha bhå∂, sahi dukha ka≈da mµula phala khå∂.1.
jaba lagi åvau° s∂tahi dekh∂, hoihi kåju mohi hara¶a bise¶∂.
yaha kahi nåi sabanhi kahu° måthå, caleu hara¶i hiya° dhari raghunåthå.2.
si≈dhu t∂ra eka bhµudhara su≈dara, kautuka kµudi caRheu tå µupara.
båra båra raghub∂ra sa° bhår∂, tarakeu pavanatanaya bala bhår∂.3.
jehiÚ giri carana dei hanuma≈tå, caleu so gå påtåla tura≈tå.
jimi amogha raghupati kara bånå, eh∂ bhå° ti caleu hanumånå.4.
jalanidhi raghupati dµuta bicår∂, taiÚ mainåka hohi ‹ramahår∂.5.
Hanumån was much delighted at heart to hear the heartening speech of Jåmbavån.
He said, ìSuffering hardships and living on bulbs, roots and fruits, wait for me, brethren, till
I return after seeing S∂tå. I am sure our object will be accomplished as I feel very cheerful.î
So saying and after bowing his head to them all he set out full of joy with the image of ›r∂
Råma (the Lord of the Raghus) enshrined in his heart. There was a beautiful hill on the sea-
coast; he lightly sprang on to its top. And invoking the Hero of Raghus line again and again,
the son of the wind-god took a leap with all his might. The hill on which Hanumån planted his
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foot while leaping sank down immediately into the nethermost region (Påtåla). Hanumån
sped forth in the same way as the faili shaft of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus). Knowing
him to be ›r∂ Råmaís emissary, the deity presiding over the ocean spoke to mount
Mainåka,* ìRelieve him of his fatigue, O Mainåka (by allowing him to rest on you).î (1ó5)
Cau.: masaka samåna rµupa kapi dhar∂, la≈kahi caleu sumiri narahar∂.
nåma la≈kin∂ eka nisicar∂, so kaha calesi mohi ni≈dar∂.1.
janehi nahiÚ maramu sa¢ha morå, mora ahåra jahå° lagi corå.
mu¢hikå eka mahå kapi han∂, °
rudhira bamata dharan∂ Œhanaman∂.2.
puni sa≈bhåri u¢h∂ so la≈kå, jori påni kara binaya sasa≈kå.
jaba råvanahi brahma bara d∂nhå, calata bira≈ci kahå mohi c∂nhå.3.
bikala hosi taiÚ kapi ke° måre, taba jånesu nisicara sa≈ghåre.
tåta mora ati punya bahµutå, dekheu° nayana råma kara dµutå.4.
Hanumån assumed a form as small as a gnat and, invoking the Lord in human
semblance (Bhagavån ›r∂ Råma), headed towards La∆kå. (At the gateway of La∆kå)
lived a demoness, La∆kin∂ by name. ìWhere should you be going heedless of me?î she
said. ìFool, have you not been able to know who I am? Every thief hereabout is my food.î
The great monkey dealt her such a blow with his fist that she toppled down vomiting
blood. Then, recovering herself, La∆kå (La∆kin∂), stood up, and joining her palms in dismay,
humbly addressed him, ìWhen Brahmå granted Råvaƒa the boon he had asked for, the
Creator furnished me with the following clue (to the extermination of the demon race)
while departing:óëWhen you get discomfited by a blow from a monkey, know that all is
over with the demon race.í I must have earned very great merit, dear Hanumån, that I
have been blessed with the sight of ›r∂ Råmaís own messenger. (1ó4)
soon as he heard Hanumånís words he rose and came where the latter was. Bowing
low he enquired after the Bråhmaƒaís welfare: ìTell me all about you, holy sir. Are you
one of ›r∂ Hariís own servants (Nårada and others)? My heart is filled with exceeding
love at your sight. Or are you ›r∂ Råma Himself, a loving friend of the poor, who have
come to bless me (by your sight)?î (1ó4)
thought of ›r∂ Råmaís lotus feet. The son of the wind-god felt extremely miserable to see
Janakaís Daughter sad. (8)
øı0óÃL§ ¬Ñfl ◊„È°U ⁄U„UÊ ‹È∑§Ê߸ – ∑§⁄Uß Á’øÊ⁄U ∑§⁄Uı¥ ∑§Ê ÷Ê߸H
ÃÁ„U •fl‚⁄U ⁄UÊflŸÈ Ä°U •ÊflÊ – ‚¢ª ŸÊÁ⁄U ’„ÈU Á∑§∞° ’ŸÊflÊH 1H
’„ÈU Á’Áœ π‹ ‚ËÃÁ„U ‚◊ȤÊÊflÊ – ‚Ê◊ ŒÊŸ ÷ÿ ÷Œ ŒπÊflÊH
∑§„U ⁄UÊflŸÈ ‚ÈŸÈ ‚È◊ÈÁπ ‚ÿÊŸË – ◊¢ŒÙŒ⁄UË •ÊÁŒ ‚’ ⁄UÊŸËH 2H
Ãfl •ŸÈø⁄UË¥ ∑§⁄U©°U ¬Ÿ ◊Ù⁄UÊ – ∞∑§ ’Ê⁄U Á’‹Ù∑ȧ ◊◊ •Ù⁄UÊH
ÃΟ œÁ⁄U •Ù≈U ∑§„UÁà ’ÒŒ„UË – ‚ÈÁ◊Á⁄U •flœ¬Áà ¬⁄U◊ ‚Ÿ„UËH 3H
‚ÈŸÈ Œ‚◊Èπ πlÙà ¬˝∑§Ê‚Ê – ∑§’„È°U Á∑§ ŸÁ‹ŸË ∑§⁄Uß Á’∑§Ê‚ÊH
•‚ ◊Ÿ ‚◊ȤÊÈ ∑§„UÁà ¡ÊŸ∑§Ë – π‹ ‚ÈÁœ ŸÁ„¢U ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U ’ÊŸ ∑§ËH 4H
‚∆U ‚ÍŸ¥ „UÁ⁄U •ÊŸÁ„U ◊Ù„UË – •œ◊ ÁŸ‹îÊ ‹Ê¡ ŸÁ„¢U ÃÙ„UËH 5H
Cau.: taru pallava mahu° rahå lukå∂, karai bicåra karau° kå bhå∂.
tehi avasara råvanu taha° åvå, sa≈ga nåri bahu kie° banåvå.1.
bahu bidhi khala s∂tahi samujhåvå, såma dåna bhaya bheda dekhåvå.
kaha råvanu sunu sumukhi sayån∂, ma≈dodar∂ ådi saba rån∂.2.
tava anucar∂° karau° pana morå, eka båra biloku mama orå.
tæna dhari o¢a kahati baideh∂, sumiri avadhapati parama saneh∂.3.
sunu dasamukha khadyota prakåså, kabahu° ki nalin∂ karai bikåså.
asa mana samujhu kahati jånak∂, khala sudhi nahiÚ raghub∂ra båna k∂.4.
sa¢ha sµune° hari ånehi moh∂, adhama nilajja låja nahiÚ toh∂.5.
Concealing himself among the leaves of a tree he mused within himself, ìCome, sir,
what should I do?î At that very moment Råvaƒa arrived there gaily adorned and
accompanied by a troop of women. The wretch tried to prevail upon Her in many ways
through friendly advice, allurements, threats and estrangement. Said Råvaƒa, ìListen, O
beautiful and wise lady: I will make Mandodar∂ and all other queens your handmaids, I
swear, provided you cast your look on me only once.î Interposing* a blade of grass
between Herself and Råvaƒa and fixing Her thoughts on Her most beloved lord (›r∂
Råma), the King of Ayodhyå, Videhaís Daughter rejoined: ìListen, O ten-headed monster:
can a lotus flower ever expand in the glow of a fire-fly?î ìPonder this at heart,î continued
Janakaís Daughter; ìperhaps you have no idea what ›r∂ Råmaís shafts are like, O
wretch. You carried me off at a time when there was none by my side; yet you do not
feel ashamed, O vile and impudent rogue!î (1ó5)
* The word literally means ìThat which derides the moon by its cool brillianceí. Though generally
used as a synonym for a curved sword, it particularly denotes the sword possessed by Råvaƒa as a gift from
Bhagavån ›a∆kara, to whom it originally belonged. In Her utter despair S∂tå looked to Råvaƒaís sword alone
to come to Her rescue and end Her miserable existence; and the sowrd, though cruel and dreadful to all
appearance, appeared to Her as agreeable and soothing as the moonís rays to a burning heart. The
appellation ëCandrahåsaí thus sounded most appropriate to Her.
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while the host of fiendesses in the A‹oka grove assumed various kinds of hideous forms
and intimidated S∂tå. (10)
øı0óÁòÊ¡≈UÊ ŸÊ◊ ⁄UÊë¿U‚Ë ∞∑§Ê – ⁄UÊ◊ ø⁄UŸ ⁄UÁà ÁŸ¬ÈŸ Á’’∑§ÊH
‚’ã„Uı ’ÙÁ‹ ‚ÈŸÊ∞Á‚ ‚¬ŸÊ – ‚ËÃÁ„U ‚ß ∑§⁄U„ÈU Á„Uà •¬ŸÊH 1H
‚¬Ÿ¥ ’ÊŸ⁄U ‹¢∑§Ê ¡Ê⁄UË – ¡ÊÃȜʟ ‚ŸÊ ‚’ ◊Ê⁄UËH
π⁄U •ÊM§…∏U ŸªŸ Œ‚‚Ë‚Ê – ◊È¢Á«Uà Á‚⁄U π¢Á«Uà ÷È¡ ’Ë‚ÊH 2H
∞Á„U Á’Áœ ‚Ù ŒÁë¿UŸ ÁŒÁ‚ ¡Ê߸ – ‹¢∑§Ê ◊Ÿ„È°U Á’÷Ë·Ÿ ¬Ê߸H
Ÿª⁄U Á»§⁄UË ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U ŒÙ„UÊ߸ – Ã’ ¬˝÷È ‚ËÃÊ ’ÙÁ‹ ¬∆UÊ߸H 3H
ÿ„U ‚¬ŸÊ ◊Ò¥ ∑§„U©°U ¬È∑§Ê⁄UË – „UÙßÁ„U ‚àÿ ª∞° ÁŒŸ øÊ⁄UËH
ÃÊ‚È ’øŸ ‚ÈÁŸ à ‚’ «U⁄UË¥ – ¡Ÿ∑§‚ÈÃÊ ∑§ ø⁄UŸÁã„U ¬⁄UË¥H 4H
Cau.: trija¢å nåma råcchas∂ ekå, råma carana rati nipuna bibekå.
sabanhau boli sunåesi sapanå, s∂tahi sei karahu hita apanå.1.
sapane° bånara la≈kå jår∂, jåtudhåna senå saba mår∂.
khara årµuRha nagana dasas∂så, mu≈Œita sira kha≈Œita bhuja b∂så.2.
ehi bidhi so dacchina disi jå∂, la≈kå manahu° bibh∂¶ana på∂.
nagara phir∂ raghub∂ra dohå∂, taba prabhu s∂tå boli pa¢hå∂.3.
yaha sapanå maiÚ kahau° pukår∂, hoihi satya gae° dina cår∂.
tåsu bacana suni te saba Œar∂,° janakasutå ke carananhi par∂°.4.
One of these demonesses, Trija¢å by name, was devoted to ›r∂ Råmaís feet and
perfect in spiritual wisdom. She summoned all her companions, told them her dream and
exhorted them to serve S∂tå and thus bless themselves. ìIn my dream a monkey burnt
La∆kå and the whole demon host was killed. As for the ten-headed Råvaƒa, I saw him
mounted on a donkey, all naked, with his heads shorn and his twenty arms chopped off.
In this fashion he went his way to the south*; and it so appeared that La∆kå had passed
into the hands of Vibh∂¶aƒa. ›r∂ Råmaís victory was proclaimed (by beat of drum)
throughout the city: it was then that the Lord (›r∂ Råma) sent for S∂tå. This dream, I loudly
proclaim, will come true a few days hence.î They were all dismayed to hear her words
and fell at the feet of Janakaís Daughter. (1ó4)
•ÊÁŸ ∑§Ê∆U ⁄UøÈ ÁøÃÊ ’ŸÊ߸ – ◊ÊÃÈ •Ÿ‹ ¬ÈÁŸ ŒÁ„U ‹ªÊ߸H
‚àÿ ∑§⁄UÁ„U ◊◊ ¬˝ËÁà ‚ÿÊŸË – ‚ÈŸÒ ∑§Ù üÊflŸ ‚Í‹ ‚◊ ’ÊŸËH 2H
‚ÈŸÃ ’øŸ ¬Œ ªÁ„U ‚◊ȤÊÊ∞Á‚ – ¬˝÷È ¬˝Ãʬ ’‹ ‚È¡‚È ‚ÈŸÊ∞Á‚H
ÁŸÁ‚ Ÿ •Ÿ‹ Á◊‹ ‚ÈŸÈ ‚È∑ȧ◊Ê⁄UË – •‚ ∑§Á„U ‚Ù ÁŸ¡ ÷flŸ Á‚œÊ⁄UËH 3H
∑§„U ‚ËÃÊ Á’Áœ ÷Ê ¬˝ÁÃ∑ͧ‹Ê – Á◊Á‹Á„U Ÿ ¬Êfl∑§ Á◊Á≈UÁ„U Ÿ ‚Í‹ÊH
ŒÁπ•Ã ¬˝ª≈U ªªŸ •¢ªÊ⁄UÊ – •flÁŸ Ÿ •Êflà ∞∑§©U ÃÊ⁄UÊH 4H
¬Êfl∑§◊ÿ ‚Á‚ dflà Ÿ •ÊªË – ◊ÊŸ„È°U ◊ÙÁ„U ¡ÊÁŸ „Uà ÷ʪËH
‚ÈŸÁ„U Á’Ÿÿ ◊◊ Á’≈U¬ •‚Ù∑§Ê – ‚àÿ ŸÊ◊ ∑§L§ „UL§ ◊◊ ‚Ù∑§ÊH 5H
ŸÍß Á∑§‚‹ÿ •Ÿ‹ ‚◊ÊŸÊ – ŒÁ„U •ÁªÁŸ ¡ÁŸ ∑§⁄UÁ„U ÁŸŒÊŸÊH
ŒÁπ ¬⁄U◊ Á’⁄U„UÊ∑ȧ‹ ‚ËÃÊ – ‚Ù ¿UŸ ∑§Á¬Á„U ∑§‹¬ ‚◊ ’ËÃÊH 6H
Cau.: trija¢å sana bol∂° kara jor∂, måtu bipati sa≈gini taiÚ mor∂.
tajau° deha karu begi upå∂, dusaha birahu aba nahiÚ sahi jå∂.1.
åni kå¢ha racu citå banå∂, måtu anala puni dehi lagå∂
satya karahi mama pr∂ti sayån∂, sunai ko ‹ravana sµula sama bån∂.2.
sunata bacana pada gahi samujhåesi, prabhu pratåpa bala sujasu sunåesi.
nisi na anala mila sunu sukumår∂, asa kahi so nija bhavana sidhår∂.3.
kaha s∂tå bidhi bhå pratikµulå, milihi na påvaka mi¢ihi na sµulå.
dekhiata praga¢a gagana a≈gårå, avani na åvata ekau tårå.4.
påvakamaya sasi sravata na åg∂, månahu° mohi jåni hata bhåg∂.
sunahi binaya mama bi¢apa asokå, satya nåma karu haru mama sokå.5.
nµutana kisalaya anala samånå, dehi agini jani karahi nidånå.
dekhi parama birahåkula s∂tå, so chana kapihi kalapa sama b∂tå.6.
With joined palms She said to Trija¢å, ìMother, you are my only companion in adversity.
Therefore, quickly devise some means whereby I may be enabled to cast off this body; for
this desolation, which is so hard to bear, can no longer be endured. Bring some wood and
put up a pyre; and then, my mother, set fire to it. Thus prove the genuineness of my love for
the Lord, O wise lady. Who will stand Råvaƒaís words,that pierce the ear like a shaft?î On
hearing these words she clasped S∂tåís feet and comforted Her by recounting the majesty,
might and glory of Her lord. ìListen, O tender lady: no fire can be had at night.î So saying
she left for her residence. S∂tå said (to Herself) ìHeaven itself has turned hostile to me;
there is no fire to be had and I cannot be cured of my agony otherwise. Sparks of fire are
visibly seen in the heavens; but not a single star drops to the earth. The moon, though all
fire, refuses to rain sparks, as if conscious of my wretchedness. Hear my prayer, O A‹oka
tree: take away my sorrow and answer to your name*. Your fresh and tender leaves bear
the colour of flames; therefore, supply me with fire and do not aggravate my agony beyond
limits.î The moment seemed like an age† to Hanumån as he beheld S∂tå extremely distressed
due to Her separation from Her lord. (1ó6)
forgotten me.î Seeing S∂tå sore distressed due to Her separation from Her lord, Hanumån
addressed Her in soft and polite accents: ìThe Lord and His younger brother (Lak¶maƒa)
are both doing well, mother, except for the fact that the all-merciful is sorrowful because
of Your sorrow. Do not feel vexed at heart, mother; ›r∂ Råma loves You twice as much
as You love Him. (1ó5)
monkey revealed His real form, colossal as a mountain of gold, terrible in battle,
possessing great might and full of valour. S∂tå now took comfort in Her heart and the son
of the wind-god thereupon resumed his diminutive appearance. (1ó5)
Cau.: råma carana pa≈kaja ura dharahµu, la≈kå acala råju tumha karahµu.
ri¶i pulasti jasu bimala maya≈kå, tehi sasi mahu° jani hohu kala≈kå.1.
råma nåma binu girå na sohå, dekhu bicåri tyågi mada mohå.
basana h∂na nahiÚ soha surår∂, saba bhµu¶ana bhµu¶ita bara når∂.2.
råma bimukha sa≈pati prabhutå∂, jåi rah∂ på∂ binu på∂.
sajala mµula jinha saritanha nåh∂°, bara¶i gae° puni tabahiÚ sukhåh∂°.3.
sunu dasaka≈¢ha kahau° pana rop∂, bimukha råma tråtå nahiÚ kop∂.
sa≈kara sahasa bi¶nu aja toh∂, sakahiÚ na råkhi råma kara droh∂.4.
ìInstall the image of ›r∂ Råmaís lotus feet in your heart and enjoy the uninterrupted
sovereignty of La∆kå. The glory of the sage Pulastya (your grandfather) shines like the
moon without its spot; be not a speck in that moon. Speech is charmless without ›r∂
Råmaís name. Ponder and see for yourself, casting aside arrogance and infatuation. A
fair lady without clothes, O enemy of gods, does not a look herself even though adorned
with all kinds of jewels. The fortune and lordship of a man who is hostile to Råma
eventually leave him even if they stay a while, and are as good as lost if acquired anew.
Rivers that have no perennial source get dried up as soon as the rains are over. Listen,
O ten-headed Råvaƒa, I tell you on oath: there is none to save him who is opposed to
›r∂ Råma. ›a∆kara, Vi¶ƒu and Brahmå* in their thousands are unable to protect you, an
enemy of ›r∂ Råma.î (1ó4)
* Brahmå,Vi¶ƒu and ›iva are spoken of here as part manifestations of the Supreme Deity, responsible
for the creation etc., of only one of the countless millions of universes ruled over by ›r∂ Råma, who represents
the Supreme Deity.
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mætyu nika¢a å∂ khala toh∂, lågesi adhama sikhåvana moh∂.
ula¢å hoihi kaha hanumånå, matibhrama tora praga¢a maiÚ jånå.2.
suni kapi bacana bahuta khisiånå, begi na harahu mµuRha kara prånå.
sunata nisåcara mårana dhåe, sacivanha sahita bibh∂¶anu åe.3.
nåi s∂sa kari binaya bahµutå, n∂ti birodha na måria dµutå.
åna da≈Œa kachu karia goså° ∂, sabah∂° kahå ma≈tra bhala bhå∂.4.
sunata bihasi bolå dasaka≈dhara, a≈ga bha≈ga kari pa¢haia ba≈dara.5.
Although Hanumån gave him exceedingly salutary advice, full of devotion, discretion,
dispassion and wisdom, the most haughty Råvaƒa laughed and said, ìWe have found a
most wise Guru in this monkey ! (Turning towards Hanumån he continued) Death hangs
over your head, O wretch; that is why you have started exhorting me, O vile monkey.î
ìJust the contrary is going to happen;î retorted Hanumån. ìI clearly perceive that you are
labouring under some mental illusion.î Hearing these words of Hanumån Råvaƒa got nettled.
ìWhy not some of you quickly kill this fool?î As soon as the demons heard it, they rushed
forward to kill him. That very moment came Vibh∂¶aƒa (Råvaƒaís youngest brother) with
his counsellors. Bowing his head he made humble entreaty: ìIt is against all statecraft: an
envoy must not be killed. He may be punished in some other way, my master.î All exclaimed
to one another, ìThis is sound counsel, brother.î Hearing this the ten-headed Råvaƒa laughed
and said, ìAll right, the monkey may be sent back mutilated. (1ó5)
båjahiÚ Œhola dehiÚ saba tår∂, nagara pheri puni pµu° cha prajår∂.
påvaka jarata dekhi hanuma≈tå, bhayau parama laghurµupa tura≈tå.4.
nibuki caRheu kapi kanaka a¢år∂°, bha∂° sabh∂ta nisåcara når∂°.5.
ìWhen the tailless monkey will go back, the wretch will bring his master with him,
and I shall have an opportunity of seeing his might, whom he has so lavishly exalted .î
Hanumån smiled to himself on hearing these words. ìGoddess ›åradå has proved
helpful to me, I believe.î On hearing Råvaƒaís command the stupid demons started doing
as they were bid. Not a rag was left in the city nor a drop of ghee (clarified butter) or
oil, the tail had grown to great a length through Hanumånís playful gesture. The citizens
thronged to see the fun; they kicked Hanumån and jeered much at him. With beating of
drums and clapping of hands they took him round the city and then set fire to his tail.
When Hanumån saw the fire blazing, he immediately assumed an utterly diminutive size,
and slipping out of his bonds sprang to the attics of the gold palace, to the dismay of the
demonesses. (1ó5)
* Our scriptures tell us that there are forty-nine varieties of winds, each presided over by a distinct god,
these gods being collectively known as the Maruts. In the ordinary course it is only at the time of universal
dissolution (¬˝‹ÿ) that all these winds are let loose by the god of destruction.
790 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Though colossal in size, Hanumån appeared most nimble-bodied; he ran and
sprang from palace to palace. The city was all ablaze and the people were at their witís
end. Terrible flames burst forth in myriads and piteous cries were heard everywhere:
ìO father ! Ah, my mother ! Who will save us at this hour? As I said, he is no monkey
but some god in the form of a monkey. Such is the result of despising a noble soul:
the city is being consumed by fire as though it had no master.î In the twinking of an
eye Hanumån burnt down the whole city barring the solitary house of Vibh∂¶aƒa.
Pårvat∂, (continues Lord ›iva,) Hanumån went unscathed because he was the
messenger of Him who created fire itself. He burnt the whole of La∆kå from one end
to the other and then leapt into the ocean. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ¬Í°¿U
’ȤÊÊß πÙß üÊ◊ œÁ⁄U ‹ÉÊÈ M§¬ ’„UÙÁ⁄U–
¡Ÿ∑§‚ÈÃÊ ∑¥§ •Êª¥ ∆UÊ…∏U ÷ÿ©U ∑§⁄U ¡ÙÁ⁄UH 26H
Do.: pµu° cha bujhåi khoi ‹rama dhari laghu rµupa bahori,
janakasutå ke° åge° ¢håRha bhayau kara jori.26.
After quenching his tail and relieving his fatigue he resumed his diminutive form
and stood before Janakaís Daughter with joined palms. (26)
øı0ó◊ÊÃÈ ◊ÙÁ„U ŒË¡ ∑§¿ÈU øËã„UÊ – ¡Ò‚¥ ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÿ∑§ ◊ÙÁ„U ŒËã„UÊH
øÍ«∏UÊ◊ÁŸ ©UÃÊÁ⁄U Ã’ Œÿ™§ – „U⁄U· ‚◊à ¬flŸ‚Èà ‹ÿ™§H 1H
∑§„U„ÈU ÃÊà •‚ ◊Ù⁄U ¬˝ŸÊ◊Ê – ‚’ ¬˝∑§Ê⁄U ¬˝÷È ¬Í⁄UŸ∑§Ê◊ÊH
ŒËŸ ŒÿÊ‹ Á’Á⁄UŒÈ ‚¢÷Ê⁄UË – „U⁄U„ÈU ŸÊÕ ◊◊ ‚¢∑§≈U ÷Ê⁄UËH 2H
ÃÊà ‚∑˝§‚Èà ∑§ÕÊ ‚ÈŸÊ∞„ÈU – ’ÊŸ ¬˝Ãʬ ¬˝÷ÈÁ„U ‚◊ȤÊÊ∞„ÈUH
◊Ê‚ ÁŒfl‚ ◊„È°U ŸÊÕÈ Ÿ •ÊflÊ – Ãı ¬ÈÁŸ ◊ÙÁ„U Á¡•Ã ŸÁ„¢U ¬ÊflÊH 3H
∑§„ÈU ∑§Á¬ ∑§Á„U Á’Áœ ⁄UÊπı¥ ¬˝ÊŸÊ – ÃÈê„U„Í ÃÊà ∑§„Uà •’ ¡ÊŸÊH
ÃÙÁ„U ŒÁπ ‚ËÃÁ‹ ÷ß ¿UÊÃË – ¬ÈÁŸ ◊Ù ∑§„È°U ‚Ùß ÁŒŸÈ ‚Ù ⁄UÊÃËH 4H
Cau.: måtu mohi d∂je kachu c∂nhå, jaise° raghunåyaka mohi d∂nhå.
cµuRåmani utåri taba dayaµu, hara¶a sameta pavanasuta layaµu.1.
kahehu tåta asa mora pranåmå, saba prakåra prabhu pµuranakåmå.
d∂na dayåla biridu sa≈bhår∂, harahu nåtha mama sa≈ka¢a bhår∂.2.
tåta sakrasuta kathå sunåehu, båna pratåpa prabhuhi samujhåehu.
måsa divasa mahu° nåthu na åvå, tau puni mohi jiata nahiÚ påvå.3.
kahu kapi kehi bidhi råkhau° prånå, tumhahµu tåta kahata aba jånå.
tohi dekhi s∂tali bhai chåt∂, puni mo kahu° soi dinu so råt∂.4.
ìBe pleased, Mother, to give me some token, such as the Lord of the Raghus gave
me.î She thereupon unfastened the jewel on Her head and gave it to the son of the wind-
god, who gladly received it. ìConvey my obeisance to Him, dear son, with these words:
ë My lord is all sufficient; yet recalling Your vow of kindness to the afflicted, relieve, O
master, my grievous distress.í Repeat to him, my son, the episode of Indraís son
(Jayanta) and remind the Lord of the might of His arrows. If the Lord does not arrive here
within a month, he will not find me alive. Tell me, Hanumån, how can I preserve my life;
for you too, my son, now speak of going. Your sight had brought relief to my heavy heart:
I have before me now the same dreary days and weary nights.î (1ó4)
* SUNDARA-KÅ°NœA * 791
øı0ó¡ı¥ Ÿ „ÙÁà ‚ËÃÊ ‚ÈÁœ ¬Ê߸ – ◊œÈ’Ÿ ∑§ »§‹ ‚∑§®„U Á∑§ πÊ߸H
∞Á„U Á’Áœ ◊Ÿ Á’øÊ⁄U ∑§⁄U ⁄UÊ¡Ê – •Êß ª∞ ∑§Á¬ ‚Á„Uà ‚◊Ê¡ÊH 1H
•Êß ‚’Áã„U ŸÊflÊ ¬Œ ‚Ë‚Ê – Á◊‹©U ‚’Áã„U •Áà ¬˝◊ ∑§¬Ë‚ÊH
¬Í°¿UË ∑ȧ‚‹ ∑ȧ‚‹ ¬Œ ŒπË – ⁄UÊ◊ ∑Χ¬Ê° ÷Ê ∑§Ê¡È Á’‚·ËH 2H
ŸÊÕ ∑§Ê¡È ∑§Ëã„U©U „UŸÈ◊ÊŸÊ – ⁄UÊπ ‚∑§‹ ∑§Á¬ã„U ∑§ ¬˝ÊŸÊH
‚ÈÁŸ ‚Ȫ˝Ëfl ’„ÈUÁ⁄U ÃÁ„U Á◊‹™§ – ∑§Á¬ã„U ‚Á„Uà ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ¬®„U ø‹™§H 3H
⁄UÊ◊ ∑§Á¬ã„U ¡’ •Êflà ŒπÊ – Á∑§∞° ∑§Ê¡È ◊Ÿ „U⁄U· Á’‚·ÊH
»§Á≈U∑§ Á‚‹Ê ’Ò∆U mı ÷Ê߸ – ¬⁄U ‚∑§‹ ∑§Á¬ ø⁄UŸÁã„U ¡Ê߸H 4H
Cau.: jau° na hoti s∂tå sudhi på∂, madhubana ke phala sakahiÚ ki khå∂.
ehi bidhi mana bicåra kara råjå, åi gae kapi sahita samåjå.1.
åi sabanhi nåvå pada s∂så, mileu sabanhi ati prema kap∂så.
pµu° ch∂ kusala kusala pada dekh∂, råma kæpå° bhå kåju bise¶∂.2.
nåtha kåju k∂nheu hanumånå, råkhe sakala kapinha ke prånå.
suni sugr∂va bahuri tehi mileµu, kapinha sahita raghupati pahiÚ caleµu.3.
råma kapinha jaba åvata dekhå, kie° kåju mana hara¶a bise¶å.
pha¢ika silå bai¢he dvau bhå∂, pare sakala kapi carananhi jå∂.4.
ìIf they had failed to get any news of S∂tå, they could never dare to eat the fruit
of Madhuvana.î While the king was thus musing, the monkey chiefs arrived with their
party. Drawing near they all bowed their head at his feet and the lord of the monkeys
received them all most cordially and enquired after their welfare . ìIt is well with us, now
that we have seen your feet. By Råmaís grace the work has been accomplished with
remarkable success. It is Hanumån, Your Majesty, who did everything and saved the life
of the whole monkey host.î Hearing this Sugr∂va embraced him again and then
proceeded with all the monkeys to see the Lord of the Raghus. When ›r∂ Råma saw the
monkeys approaching with their mission duly accomplished, He was extraordinarily
delighted at heart. The two brothers were seated on a crystal rock and all the monkeys
went and fell at Their feet. (1ó4)
sunu suta tohi urina maiÚ nåh∂,° dekheu° kari bicåra mana måh∂°.
puni puni kapihi citava suratråtå, locana n∂ra pulaka ati gåtå.4.
When the all-blissful Lord heard of S∂tåís agony, tears rushed to his lotus eyes. ìDo
you think anyone who depends on me in thought, word and deed can ever dream of
adversity?î Said Hanumån: ìThere is no misfortune other than ceasing to remember and
adore You. Of what account are the demons to You? Routing the enemy You will surely
bring back Janakaís Daughter.î ìNo one endowed with a bodyóa god, human being or
sage óhas put me under such obligation, Hanumån, as you have done. Even my mind
shrinks to face you; how, then, can I repay your obligation? Listen, my son: I have thought
over the question and concluded that the debt which I owe you cannot be repaid.î Again
and again as the Protector of the gods gazed on Hanumån His eyes filled with tears and
His body was overpowered with a thrill of emotion. (1ó4)
* It should be remembered in this connection that Lord ›iva Himself had taken the form of Hanumån.
It was, therefore, easy for Him to recall that thrilling experience.
* SUNDARA-KÅ°NœA * 797
to the gracious Lord, the fountain of bliss !î The Lord of the Raghus then summoned
Sugr∂va (the King of the monkeys) and said, ìMake preparations for the march. Why
should we tarry any longer? Issue orders to the monkeys at once.î The gods who were
witnessing the spectacle rained down flowers in profusion and then gladly withdrew from
the lower air to their own celestial spheres. (1ó4)
* According to the science of omens (which was most developed in this country in the remote past) the
throbbing of left limbs is considered as auspicious for women but inauspicious for men.
* SUNDARA-KÅ°NœA * 799
Do.: saciva baida gura t∂ni jau° priya bolahiÚ bhaya åsa,
råja dharma tana t∂ni kara hoi begih∂° nåsa.37.
When a minister, a physician and a religious preceptoró these three use pleasing
words from fear or hope of reward, the result is that dominion, health and faithóall the
three forthwith go to the dogs. (37)
øı0ó‚Ùß ⁄UÊflŸ ∑§„È°U ’ŸË ‚„UÊ߸ – •SÃÈÁà ∑§⁄U®„U ‚ÈŸÊß ‚ÈŸÊ߸H
•fl‚⁄U ¡ÊÁŸ Á’÷Ë·ŸÈ •ÊflÊ – ÷˝ÊÃÊ ø⁄UŸ ‚Ë‚È Ã®„U ŸÊflÊH 1H
¬ÈÁŸ Á‚L§ ŸÊß ’Ò∆U ÁŸ¡ •Ê‚Ÿ – ’Ù‹Ê ’øŸ ¬Êß •ŸÈ‚Ê‚ŸH
¡ÊÒ ∑Χ¬Ê‹ ¬Í°Á¿U„ÈU ◊ÙÁ„U ’ÊÃÊ – ◊Áà •ŸÈM§¬ ∑§„U©°U Á„Uà ÃÊÃÊH 2H
¡Ù •Ê¬Ÿ øÊ„ÒU ∑§ÀÿÊŸÊ – ‚È¡‚È ‚È◊Áà ‚È÷ ªÁà ‚Èπ ŸÊŸÊH
‚Ù ¬⁄UŸÊÁ⁄U Á‹‹Ê⁄U ªÙ‚ÊßZ – á©U ø©UÁÕ ∑§ ø¢Œ Á∑§ ŸÊßZH 3H
øıŒ„U ÷ÈflŸ ∞∑§ ¬Áà „UÙ߸ – ÷Íú˝Ù„U ÁÃCÔUß ŸÁ„¢U ‚Ù߸H
ªÈŸ ‚ʪ⁄U ŸÊª⁄U Ÿ⁄U ¡Ù™§ – •‹¬ ‹Ù÷ ÷‹ ∑§„Uß Ÿ ∑§Ù™§H 4H
Cau.: soi råvana kahu° ban∂ sahå∂, astuti karahiÚ sunåi sunå∂.
avasara jåni bibh∂¶anu åvå, bhråtå carana s∂su tehiÚ nåvå.1.
puni siru nåi bai¢ha nija åsana, bolå bacana påi anusåsana.
jau kæpåla pµu° chihu mohi båtå, mati anurµupa kahau° hita tåtå.2.
jo åpana cåhai kalyånå, sujasu sumati subha gati sukha nånå.
so paranåri lilåra goså∂,° tajau cauthi ke ca≈da ki nå∂°.3.
caudaha bhuvana eka pati ho∂, bhµutadroha ti¶¢ai nahiÚ so∂.
guna sågara någara nara joµu, alapa lobha bhala kahai na koµu.4.
It was such a contingency that presented itself before Råvaƒa. They all extolled
him only to his face. Perceiving it to be an opportune hour, Vibh∂¶aƒa (Råvaƒaís
youngest brother) arrived and bowed his head at his brotherís feet. Bowing his head
once more, he occupied his own seat and, when ordered to speak, addressed him thus:
ì Since Your gracious Majesty has asked me my opinion I tender it, dear brother,
according to my own lights and in your own interest. Let him who seeks after his welfare,
good reputation, wisdom, a good destiny after his death and joys of various kinds, turn
his eyes away from the brow of anotherís wife even as one should refuse to see the
moon on the fourth night (of the bright half) of a lunar month. Even though a man
happened to be the sole lord of the fourteen spheres, he would certainly fall if he turned
hostile to living beings. No one will speak well of a man who has the slightest avarice
even if he were an ocean of virtues and clever too. (1ó4)
øı0ó◊ÊÀÿfl¢Ã •Áà ‚Áøfl ‚ÿÊŸÊ – ÃÊ‚È ’øŸ ‚ÈÁŸ •Áà ‚Èπ ◊ÊŸÊH
ÃÊà •ŸÈ¡ Ãfl ŸËÁà Á’÷Í·Ÿ – ‚Ù ©U⁄U œ⁄U„ÈU ¡Ù ∑§„Uà Á’÷Ë·ŸH 1H
Á⁄U¬È ©UÃ∑§⁄U· ∑§„Uà ‚∆U ŒÙ™§ – ŒÍÁ⁄U Ÿ ∑§⁄U„ÈU ß„UÊ° „Uß ∑§Ù™§H
◊ÊÀÿfl¢Ã ªÎ„U ªÿ©U ’„UÙ⁄UË – ∑§„Uß Á’÷Ë·ŸÈ ¬ÈÁŸ ∑§⁄U ¡Ù⁄UËH 2H
‚È◊Áà ∑ȧ◊Áà ‚’ ∑¥§ ©U⁄U ⁄U„U„UË¥ – ŸÊÕ ¬È⁄UÊŸ ÁŸª◊ •‚ ∑§„U„UË¥H
¡„UÊ° ‚È◊Áà Ä°U ‚¢¬Áà ŸÊŸÊ – ¡„UÊ° ∑ȧ◊Áà Ä°U Á’¬Áà ÁŸŒÊŸÊH 3H
Ãfl ©U⁄U ∑ȧ◊Áà ’‚Ë Á’¬⁄UËÃÊ – Á„Uà •ŸÁ„Uà ◊ÊŸ„È Á⁄U¬È ¬˝ËÃÊH
∑§Ê‹⁄UÊÁà ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ∑ȧ‹ ∑§⁄UË – ÃÁ„U ‚ËÃÊ ¬⁄U ¬˝ËÁà ÉÊŸ⁄UËH 4H
Cau.: målyava≈ta ati saciva sayånå, tåsu bacana suni ati sukha månå.
tåta anuja tava n∂ti bibhµu¶ana, so ura dharahu jo kahata bibh∂¶ana.1.
r∂pu utakara¶a kahata sa¢ha doµu, dµuri na karahu ihå° hai koµu.
målyava≈ta gæha gayau bahor∂, kahai bibh∂¶anu puni kara jor∂.2.
sumati kumati saba ke° ura rahah∂°, nåtha puråna nigama asa kahah∂°.
jahå° sumati taha° sa≈pati nånå, jahå° kumati taha° bipati nidånå.3.
tava ura kumati bas∂ bipar∂tå, hita anahita månahu ripu pr∂tå.
kålaråti nisicara kula ker∂, tehi s∂tå para pr∂ti ghaner∂.4.
Råvaƒa had a very old and sagacious minister named Målyavån. He felt much
gratified to hear Vibh∂¶aƒaís words. ìYour younger brother, dear son, is the very
ornament of wisdom. Therefore, take to heart what Vibh∂¶aƒa says.î ìBoth these fools
glorify the enemy ! Is there no one here who will remove them out of my sight ?î
Målyavån thereupon returned to his residence, while Vibh∂¶aƒa began again with joined
palms: ìrightful intellect and the perverted one dwell in the heart of all: so declare the
Puråƒas and Vedas, my lord. Where there is right type of intellect, prosperity of every kind
reigns; and where there is unwisdom misfortune is the inevitable end. Perversity has
obviously taken possession of your heart; that is why you account your friends as foes
and your enemies as friends. And that is why you are so very fond of S∂tå, who is the
very night of destruction* for the demon race.î (1ó4)
◊◊ ¬È⁄U ’Á‚ ìÁ‚ã„U ¬⁄U ¬˝ËÃË – ‚∆U Á◊‹È ¡Êß ÁÃã„UÁ„U ∑§„ÈU ŸËÃËH
•‚ ∑§Á„U ∑§Ëã„Á‚ ø⁄UŸ ¬˝„UÊ⁄UÊ – •ŸÈ¡ ª„U ¬Œ ’Ê⁄UÁ„¢U ’Ê⁄UÊH 3H
©U◊Ê ‚¢Ã ∑§ß ß„Uß ’«∏UÊ߸ – ◊¢Œ ∑§⁄Uà ¡Ù ∑§⁄Uß ÷‹Ê߸H
ÃÈê„U Á¬ÃÈ ‚Á⁄U‚ ÷‹®„U ◊ÙÁ„U ◊Ê⁄UÊ – ⁄UÊ◊È ÷¡¥ Á„Uà ŸÊÕ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UÊH 4H
‚Áøfl ‚¢ª ‹Ò Ÿ÷ ¬Õ ªÿ™§ – ‚’Á„U ‚ÈŸÊß ∑§„Uà •‚ ÷ÿ™§H 5H
Cau.: budha puråna ‹ruti sa≈mata bån∂, kah∂ bibh∂¶ana n∂ti bakhån∂.
sunata dasånana u¢hå riså∂, khala tohi nika¢a mætyu aba å∂.1.
jiasi sadå sa¢ha mora jiåvå, ripu kara paccha mµuRha tohi bhåvå.
kahasi na khala asa ko jaga måh∂°, bhuja bala jåhi jitå maiÚ nåh∂°.2.
mama pura basi tapasinha parapr∂t∂, sa¢ha milu jåi tinhahi kahu n∂t∂.
asa kahi k∂nhesi carana prahårå, anuja gahe pada bårahiÚ bårå.3.
umå sa≈ta kai ihai baRå∂, ma≈da karata jo karai bhalå∂.
tumha pitu sarisa bhalehiÚ mohimårå, råmu bhaje° hita nåtha tumhårå.4.
saciva sa≈ga lai nabha patha gayaµu, sabahi sunåi kahata asa bhayaµu.5.
Vibh∂¶aƒa spoke wisdom and that too in words that had the approval of the wise, as
well as of the Puråƒas and Vedas. Råvaƒa, however, rose in a fury as soon as he heard
them. ìO wretch, your death is imminent now. O fool, you have always lived on my generosity;
yet, O dullard, you have favoured the enemyís cause. Tell me, wretch, if there is any one
in this world whom I have failed to conquer by the might of my arm. Dwelling in my capital
you cherish love for the hermits ! If so, go and join hands with them, O fool, and teach
wisdom to them.î So saying, he kicked his younger brother, who in his turn clasped his
brotherís feet again and again. Umå, here lies the greatness of a saint, who returns good
evan for evil. ìIt dose not after you have beaten me, since you are like a father to me. But
your welfare, my lord, lies in adoring ›r∂ Råma.î Taking his ministers with him Vibh∂¶aƒa
departed through the air exclaiming so as to make himself heard by all:ó (1ó5)
Cau.: asa kahi calå bibh∂¶anu jabah∂°, åyµuh∂na bhae saba tabah∂°.
sådhu avagyå turata bhavån∂, kara kalyåna akhila kai hån∂.1.
råvana jabahiÚ bibh∂¶ana tyågå, bhayau bibhava binu tabahiÚ abhågå.
caleu hara¶i raghunåyaka påh∂°, karata manoratha bahu mana måh∂°.2.
dekhihau° jåi carana jalajåtå, aruna mædula sevaka sukhadåtå.
je pada parasi tar∂ ri¶inår∂, da≈Œaka kånana påvanakår∂.3.
je pada janakasutå° ura låe, kapa¢a kura≈ga sa≈ga dhara dhåe.
hara ura sara saroja pada je∂, ahobhågya maiÚ dekhihau° te∂.4.
No sooner had Vibh∂¶aƒa left with these words than the doom of them all was
sealed. Disrespect to a saint, Pårvat∂, immediately robs one of all blessings. The moment
Råvaƒa abandoned Vibh∂¶aƒa the wretch lost all his glory. Indulging in many expectations
Vibh∂¶aƒa, however, gladly proceeded to the Lord of the Raghus. ìOn reaching there I
will behold those lotus-feet with ruddy soles, so soft and so delightful to the devotees.
Nay, I will behold those feet whose very touch redeemed the §R¶iís wife (Ahalyå), that
hallowed the DaƒŒaka forest, that Janakaís Daughter has locked up in Her bosom, that
chased the delusive deer and that dwell as a pair of lotuses in the lake of ›ivaís heart.
I am really blessed that I am going to see those very feet. (1ó4)
to fear or lose, O lord of the monkeys. Lak¶maƒa, O my friend, can dispose of in a trice
all the demons the world contains. And if he has sought shelter with Me out of fear, I will
cherish him as My own life. (1ó4)
Cau.: sakhå kah∂ tumha n∂ki upå∂, karia daiva jau° hoi sahå∂.
ma≈tra na yaha lachimana manabhåvå, råma bacana suni ati dukha påvå.1.
nåtha daiva kara kavana bharoså, so¶ia si≈dhu karia mana roså.
kådara mana kahu° eka adhårå, daiva daiva ålas∂ pukårå.2.
sunata bihasi bole raghub∂rå, aisehiÚ karaba dharahu mana dh∂rå.
asa kahi prabhu anujahi samujhå∂, si≈dhu sam∂pa gae raghurå∂.3.
prathama pranåma k∂nha siru nå∂, bai¢he puni ta¢a darbha Œaså∂.
jabahiÚ bibh∂¶ana prabhu pahiÚ åe, påche° råvana dµuta pa¢håe.4.
ìFriend, you have suggested an excellent plan; let us try it and see if Providence
helps it.î This counsel, however, did not find favour with Lak¶maƒa, who was greatly
pained to hear ›r∂ Råmaís words. ìNo reliance can be placed on the freaks of fortune.
Fill your mind with indignation and dry up the ocean. Fate is a crutch for the mind of
cowards alone; it is the indolent who proclaim their faith in fate.î Hearing this the Hero
of Raghuís line laughed and said, ìWe shall do accordingly; pray, have patience.î
Reassuring His younger brother (Lak¶maƒa) with these words the Lord of the Raghus
went to the seashore. First of all He bowed His head and greeted the ocean and then,
spreading some Ku‹a grass on the shore, took His seat thereon. As soon as Vibh∂¶aƒa
proceeded towards the Lord, Råvaƒa sent spies after him. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó∑§„U„ÈU
◊Èπʪ⁄U ◊Í…∏U ‚Ÿ ◊◊ ‚¢Œ‚È ©UŒÊ⁄U–
‚ËÃÊ Œß Á◊‹„ÈU Ÿ à •ÊflÊ ∑§Ê‹È ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UH 52H
Do.: kahehu mukhågara mµuRha sana mama sa≈desu udåra,
s∂tå dei milahu na ta åvå kålu tumhåra.52.
ìFurther convey to the fool by word of mouth my generous message: surrender
S∂tå and make peace or your death is approaching.î (52)
øı0óÃÈ⁄Uà ŸÊß ‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ¬Œ ◊ÊÕÊ – ø‹ ŒÍà ’⁄UŸÃ ªÈŸ ªÊÕÊH
∑§„Uà ⁄UÊ◊ ¡‚È ‹¢∑§Ê° •Ê∞ – ⁄UÊflŸ ø⁄UŸ ‚Ë‚ ÁÃã„U ŸÊ∞H 1H
Á’„UÁ‚ Œ‚ÊŸŸ ¬Í°¿UË ’ÊÃÊ – ∑§„UÁ‚ Ÿ ‚È∑§ •Ê¬ÁŸ ∑ȧ‚‹ÊÃÊH
¬ÈÁŸ ∑§„ÈU π’Á⁄U Á’÷Ë·Ÿ ∑§⁄UË – ¡ÊÁ„U ◊ÎàÿÈ •Ê߸ •Áà Ÿ⁄UËH 2H
∑§⁄Uà ⁄UÊ¡ ‹¢∑§Ê ‚∆U àÿÊªË – „UÙßÁ„U ¡fl ∑§⁄U ∑§Ë≈U •÷ʪËH
¬ÈÁŸ ∑§„ÈU ÷Ê‹È ∑§Ë‚ ∑§≈U∑§Ê߸ – ∑§Á∆UŸ ∑§Ê‹ ¬˝Á⁄Uà øÁ‹ •Ê߸H 3H
Á¡ã„U ∑§ ¡ËflŸ ∑§⁄U ⁄UπflÊ⁄UÊ – ÷ÿ©U ◊Όȋ Áøà ®‚œÈ Á’øÊ⁄UÊH
∑§„ÈU ìÁ‚ã„U ∑Ò§ ’Êà ’„UÙ⁄UË – Á¡ã„U ∑§ NUŒÿ° òÊÊ‚ •Áà ◊Ù⁄UËH 4H
Cau.: turata nåi lachimana pada måthå, cale dµuta baranata guna gåthå.
kahata råma jasu la≈kå° åe, råvana carana s∂sa tinha nåe.1.
bihasi dasånana °
pµu ch∂ båtå, kahasi na suka åpani kusalåtå.
puni kahu khabari bibh∂¶ana ker∂, jåhi mætyu å∂ ati ner∂.2.
karata råja la≈kå sa¢ha tyåg∂, hoihi java kara k∂¢a abhåg∂.
puni kahu bhålu k∂sa ka¢akå∂, ka¢hina kåla prerita cali å∂.3.
jinha ke j∂vana kara rakhavårå, bhayau mædula cita si≈dhu bicårå.
kahu tapasinha kai båta bahor∂, jinha ke hædaya° tråsa ati mor∂.4.
Bowing their head at Lak¶maƒaís feet the spies immediately departed, recounting
the virtues of ›r∂ Råma. With ›r∂ Råmaís praises on their lips they entered La∆kå and
bowed their head at Råvaƒaís feet. The ten-headed monster laughed and asked them the
news: ìReport me, ›uka, your own welfare and then tell me the news about Vibh∂¶aƒa
whom death has approached very near. The fool left La∆kå where he was ruling; the wretch
will now be crushed as a weevil with barley-grains. Tell me next all about the host of bears
and monkeys, that has been driven over here by a cruel destiny. It is the poor soft-hearted
sea that has stood as a protector of their lives. Lastly tell me the news about the ascetics
(Råma and Lak¶maƒa) whose heart is obsessed with unceasing terror of me. (1ó4)
* SUNDARA-KÅ°NœA * 815
ŒÙ0ó ‚„U¡ ‚Í⁄U ∑§Á¬ ÷Ê‹È ‚’ ¬ÈÁŸ Á‚⁄U ¬⁄U ¬˝÷È ⁄UÊ◊–
⁄UÊflŸ ∑§Ê‹ ∑§ÙÁ≈U ∑§„È°U ¡ËÁà ‚∑§Á„¢U ‚¢ª˝Ê◊H 55H
Do.: sahaja sµura kapi bhålu saba puni sira para prabhu råma,
råvana kåla ko¢i kahu° j∂ti sakahiÚ sa≈gråma.55.
ìAll the monkeys and bears are born warriors and, besides, they have Lord ›r∂
Råma over their head. Råvaƒa, they can conquer in battle even millions of Yamas
(death personified).î (55)
øı0ó⁄UÊ◊ á ’‹ ’ÈÁœ Á’¬È‹Ê߸ – ‚· ‚„U‚ ‚à ‚∑§Á„¢U Ÿ ªÊ߸H
‚∑§ ‚⁄U ∞∑§ ‚ÙÁ· ‚à ‚ʪ⁄U – Ãfl ÷˝ÊÃÁ„ ¬Í°¿U©U Ÿÿ ŸÊª⁄UH 1H
ÃÊ‚È ’øŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ‚ʪ⁄U ¬Ê„UË¥ – ◊ʪà ¬¢Õ ∑Χ¬Ê ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥H
‚ÈŸÃ ’øŸ Á’„U‚Ê Œ‚‚Ë‚Ê – ¡ı¥ •Á‚ ◊Áà ‚„UÊÿ ∑Χà ∑§Ë‚ÊH 2H
* SUNDARA-KÅ°NœA * 817
original state. He was an enlightened sage; it was by Agastyaís curse, Pårvat∂, that he
had been transformed into a demon. Adoring ›r∂ Råmaís feet again and again the sage
returned to his hermitage. (1ó6)
ŒÙ0ó ∑§Ê≈UÁ„¢U
¬ß ∑§Œ⁄UË »§⁄Uß ∑§ÙÁ≈U ¡ÃŸ ∑§Ù©U ‚Ë¥ø–
Á’Ÿÿ Ÿ ◊ÊŸ 𪂠‚ÈŸÈ «UÊ≈U®„U ¬ß Ÿfl ŸËøH 58H
820 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Do.: kå¢ehiÚ pai kadar∂ pharai ko¢i jatana kou s∂°ca,
binaya na måna khagesa sunu Œå¢ehiÚ pai nava n∂ca.58.
Though one may take infinite pains in watering a plantain it will not bear fruit unless
it is hewed. Similarly, mark me, O king of birds, (continues Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi,) a vile fellow
heeds no prayer but yields only when reprimanded. (58)
øı0ó‚÷ÿ ®‚œÈ ªÁ„U ¬Œ ¬˝÷È ∑§⁄U – ¿U◊„ÈU ŸÊÕ ‚’ •flªÈŸ ◊⁄UH
ªªŸ ‚◊Ë⁄U •Ÿ‹ ¡‹ œ⁄UŸË – ßã„U ∑§ß ŸÊÕ ‚„U¡ ¡«∏U ∑§⁄UŸËH 1H
Ãfl ¬˝Á⁄Uà ◊ÊÿÊ° ©U¬¡Ê∞ – ‚ÎÁCÔU „UÃÈ ‚’ ª˝¢ÕÁŸ ªÊ∞H
¬˝÷È •Êÿ‚È ¡Á„U ∑§„°U ¡‚ •„U߸ – ‚Ù ÃÁ„U ÷Ê°Áà ⁄U„¥U ‚Èπ ‹„U߸H 2H
¬˝÷È ÷‹ ∑§Ëã„U ◊ÙÁ„U Á‚π ŒËã„UË – ◊⁄U¡ÊŒÊ ¬ÈÁŸ ÃÈê„U⁄UË ∑§Ëã„UËH
…UÙ‹ ªflÊ°⁄U ‚ͺ˝ ¬‚È ŸÊ⁄UË – ‚∑§‹ ÃÊ«∏UŸÊ ∑§ •Áœ∑§Ê⁄UËH 3H
¬˝÷È ¬˝Ãʬ ◊Ò¥ ¡Ê’ ‚ÈπÊ߸ – ©UÃÁ⁄UÁ„U ∑§≈U∑ȧ Ÿ ◊ÙÁ⁄UU ’«∏UÊ߸H
¬˝÷È •ÇÿÊ •¬‹ üÊÈÁà ªÊ߸ – ∑§⁄Uı¥ ‚Ù ’Áª ¡Ù ÃÈê„UÁ„U ‚Ù„UÊ߸H 4H
Cau.: sabhaya si≈dhu gahi pada prabhu kere, chamahu nåtha saba avaguna mere.
gagana sam∂ra anala jala dharan∂, inha kai nåtha sahaja jaRa karan∂.1.
tava prerita måyå° upajåe, s涢i hetu saba gra≈thani gåe.
prabhu åyasu jehi kaha° jasa aha∂, so tehi bhå° ti rahe° sukha laha∂.2.
prabhu bhala k∂nha mohi sikha d∂nh∂, marajådå puni tumhar∂ k∂nh∂.
Œhola gavå° ra sµudra pasu når∂, sakala tåRanå ke adhikår∂.3.
prabhu pratåpa maiÚ jåba sukhå∂, utarihi ka¢aku na mori baRå∂.
prabhu agyå apela ‹ruti gå∂, karau° so begi jo tumhahi sohå∂.4.
The god presiding over the ocean clasped the Lordís feet in dismay. ìForgive, my
lord, all my faults. Ether, air, fire, water and earthó all these, my lord, are inert by nature. It
is Måyå (Cosmic Nature) which brought them forth for the purpose of creation under an
inspiration from You; so declare all the scriptures. One would attain happiness in life only by
remaining where he has been placed by the Lord. My Lord has done well in giving me a
lesson; but You have fixed certain innate treat for everyone. A drum, a rustic, a ›µudra, a
beast and a womanóall these deserve instructions. By the Lordís glory I shall be dried up
and the army will cross over; but this will bring no credit to me. Your command, however is
inviolable; thus declare the Vedas, I shall do at once what pleases You.î (1ó4)
U
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›r∂ Råmacaritamånasa
(The Månasa lake containing the exploits of ›r∂ Råma)
Descent Six
(La∆kå-K僌a)
‡‹Ù∑§
⁄UÊ◊¢ ∑§Ê◊ÊÁ⁄U‚√ÿ¢ ÷fl÷ÿ„U⁄UáÊ¢ ∑§Ê‹◊ûÊ÷®‚„¢U
ÿÙªËãº˝¢ ôÊÊŸªêÿ¢ ªÈáÊÁŸÁœ◊Á¡Ã¢ ÁŸªÈ¸áÊ¢ ÁŸÌfl∑§Ê⁄U◊˜–
◊ÊÿÊÃËâ ‚È⁄U‡Ê¢ π‹flœÁŸ⁄Uâ ’˝rÊÔflÎãŒÒ∑§Œfl¢
fl㌠∑§ãŒÊflŒÊâ ‚⁄UÁ‚¡ŸÿŸ¢ Œfl◊Èfl˸‡ÊM§¬◊˜H 1H
›loka
råma≈ kåmårisevya≈ bhavabhayaharaƒa≈ kålamattebhasi≈ha≈
yog∂ndra≈ j¤ånagamya≈ guƒanidhimajita≈ nirguƒa≈ nirvikåram,
måyåt∂ta≈ sure‹a≈ khalavadhanirata≈ brahmavændaikadeva≈
vande kandåvadåta≈ sarasijanayana≈ devamurv∂‹arµupam.1.
I adore ›r∂ Råma, the supreme Deity, the object of worship even of ›iva
(the Destroyer of Cupid), the Dispeller of the fear of rebirth, the lion to quell the mad
elephant in the form of Death, the Master of Yog∂s, attainable through immediate
knowledge, the storehouse of good qualities, unconquerable, attributeless, immutable,
beyond the realm of Måyå, the Lord of celestials, intent on killing the evil-doers, the only
protector of the Bråhmaƒas, beautiful as a cloud laden with moisture, who has lotus-like
eyes and appeared in the form of an earthly king. (1)
‡ÊWÔUãmÊ÷◊ÃËfl‚ÈãŒ⁄UßȢ ‡Êʌ͸‹ø◊ʸê’⁄¢U
∑§Ê‹√ÿÊ‹∑§⁄UÊ‹÷Í·áÊœ⁄¢U ªXÔUʇʇÊÊVÔUÁ¬˝ÿ◊˜–
∑§Ê‡Êˇʢ ∑§Á‹∑§À◊·ıÉʇÊ◊Ÿ¢ ∑§ÀÿÊáÊ∑§À¬º˝È◊¢
Ÿı◊Ë«K¢ ÁªÁ⁄U¡Ê¬Áâ ªÈáÊÁŸÁœ¢ ∑§ãŒ¬¸„¢U ‡ÊVÔU⁄U◊˜H 2H
‹a∆khendvåbhamat∂vasundaratanu≈ ‹årdµulacarmåmbara≈
kålavyålakarålabhµu¶aƒadhara≈ ga∆gå‹a‹å∆kapriyam,
kå‹∂‹a≈ kalikalma¶augha‹amana≈ kalyåƒakalpadruma≈
naum∂Œya≈ girijåpati≈ guƒanidhi≈ kandarpaha≈ ‹a∆karam.2.
824 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
I glorify ›a∆kara, the Lord of Kå‹∂ (the modern Våråƒas∂), the Consort of Girijå
(Himålayaís Daughter), the storehouse of good qualities, the Destroyer of Cupid, worthy
of all praise, shining like a conchshell or the moon, most handsome of persons, clad in
a tigerís skin, decked with dreadful ornaments in the shape of deadly serpents, fond of
the Ga∆gå and the moon, the allayer of the sins of the Kali age and the celestial tree
yielding the fruit of Blessedness as wishes. (2)
¬⁄U◊ ⁄Uêÿ ©UûÊ◊ ÿ„U œ⁄UŸË – ◊Á„U◊Ê •Á◊à ¡Êß ŸÁ„¢U ’⁄UŸËH
∑§Á⁄U„U©°U ß„UÊ° ‚¢÷È ÕʬŸÊ – ◊Ù⁄U NUŒÿ° ¬⁄U◊ ∑§‹¬ŸÊH 2H
‚ÈÁŸ ∑§¬Ë‚ ’„ÈU ŒÍà ¬∆UÊ∞ – ◊ÈÁŸ’⁄U ‚∑§‹ ’ÙÁ‹ ‹Ò •Ê∞H
Á‹¢ª ÕÊÁ¬ Á’Áœflà ∑§Á⁄U ¬Í¡Ê – Á‚fl ‚◊ÊŸ Á¬˝ÿ ◊ÙÁ„U Ÿ ŒÍ¡ÊH 3H
Á‚fl º˝Ù„UË ◊◊ ÷ªÃ ∑§„UÊflÊ – ‚Ù Ÿ⁄U ‚¬Ÿ„È°U ◊ÙÁ„U Ÿ ¬ÊflÊH
‚¢∑§⁄U Á’◊Èπ ÷ªÁà ø„U ◊Ù⁄UË – ‚Ù ŸÊ⁄U∑§Ë ◊Í…∏U ◊Áà ÕÙ⁄UËH 4H
Cau.: saila bisåla åni kapi deh∂,° ka≈duka iva nala n∂la te leh∂°.
dekhi setu ati su≈dara racanå, bihasi kæpånidhi bole bacanå.1.
parama ramya uttama yaha dharan∂, mahimå amita jåi nahiÚ baran∂.
karihau° ihå° sa≈bhu thåpanå, more hædaya° parama kalapanå.2.
suni kap∂sa bahu dµuta pa¢håe, munibara sakala boli lai åe.
li≈ga thåpi bidhivata kari pµujå, siva samåna priya mohi na dµujå.3.
siva droh∂ mama bhagata kahåvå, so nara sapanehu° mohi na påvå.
sa≈kara bimukha bhagati cahamor∂, so nårak∂ mµuRha mati thor∂.4.
The monkeys brought huge mountains, which were received like playballs by Nala
and N∂la. When the All-merciful saw the exceedingly beautiful construction of the bridge,
He smiled and observed thus: ìThis is a most delightful and excellent spot; its glory is
immeasurable and cannot be described in words. I will install (an emblem of) Lord
›ambhu here : it is the crowning ambition of My heart.î Hearing this the lord of the
monkeys despatched a number of messengers, who invited and fetched all the great
sages. Having installed an emblem of Lord ›iva and worshipped It with due solemnity,
He said, ìNo one else is so dear to Me as ›iva. An enemy of ›iva although he calls
himself a devotee of Mine, cannot attain to Me even in a dream. He who is opposed to
›a∆kara and yet aspires for devotion to Me, is doomed to perdition, stupid and dull-witted
as he is.î (1ó4)
saba taru phare råma hita låg∂, ritu aru kuritu kåla gati tyåg∂.
khåhiÚ madhura phala bi¢apa halåvahiÚ, la≈kå sanmukha sikhara calåvahiÚ.3.
jaha° kahu° phirata nisåcarapåvahiÚ, gheri sakala bahu nåca nacåvahiÚ.
dasananhi kå¢i nåsikå kånå, kahi prabhu sujasu dehiÚ taba jånå.4.
jinha kara nåså kåna nipåtå, tinha råvanahi kah∂ saba båtå.
sunata ‹ravana båridhi ba≈dhånå, dasa mukha boli u¢hå akulånå.5.
The gracious Lord of the Raghus and His brother laughed at the sight of this
amusing spectacle and marched. The Hero of Raghuís line reached the other shore
alongwith the host: the throng of monkey chiefs was beyond all description. The
Lord encamped Himself across the ocean and commanded all the monkeys to go
and regale themselves on the delightful fruit and roots. As soon as they heard this the
bears and monkeys ran off in all directions. All the trees bore fruit in the interest of
›r∂ Råma in season or out of season without any regard to the laws of time. The
bears and monkeys would eat the luscious fruit, shake the trees and hurl hill-tops
towards La∆kå. If they ever found a straggling demon anywhere, they all hemmed him
in and teased him not a little; nay, they would bite off his nose and ears and let him
go only after reciting to him the Lordís fair renown. Those who had thus lost their
nose and ears went and related everything to Råvaƒa. The moment he heard that
the sea had been bridged the ten-headed monster exclaimed in consternation with all
his tongues at once :ó (1ó5)
ì ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus), my lord, is compassionate to the humble (He
will surely forgive you). Even a tiger (the most ferocious of all beasts) will not devour a
man if he goes submissively before him. You have already accomplished all that you had
to do: you have conquered not only gods and demons but the whole animate and
inanimate creation. Holy men, my lord, have declared this maxim that a monarch should
retire to the forest in the fourth stage of his life. There, my spouse, you should adore Him
who is the creator, preserver and destroyer (of the universe). Renouncing all worldly ties,
my lord, worship the selfsame Hero of Raghuís line, who is fond of the suppliant. The
same Lord of the Raghus, the King of Kosala, whom the greatest of sages strive hard
to realize and for whom monarchs relinquish their throne and shed every attachmentó
it is He who has arrived here to shower His grace on you. If, my beloved, you accept
my advice, your fair and exceedingly holy renown shall spread through all the three
spheres.î (1ó4)
came this side and all the people still extol his doings in their heart of hearts. What ! Did
none of you have any appetite then? Why did you not seize and devour him while he was
burning your city? Your ministers have given you, my lord, an advice which, though
pleasant to hear, will hand you in trouble afterwards. He who has had the sea bridged
in mere sport and has crossed over to the Suvela hill with all his army, tell me, is He
an ordinary mortal whom you say you will devour? All these people are simply bragging.
Dear father, listen to my words with great attention and do not account me a coward.
There are multitudes of men in this world who are given to hearing and uttering pleasant
words. Those men, however, who hear and utter words which are most salutary yet
jarring to the ear are few and far between, my lord. Listen to my sound advice : first send
an envoy to ›r∂ Råma; and afterwards, when you have restored Janakaís Daughter,
make friends with Him.î (1ó5)
lotus-feet in diverse ways; while behind the Lord sat Lak¶maƒa in the pose of a warrior,
with the quiver fastened at his waist and the bow and arrow ready in his hands. (1ó4)
ten quarters of the heavens are His ears: so declare the Vedas. The winds are His breath
and the Vedas, His own speech; greed is His lower lip and Yama (the god who sits in
judgment on the dead), His dreadful teeth; Måyå (cosmic illusion) is His laughter and the
regents* of the ten quarters, His arms; fire is His mouth and Varuƒa (the god presiding
over the waters), His tongue; while the creation, preservation and destruction of the
universe are His gestures. The eighteen principal species of the vegetable kingdom
constitute the line of hair on His belly, the mountains are His bones and the rivers
represent the network of His veins. The ocean is His belly and the inferno, His organs
of urination and excretion. In short, the universe is a manifestation of the Lord and it is
no use going into further details. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ∞Á„U
Á’Áœ ∑§⁄Uà Á’ŸÙŒ ’„ÈU ¬˝Êà ¬˝ª≈U Œ‚∑¢§œ–
‚„U¡ •‚¢∑§ ‹¢∑§¬Áà ‚÷Ê° ªÿ©U ◊Œ •¢œH 16 (∑§)H
‚Ù0ó»Í§‹ß »§⁄Uß Ÿ ’à ¡ŒÁ¬ ‚ÈœÊ ’⁄U·Á„¢U ¡‹Œ–
◊ÍL§π NUŒÿ° Ÿ øà ¡ı¥ ªÈ⁄U Á◊‹Á„¢U Á’⁄¢UÁø ‚◊H 16 (π)H
Do.: ehi bidhi karata binoda bahu pråta praga¢a dasaka≈dha,
sahaja asa≈ka la≈kapati sabhå° gayau mada a≈dha.16(A).
So.: phµulai pharai na beta jadapi sudhå bara¶ahiÚ jalada,
mµurukha hædaya° na ceta jau° gura milahiÚ bira≈ci sama.16(B).
While Råvaƒa was laughing and joking in diverse ways as mentioned above, the
day broke and the king of La∆kå, who was intrepid by nature and further blinded by pride,
entered the court. The reed neither blossoms nor bears fruit even though the clouds rain
nectar on it. Similarly the light of wisdom would never dawn on a fool even though he may
have a teacher like Vira¤ci (Brahmå). (16 A-B)
øı0óß„UÊ° ¬˝Êà ¡Êª ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊ߸ – ¬Í¿UÊ ◊à ‚’ ‚Áøfl ’Ù‹Ê߸H
∑§„U„ÈU ’Áª ∑§Ê ∑§Á⁄U• ©U¬Ê߸ – ¡Ê◊fl¢Ã ∑§„U ¬Œ Á‚L§ ŸÊ߸H 1H
‚ÈŸÈ ‚’¸Çÿ ‚∑§‹ ©U⁄U ’Ê‚Ë – ’ÈÁœ ’‹ á œ◊¸ ªÈŸ ⁄UÊ‚ËH
◊¢òÊ ∑§„U©°U ÁŸ¡ ◊Áà •ŸÈ‚Ê⁄UÊ – ŒÍà ¬∆UÊß• ’ÊÁ‹∑ȧ◊Ê⁄UÊH 2H
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 841
satya bacana kahu nisicara nåhå, så° cehu° k∂sa k∂nha pura dåhå.
råvana nagara alpa kapi daha∂, suni asa bacana satya ko kaha∂.4.
jo ati subha¢a saråhehu råvana, so sugr∂va kera laghu dhåvana.
calai bahuta so b∂ra na ho∂, pa¢havå khabari lena hama so∂.5.
ìListen, A∆gada; tell me which warrior in your army will dare encounter me. Your
master (Råma) has grown weak due to separation from his wife, while his younger brother
(Lak¶maƒa) shares his grief and is consequently very sad. You and Sugr∂va are like trees
on a river bank (that can be washed away any moment); as for my younger brother (Vibh∂¶aƒa),
he is a great coward. Your counsellor, Jåmbavån, is too advanced in age to take his stand
on the field of battle; while Nala and N∂la are mere architects (and no warriors). There
is one monkey, no doubt, of extraordinary mightóhe who came before and set fire to the
city.î On hearing this Våliís son (A∆gada) replied: ìTell me the truth, O demon king: is
it a fact that a monkey burnt down your capital? A puny monkey set on fire Råvaƒaís
capital ! Who, on hearing such a report, would say it as true? Råvaƒa, he whom you have
extolled as a distinguished warrior is only one of Sugr∂vaís petty runners. He who walks
long distances is no champion; we sent him only to get news.î (1ó5)
jau° asi mati pitu khåe k∂så, kahi asa bacana ha° så dasas∂så.
pitahi khåi khåteu° puni toh∂, abah∂° samujhi parå kachu moh∂.5.
båli bimala jasa bhåjana jån∂, hatau° na tohi adhama abhimån∂.
kahu råvana råvana jaga kete, maiÚ nija ‹ravana sune sunu jete.6.
balihi jitana eka gayau patålå, råkheu bå° dhi sisunha hayasålå.
khelahiÚ bålaka mårahiÚ jå∂, dayå lågi bali d∂nha choRå∂.7.
eka bahori sahasabhuja dekhå, dhåi dharå jimi ja≈tu bise¶å.
kautuka lågi bhavana lai åvå, so pulasti muni jåi choRåvå.8.
ìBravo for a monkey, who dances unabashed in the service of its master
anywhere and everywhere. Dancing and skipping about to amuse the people it serves the
interest of its master; this shows its keen devotion to duty. A∆gada, all of your race are
devoted to their lord; how could you, then, fail to extol the virtues of your master in the
way you have done? I am a respecter of merit and too magnanimous to pay any attention
to your scurrilously glib talk.î Said A∆gada: ìThe son of the wind-god gave me a true
account of your partiality to merit. He laid waste your garden, killed your son and set fire
to your city and yet (in your eyes) he did you no wrong. Remembering such amiability
of your disposition I have been so insolent in my behaviour with you, O Råvaƒa. On
coming here I have witnessed all that Hanumån told me, viz., that you have no shame,
no anger and no feeling of resentment.î ìIt is because you possess such a mentality that
you have proved to be the death of your own father.î Uttering these words Råvaƒa burst
into laughter. ìHaving been the death of my father I would have next claimed you as my
victim; but a thought has come to me just now. Knowing you to be a living memorial of
Våliís unsullied fame, I desist from killing you, O vile boaster. Tell me, Råvaƒa, how many
Råvaƒas there are in the world? Or hear from me how many I have heard of. One went
to the nether world (Påtåla) to conquer Bali and was tied up in the stables by the children,
who made sport of him and thrashed him till Bali took pity on him and had him released.
Another again was discovered by King Sahasrabåhu, who ran and captured him as a
strange creature and brought him home for the sake of fun. The sage Pulastya then went
and secured his release.î (1ó8)
¡Ê‚È ø‹Ã «UÙ‹Áà ßÁ◊ œ⁄UŸË – ø…∏Uà ◊ûÊ ª¡ Á¡Á◊ ‹ÉÊÈ Ã⁄UŸËH
‚Ùß ⁄UÊflŸ ¡ª Á’ÁŒÃ ¬˝ÃÊ¬Ë – ‚ÈŸÁ„U Ÿ üÊflŸ •‹Ë∑§ ¬˝‹Ê¬ËH 4H
Cau.: sunu sa¢ha soi råvana balas∂lå, haragiri jåna jåsu bhuja l∂lå.
jåna umåpati jåsu surå∂, pµujeu° jehi sira sumana caRhå∂.1.
sira saroja nija karanhi utår∂, pµujeu° amita båra tripurår∂.
bhuja bikrama jånahiÚ digapålå, °
sa¢ha ajahµu jinha ke° ura sålå.2.
jånahiÚ diggaja ura ka¢hinå∂, jaba jaba bhirau° jåi bariå∂.
jinha ke dasana karåla na phµu¢e, ura lågata mµulaka iva ¢µu¢e.3.
jåsu calata Œolati imi dharan∂, caRhata matta gaja jimi laghu taran∂.
soi råvana jaga bidita pratåp∂, sunehi na ‹ravana al∂ka pralåp∂.4.
ìListen, O fool: I am the same mighty Råvaƒa, the sport of whose arms is familiar
to Mount Kailåsa (the peak sacred to Lord ›iva) and whose valour is known to Umåís
Spouse (›iva Himself), in whose worship I offered my heads as flowers. Times without
number have I removed my lotus-like heads with my own hands to worship Lord ›iva
(the Slayer of Tripura). The prowess of my arms is well-known to the guardians of the
eight quarters, whose heart, you fool, still smarts under injuries inflicted by them. The
toughness of my chest is familiar to the elephants supporting the eight quarters, whose
fierce tusks, whenever I impetuously grappled with them, failed to make any impression
on it and snapped off like radishes the moment they struck against it. Even as I walk,
the earth shakes like a small boat when a mad elephant steps into it. I am the same
Råvaƒa, known for his might all over the world; did you never hear of him, you lying
prattler ?î (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ÃÁ„U ⁄UÊflŸ ∑§„°U ‹ÉÊÈ ∑§„UÁ‚ Ÿ⁄U ∑§⁄U ∑§⁄UÁ‚ ’πÊŸ–
⁄U ∑§Á¬ ’’¸⁄U π’¸ π‹ •’ ¡ÊŸÊ Ãfl ÇÿÊŸH 25H
Do.: tehi råvana kaha° laghu kahasi nara kara karasi bakhåna,
re kapi barbara kharba khala aba jånå tava gyåna.25.
ìYou belittle that Råvaƒa and extol a mortal man? Barbarous monkey, O puny
wretch. I have now fathomed your wisdom.î (25)
øı0ó‚ÈÁŸ •¢ªŒ ‚∑§Ù¬ ∑§„ ’ÊŸË – ’Ù‹È ‚°÷ÊÁ⁄U •œ◊ •Á÷◊ÊŸËH
‚„U‚’Ê„ÈU ÷È¡ ª„UŸ •¬Ê⁄UÊ – Œ„UŸ •Ÿ‹ ‚◊ ¡Ê‚È ∑ȧ∆UÊ⁄UÊH 1H
¡Ê‚È ¬⁄U‚È ‚ʪ⁄U π⁄U œÊ⁄UÊ – ’Í«∏U ŸÎ¬ •ªÁŸÃ ’„ÈU ’Ê⁄UÊH
ÃÊ‚È ª’¸ ¡Á„U Œπà ÷ÊªÊ – ‚Ù Ÿ⁄U ÄÿÙ¥ Œ‚‚Ë‚ •÷ʪÊH 2H
⁄UÊ◊ ◊ŸÈ¡ ∑§‚ ⁄U ‚∆U ’¢ªÊ – œãflË ∑§Ê◊È ŸŒË ¬ÈÁŸ ª¢ªÊH
¬‚È ‚È⁄UœŸÈ ∑§À¬ÃL§ M§πÊ – •ÛÊ ŒÊŸ •L§ ⁄U‚ ¬ËÿÍ·ÊH 3H
’ÒŸÃÿ πª •Á„U ‚„U‚ÊŸŸ – Áø¢ÃÊ◊ÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ ©U¬‹ Œ‚ÊŸŸH
‚ÈŸÈ ◊ÁÃ◊¢Œ ‹Ù∑§ ’Ò∑È¢§∆UÊ – ‹Ê÷ Á∑§ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ÷ªÁà •∑È¢§∆UÊH 4H
Cau.: suni a≈gada sakopa kaha bån∂, bolu sa° bhåri adhama abhimån∂.
sahasabåhu bhuja gahana apårå, dahana anala sama jåsu ku¢hårå.1.
jåsu parasu sågara khara dhårå, bµuRe næpa aganita bahu bårå.
tåsu garba jehi dekhata bhågå, so nara kyo° dasas∂sa abhågå.2.
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 851
råma manuja kasa re sa¢ha ba≈gå, dhanv∂ kåmu nad∂ puni ga≈gå.
pasu suradhenu kalpataru rµukhå, anna dåna aru rasa p∂yµu¶å.3.
bainateya khaga ahi sahasånana, ci≈tåmani puni upala dasånana.
sunu matima≈da loka baiku≈¢hå, låbha ki raghupati bhagati aku≈¢hå.4.
On hearing this, A∆gada indignantly replied: ìTake care what you say, you
vainglorious wretch. How can He be accounted a man, you wretched Råvaƒa, at whose
very sight melted away the pride of Para‹uråmaóthe same Para‹uråma whose axe was
like a fire to consume King Sahasrabåhuís boundless forest of arms, or (to use another
simile) like the sea in whose swift tide have drowned innumerable kings time after time.
How can ›r∂ Råma be a mortal, you arrogant fool? Is the god of love a mere archer, the
Ga∆gå a mere stream, the cow of plenty a mere beast, the tree of Paradise a mere tree,
the gift of food an ordinary gift, nectar an ordinary drink, GaruŒa (the mount of God
Vi¶ƒu) a mere bird, the thousand-headed ›e¶a a mere serpent and the wish-yielding gem
a mere stone, O ten-headed monster? Listen, O dullard: is VaikuĢha an ordinary sphere
and unflinching devotion to the Lord of the Raghus an ordinary gain?î (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ÃÙÁ„U
¬≈UÁ∑§ ◊Á„U ‚Ÿ „UÁà øı¬≈U ∑§Á⁄U Ãfl ªÊ©°U–
Ãfl ¡È’ÁÃã„U ‚◊à ‚∆U ¡Ÿ∑§‚ÈÃÁ„U ‹Ò ¡Ê©°UH 30H
Do.: tohi pa¢aki mahi sena hati caupa¢a kari tava gåu°,
tava jubatinha sameta sa¢ha janakasutahi lai jåu° .30.
ìDashing you to the ground, exterminating your army and laying waste your town,
O fool, I would have taken away Janakaís Daughter with all your wives.î (30)
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 855
ìI am capable of smashing your jaws; but I have no permision from the Lord of the
Raghus to do so. Otherwise I feel so enraged that I would break all your ten heads and
lifting up La∆kå drop it into the ocean. Your La∆kå is like a fruit of the Udumbara tree;
while you are like so many unsuspecting insects that reside in it. A monkey as I am, I
would lose no time in eating it; but the gracious Råma has not given me the order.î
Råvaƒa smiled to hear this witty remark. ìFool, where did you learn to tell such big lies?
Våli never boasted like this; it seems association with the hermits has made you such a
vaunting liar.î ìI am a blustering liar indeed, O monster with twenty arms, if I do not tear
out your ten tongues.î Recalling ›r∂ Råmaís might A∆gada grew indignant and firmly
planted his foot in the midst of the whole assembly. ìIf you can but stir my foot, O fool
›r∂ Råma will return forthwith and I shall forgo S∂tå as a lost wager.î ìListen, champions
all :î exclaimed the ten-headed monster, ìseize the monkey by the leg and dash him to
the ground.î Meghanåda (the vanquisher of Indra) and many other stout warriors rose with
delight from their respective seats and rushed with all their might, employing numerous
devices; but A∆gadaís foot refused to stir. The warriors, therefore, resumed their seats
with their heads bent low. The enemies of heaven rose again and dashed forward; but
the monkeyís foot moved no more than a sensually-minded striver, O GaruŒa (the enemy
of serpents), is able to uproot the tree of error implanted in his heart (continues
Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi). (1ó7)
¬ÈÁŸ ∑§Á¬ ∑§„UË ŸËÁà Á’Áœ ŸÊŸÊ – ◊ÊŸ Ÿ ÃÊÁ„U ∑§Ê‹È ÁŸ•⁄UÊŸÊH
Á⁄U¬È ◊Œ ◊ÁÕ ¬˝÷È ‚È¡‚È ‚ÈŸÊÿÙ – ÿ„U ∑§Á„U øÀÿÙ ’ÊÁ‹ ŸÎ¬ ¡ÊÿÙH 5H
„UÃı¥ Ÿ πà π‹Êß π‹Ê߸ – ÃÙÁ„U •’Á„¢U ∑§Ê ∑§⁄Uı¥ ’«∏UÊ߸H
¬˝Õ◊Á„¢U ÃÊ‚È ÃŸÿ ∑§Á¬ ◊Ê⁄UÊ – ‚Ù ‚ÈÁŸ ⁄UÊflŸ ÷ÿ©U ŒÈπÊ⁄UÊH 6H
¡ÊÃȜʟ •¢ªŒ ¬Ÿ ŒπË – ÷ÿ éÿÊ∑ȧ‹ ‚’ ÷∞ Á’‚·ËH 7H
Cau.: kapi bala dekhi sakala hiya° håre, u¢hå åpu kapi ke° paracåre.
gahata carana kaha bålikumårå, mama pada gahe° na tora ubårå.1.
gahasi na råma carana sa¢ha jå∂, sunata phirå mana ati sakucå∂.
bhayau tejahata ‹r∂ saba ga∂, madhya divasa jimi sasi soha∂.2.
si≈ghåsana bai¢heu sira nå∂, månahu° sa≈pati sakala ga° vå∂.
jagadåtamå prånapati råmå, tåsu bimukha kimi laha bi‹råmå.3.
umå råma k∂ bhæku¢i bilåså, hoi bisva puni påvai nåså.
tæna te kulisa kulisa tæna kara∂, tåsu dµuta pana kahu kimi ¢ara∂.4.
puni kapi kah∂ n∂ti bidhi nånå, måna na tåhi kålu niarånå.
ripu mada mathi prabhu sujasusunåyo, yaha kahi calyo båli næpa jåyo.5.
hatau° na kheta khelåi khelå∂, tohi abahiÚ kå karau° baRå∂.
prathamahiÚ tåsu tanaya kapi mårå, so suni råvana bhayau dukhårå.6.
jåtudhåna a≈gada pana dekh∂, bhaya byåkula saba bhae bise¶∂.7.
Everyone who saw the monkeyís strength was discomfited at heart. Challenged by
the monkey Råvaƒa himself now rose. Even as Råvaƒa proceeded to grasp his foot, Våliís
son (A∆gada) broke out, ìYou cannot be saved by clinging to my feet. Fool, why do you
not go and clasp ›r∂ Råmaís feet ?î He turned back much abashed at heart to hear this.
All his splendour was gone and he was robbed of his glory even as the moon fades away
at midday. With drooping heads he resumed his seat on the throne as if despoiled of all
his riches. ›r∂ Råma is the soul of the universe and the lord of life : how can he who is
hostile to Him find any rest ? The universe, Umå (Pårvat∂), springs into existence and is
again dissolved with a mere play of ›r∂ Råmaís eyebrows. When He is capable of
transforming a blade of grass into a thunderbolt and a thunderbolt into a blade of grass,
how, then, can a vow of His ambassador prove false ? A∆gada admonished him in various
ways; but as his end had drawn near, he would not listen. Having squashed the enemyís
pride, the son of King Våli glorified his lord to his very face and departed, saying : ìIf I
do not slay you after I have sported with you on the battlefield for some time, it will be
no use my indulging in self-praise just now.î A∆gada had killed Råvaƒaís son even before
he arrived in the latterís presence and Råvaƒa felt very sad at the news. The demons
too grew extrimely nervous with fear when they witnessed the effectiveness of A∆gadaís
challenge. (1ó7)
host on Mount Suvela, the same merciful Lord, the glory of the solar race, sent to you
in your own interest an ambassador who, like a lion in the midst of a herd of elephants
trampled on your might in open court. Nay, He has for His servants most formidable
warriors like A∆gada and Hanumån, who are so dauntless in battle; and still, my beloved
lord, you speak of Him again and again as a mortal ! In vain do you carry on your head
the burden of pride, attachment and arrogance. Ah, my lord, you have turned hostile to
›r∂ Råma and, overtaken as you are by death, the light of wisdom does not dawn on your
mind. Death does not smite anyone with uplifted rod; he simply robs the victim of his
piety, strength, reason and judgment. He alone whom death has approached very near
falls a prey to delusion like you.î (1ó4)
øı0ó∑§Ù≈U ∑°§ªÍ⁄UÁã„U ‚Ù„UÁ„¢U ∑Ò§‚ – ◊L§ ∑§ ‚¢ÎªÁŸ ¡ŸÈ ÉÊŸ ’Ò‚H
’Ê¡Á„¢U …UÙ‹ ÁŸ‚ÊŸ ¡È¤ÊÊ™§ – ‚ÈÁŸ œÈÁŸ „UÙß ÷≈UÁã„U ◊Ÿ øÊ™§H 1H
’Ê¡Á„¢U ÷Á⁄U Ÿ»§ËÁ⁄U •¬Ê⁄UÊ – ‚ÈÁŸ ∑§ÊŒ⁄U ©U⁄U ¡ÊÁ„¢U Œ⁄UÊ⁄UÊH
ŒÁπã„U ¡Êß ∑§Á¬ã„U ∑§ ∆U^UÔ Ê – •Áà Á’‚Ê‹ ÃŸÈ ÷Ê‹È ‚È÷^ÔUÊH 2H
œÊflÁ„¢U ªŸÁ„¢U Ÿ •flÉÊ≈U ÉÊÊ≈UÊ – ¬’¸Ã »§ÙÁ⁄U ∑§⁄UÁ„¢U ªÁ„U ’Ê≈UÊH
∑§≈U∑§≈UÊÁ„¢U ∑§ÙÁ≈Uã„U ÷≈U ª¡¸Á„¢U – Œ‚Ÿ •Ù∆U ∑§Ê≈UÁ„¢U •Áà á¸Á„¢UH 3H
©Uà ⁄UÊflŸ ßà ⁄UÊ◊ ŒÙ„UÊ߸ – ¡ÿÁà ¡ÿÁà ¡ÿ ¬⁄UË ‹⁄UÊ߸H
ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄ U Á‚π⁄U ‚◊Í„U …U„UÊflÁ„¢U – ∑ͧÁŒ œ⁄UÁ„¢U ∑§Á¬ »§Á⁄U ø‹ÊflÁ„¢UH 4H
Cau.: ko¢a ka° gµuranhi sohahiÚ kaise, meru ke sæ≈gani janu ghana baise.
båjahiÚ Œhola nisåna jujhåµu, suni dhuni hoi bha¢anhi mana cåµu.1.
båjahiÚ bheri naph∂ri apårå, suni kådara ura jåhiÚ darårå.
dekhinha jåi kapinha ke ¢ha¢¢å, ati bisåla tanu bhålu subha¢¢å.2.
dhåvahiÚ ganahiÚ na avagha¢a ghå¢å, parbata phori karahiÚ gahi bå¢å.
ka¢aka¢åhiÚ ko¢inha bha¢a garjahiÚ, dasana o¢ha kå¢ahiÚ ati tarjahiÚ.3.
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 867
uta råvana ita råma dohå∂, jayati jayati jaya par∂ larå∂.
nisicara sikhara samµuha ŒhahåvahiÚ, kµudi dharahiÚ kapi pheri calåvahiÚ.4.
On the gold battlements they looked like dark clouds hanging on the heights of Mount
Meru. Martial drums and tabors sounded; the soul of the warriors was stirred by their crash.
Numberless kettledrums and clarionets were also playing; their music cracked the heart of
cowards. Advancing further, the demons saw the hosts of monkey and bear champions,
exceptionally huge in size, who in their onrush would make no account of rugged valleys
and catching hold of mountains would cleave them asunder and make passage through
them. Gnashing their teeth and biting their lips, myriads of warriors on both sides roared
and bullied, calling here on Råma and there on Råvaƒa. With shouts of victory on both
sides the fight actually commenced. The demons cast down volleys of mountain-peaks,
which the monkeys would seize with a bound and hurl them back. (1ó4)
Vibh∂¶aƒa would mention their name and ›r∂ Råma assigned even them a quarter in His
own abode. Man-eating monsters who feasted on the flesh of holy Bråhmaƒas thus
attained a destiny which is solicited even by Yog∂s (ascetics given to contemplation on
God). Umå, (continues Lord ›iva,) ›r∂ Råma is so tender-hearted and such a storehouse
of compassion that He bestows the highest state (final beatitude) even on the demons,
remembering that they think of Him even though in a spirit of hostility! Tell me, Bhavån∂,
who else is so benignant? Most dull-witted and utterly wretched are the men who, even
on hearing of such a lord, worship Him not, disabusing themselves of all delusion.
ìA∆gada and Hanumån have evidently forced their way into the fort of La∆kå,î thus
observed Ayodhyåís lord. Rampaging in La∆kå, the two monkeys looked like a pair of
Mandaras churning the ocean. (1ó4)
dart. Lo! there was light all round and no trace of darkness left anywhere, even as doubts
disappear with the dawn of spiritual enlightenment. The bear and monkeys were relieved
of their fatigue and rid of all fear when they saw light again, and pressed on exultingly.
Hanumån and A∆gada thundered on the field of battle and the demons fled at their
menacing roar. But the bears and monkeys seized the demon warriors in their flight and
dashed them to the ground, performing marvellous feats of strength even as they did so,
or catching them by the leg, hurled them into the ocean, where alligators, serpents and
fish snapped them up and devoured them. (1ó4)
worship the All-merciful, who has a most loving disposition.î His words stung Råvaƒa like
shafts. ìAway, wretch, with your accursed face. If it were not for your age, I would have
finished you; now please do not appear before my eyes again.î Målyavån, however,
thought within himself that the All-merciful has made up his mind to kill him; he, therefore,
rose and departed abusing Råvaƒa as he went. Meghanåda thereupon exclaimed in a fury
: ìSee what wonders I work the very next morning. I am going to accomplish much; why
should I, therefore, belittle its worth by speaking of it just now?î Confidence returned to
Råvaƒa when he heard his sonís words; and he fondly took him into his lap. The day
broke even while they deliberated, and the monkeys again assailed the four gates. In their
fury they laid siege to the most powerful citadel. This gave rise to an uproarious alarm
in the city. The demons darted forward with their weapons of every description and hurled
down mountain-peaks from the ramparts.î (1ó5)
¡„°U Ä°U ÷ÊÁª ø‹ ∑§Á¬ ⁄UË¿UÊ – Á’‚⁄UË ‚’Á„U ¡Èh ∑Ò§ ߸¿UÊH
‚Ù ∑§Á¬ ÷Ê‹È Ÿ ⁄UŸ ◊„°U ŒπÊ – ∑§Ëã„UÁ‚ ¡Á„U Ÿ ¬˝ÊŸ •fl‚·ÊH 4H
Cau.: kaha° kosalådh∂sa dvau bhråtå, dhanv∂ sakala loka bikhyåtå.
kaha° nala n∂la dubida sugr∂vå, a≈gada hanµuma≈ta bala s∂°vå.1.
kahå° bibh∂¶anu bhråtådroh∂, åju sabahi ha¢hi mårau° oh∂.
asa kahi ka¢hina båna sa≈dhåne, atisaya krodha ‹ravana lagi tåne.2.
sara samµuha so chåRai lågå, janu sapaccha dhåvahiÚ bahu någå.
jaha° taha° parata dekhiahiÚ bånara, sanmukha hoi na sake tehi avasara.3.
jaha° taha° bhågi cale kapi r∂chå, bisar∂ sabahi juddha kai ∂chå.
so kapi bhålu na rana maha° dekhå, k∂nhesi jehi na pråna avase¶å.4.
ìWhere are the two brother princes of Kosala, those archers celebrated throughout
the spheres? Where are Nala, N∂la, Dvivida and Sugr∂va as well as A∆gada and
Hanumån, the most powerful of all? Where is Vibh∂¶aƒa the traitor to his own brother?
I will kill them all today and him (Vibh∂¶aƒa) too at all events.î So saying, he fitted sharp
arrows to his bow and in excess of fury drew the string up to his ear. Presently he
started discharging a volley of arrows that flew like so many winged serpents. Everywhere
monkeys were seen falling to the ground, at that time there was none who would dare
to face him. Bears and monkeys fled in every direction; none had any desire left to
continue the fight. Not a single monkey or bear was to be seen on the field, whom he
had left with anything but life. (1ó4)
thither. Hosts of celestials witnessed the spectacle from heaven, now with joy and now
in dismay. (1ó4)
◊ÊªÊ ¡‹ î„U ŒËã„U ∑§◊¢«U‹ – ∑§„U ∑§Á¬ Ÿ®„U •ÉÊÊ©°U ÕÙ⁄¥U ¡‹H
‚⁄U ◊îÊŸ ∑§Á⁄U •ÊÃÈ⁄U •Êfl„ÈU – ÁŒë¿UÊ Œ©°U ÇÿÊŸ ¡®„U ¬Êfl„ÈUH 4H
Cau.: asa kahi calå racisi maga måyå, sara ma≈dira bara båga banåyå.
mårutasuta dekhå subha å‹rama, munihi bµujhi jala piyau° jåi ‹rama.1.
råcchasa kapa¢a be¶a taha° sohå, måyåpati dµutahi caha mohå.
jåi pavanasuta nåyau måthå, låga so kahai råma guna gåthå.2.
hota mahå rana råvana råmahi,Ú jitihahiÚ råma na sa≈saya yå mahiÚ.
ihå° bhae° maiÚ dekhau° bhå∂, gyåna d涢i bala mohi adhikå∂.3.
mågå jala tehiÚ d∂nha ka≈Œala, kaha kapi nahiÚ aghåu° thore° jala.
sara majjana kari åtura åvahu, dicchå deu° gyåna jehiÚ påvahu.4.
So saying to himself he departed and resorted to his black art; he produced by the
path a lake, a temple and a lovely garden. The son of the wind-god saw the good
hermitage and thought to himself : ìLet me ask leave of the hermit over there and drink
some water, so that I may be relieved of my fatigue.î The demon (Kålanemi) had
ensconced himself there in the deceitful garb of a hermit and sought to delude the
messenger even of the Lord of Måyå. The son of the wind-god went and bowed his head
before him; and the demon in his turn began to recite ›r∂ Råmaís praises. ìA fierce war
is raging between ›r∂ Råma and Råvaƒa, of which Råma will undoubtedly emerge
victorious. I behold everything, my brother, even from here; for my great strength lies in
my intuition.î On his asking for water, the demon gave Hanumån his own waterpot; but
the monkey chief said, ìMy thirst will not be quenched by a small quantity of water.î
ìThen take a plunge in the lake and speedily come back. After that I will initiate you and
you will have spiritual insight.î (1ó4)
asa kahi ga∂ apacharå jabah∂,° nisicara nika¢a gayau kapi tabah∂°.
kaha kapi muni guradachinå lehµu, påche° hamahi ma≈tra tumha dehµu.3.
sira la≈gµura lape¢i pachårå, nija tanu praga¢esi marat∂ bårå.
råma råma kahi chåResi prånå, suni mana hara¶i caleu hanumånå.4.
dekhå saila na au¶adha c∂nhå, sahaså kapi upåri giri l∂nhå.
gahi giri nisi nabha dhåvata bhayaµu, avadhapur∂ µupara kapi gayaµu.5.
ìBy your very sight, O dear monkey, I have been absolved of all sins and the curse
of the great sage (which accounted for my birth in an alligatorís womb) has come to an
end. This fellow, O monkey chief, is no hermit but a terrible demon : believe my words
to be true.î So saying, the celestial nymph left for her abode in heaven and Hanumån
immediately returned to the demon. Said the monkey: ìFirst receive, holy sir, your fee as
my spiritual preceptor and after that impart to me the sacred formula.î Hanumån then
twisted his tail round the hermitís head and knocked him down, and he appeared in his
original (demoniac) form at the moment of his death and gave up the ghost while
muttering ìRåma, Råma.î Hanumån was delighted at heart to hear this name and
proceeded on his journey. He found the mountain but failed to single out the herb
(prescribed by Su¶eƒa); he, therefore, lost no time in uprooting the mount itself. Holding
up the mountain in his hand, Hanumån darted back through the air while it was yet night
and happened to pass over the city of Ayodhyå. (1ó4)
after daybreak. Therefore, ascend my arrow, mountain and all, and I will send you straight
into the presence of the All-merciful.î Hanumånís pride was tickled when he heard these
words. ìHow will the arrow fly with my weight?î he thought. Then, recalling ›r∂ Råmaís
glory, he bowed at Bharataís feet and spoke with joined palms:ó (1ó4)
The hosts of monkeys that surrounded the Lord were distressed to hear the
Lordís frantic wailing. Presently arrived Hanumån like a heroic strain in the midst of
pathos. (61)
øı0ó„U⁄UÁ· ⁄UÊ◊ ÷¥≈U©U „UŸÈ◊ÊŸÊ – •Áà ∑ΧÃÇÿ ¬˝÷È ¬⁄U◊ ‚È¡ÊŸÊH
ÃÈ⁄Uà ’ÒŒ Ã’ ∑§ËÁã„U ©U¬Ê߸ – ©UÁ∆U ’Ò∆U ‹Á¿U◊Ÿ „U⁄U·Ê߸H 1H
NUŒÿ° ‹Êß ¬˝÷È ÷≈U©U ÷˝ÊÃÊ – „U⁄U· ‚∑§‹ ÷Ê‹È ∑§Á¬ ’˝ÊÃÊH
∑§Á¬ ¬ÈÁŸ ’ÒŒ ÄUÊ° ¬„È°UøÊflÊ – ¡Á„U Á’Áœ Ã’®„U ÃÊÁ„U ‹ß •ÊflÊH 2H
ÿ„U ’ÎûÊʢà Œ‚ÊŸŸ ‚ÈŸ™§ – •Áà Á’·ÊŒ ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ Á‚⁄U œÈŸ™§H
éÿÊ∑ȧ‹ ∑È¢§÷∑§⁄UŸ ¬®„U •ÊflÊ – Á’Á’œ ¡ÃŸ ∑§Á⁄U ÃÊÁ„U ¡ªÊflÊH 3H
¡ÊªÊ ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ŒÁπ• ∑Ò§‚Ê – ◊ÊŸ„È°U ∑§Ê‹È Œ„U œÁ⁄U ’Ò‚ÊH
∑È¢§÷∑§⁄UŸ ’ͤÊÊ ∑§„ÈU ÷Ê߸ – ∑§Ê„U Ãfl ◊Èπ ⁄U„U ‚ÈπÊ߸H 4H
∑§ÕÊ ∑§„UË ‚’ î„U •Á÷◊ÊŸË – ¡Á„U ¬˝∑§Ê⁄U ‚ËÃÊ „UÁ⁄U •ÊŸËH
ÃÊà ∑§Á¬ã„U ‚’ ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ◊Ê⁄U – ◊„UÊ ◊„UÊ ¡ÙœÊ ‚¢ÉÊÊ⁄UH 5H
ŒÈ◊ȸπ ‚È⁄UÁ⁄U¬È ◊ŸÈ¡ •„UÊ⁄UË – ÷≈U •ÁÃ∑§Êÿ •∑¢§¬Ÿ ÷Ê⁄UËH
•¬⁄U ◊„UÙŒ⁄U •ÊÁŒ∑§ ’Ë⁄UÊ – ¬⁄U ‚◊⁄U ◊Á„U ‚’ ⁄UŸœË⁄UÊH 6H
Cau.: hara¶i råma bhe≈¢eu hanumånå, ati kætagya prabhu parama sujånå.
turata baida taba k∂nhi upå∂, u¢hi bai¢he lachimana hara¶å∂.1.
hædaya° låi prabhu bhe¢eu bhråtå, hara¶e sakala bhålu kapi bråtå.
kapi puni baida tahå° pahu° cåvå, jehi bidhi tabahiÚ tåhi lai åvå.2.
yaha bættå≈ta dasånana suneµu, ati bi¶åda puni puni sira dhuneµu.
byåkula ku≈bhakarana pahiÚ åvå, bibidha jatana kari tåhi jagåvå.3.
jågå nisicara dekhia kaiså, månahu° kålu deha dhari baiså.
ku≈bhakarana bµujhå kahu bhå∂, kåhe tava mukha rahe sukhå∂.4.
kathå kah∂ saba tehiÚ abhimån∂, jehi prakåra s∂tå hari ån∂.
tåta kapinha saba nisicara måre, mahå mahå jodhå sa≈ghåre.5.
durmukha suraripu manuja ahår∂, bha¢a atikåya aka≈pana bhår∂.
apara mahodara ådika b∂rå, pare samara mahi saba ranadh∂rå.6.
Transported with joy, ›r∂ Råma embraced Hanumån; for the Lord is exceedingly
grateful by nature and supremely wise. The physician (Su¶eƒa) then immediately applied
the mediceni and Lak¶maƒa cheerfully rose and sat up. The Lord clasped His brother to
His heart and the whole host of bears and monkeys was rejoiced. Hanumån took the
physician back to La∆kå in the same way he had brought him previously night. When the
ten-headed monster heard this news, he beat his head in utter despair again and again.
In sore perplexity he called on Kumbhakarƒa (his younger brother) and succeeded in
waking him by using all sorts of devices. Having woken and sat up, he looked like Death
himself in a corporeal body. Kumbhakarƒa asked; ìTell me, brother, why do you look so
withered up?î The haughty Råvaƒa told him the whole story as to how he had carried
off S∂tå ìDear brother, the monkeys have killed all the demons and extirpated the greatest
warriors. Durmukha, Devåntaka (the enemy of gods), Naråntaka (the devourer of men),
the mighty champions Atikåya (of enormous size) and Akampana (who never trembles in
fear) and other heroes like Mahodara (the bigbellied), so staunch in battle, have all fallen
on the field of battle.î (1ó6)
888 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
∑§ÙÁ≈U ∑§ÙÁ≈U ÁªÁ⁄U Á‚π⁄U ¬˝„UÊ⁄UÊ – ∑§⁄U®„U ÷Ê‹È ∑§Á¬ ∞∑§ ∞∑§ ’Ê⁄UÊH
◊È⁄UKÙ Ÿ ◊ŸÈ ÃŸÈ ≈U⁄UKÙ Ÿ ≈UÊ⁄UKÙ – Á¡Á◊ ª¡ •∑¸§ »§‹ÁŸ ∑§Ù ◊Ê⁄UKÙH 3H
Ã’ ◊ÊL§Ã‚Èà ◊ÈÁ∆U∑§Ê „UãÿÙ – ¬⁄UKÙ œ⁄UÁŸ éÿÊ∑ȧ‹ Á‚⁄U œÈãÿÙH
¬ÈÁŸ ©UÁ∆U î„U ◊Ê⁄U©U „UŸÈ◊¢ÃÊ – ÉÊÈÌ◊à ÷ÍË ¬⁄U©U ÃÈ⁄¢UÃÊH 4H
¬ÈÁŸ Ÿ‹ ŸË‹Á„U •flÁŸ ¬¿UÊ⁄UÁ‚ – ¡„°U Ä°U ¬≈UÁ∑§ ¬≈UÁ∑§ ÷≈U «UÊ⁄UÁ‚H
ø‹Ë ’‹Ë◊Èπ ‚Ÿ ¬⁄UÊ߸ – •Áà ÷ÿ òÊÁ‚à Ÿ ∑§Ù©U ‚◊È„UÊ߸H 5H
Cau.: ba≈dhu bacana suni calå bibh∂¶ana, åyau jaha° trailoka bibhµu¶ana.
nåtha bhµudharåkåra sar∂rå, ku≈bhakarana åvata ranadh∂rå.1.
etanå kapinha sunå jaba kånå, kilakilåi dhåe balavånå.
lie u¢håi bi¢apa aru bhµudhara, ka¢aka¢åi ŒårahiÚ tå µupara.2.
ko¢i ko¢i giri sikhara prahårå, karahiÚ bhålu kapi eka eka bårå.
muryo na manu tanu ¢aryo na¢åryo, jimi gaja arka phalani ko måryo.3.
taba mårutasuta mu¢hikå hanyo, paryo dharani byåkula sira dhunyo.
puni u¢hi tehiÚ måreu hanuma≈tå, ghurmita bhµutala pareu tura≈tå.4.
puni nala n∂lahi avani pachåresi, jaha° taha° pa¢aki pa¢aki bha¢a dåresi.
cal∂ bal∂mukha sena parå∂, ati bhaya trasita na kou samuhå∂.5.
On hearing the words of his brother (Kumbhakarƒa) Vibh∂¶aƒa turned back and
came into the presence of ›r∂ Råma (the Ornament of the three spheres). ìMy lord, here
comes Kumbhakarƒa, possessed of a body huge as a mountain and staunch in battle !î
The moment the mighty monkeys heard this they rushed forth crying with joy. They
plucked up trees and mountains and hurled them against Kumbhakarƒa gnashing their
teeth all the while. The bears and monkeys threw myriads of mountain-peaks at him each
time. But neither he felt daunted in spirit nor did he stir from his position in spite of the
best efforts on the part of the monkeys to push him back, even like an elephant pelted
with the fruits of the sun-plant. Thereupon Hanumån struck him with his fist and he fell
to the earth beating his head in great confusion. Rising again he hit Hanumån back and
the latter whirled round and immediately dropped to the ground. Next he overthrew Nala
and N∂la upon the ground and knocked down the warriors here, there and everywhere.
The monkey host stampeded; in utter dismay none dared face him. (1ó5)
Cau.: kara såra≈ga såji ka¢i bhåthå, ari dala dalana cale raghunåthå.
prathama k∂nhi prabhu dhanu¶a¢a° korå,ripu dala badhira bhayau suni sorå.1.
satyasa≈dha chå° Re sara lacchå, kålasarpa janu cale sapacchå.
jaha° taha° cale bipula nåråcå, lage ka¢ana bha¢a bika¢a pisåcå.2.
ka¢ahiÚ carana ura sira bhujada≈Œå, bahutaka b∂ra hohiÚ sata kha≈Œå.
ghurmi ghurmi ghåyala mahi parah∂°, u¢hi sa≈bhåri subha¢a puni larah∂°.3.
lågata båna jalada jimi gåjahiÚ, bahutaka dekhi ka¢hina sara bhåjahiÚ.
ru≈Œa praca≈Œa mu≈Œa binudhåvahi,Ú dharu dharu måru måru dhuni gåvahi.Ú 4.
Taking His famous bow, known by the name of ›år∆ga, in His hand and with a
quiver fastened to His waist, the Lord of the Raghus went forth to crush the enemyís
ranks. The Lord first twanged His bow: the sound was so piercing that the enemy host
was deafened to hear it. ›r∂ Råma of unfailing resolve discharged a hundred thousand
arrows, which sped like winged cobras. Numerous arrows flew in every direction; fierce
demon warriors began to be mowed down. Feet, chest, head and arms were dismembered;
while many a hero was cut into a hundred pieces. Whirling round and round, the
wounded fell to the ground; the champions among them rose and, recovering themselves,
would join battle again. They thundered like clouds even as the arrows struck them; while
many of them took to flight at the very sight of the terrible arrows. Headless trunks
rushed fiercely on with the cries of ìSeize, seize, kill, kill.î (1ó4)
›r∂ Råma vouchsafed a place in his own abode to a vile demon, who was a
mine of impurities! Girijå, (continues Lord ›iva,) dull-witted are those men who adore
Him not. (71)
øı0óÁŒŸ ∑¥§ •¢Ã Á»§⁄UË¥ mı •ŸË – ‚◊⁄U ÷߸ ‚È÷≈Uã„U üÊ◊ ÉÊŸËH
⁄UÊ◊ ∑Χ¬Ê° ∑§Á¬ Œ‹ ’‹ ’Ê…∏UÊ – Á¡Á◊ ÃΟ ¬Êß ‹Êª •Áà «UÊ…U∏ÊH 1H
¿UË¡®„U ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ÁŒŸÈ •L§ ⁄UÊÃË – ÁŸ¡ ◊Èπ ∑§„¥U ‚È∑Χà ¡Á„U ÷Ê°ÃËH
’„ÈU Á’‹Ê¬ Œ‚∑¢§œ⁄U ∑§⁄U߸ – ’¢œÈ ‚Ë‚ ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ ©U⁄U œ⁄U߸H 2H
⁄UÙfl®„U ŸÊÁ⁄U NUŒÿ „UÁà ¬ÊŸË – ÃÊ‚È Ã¡ ’‹ Á’¬È‹ ’πÊŸËH
◊ÉÊŸÊŒ ÃÁ„U •fl‚⁄U •Êÿ©U – ∑§Á„U ’„ÈU ∑§ÕÊ Á¬ÃÊ ‚◊ȤÊÊÿ©UH 3H
Œπ„ÈU ∑§ÊÁ‹ ◊ÙÁ⁄U ◊ŸÈ‚Ê߸ – •’®„U ’„ÈUà ∑§Ê ∑§⁄Uı¥ ’«∏UÊ߸H
ßCÔUŒfl ‚Ò¥ ’‹ ⁄UÕ ¬Êÿ©°U – ‚Ù ’‹ ÃÊà Ÿ ÃÙÁ„U ŒπÊÿ©°UH 4H
∞Á„U Á’Áœ ¡À¬Ã ÷ÿ©U Á’„UÊŸÊ – ø„È°U ŒÈ•Ê⁄U ‹Êª ∑§Á¬ ŸÊŸÊH
ßà ∑§Á¬ ÷Ê‹È ∑§Ê‹ ‚◊ ’Ë⁄UÊ – ©Uà ⁄U¡ŸËø⁄U •Áà ⁄UŸœË⁄UÊH 5H
‹⁄U®„U ‚È÷≈U ÁŸ¡ ÁŸ¡ ¡ÿ „UÃÍ – ’⁄UÁŸ Ÿ ¡Êß ‚◊⁄U πª∑§ÃÍH 6H
Cau.: dina ke° a≈ta phir∂° dvau an∂, samara bha∂ subha¢anha ‹rama ghan∂.
råma kæpå° kapi dala bala båRhå, jimi tæna påi låga ati ŒåRhå.1.
ch∂jahiÚ nisicara dinu aru råt∂, nija mukha kahe° sukæta jehi bhå° t∂.
bahu bilåpa dasaka≈dhara kara∂, ba≈dhu s∂sa puni puni ura dhara∂.2.
rovahiÚ nåri hædaya hati pån∂, tåsu teja bala bipula bakhån∂.
meghanåda tehi avasara åyau, kahi bahu kathå pitå samujhåyau.3.
dekhehu kåli mori manuså∂, abahiÚ bahuta kå karau° baRå∂.
i¶¢adeva saiÚ bala ratha påyau° , so bala tåta na tohi dekhåyau° .4.
ehi bidhi jalpata bhayau bihånå, cahu° duåra låge kapi nånå.
ita kapi bhålu kåla sama b∂rå, uta rajan∂cara ati ranadh∂rå.5.
larahiÚ subha¢a nija nija jaya hetµu, barani na jåi samara khagaketµu.6.
At the close of the day the two contending armies retired from the battle-field. The
battle had proved exceedingly strenuous even to the stoutest warrior. But the monkey
host waxed stronger by ›r∂ Råmaís grace, even as fire blazes up when fed with straw.
The ranks of the demons were thinning night and day like merit, which is exhausted by
speaking of oneís good deeds with oneís own lips. The ten-headed monster made much
lamentation, clasping his brotherís head to his bosom again and again. The women wept
and beat their breast with their hands, paying tributes to his extraordinary majesty and
strength. At that juncture Meghanåda (Råvaƒaís eldest son) came and consoled his
father by narrating a number of (reassuring) stories. ìSee my heroism tomorrow; I need
not make any pretentious statement just now. I have had no occasion to show you, dear
father, the strength which I acquired alongwith the chariot from my beloved deity.î While
he rattled on in this manner the day broke and swarms of monkeys besieged all the four
gates. On this side ranged the monkey and bear warriors terrible as death, while on the
other side stood the demons exceedingly staunch in battle. Every champion fought for
the victory of his own camp; the battle, O GaruŒa (says Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi), defied all
description. (1ó6)
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sprang into the air; but they could not see him and returned sore disappointed. Meanwhile
by his delusive power Meghanåda had turned every rugged valley, path and mountain
cave into a veritable aviary of arrows. The monkeys were confounded and did not know
where to turn. They felt helpless like so many Mandaras thrown into prison as it were
by Indra. The son of the windgod, A∆gada, Nala, N∂la and all the other mighty heroes were
completely discomfited by him. Again he assailed with his shafts Lak¶maƒa, Sugr∂va, and
Vibh∂¶aƒa and pierced their bodies through and through. Then he confronted the Lord of
the Raghus Himself; the arrows he let fly turned into serpents even as they struck ›r∂
Råma. The Slayer of Khara, who is all-independent, infinite and immutable, the one
without a second, was overpowered by the serpentsí coils. Like an actor, He plays many
a part,óHe, the one, ever-free and omnipotent Lord. It was in order to invest the battle
with a glory of its own that the Lord allowed Himself to be bound by a snare of serpents,
even though the gods were dismayed at this sight. (1ó7)
dekhi ajaya ripu Œarape k∂så, parama kruddha taba bhayau ah∂så.
lachimana mana asa ma≈tradæRhåvå, ehi påpihi maiÚ bahuta khelåvå.7.
sumiri kosalådh∂sa pratåpå, sara sa≈dhåna k∂nha kari dåpå.
chåRå båna måjha ura lågå, marat∂ båra kapa¢u saba tyågå.8.
Arriving there, the monkeys found him squatting and offering oblations of blood and
live buffaloes to the sacrificial fire. The monkeys wrecked the whole sacrifice; yet, when
the demon refused to stir, they proceeded to applaud him (ironically). Even then he did
not quit his place; the monkeys thereupon went and caught him by the hair and, striking
him with the foot one after the other, ran away. He rushed forth, trident in hand, while the
monkeys fled before him and came where ›r∂ Råmaís younger brother (Lak¶maƒa) stood
at the head of his army. Driven by the wildest fury he came and shouted with a terrible
roar again and again. The son of the wind-god and A∆gada darted forward in great
indignation: but he struck them on the breast with his trident and felled them to the
ground. He then hurled his fierce trident at the Lord (Lak¶maƒa): but Ananta intercepted
it with his arrow and broke it in two. Meanwhile the son of the wind-god and Prince
A∆gada had risen again and struck him furiously; but he received no injury. When the
heroes turned round thinking that the enemy could not be killed in spite of the best efforts,
he rushed forth with a terrible yell. When Lak¶maƒa saw him coming furiously like Death
himself, he let fly fierce arrows. The wretch, however, vanished out of sight the moment
he saw arrow terrible as thunderbolt darting towards him. He fought in various guises,
now revealing himself and now disappearing. The monkeys were filled with dismay when
they saw that the enemy could not be conquered. Lak¶maƒa (the lord of serpents)
thereupon flew into a towering rage. He made a firm resolve in his mind to dispose of
the demon; for he thought, ìI have played with this wretch long enough.î Recalling the
might of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of Kosala), he defiantly fitted an arrow to his bow and shot
it with such steady aim that it struck Meghanåda full in the breast and the demon
abandoned all false appearances at the moment of death. (1ó8)
ŒÙ0ó ⁄UÊ◊ÊŸÈ¡
∑§„°U ⁄UÊ◊È ∑§„° •‚ ∑§Á„U ¿UÊ°«∏UÁ‚ ¬˝ÊŸ–
œãÿ œãÿ Ãfl ¡ŸŸË ∑§„U •¢ªŒ „UŸÈ◊ÊŸH 76H
Do.: råmånuja kaha° råmu kaha° asa kahi chå° Resi pråna,
dhanya dhanya tava janan∂ kaha a≈gada hanumåna.76.
He gave up his ghost with the words ìWhere is Råmaís younger brother
(Lak¶maƒa)?î ìWhere is Råma?î On his lips. ìBlessed indeed is your mother!î exclaimed
A∆gada and Hanumån. (76)
øı0óÁ’ŸÈ ¬˝ÿÊ‚ „UŸÈ◊ÊŸ ©U∆UÊÿÙ – ‹¢∑§Ê mÊ⁄U ⁄UÊÁπ ¬ÈÁŸ •ÊÿÙH
ÃÊ‚È ◊⁄UŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ‚È⁄U ª¢œ’ʸ – øÁ…∏U Á’◊ÊŸ •Ê∞ Ÿ÷ ‚’ʸH 1H
’⁄UÁ· ‚È◊Ÿ ŒÈ¢ŒÈ÷Ë¥ ’¡Êfl®„U – üÊË⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕ Á’◊‹ ¡‚È ªÊfl®„UH
¡ÿ •Ÿ¢Ã ¡ÿ ¡ªŒÊœÊ⁄UÊ – ÃÈê„U ¬˝÷È ‚’ ŒflÁã„U ÁŸSÃÊ⁄UÊH 2H
•SÃÈÁà ∑§Á⁄U ‚È⁄U Á‚h Á‚œÊ∞ – ‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ∑Χ¬Ê®‚œÈ ¬®„U •Ê∞H
‚Èà ’œ ‚ÈŸÊ Œ‚ÊŸŸ ¡’„UË¥ – ◊ÈL§Á¿Uà ÷ÿ©U ¬⁄U©U ◊Á„U Ã’„UË¥H 3H
◊¢ŒÙŒ⁄UË L§ŒŸ ∑§⁄U ÷Ê⁄UË – ©U⁄U ÃÊ«∏UŸ ’„ÈU ÷Ê°Áà ¬È∑§Ê⁄UËH
Ÿª⁄U ‹Ùª ‚’ éÿÊ∑ȧ‹ ‚ÙøÊ – ‚∑§‹ ∑§„U®„U Œ‚∑¢§œ⁄U ¬ÙøÊH 4H
904 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Cau.: binu prayåsa hanumåna u¢håyo, la≈kå dvåra råkhi puni åyo,
tåsu marana suni sura ga≈dharbå,
caRhi bimåna åe nabha sarbå.1.
bara¶i sumana du≈dubh∂° bajåvahi,Ú
‹r∂raghunåtha bimala jasu gåvahiÚ.
jaya ana≈ta jaya jagadådhårå,tumha prabhu saba devanhi nistårå.2.
astuti kari sura siddha sidhåe,lachimana kæpåsi≈dhu pahiÚ åe.
suta badha sunå dasånana jabah∂,°
muruchita bhayau pareu mahi tabah∂°.3.
ma≈dodar∂ rudana kara bhår∂, ura tåRana bahu bhå° ti pukår∂.
nagara loga saba byåkula socå, sakala kahahiÚ dasaka≈dhara pocå.4.
Hanumån lifted him without any exertion and after placing him at the main gate of
La∆kå returned. Hearing of his death, the gods as well as the Gandharvas all appeared
in the heavens in their aerial cars. Raining down flowers, they beat their drums and sang
the spotless glory of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus). ìGlory to Lord Ananta! Glory
to the support of the whole universe ! You, O lord, have delivered the gods.î Having thus
hymned his praises, the gods as well as the Siddhas went their way, while Lak¶maƒa
arrived in the presence of the All-merciful. The moment the ten-headed monster heard
the news of his sonís death, he dropped unconscious to the ground. Mandodar∂ made
grievous lamentation, beating her breast and crying in many ways. The citizens were all
smitten with grief; everyone abused Råvaƒa. (1ó4)
cale b∂ra saba atulita bal∂, janu kajjala kai å° dh∂ cal∂.4.
asaguna amita hohiÚ tehi kålå, ganai na bhujabala garba bisålå.5.
Råvaƒa taught them sound wisdom; though vile himself, his counsel was so pious
and wholesome ! Indeed there are hosts of people clever in instructing others; but those
who practise good morals themselves are few and far between. When the night was over
and the day broke, the bears and monkeys invested all the four gates. The ten-headed
monster summoned his champions and said, ìHe whose heart quails before the enemy
in battle had better withdraw even now; for if he turns his back on the field of battle, he
will have to suffer for it. Relying on the strength of my own arm have I started enmity and
shall give befitting reply to the enemy who has invaded us.î So saying, he got ready his
chariot, swift as the wind, and all the musical instruments of war sounded. The heroes,
who were all matchless in strength, rushed forth like a storm of soot. Numberless ill-omens
occurred at that time; but, extremely proud of his might of arm, he heeded them not.
(1ó5)
¿¢U0ó •Áà ª’¸ ªŸß Ÿ ‚ªÈŸ •‚ªÈŸ dfl®„U •ÊÿÈœ „UÊÕ Ã–
÷≈U Áª⁄Uà ⁄UÕ Ã ’ÊÁ¡ ª¡ ÁøP§⁄Uà ÷Ê¡®„U ‚ÊÕ ÃH
ªÙ◊Êÿ ªËœ ∑§⁄UÊ‹ π⁄U ⁄Ufl SflÊŸ ’Ù‹®„U •Áà ÉÊŸ–
¡ŸÈ ∑§Ê‹ŒÍà ©U‹Í∑§ ’Ù‹®„U ’øŸ ¬⁄U◊ ÷ÿÊflŸH
Cha≈.: ati
garba ganai na saguna asaguna sravahiÚ åyudha håtha te,
bha¢a girata ratha te båji gaja cikkarata bhåjahiÚ såtha te.
gomåya g∂dha karåla khara rava svåna bolahiÚ ati ghane,
janu kåladµuta ulµuka bolahiÚ bacana parama bhayåvane.
In his overweening pride he took no heed of the omens, whether good or bad.
Weapons dropped from his hands and warriors fell down from their cars, while horses
and elephants ran shrieking out of the line. Frightful jackals, vultures and donkeys gave
a shrill cry while dogs whined in large numbers. And owls, like messengers of death,
uttered most alarming notes.
‚È÷≈U ‚◊⁄U ⁄U‚ ŒÈ„ÈU ÁŒÁ‚ ◊Êà – ∑§Á¬ ¡ÿ‚Ë‹ ⁄UÊ◊ ’‹ ÃÊÃH
∞∑§ ∞∑§ ‚Ÿ Á÷⁄U®„U ¬øÊ⁄U®„U – ∞∑§ã„U ∞∑§ ◊ÁŒ¸U ◊Á„U ¬Ê⁄U®„UH 2H
◊Ê⁄U®„U ∑§Ê≈U®„U œ⁄U®„U ¬¿UÊ⁄U®„U – ‚Ë‚ ÃÙÁ⁄U ‚Ë‚ã„U ‚Ÿ ◊Ê⁄U®„UH
©UŒ⁄U Á’ŒÊ⁄U®„U ÷È¡Ê ©U¬Ê⁄U®„U – ªÁ„U ¬Œ •flÁŸ ¬≈UÁ∑§ ÷≈U «UÊ⁄U®„UH 3H
ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ÷≈U ◊Á„U ªÊ«∏U®„U ÷Ê‹Í – ™§¬⁄U …UÊÁ⁄U Œ®„U ’„ÈU ’Ê‹ÍH
’Ë⁄U ’‹Ë◊Èπ ¡Èh Á’L§h – ŒÁπ•Ã Á’¬È‹ ∑§Ê‹ ¡ŸÈ ∑˝È§hH 4H
Cau.: sura brahmådi siddha muni nånå, dekhata rana nabha caRhe bimånå.
hamahµu umå rahe tehiÚ sa≈gå, dekhata råma carita rana ra≈gå.1.
subha¢a samara rasa duhu disimåte, kapi jayas∂la råma bala tåte.
eka eka sana bhirahiÚ pacårahiÚ, ekanha eka mardi mahi pårahiÚ.2.
mårahiÚ kå¢ahiÚ dharahiÚ pachårahiÚ, s∂sa tori s∂sanha sana mårahiÚ.
udara bidårahiÚ bhujå upårahiÚ, gahi pada avani pa¢aki bha¢a ŒårahiÚ.3.
nisicara bha¢a mahi gåRahiÚ bhålµu, µupara Œhåri dehiÚ bahu bålµu.
b∂ra bal∂mukha juddha biruddhe, dekhiata bipula kåla janu kruddhe.4.
Brahmå and the other gods, as well as a number of Siddhas and sages mounted
their aerial cars and watched the contest from the heavens. I too, Umå (continues Lord
›iva,) happened to be in that company and witnessed ›r∂ Råmaís exploits replete with
martial zeal. The champions of both sides were maddened with a passion for war; the
monkeys, however, led the field through the might of ›r∂ Råma. With shouts of defiance
they closed in single combat, each crushing his adversary and throwing him to the
ground. They smote the enemy, hacked him to pieces, clutched him and dashed him to
the ground; nay, they tore his head off and pelted another with the same. They ripped
up bellies, plucked up arms and, seizing the opponent by the foot, dashed him to the
ground. The bears buried the demon warriors underground and piled over them large
heaps of sand. The gallant monkeys on the battlefield looked like so many infuriated
forms of Death as they desperately fought against the enemy. (1ó4)
moment they struck his adamantine frame. Råvaƒa, who was maddened with the lust for
war and most furious by temperament, flinched not but remained firm as a rock, planting
his chariot where it stood. Burning all over with rage he darted and bullied hither and
thither and started crushing the monkey warriors. Many a bear and monkey took to his
heel, crying: ìHelp, help, A∆gada and Hanumån ! Save, save, O Lord Raghuv∂ra (Hero
of Raghuís line)! This wretch is devouring us like Death.î When the monster saw that all
the monkeys had fled, he fitted an arrow to each of his ten bows. (1ó4)
¿¢U0ó ‚¢œÊÁŸ œŸÈ ‚⁄U ÁŸ∑§⁄U ¿UÊ«∏UÁ‚ ©U⁄Uª Á¡Á◊ ©UÁ«∏U ‹Êª„UË¥–
⁄U„U ¬ÍÁ⁄U ‚⁄U œ⁄UŸË ªªŸ ÁŒÁ‚ Á’ÁŒÁ‚ ∑§„°U ∑§Á¬ ÷ʪ„UË¥H
÷ÿÙ •Áà ∑§Ù‹Ê„U‹ Á’∑§‹ ∑§Á¬ Œ‹ ÷Ê‹È ’Ù‹®„U •ÊÃÈ⁄U–
⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U ∑§L§ŸÊ ®‚œÈ •Ê⁄Uà ’¢œÈ ¡Ÿ ⁄Uë¿U∑§ „U⁄UH
Cha≈.: sa≈dhåni dhanu sara nikara chåResi uraga jimi uRi lågah∂°,
rahe pµuri sara dharan∂ gagana disi bidisi kaha° kapi bhågah∂°.
bhayo ati kolåhala bikala kapi dala bhålu bolahiÚ åture,
raghub∂ra karunå si≈dhu årata ba≈dhu jana racchaka hare.
Fitting an arrow to each of his bows, he shot a volley of arrows, which flew and
lodged like winged serpents. The shafts filled all available space on earth as well as in
the heavens including the eight quarters, so that the monkeys knew not where to go.
There was a wild uproar in the ranks of the monkeys and bears, who were all sore
distressed and cried in anguish: ìO Hero of Raghuís line, O Ocean of mercy, O
Befriender of the distressed, O Hari, O Saviour of mankind!î
¿¢U0ó Ÿ®„U ÁøÃfl ¡’ ∑§Á⁄U ∑§Ù¬ ∑§Á¬ ªÁ„U Œ‚Ÿ ‹ÊÃã„U ◊Ê⁄U„UË¥–
œÁ⁄U ∑§‚ ŸÊÁ⁄U ÁŸ∑§ÊÁ⁄U ’Ê„U⁄U Ã˘ÁÌ˟ ¬È∑§Ê⁄U„UË¥H
Ã’ ©∆U©U ∑˝È§h ∑ΧÃʢà ‚◊ ªÁ„U ø⁄UŸ ’ÊŸ⁄U «UÊ⁄U߸–
∞Á„U ’Ëø ∑§Á¬ã„U Á’œ¢‚ ∑Χà ◊π ŒÁπ ◊Ÿ ◊„È°U „UÊ⁄U߸H
Cha≈.: nahiÚcitava jaba kari kopa kapi gahi dasana låtanha mårah∂,°
dhari kesa nåri nikåri båhera teítid∂na pukårah∂°.
taba u¢heu kruddha kætå≈ta sama gahi carana bånara Œåra∂,
ehi b∂ca kapinha bidha≈sa kæta makha dekhi mana mahu° håra∂.
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 915
When he refused to look at them, the monkeys in their fury bit him with their teeth
and kicked him. His wives too they seized by their locks and dragged out of doors while
they cried most piteously. Then at last he rose, furious as Death, and, catching hold of
the monkeys by their legs, he threw them away. Meanwhile, when he saw that the
monkeys had wrecked the sacrifice, he felt discomfited at heart.
ŒÙ0ó ’Ë⁄U ¬⁄U®„U ¡ŸÈ ÃË⁄U ÃL§ ◊îÊÊ ’„ÈU ’„U »§Ÿ–
∑§ÊŒ⁄U ŒÁπ «U⁄U®„U Ä°U ‚È÷≈Uã„U ∑§ ◊Ÿ øŸH 87H
918 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Do.: b∂ra parahiÚ janu t∂ra taru majjå bahu baha phena,
kådara dekhi ŒarahiÚ taha° subha¢anha ke mana cena.87.
Warriors fell here and there like the trees on its banks and the abundant, marrow
of their bones represented its scum. Dastards shuddered at its very sight, while
champions were delighted at heart to see it. (87)
øı0ó◊îÊ®„U ÷Íà Á¬‚Êø ’ÃÊ‹Ê – ¬˝◊Õ ◊„UÊ ¤ÊÙ®≈Uª ∑§⁄UÊ‹ÊH
∑§Ê∑§ ∑¢§∑§ ‹Ò ÷È¡Ê ©U«U∏Ê„UË¥ – ∞∑§ à ¿UËÁŸ ∞∑§ ‹Ò πÊ„UË¥H 1H
∞∑§ ∑§„U®„U ∞Á‚©U ‚ı¥ÉÊÊ߸ – ‚∆U„ÈU ÃÈê„UÊ⁄U ŒÁ⁄Uº˝ Ÿ ¡Ê߸H
∑§„°U⁄Uà ÷≈U ÉÊÊÿ‹ Ã≈U Áª⁄U – ¡„°U Ä°U ◊Ÿ„È°U •œ¸¡‹ ¬⁄UH 2H
π¢Òø®„U ªËœ •Ê°Ã Ã≈U ÷∞ – ¡ŸÈ ’¢‚Ë π‹Ã Áøà Œ∞H
’„ÈU ÷≈U ’„U®„U ø…∏U πª ¡Ê„UË¥ – ¡ŸÈ ŸÊflÁ⁄U π‹®„U ‚Á⁄U ◊Ê„UË¥H 3H
¡ÙÁªÁŸ ÷Á⁄U ÷Á⁄U πå¬⁄U ‚¢ø®„U – ÷Íà Á¬‚Êø ’œÍ Ÿ÷ Ÿ¢ø®„UH
÷≈U ∑§¬Ê‹ ∑§⁄UÃÊ‹ ’¡Êfl®„U – øÊ◊È¢«UÊ ŸÊŸÊ Á’Áœ ªÊfl®„UH 4H
¡¢’È∑§ ÁŸ∑§⁄U ∑§≈UP§≈U ∑§^ÔU®„U – πÊ®„U „ÈU•Ê®„U •ÉÊÊ®„U Œ¬^ÔU®„UH
∑§ÙÁ≈Uã„U L¢§«U ◊È¢«U Á’ŸÈ «UÙÑ®„U – ‚Ë‚ ¬⁄U ◊Á„U ¡ÿ ¡ÿ ’ÙÑ®„UH 5H
Cau.: majjahiÚ bhµuta pisåca betålå, pramatha mahå jho¢i≈ga karålå.
kåka ka≈ka lai bhujå uRåh∂,° eka te ch∂ni eka lai khåh∂°.1.
eka kahahiÚ aisiu sau° ghå∂, sa¢hahu tumhåra daridra na jå∂.
kaha° rata bha¢a ghåyala ta¢a gire, jaha° taha° manahu° ardhajala pare.2.
Ú ahiÚ g∂dha å° ta ta¢a bhae,
khaic janu ba≈s∂ khelata cita dae.
bahu bha¢a bahahiÚ caRhe khaga jåh∂,° janu nåvari khelahiÚ sari måh∂°.3.
jogini bhari bhari khappara sa≈cahi,Ú bhµuta pisåca badhµu nabha na≈cahi.Ú
bha¢a kapåla karatåla bajåvahi,Ú cåmu≈Œå nånå bidhi gåvahiÚ.4.
ja≈buka nikara ka¢akka¢a ka¢¢ahi,Ú khåhiÚ huåhiÚ aghåhiÚ dapa¢¢ahiÚ.
ko¢inha ru≈Œa mu≈Œa binu ŒollahiÚ, s∂sa pare mahi jaya jaya bollahiÚ.5.
Spirits, ghouls and goblins and even so frightful genii with a long shaggy mass of
hair and Pramathas (›ivaís own attendants) took their plunge in it. Crows and kites flew
off with human arms, which they tore from one another and ate themselves. Some said,
ìWhat a pity, fools that you should continue to suffer from want even in such plenty?î
Wounded warriors fallen on the banks groaned like the moribund lying all round half in
and half out of water (on the bank of a sacred river, lake etc., in order to ensure that they
may breathe their last while their body is being washed by the sacred water since such
a death is accounted as highly beneficial to the spirit of the dying man). Standing on its
banks, vultures tore the entrails of the dead like fishermen angling with rapt attention.
Many a dead warrior floated down with birds perched on them, as if the latter were
enjoying a game of boating on the river. The Yogin∂s (female attendants of Goddess
Durgå) took to storing blood in skulls, while female spirits and sprites danced in the air.
Even so CåmuƒŒås (another class of female attendants of Durgå) sang songs in various
strains, clashing the skulls of dead warriors like so many pairs of cymbals. Herds of
Jackals snapped their teeth as they tore the dead, feasted upon them and yelled; and,
when surfeited, they snarled. Myriads of headless trunks trotted along the battlefield,
while the heads lying on the ground shouted ìVictory! Victory!!î (1ó5)
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 919
Cau.: asa kahi ratha raghunåtha calåvå, bipra carana pa≈kaja siru nåvå.
taba la≈kesa krodha ura chåvå, garjata tarjata sanmukha dhåvå.1.
j∂tehu je bha¢a sa≈juga måh∂°, sunu tåpasa maiÚ tinha sama nåh∂°.
råvana nåma jagata jasa jånå, lokapa jåke° ba≈d∂khånå.2.
khara dµu¶ana birådha tumha mårå, badhehu byådha iva båli bicårå.
nisicara nikara subha¢a sa≈ghårehu, ku≈bhakarana ghananådahi mårehu.3.
åju bayaru sabu leu° nibåh∂, jau° rana bhµupa bhåji nahiÚ jåh∂.
åju karau° khalu kåla havåle, parehu ka¢hina råvana ke påle.4.
suni durbacana kålabasa jånå, biha° si bacana kaha kæpånidhånå.
satya satya saba tava prabhutå∂, jalpasi jani dekhåu manuså∂.5.
So saying, the Lord of the Raghus bowed His head at the Bråhmaƒasí lotus feet
even as He urged forward His chariot. Thereupon Råvaƒa felt much enraged at heart
and darted to meet Him, challenging Him in a thundering voice: ìListen, hermit: I am not
like one of those warriors whom you have vanquished in battle. My name is Råvaƒa,
whose glory is known all the world over, and whose prison holds within its walls the
regents of the spheres! You slew Khara, Dµµu¶aƒa and Virådha and killed poor Våli even
as a hunter would shoot his game. Nay, you wiped out a host of demon champions and
killed even Kumbhakarƒa and Meghanåda. Today I will, wreak vengeance on you for all
this unless, O prince, you flee away from the battle. Today I will surely give you over
to death; for it is the relentless Råvaƒa whom you have to deal with.î Hearing his foul
talk the All-merciful took him as doomed to death and smilingly replied as follows: ìTrue,
true is all your greatness. But prate no more; show your valour if you can. (1ó5)
¿¢U0ó ¡ÁŸ ¡À¬ŸÊ ∑§Á⁄U ‚È¡‚È ŸÊ‚Á„U ŸËÁà ‚ÈŸÁ„U ∑§⁄UÁ„U ¿U◊Ê–
‚¢‚Ê⁄U ◊„°U ¬ÍL§· ÁòÊÁ’œ ¬Ê≈U‹ ⁄U‚Ê‹ ¬Ÿ‚ ‚◊ÊH
∞∑§ ‚È◊Ÿ¬˝Œ ∞∑§ ‚È◊Ÿ »§‹ ∞∑§ »§‹ß ∑§fl‹ ‹Êª„UË¥–
∞∑§ ∑§„U®„U ∑§„U®„U ∑§⁄U®„U •¬⁄U ∞∑§ ∑§⁄U®„U ∑§„Uà Ÿ ’ʪ„UË¥H
Cha≈.: janijalpanå kari sujasu nåsahi n∂ti sunahi karahi chamå,
sa≈såra maha° pµuru¶a tribidha på¢ala rasåla panasa samå.
eka sumanaprada eka sumana phala eka phalai kevala lågah∂,°
eka kahahiÚ kahahiÚ karahiÚ apara eka karahiÚ kahata na bågah∂°.
ìDo not ruin your reputation by bragging. Pray, excuse me and listen to a sound
maxim. There are three types of men in this worldóthose resembling the rose, the
mango and the bread-tree respectively. The one gives flowers alone, the second flowers
and fruit both and the third yields fruit alone. Even so the one talks, the second talks as
well as does, while the third does but never goes about proclaiming it.î
man-eating demons were all seized with terror at the sound of the most awful twang of
His bow. Mandodar∂ís heart quaked; the ocean, the Tortoise supporting the globe, the
earth and the mountains trembled; and the elephants guarding the quarters squealed, and
clutched the globe with their tusks. The gods smiled at this amusing sight.
ŒÙ0ó Á¡Á◊ Á¡Á◊ ¬˝÷È „U⁄U ÃÊ‚È Á‚⁄U ÁÃÁ◊ ÁÃÁ◊ „UÙ®„U •¬Ê⁄U–
‚flà Á’·ÿ Á’’œ¸ Á¡Á◊ ÁŸÃ ÁŸÃ ŸÍß ◊Ê⁄UH 92H
Do.: jimi jimi prabhu hara tåsu sira timi timi hohiÚ apåra,
sevata bi¶aya bibardha jimi nita nita nµutana måra.92.
As quickly as the Lord struck off his heads, they were renewed without end, like
the passions of a man, which grow ever more and more even as he enjoys the pleasures
of sense. (92)
* ìThe word ë›il∂mukhaí in the original bears a double meaning. It denotes both an arrow and a bee.
Hence the sentence has been translated as above.î
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 925
øı0óŒ‚◊Èπ ŒÁπ Á‚⁄Uã„U ∑Ò§ ’Ê…∏UË – Á’‚⁄UÊ ◊⁄UŸ ÷߸ Á⁄U‚ ªÊ…∏UËH
ª¡¸©U ◊Í…∏U ◊„UÊ •Á÷◊ÊŸË – œÊÿ©U Œ‚„ÈU ‚⁄UÊ‚Ÿ ÃÊŸËH 1H
‚◊⁄U ÷ÍÁ◊ Œ‚∑¢§œ⁄U ∑§ÙåÿÙ – ’⁄UÁ· ’ÊŸ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ⁄UÕ ÃÙåÿÙH
Œ¢«U ∞∑§ ⁄UÕ ŒÁπ Ÿ ¬⁄U™§ – ¡ŸÈ ÁŸ„UÊ⁄U ◊„È°U ÁŒŸ∑§⁄U ŒÈ⁄U™§H 2H
„UÊ„UÊ∑§Ê⁄U ‚È⁄Uã„U ¡’ ∑§Ëã„UÊ – Ã’ ¬˝÷È ∑§ÙÁ¬ ∑§Ê⁄U◊È∑§ ‹Ëã„UÊH
‚⁄U ÁŸflÊÁ⁄U Á⁄U¬È ∑§ Á‚⁄U ∑§Ê≈U – à ÁŒÁ‚ Á’ÁŒÁ‚ ªªŸ ◊Á„U ¬Ê≈UH 3H
∑§Ê≈U Á‚⁄U Ÿ÷ ◊Ê⁄Uª œÊfl®„U – ¡ÿ ¡ÿ œÈÁŸ ∑§Á⁄U ÷ÿ ©U¬¡Êfl®„UH
∑§„°U ‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ‚Ȫ˝Ëfl ∑§¬Ë‚Ê – ∑§„°U ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U ∑§Ù‚‹ÊœË‚ÊH 4H
Cau.: dasamukha dekhi siranha kai båRh∂, bisarå marana bha∂ risa gåRh∂.
garjeu mµuRha mahå abhimån∂, dhåyau dasahu saråsana tån∂.1.
samara bhµumi dasaka≈dhara kopyo, bara¶i båna raghupati ratha topyo.
da≈Œa eka ratha dekhi na pareµu, janu nihåra mahu° dinakara dureµu.2.
håhåkåra suranha jaba k∂nhå, taba prabhu kopi kåramuka l∂nhå.
sara nivåri ripu ke sira kå¢e, te disi bidisi gagana mahi på¢e.3.
kå¢e sira nabha måraga dhåvahi,Ú jaya jaya dhuni kari bhaya upajåvahiÚ.
kaha° lachimana sugr∂va kap∂så, kaha° raghub∂ra kosalådh∂så.4.
When the ten-headed monster perceived the multiplication of his heads, he thought
no more of his own death, but was seized with burning wrath. The fool roared in his great
pride and rushed forward with all his ten bows drawn. Flying into a rage on the battle-
field, the ten-headed monster discharged a shower of arrows and screened with it the
chariot of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus), which was lost to sight for nearly half an
hour, even as the sun is obscured by mist. When the gods raised a piteous cry, the Lord
took up His bow, full of wrath. Making in effective the enemyís arrows He cut off his heads,
which covered all the quarters as well as the intermediate points of the compass, as well
as heaven and earth. The severed heads flew through the air and struck terror into the
monkeysí hearts as they uttered the cries of ìVictory, Victory !! Where is Lak¶maƒa?
Where is Sugr∂va, the lord of the monkeys? Where is the hero of Raghuís line, the lord
of Kosala?î (1ó4)
¿¢U0ó ∑§„°U⁄UÊ◊È ∑§Á„U Á‚⁄U ÁŸ∑§⁄U œÊ∞ ŒÁπ ◊∑¸§≈U ÷Á¡ ø‹–
‚¢œÊÁŸ œŸÈ ⁄UÉÊÈ’¢‚◊ÁŸ „°UÁ‚ ‚⁄UÁã„U Á‚⁄U ’œ ÷‹H
Á‚⁄U ◊ÊÁ‹∑§Ê ∑§⁄U ∑§ÊÁ‹∑§Ê ªÁ„U ’΢Œ ’΢ŒÁã„U ’„ÈU Á◊‹Ë¥–
∑§Á⁄U L§Áœ⁄U ‚Á⁄U ◊îÊŸÈ ◊Ÿ„È°U ‚¢ª˝Ê◊ ’≈U ¬Í¡Ÿ ø‹Ë¥H
Cha≈.: kaha° råmu kahi sira nikara dhåe dekhi marka¢a bhaji cale,
sa≈dhåni dhanu raghuba≈samani ha°si saranhi sira bedhe bhale.
sira målikå kara kålikå gahi bæ≈da bæ≈danhi bahu mil∂°,
kari rudhira sari majjanu manahu° sa≈gråma ba¢a pµujana cal∂.°
ìWhere is Råma?î cried the multitudes of heads as they sped. The monkeys took
to flight as they saw them. The Jewel of Raghuís line smilingly fitted arrows to His bow
and shot the heads through and through. Taking a rosary of skulls in their hands a large
926 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
number of Kålikås (female attendants of Goddess Kål∂) collected in numerous batches,
as though having bathed in the stream of blood they had proceeded to worship the banyan
tree of the battle.
¿¢U0ó ©U⁄U
◊Ê¤Ê ªŒÊ ¬˝„UÊ⁄U ÉÊÙ⁄U ∑§∆UÙ⁄U ‹ÊªÃ ◊Á„U ¬⁄ UKÙ–
Œ‚ ’ŒŸ ‚ÙÁŸÃ dflà ¬ÈÁŸ ‚¢÷ÊÁ⁄U œÊÿÙ Á⁄U‚ ÷⁄UKÙH
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 927
dekhe kapinha amita dasas∂så, jaha° taha° bhaje bhålu aru k∂så.
bhåge bånara dharahiÚ na dh∂rå, tråhi tråhi lachimana raghub∂rå.2.
daha° disi dhåvahiÚ ko¢inha råvana, garjahiÚ ghora ka¢hora bhayåvana.
Œare sakala sura cale parå∂, jaya kai åsa tajahu aba bhå∂.3.
saba sura jite eka dasaka≈dhara, aba bahu bhae takahu giri ka≈dara.
rahe bira≈ci sa≈bhu muni gyån∂, jinha jinha prabhu mahimå kachu jån∂.4.
He became invisible for a moment and then the wretch revealed himself in
multitudinous forms. The ten-headed monster appeared in as many forms as there were
bears and monkeys in the army of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus). The monkey host
beheld numberless Råvaƒas; the bears and monkeys then fled in every direction. The
monkeys had no courage to stay. They fled crying, ìHelp, Lak¶maƒa ! Help, Raghuv∂ra
(Hero of Raghuís line) !î Myriads of Råvaƒas darted in all directions, thundering in a deep,
shrill and frightful voice. All the gods took flight in panic crying, ìNow, brethren, abandon
all hope of victory. A single Råvaƒa subdued the whole heavenly host. Now that he has
been multiplied, let us seek mountain caves.î Only Brahmå (the Creator), Lord ›ambhu
(›iva) and the wise seers, whoever knew something of the Lordís glory, remained
unshaken. (1ó4)
¿¢U0ó ªÁ„U ÷ÍÁ◊ ¬Ê⁄UKÙ ‹Êà ◊Ê⁄UKÙ ’ÊÁ‹‚Èà ¬˝÷È ¬®„U ªÿÙ–
‚¢÷ÊÁ⁄U ©UÁ∆U Œ‚∑¢§∆U ÉÊÙ⁄U ∑§∆UÙ⁄U ⁄Ufl ª¡¸Ã ÷ÿÙH
∑§Á⁄U ŒÊ¬ øʬ ø…∏UÊß Œ‚ ‚¢œÊÁŸ ‚⁄U ’„ÈU ’⁄U·ß¸–
Á∑§∞ ‚∑§‹ ÷≈U ÉÊÊÿ‹ ÷ÿÊ∑ȧ‹ ŒÁπ ÁŸ¡ ’‹ „U⁄U·ß¸H
Cha≈.: gahi bhµumi påryo låta måryo bålisuta prabhu pahiÚ gayo,
sa≈bhåri u¢hi dasaka≈¢ha ghora ka¢hora rava garjata bhayo.
kari dåpa cåpa caRhåi dasa sa≈dhåni sara bahu bara¶a∂,
kie sakala bha¢a ghåyala bhayåkula dekhi nija bala hara¶a∂.
Having seized Råvaƒa and thrown him to the ground, Våliís son (A∆gada) gave
him a kick and then rejoined his lord. The ten-headed monster, on recovering himself,
rose again and roared terribly in a shrill voice. Proudly drawing the string of all his
ten bows he fitted a dart to each and rained a flight of arrows, wounding all the warriors
in the enemyís ranks to their utter dismay and confusion; and rejoiced to see his own
might.
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 931
¿¢U0ó ©U⁄U ‹Êà ÉÊÊà ¬˝ø¢«U ‹ÊªÃ Á’∑§‹ ⁄UÕ Ã ◊Á„U ¬⁄UÊ–
ªÁ„U ÷Ê‹È ’Ë‚„È°U ∑§⁄U ◊Ÿ„È°U ∑§◊‹Áã„U ’‚ ÁŸÁ‚ ◊œÈ∑§⁄UÊH
◊ÈL§Á¿Uà Á’‹ÊÁ∑§ ’„UÊÁ⁄U ¬Œ „UÁà ÷ʋȬÁà ¬˝÷È ¬Á„¢U ªÿÊ–
ÁŸÁ‚ ¡ÊÁŸ Sÿ¢ŒŸ ÉÊÊÁ‹ ÃÁ„U Ã’ ‚Íà ¡ÃŸÈ ∑§⁄Uà ÷ÿÊH
Cha≈.: ura låta ghåta praca≈Œa lågata bikala ratha te mahi parå,
gahi bhålu b∂sahu° kara manahu° kamalanhi base nisi madhukarå.
muruchita biloki bahori pada hati bhålupati prabhu pahiÚ gayo,
nisi jåni sya≈dana ghåli tehi taba sµuta jatanu karata bhayo.
The violent impact of the foot on his breast made Råvaƒa senseless and he fell
from his chariot to the ground, grasping a bear in each of his twenty hands, like bees
reposing by night in the folds of the lotus. Seeing him unconscious, the king of the bears
struck him with his foot once more and rejoined the Lord. Perceiving that it was night,
the charioteer lifted him on to his chariot and then tried to bring him back to his senses.
ŒÊ0ó ◊ÈL§¿UÊ
Á’ªÃ ÷Ê‹È ∑§Á¬ ‚’ •Ê∞ ¬˝÷È ¬Ê‚–
ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄U ‚∑§‹ ⁄UÊflŸÁ„U ÉÊÁ⁄U ⁄U„U •Áà òÊÊ‚H 98H
Do.: muruchå bigata bhålu kapi saba åe prabhu påsa,
nisicara sakala råvanahi gheri rahe ati tråsa.98.
On recovering from their swoon the bears and monkeys all arrived in the presence
of the Lord, while all the demons stood round Råvaƒa in great consternation. (98)
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øÊÒ0óÄUË ÁŸÁ‚ ‚ËÃÊ ¬Á„¢ ¡Ê߸ – ÁòÊ¡≈UÊ ∑§Á„U ‚’ ∑§ÕÊ ‚ÈŸÊ߸H
Á‚⁄U ÷È¡ ’ÊÁ…∏ ‚ÈŸÃ Á⁄U¬È ∑§⁄UË – ‚ËÃÊ ©U⁄U ÷ß òÊÊ‚ ÉÊŸ⁄UËH 1H
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 933
jaba ati bhayau biraha ura dåhµu, pharakeu båma nayana aru båhµu.
saguna bicåri dhar∂ mana dh∂rå, aba milihahiÚ kæpåla raghub∂rå.3.
ihå° ardhanisi råvanu jågå, nija sårathi sana kh∂jhana lågå.
sa¢ha ranabhµumi chaRåisi moh∂, dhiga dhiga adhama ma≈damati toh∂.4.
tehiÚ pada gahi bahu bidhi samujhåvå, bhoru bhae° ratha caRhi puni dhåvå.
suni ågavanu dasånana kerå, kapidala kharabhara bhayau ghanerå.5.
jaha° taha° bhµudhara bi¢apa upår∂, dhåe ka¢aka¢åi bha¢a bhår∂.6.
With many such words did Trija¢å comfort S∂tå and then returned to her residence.
As She recalled ›r∂ Råmaís kind disposition Videhaís Daughter was overwhelmed with
the anguish of separation from Him. She reproached the night and the moon in many
ways. ìThe night has already assumed the length of an age and does not endî She
added. Disconsolate at Her separation from ›r∂ Råma, Janakaís Daughter grievously
lamented within Herself. When Her agony of separation grew acute, Her left eye and arm
throbbed. Considering it to be a good omen, She took heart and said to Herself, ìThe
gracious Hero of Raghuís line will surely meet me.î In his palace Råvaƒa recovered from
his swoon at midnight and cut up rough with his charioteer, ìFool, to have severed me
from the battlefield; shame, shame on you, O vile dullard !î The charioteer clasped his
feet and admonished in many ways. As soon as it was dawn Råvaƒa mounted his car
and sallied forth again. There was a great stir in the monkey host at the news of Råvaƒaís
return. Tearing up mountains and trees from wherever they could, mighty warriors rushed
forward gnashing their teeth. (1ó6)
¿¢U0ó œÊ∞ ¡Ê ◊∑¸§≈U Á’∑§≈U ÷Ê‹È ∑§⁄UÊ‹ ∑§⁄U ÷Íœ⁄U œ⁄UÊ–
•Áà ∑§Ê¬ ∑§⁄UÁ„¢U ¬˝„UÊ⁄U ◊Ê⁄Uà ÷Á¡ ø‹ ⁄U¡ŸËø⁄UÊH
Á’ø‹Êß Œ‹ ’‹fl¢Ã ∑§Ë‚ã„U ÉÊÁ⁄U ¬ÈÁŸ ⁄ÊflŸÈ Á‹ÿÊ–
ø„È°U ÁŒÁ‚ ø¬≈UÁã„U ◊ÊÁ⁄U ŸπÁã„U Á’ŒÊÁ⁄U ÃŸÈ éÿÊ∑ȧ‹ Á∑§ÿÊH
Cha≈.: dhåe jo marka¢a bika¢a bhålu karåla kara bhµudhara dharå,
ati kopa karahiÚ prahåra mårata bhaji cale rajan∂carå.
bicalåi dala balava≈ta k∂sanha gheri puni råvanu liyo,
cahu° disi cape¢anhi måri nakhanhi bidåri tanu byåkula kiyo.
The fierce monkeys and terrible bears darted with mountains in their hands, which
they hurled forth with the utmost fury. The demons, who were unable to resist the
onslaught, turned and fled. Having thus scattered the enemy ranks, the powerful
monkeys next closed around Råvaƒa and discomfited him by buffeting him on every side
and tearing his body with their claws.
ghosts and ghouls with bows and arrows in their hands. Yogin∂s holding a sword in one
hand and a human skull in another, from which they quaffed draughts of fresh blood,
danced and sang many a song. They uttered horrible cries of ìSeize and kill !î, which
echoed all round. With their mouths wide open they rushed to devour the monkeys, who
then took to their heels. But whithersoever they turned in their flight they saw a blazing
fire. The monkeys and bears were thus in a quandary. Then Råvaƒa began raining on
them a shower of sand. Having thus flabbergasted the monkeys on all sides, the ten-
headed monster roared again. All the heroes, including Lak¶maƒa and Sugr∂va (the king
of the monkeys), fainted. The bravest of them wrung their hands, crying ìAh, Råma !
Alas, Raghunåtha (Lord of the Raghus)!î Having thus crushed the might of all, he wrought
another delusion. He manifested a host of Hanumåns, who rushed forward with rocks in
their hands and encircled ›r∂ Råma in a dense cordon on every side. With uplifted tails
and gnashing their teeth they shouted, ìSeize and kill him; let him not escape!î Surrounded
by their tails on every side, the Lord of Kosala shone in their midst. (1ó8)
the gods and sages : nectar abides in the depth of his navel; by virtue of it, my lord, Råvaƒa
survives.î The All-merciful rejoiced to hear the words of Vibh∂¶aƒa and took terrible shafts
in His hands. Many ill-omens manifested themselves at that time. Donkeys, jackals
and dogs howled in large numbers. Birds too screamed, and thereby portended a world
calamity: and comets appeared in every quarter of the heavens. There was a preternatural
and unusual glow in the horizon on all sides and a solar eclipse occurred even without
the day of the new moon (when the sun and the moon are in conjunction). Mandodar∂ís
heart beat wildly and idols shed tears from their eyes. (1ó5)
ŒÊ0ó ∑Χ¬ÊŒÎÁCÔU
∑§Á⁄U ’ÎÁCÔU ¬˝÷È •÷ÿ Á∑§∞ ‚È⁄U ’΢Œ–
÷Ê‹È ∑§Ë‚ ‚’ „U⁄U· ¡ÿ ‚Èπ œÊ◊ ◊È∑È¢§ŒH 103H
Do.: kæpåd涢i kari b涢i prabhu abhaya kie sura bæ≈da,
bhålu k∂sa saba hara¶e jaya sukha dhåma muku≈da.103.
With a shower of His gracious glances the Lord dispelled the fears of the gods;
and the bears and monkeys all shouted in their joy : ìGlory to Mukunda, the abode of
Bliss!î (103)
øÊÒ0ó¬Áà Á‚⁄U Œπà ◊¢ŒÊŒ⁄UË – ◊ÈL§Á¿Uà Á’∑§‹ œ⁄UÁŸ πÁ‚ ¬⁄UËH
¡È’Áà ’΢Œ ⁄UÊflà ©UÁ∆U œÊßZ – ÃÁ„U ©U∆UÊß ⁄UÊflŸ ¬Á„¢U •ÊßZH 1H
¬Áà ªÁà ŒÁπ à ∑§⁄UÁ„¢U ¬È∑§Ê⁄UÊ – ¿ÍU≈U ∑§ø ŸÁ„¢U ’¬È· ‚°÷Ê⁄UÊH
©U⁄U ÃÊ«∏UŸÊ ∑§⁄UÁ„¢U Á’Áœ ŸÊŸÊ – ⁄UÊflà ∑§⁄UÁ„¢U ¬˝Ãʬ ’πÊŸÊH 2H
Ãfl ’‹ ŸÊÕ «UÊ‹ ÁŸÃ œ⁄UŸË – á „UËŸ ¬Êfl∑§ ‚Á‚ Ã⁄UŸËH
‚· ∑§◊∆U ‚Á„U ‚∑§Á„¢U Ÿ ÷Ê⁄UÊ – ‚Ê ÃŸÈ ÷ÍÁ◊ ¬⁄U©U ÷Á⁄U ¿UÊ⁄UÊH 3H
’L§Ÿ ∑ȧ’⁄U ‚È⁄U‚ ‚◊Ë⁄UÊ – ⁄UŸ ‚ã◊Èπ œÁ⁄U ∑§Ê„È° Ÿ œË⁄UÊH
÷È¡’‹ Á¡Ã„ÈU ∑§Ê‹ ¡◊ ‚ÊßZ – •Ê¡È ¬⁄U„ÈU •ŸÊÕ ∑§Ë ŸÊßZH 4H
¡ªÃ Á’ÁŒÃ ÃÈê„UÊÁ⁄U ¬˝÷ÈÃÊ߸ – ‚Èà ¬Á⁄U¡Ÿ ’‹ ’⁄UÁŸ Ÿ ¡Ê߸H
⁄UÊ◊ Á’◊Èπ •‚ „UÊ‹ ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UÊ – ⁄U„UÊ Ÿ ∑§Ê©U ∑ȧ‹ ⁄UÊflÁŸ„UÊ⁄UÊH 5H
Ãfl ’‚ Á’Áœ ¬˝¬¢ø ‚’ ŸÊÕÊ – ‚÷ÿ ÁŒÁ‚¬ ÁŸÃ ŸÊflÁ„¢U ◊ÊÕÊH
•’ Ãfl Á‚⁄U ÷È¡ ¡¢’È∑§ πÊ„UË¥ – ⁄UÊ◊ Á’◊Èπ ÿ„U •ŸÈÁøà ŸÊ„UË¥H 6H
∑§Ê‹ Á’’‚ ¬Áà ∑§„UÊ Ÿ ◊ÊŸÊ – •ª ¡ª ŸÊÕÈ ◊ŸÈ¡ ∑§Á⁄U ¡ÊŸÊH 7H
Cau.: pati sira dekhata ma≈dodar∂, muruchita bikala dharani khasi par∂.
jubati bæ≈da rovata u¢hi dhå∂,° tehi u¢håi råvana pahiÚ å∂°.1.
pati gati dekhi te karahiÚ pukårå, chµu¢e kaca nahiÚ bapu¶a sa° bhårå.
ura tåRanå karahiÚ bidhi nånå, rovata karahiÚ pratåpa bakhånå.2.
¿¢U0ó ¡ÊãÿÊ ◊ŸÈ¡ ∑§Á⁄U ŒŸÈ¡ ∑§ÊŸŸ Œ„UŸ ¬Êfl∑§ „UÁ⁄U Sflÿ¢–
¡Á„U Ÿ◊à Á‚fl ’˝rÊÔÊÁŒ ‚È⁄U Á¬ÿ ÷¡„ÈU ŸÁ„¢U ∑§L§ŸÊ◊ÿ¢H
•Ê¡ã◊ à ¬⁄Uº˝Ê„U ⁄Uà ¬Ê¬ÊÒÉÊ◊ÿ Ãfl ÃŸÈ •ÿ¢–
ÃÈê„U„ÍU ÁŒÿÊ ÁŸ¡ œÊ◊ ⁄UÊ◊ Ÿ◊ÊÁ◊ ’˝rÊÔ ÁŸ⁄UÊ◊ÿ¢H
Cha≈.: jånyo manuja kari danuja kånana dahana påvaka hari svaya≈,
jehi namata siva brahmådi sura piya bhajehu nahiÚ karunåmaya≈.
åjanma te paradroha rata påpaughamaya tava tanu aya≈,
tumhahµu diyo nija dhåma råma namåmi brahma niråmaya≈.
ìYou took for a mere man ›r∂ Hari Himself, a veritable fire to consume the forest
of the demon race, and did not adore the All-merciful, to whom, my beloved spouse, Lord
›iva, Brahmå (the Creator) and other gods pay homage. This body of yours had taken
delight from its very birth in harming others and was a sink of multitudinous sins; yet ›r∂
Råma has absorbed you in His own being ! I bow to Him, the immutable Brahma.
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 943
ŒÊ0ó ◊¢ŒÊŒ⁄UË
•ÊÁŒ ‚’ Œß ÁËʢ¡Á‹ ÃÊÁ„U–
÷flŸ ªßZ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ªÈŸ ªŸ ’⁄UŸÃ ◊Ÿ ◊ÊÁ„UH 105H
Do.: ma≈dodar∂ ådi saba dei tilå≈jali tåhi,
bhavana ga∂ raghupati guna gana baranata mana måhi.105.
°
944 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
After offering to the deceased handfuls of water and sesamum seeds (for the propitiation
of his soul) Mandodar∂ and all the other queens returned to their palace, recounting to
themselves the host of excellences of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus). (105)
øÊÒ0ó•Êß Á’÷Ë·Ÿ ¬ÈÁŸ Á‚L§ ŸÊÿÊ – ∑Χ¬ÊÁ‚¢œÈ Ã’ •ŸÈ¡ ’Ê‹ÊÿÊH
ÃÈê„U ∑§¬Ë‚ •¢ªŒ Ÿ‹ ŸË‹Ê – ¡Ê◊fl¢Ã ◊ÊL§Áà Ÿÿ‚Ë‹ÊH 1H
‚’ Á◊Á‹ ¡Ê„ÈU Á’÷Ë·Ÿ ‚ÊÕÊ – ‚Ê⁄U„ÈU ÁË∑§ ∑§„U©U ⁄UÉÊÈŸÊÕÊH
Á¬ÃÊ ’øŸ ◊Ò¥ Ÿª⁄U Ÿ •Êfl©°U – •Ê¬È ‚Á⁄U‚ ∑§Á¬ •ŸÈ¡ ¬∆UÊfl©°UH 2H
ÃÈ⁄Uà ø‹ ∑§Á¬ ‚ÈÁŸ ¬˝÷È ’øŸÊ – ∑§Ëã„UË ¡Êß ÁË∑§ ∑§Ë ⁄UøŸÊH
‚ÊŒ⁄U Á‚¢„UÊ‚Ÿ ’Ò∆Ê⁄UË– ÁË∑§ ‚ÊÁ⁄U •SÃÈÁà •ŸÈ‚Ê⁄UËH 3H
¡ÊÁ⁄U ¬ÊÁŸ ‚’„UË¥ Á‚⁄U ŸÊ∞ – ‚Á„Uà Á’÷Ë·Ÿ ¬˝÷È ¬Á„¢U •Ê∞H
Ã’ ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U ’ÊÁ‹ ∑§Á¬ ‹Ëã„U – ∑§Á„U Á¬˝ÿ ’øŸ ‚ÈπË ‚’ ∑§Ëã„UH 4H
Cau.: åi bibh∂¶ana puni siru nåyo, kæpåsi≈dhu taba anuja bolåyo.
tumha kap∂sa a≈gada nala n∂lå, jåmava≈ta måruti nayas∂lå.1.
saba mili jåhu bibh∂¶ana såthå, sårehu tilaka kaheu raghunåthå.
pitå bacana maiÚ nagara na åvau° , åpu sarisa kapi anuja pa¢håvau° .2.
turata cale kapi suni prabhu bacanå, k∂nh∂ jåi tilaka k∂ racanå.
sådara si≈håsana bai¢hår∂, tilaka såri astuti anusår∂.3.
jori påni sabah∂ ° sira nåe, sahita bibh∂¶ana prabhu pahiÚ åe.
taba raghub∂ra boli kapi l∂nhe, kahi priya bacana sukh∂ saba k∂nhe.4.
(After finishing the obsequies) Vibh∂¶aƒa came and bowed his head once more.
The All-merciful then called His younger brother. ìDo you and Sugr∂va (the lord of the
monkeys) as well as A∆gada, Nala and N∂la with Jåmbavån and Hanumån (the son of
the wind-god), sagacious as you are, all of you accompany Vibh∂¶aƒa and make
arrangements for his coronation,î said the Lord of the Raghus. ìIn deference to my
fatherís command I may not enter a town, but send the monkeys and my younger
brother, who are as good as myself.î On hearing the Lordís command the monkeys
proceeded at once and arriving in the town made preparations for the installation. With
due reverence they seated him on the throne and applying a sacred mark on his
forehead as a token of sovereignty) they glorified him. Nay, joining their palms, they all
bowed their head to him; and then with Vibh∂¶aƒa they returned to the Lord. The Hero
of Raghuís line next called the monkeys together and gratified them all by addressing
kind words to them. (1ó4)
The Lord cheered them by speaking to them words sweet as nectar : ìIt is by your
might that the enemy has been killed and Vibh∂¶aƒa has got the kingdom (of La∆kå);
while your glory will remain ever fresh in all the three spheres. Men who sing your
blessed glory alongwith Mine shall easily cross the boundless ocean of mundane
existence.î
ŒÊ0ó ¬˝÷È ∑§ ’øŸ üÊflŸ ‚ÈÁŸ ŸÁ„¢U •ÉÊÊÁ„¢U ∑§Á¬ ¬È¢¡–
’Ê⁄U ’Ê⁄U Á‚⁄U ŸÊflÁ„¢U ª„UÁ„¢U ‚∑§‹ ¬Œ ∑¢§¡H 106H
Do.: prabhu ke bacana ‹ravana suni nahiÚ aghåhiÚ kapi pu≈ja,
båra båra sira nåvahiÚ gahahiÚ sakala pada ka≈ja.106.
The monkey host would never feel sated with listening to the Lordís words. They
all bowed their head and clasped His lotus feet again and again. (106)
øÊÒ0ó¬ÈÁŸ ¬˝÷È ’ÊÁ‹ Á‹ÿ© „UŸÈ◊ÊŸÊ – ‹¢∑§Ê ¡Ê„ÈU ∑§„U©U ÷ªflÊŸÊH
‚◊ÊøÊ⁄U ¡ÊŸÁ∑§Á„U ‚ÈŸÊfl„ÈU – ÃÊ‚È ∑ȧ‚‹ ‹Ò ÃÈê„U øÁ‹ •Êfl„ÈUH 1H
Ã’ „UŸÈ◊¢Ã Ÿª⁄U ◊„È°U •Ê∞ – ‚ÈÁŸ ÁŸÁ‚ø⁄UË ÁŸ‚Êø⁄U œÊ∞H
’„ÈU ¬˝∑§Ê⁄ ÁÃã„U ¬Í¡Ê ∑§Ëã„UË – ¡Ÿ∑§‚ÈÃÊ ŒπÊß ¬ÈÁŸ ŒËã„UËH 2H
ŒÍÁ⁄UÁ„U à ¬˝ŸÊ◊ ∑§Á¬ ∑§Ëã„UÊ – ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ŒÍà ¡ÊŸ∑§Ë øËã„UÊH
∑§„U„ÈU ÃÊà ¬˝÷È ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸ∑§ÃÊ – ∑ȧ‚‹ •ŸÈ¡ ∑§Á¬ ‚Ÿ ‚◊ÃÊH 3H
‚’ Á’Áœ ∑ȧ‚‹ ∑§Ê‚‹ÊœË‚Ê – ◊ÊÃÈ ‚◊⁄U ¡ËàÿÊ Œ‚‚Ë‚ÊH
•Á’ø‹ ⁄UÊ¡È Á’÷Ë·Ÿ ¬ÊÿÊ – ‚ÈÁŸ ∑§Á¬ ’øŸ „U⁄U· ©U⁄U ¿UÊÿÊH 4H
Cau.: puni prabhu boli liyau hanumånå, la≈kå jåhu kaheu bhagavånå.
samåcåra jånakihi sunåvahu, tåsu kusala lai tumha cali åvahu.1.
taba hanuma≈ta nagara mahu° åe, suni nisicar∂ nisåcara dhåe.
bahu prakåra tinha pµujå k∂nh∂, janakasutå dekhåi puni d∂nh∂.2.
dµurihi te pranåma kapi k∂nhå, raghupati dµuta jånak∂ c∂nhå.
kahahu tåta prabhu kæpåniketå, kusala anuja kapi sena sametå.3.
saba bidhi kusala kosalådh∂så, måtu samara j∂tyo dasas∂så.
abicala råju bibh∂¶ana påyo, suni kapi bacana hara¶a ura chåyo.4.
The Lord then called Hanumån. ìGo to La∆kåî, said the Almighty, ìand telling Janakaís
Daughter all that has happened return with the news of her welfare.î Thereupon Hanumån
entered the city and on hearing of his arrival demons and demonesses ran to meet him.
They paid him all kinds of homage and thereafter conducted him into the presence of Janakaís
Daughter. Hanumån made obeisance to Her from a respectable distance, and Janakaís
Daughter recognized him as ›r∂ Råmaís own messenger. ìTell me, dear son, if my gracious
lord is doing well with His younger brother and the monkey host.î ìAll is well with the Lord
of Kosala. Mother, the ten-headed monster has been conquered in battle, while Vibh∂¶aƒa
has attained everlasting dominion (that will endure till the end of this Kalpa).î Her heart
was filled with joy when She heard the monkeyís words. (1ó4)
¿¢U0ó •Áà „U⁄U· ◊Ÿ ß ¬È‹∑§ ‹ÊøŸ ‚¡‹ ∑§„U ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ ⁄U◊Ê–
∑§Ê Œ©°U ÃÊÁ„U òÊÒ‹Ê∑§ ◊„È°U ∑§Á¬ Á∑§◊Á¬ ŸÁ„¢U ’ÊŸË ‚◊ÊH
946 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
ŒÊ0ó ÃÁ„U
∑§Ê⁄UŸ ∑§L§ŸÊÁŸÁœ ∑§„U ∑§¿ÈU∑§ ŒÈ’ʸŒ–
‚ÈŸÃ ¡ÊÃȜʟ˥ ‚’ ‹ÊªË¥ ∑§⁄ÒU Á’·ÊŒH 108H
Do.: tehi kårana karunånidhi kahe kachuka durbåda,
sunata jåtudhån∂° saba låg∂° karai bi¶åda.108.
It was for this reason that the All-merciful addressed some reproachful words to
Her. On hearing them the demon ladies (who had accompanied Her) all began to
lament. (108)
øÊÒ0ó¬˝÷È ∑§ ’øŸ ‚Ë‚ œÁ⁄U ‚ËÃÊ – ’Ê‹Ë ◊Ÿ ∑˝§◊ ’øŸ ¬ÈŸËÃÊH
‹Á¿U◊Ÿ „UÊ„ÈU œ⁄U◊ ∑§ ŸªË – ¬Êfl∑§ ¬˝ª≈U ∑§⁄U„ÈU ÃÈê„U ’ªËH 1H
‚ÈÁŸ ‹Á¿U◊Ÿ ‚ËÃÊ ∑Ò§ ’ÊŸË – Á’⁄U„U Á’’∑§ œ⁄U◊ ÁŸÁà ‚ÊŸËH
‹ÊøŸ ‚¡‹ ¡ÊÁ⁄U ∑§⁄U ŒÊ™§ – ¬˝÷È ‚Ÿ ∑§¿ÈU ∑§Á„U ‚∑§Ã Ÿ •Ê™§H 2H
ŒÁπ ⁄UÊ◊ L§π ‹Á¿U◊Ÿ œÊ∞ – ¬Êfl∑§ ¬˝ªÁ≈U ∑§Ê∆U ’„ÈU ‹Ê∞H
¬Êfl∑§ ¬˝’‹ ŒÁπ ’ÒŒ„UË – NUŒÿ° „U⁄U· ŸÁ„¢U ÷ÿ ∑§¿ÈU ÄUËH 3H
¡ÊÒ¥ ◊Ÿ ’ø ∑˝§◊ ◊◊ ©U⁄U ◊Ê„UË¥ – ÃÁ¡ ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄U •ÊŸ ªÁà ŸÊ„UË¥H
ÃÊÒ ∑Χ‚ÊŸÈ ‚’ ∑Ò§ ªÁà ¡ÊŸÊ – ◊Ê ∑§„È°U „UÊ©U üÊËπ¢«U ‚◊ÊŸÊH 4H
948 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
Cau.: prabhu ke bacana s∂sa dhari s∂tå, bol∂ mana krama bacana pun∂tå.
lachimana hohu dharama ke neg∂, påvaka praga¢a karahu tumha beg∂.1.
suni lachimana s∂tå kai bån∂, biraha bibeka dharama niti sån∂.
locana sajala jori kara doµu, prabhu sana kachu kahi sakata na oµu.2.
dekhi råma rukha lachimana dhåe, påvaka praga¢i kå¢ha bahu låe.
påvaka prabala dekhi baideh∂, hædaya° hara¶a nahiÚ bhaya kachu teh∂.3.
jau° mana baca krama mama uramåh∂°, taji raghub∂ra åna gati nåh∂°.
tau kæsånu saba kai gati jånå, mo kahu° hou ‹r∂kha≈Œa samånå.4.
S∂tå, however, bowed to the Lordís commandópure as She was in thought, word
and deedóand said, ìLak¶maƒa, help me as a priest in the performance of this sacred
rite and quickly kindle me a fire.î When Lak¶maƒa heard S∂tåís words, full of anguish
caused by separation (from Her Lord) and imbued with critical insight, piety and
prudence, tears rushed to his eyes and he joined his palms in prayer; but he too could
not speak a word to the Lord. Reading ›r∂ Råmaís tacit approval in His looks, however,
Lak¶maƒa ran and after kindling a fire brought plenty of firewood. Videhaís Daughter
rejoiced at heart to perceive the blazing fire and did not flinch at all. ìIf in thought, word
and deed I have never set my heart on anyone other than the Hero of Raghuís line,
may this fire, which knows the working of all minds, become cool like sandal-paste to
me.î (1ó4)
in the blazing fire; but no one could know the secret of the Lordís doings. Even the gods,
Siddhas and sages stood gazing in the air. Fire assumed a bodily form and, taking by the
hand the real ›r∂ (S∂tå), celebrated alike in the Vedas and the world, escorted and
presented Her to ›r∂ Råma even as the Ocean of milk presented Goddess Indirå (Lak¶m∂)
to Lord Vi¶ƒu. Standing on the left side of ›r∂ Råma, She shone resplendent in Her
exquisite beauty like the bud of a gold lily beside a fresh blue lotus. (1-2)
ŒÊ0ó ∑§Á⁄U
Á’ŸÃË ‚È⁄U Á‚h ‚’ ⁄U„U ¡„°U Ä°U ∑§⁄U ¡ÊÁ⁄U–
•Áà ‚¬˝◊ ß ¬È‹Á∑§ Á’Áœ •SÃÈÁà ∑§⁄Uà ’„UÊÁ⁄UH 110H
Do.: kari binat∂ sura siddha saba rahe jaha° taha° kara jori,
ati saprema tana pulaki bidhi astuti karata bahori.110.
Having thus made their supplication, the gods and Siddhas all remained standing
where they were with joined palms. Then, thrilling all over with excess of love, Brahmå
(the Creator) commenced his prayer. (110)
Á’ŸÈ ∑§Ê⁄UŸ ŒËŸ ŒÿÊ‹ Á„Uâ – ¿UÁ’ œÊ◊ Ÿ◊ÊÁ◊ ⁄U◊Ê ‚Á„UâH
÷fl ÃÊ⁄UŸ ∑§Ê⁄UŸ ∑§Ê¡ ¬⁄¢U – ◊Ÿ ‚¢÷fl ŒÊL§Ÿ ŒÊ· „U⁄¢UH 6 H
‚⁄U øʬ ◊ŸÊ„U⁄U òÊÊŸ œ⁄¢U – ¡‹¡ÊL§Ÿ ‹ÊøŸ ÷ͬ’⁄¢UH
‚Èπ ◊¢ÁŒ⁄U ‚È¢Œ⁄U üÊË⁄U◊Ÿ¢ – ◊Œ ◊Ê⁄U ◊ÈœÊ ◊◊ÃÊ ‚◊Ÿ¢H 7 H
•Ÿfll •π¢«U Ÿ ªÊø⁄U ªÊ – ‚’ M§¬ ‚ŒÊ ‚’ „UÊß Ÿ ªÊH
ßÁà ’Œ ’Œ¢Áà Ÿ Œ¢Ã∑§ÕÊ – ⁄UÁ’ •Êì Á÷ÛÊ◊Á÷ÛÊ ¡ÕÊH 8 H
∑ΧÃ∑Χàÿ Á’÷Ê ‚’ ’ÊŸ⁄U ∞ – ÁŸ⁄Uπ¢Áà ÃflÊŸŸ ‚ÊŒ⁄U ∞H
Áœª ¡ËflŸ Œfl ‚⁄UË⁄U „U⁄U – Ãfl ÷ÁQ§ Á’ŸÊ ÷fl ÷ÍÁ‹ ¬⁄UH 9 H
•’ ŒËŸŒÿÊ‹ ŒÿÊ ∑§Á⁄U∞ – ◊Áà ◊ÊÁ⁄U Á’÷Œ∑§⁄UË „UÁ⁄U∞H
¡Á„U à Á’¬⁄UËà Á∑˝§ÿÊ ∑§Á⁄U∞ – ŒÈπ ‚Ê ‚Èπ ◊ÊÁŸ ‚ÈπË øÁ⁄U∞H 10H
π‹ π¢«UŸ ◊¢«UŸ ⁄Uêÿ ¿U◊Ê – ¬Œ ¬¢∑§¡ ‚Áflà ‚¢÷È ©U◊ÊH
ŸÎ¬ ŸÊÿ∑§ Œ ’⁄UŒÊŸÁ◊Œ¢ – ø⁄UŸÊ¢’È¡ ¬˝◊ ‚ŒÊ ‚È÷Œ¢H 11H
Cha≈: jaya råma sadå sukhadhåma hare, raghunåyaka såyaka cåpa dhare.
bhava bårana dårana si≈ha prabho, guna sågara någara nåtha bibho. 1.
tana kåma aneka anµupa chab∂, guna gåvata siddha mun∂≈dra kab∂.
jasu påvana råvana någa mahå, khaganåtha jathå kari kopa gahå. 2.
jana ra≈jana bha≈jana soka bhaya≈, gatakrodha sadå prabhu bodhamaya≈.
avatåra udåra apåra guna≈, mahi bhåra bibha≈jana gyånaghana≈. 3.
aja byåpakamekamanådi sadå, karunåkara råma namåmi mudå.
raghuba≈sa bibhµu¶ana dµu¶ana hå, kæta bhµupa bibh∂¶ana d∂na rahå. 4.
guna gyåna nidhåna amåna aja≈, nita råma namåmi bibhu≈ biraja≈.
bhujada≈Œa praca≈Œa pratåpa bala≈, khala bæ≈da nika≈da mahå kusala≈. 5.
binu kårana d∂na dayåla hita≈, chabi dhåma namåmi ramå sahita≈.
bhava tårana kårana kåja para≈, mana sa≈bhava dåruna do¶a hara≈. 6.
sara cåpa manohara trona dhara≈, jalajåruna locana bhµupabara≈.
sukha ma≈dira su≈dara ‹r∂ramana≈, mada måra mudhå mamatå samana≈. 7.
anavadya akha≈Œa na gocara go, saba rµupa sadå saba hoi na go.
iti beda bada≈ti na da≈takathå, rabi åtapa bhinnamabhinna jathå. 8.
kætakætya bibho saba bånara e, nirakha≈ti tavånana sådara e.
dhiga j∂vana deva sar∂ra hare, tava bhakti binå bhava bhµuli pare. 9.
aba d∂nadayåla dayå kariai, mati mori bibhedakar∂ hariai.
jehi te bipar∂ta kriyå kariai, dukha so sukha måni sukh∂ cariai.10.
khala kha≈Œana ma≈Œana ramya chamå, pada pa≈kaja sevita sa≈bhu umå.
næpa nåyaka de baradånamida≈, caranå≈buja prema sadå subhada≈.11.
ìGlory to You, O Råma, perpetual abode of bliss. O Hari (the reliever of suffering),
O Chief of the Raghus, bearing a bow and arrows ! Lord, You are a veritable lion to
tear in pieces the elephant of mundane existence, and an ocean of virtues, my clever
and omnipresent Master. In Your person stands concentrated the incomparable beauty
952 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
of a myriad Cupids; Siddhas, as well as the greatest of sages and bards sing Your
praises. Your glory is not only sacred, it purifies all; in Your wrath You seized Råvaƒa
even as GaruŒa (the king of the birds) might seize a huge serpent. Delight of devotees,
and dispeller of their grief and fear, You are ever unmoved by passion, and are all-
intelligence, my lord. Your descent on the mortal plane is beneficent and full of untold
virtues: You come to relieve Earthís burdens and Your manifestations on earth are
wisdom personified. (Though descended on earth,) You are ever unborn, omnipresent,
one (without a second) and beginningless. I gladly bow to You, O Råma, fountain of
mercy ! Ornament of Raghuís race and Slayer of demon Dµu¶aƒa (Råvaƒaís Cousin),
You eradicate the faults of Your devotees and made Vibh∂¶aƒa, destitute as he was,
the Ruler of La∆kå. Storehouse of virtue and wisdom and beyond all measure, You have
no pride in You and are unborn, all pervading and free from the taint of Måyå; I constantly
adore You, Råma. Terrible is the glory and might of Your arms, which are deft in
exterminating the hordes of the impious. Compassionate and friendly to the poor without
any ostensible reason and a reservoir of beauty, I adore You alongwith Ramå (S∂tå).
Deliverer from the rounds of birth and death, You are beyond both cause (Prakæti) and
effect (the phenomenal universe) and eradicate the awful weaknesses of the (devoteeís)
mind. Armed with a charming bow, arrows, and quiver, You have eyes resembling a
red lotus. A paragon of kings, home of bliss, Lak¶m∂ís lovely Consort, subduer of
arrogance, lust and the false sense of mineness, You are free from blemish integral and
imperceptible to the senses. Though manifest in all forms, You never transmuted
Yourself into them all: so declare the Vedas; it is no mere gossip, as will be clear from
the analogy of the sun and the sunshine, which are different and yet identical. Blessed
are all these monkeys, O ubiquitous Lord, who reverently gaze on Your countenance;
while accursed, O Hari, is our (so-called) immortal existence and our ethereal bodies
in that we lack in devotion to You and are lost in worldly pleasures. Now show Your
mercy to me, compassionate as You are to the afflicted, and take away my differentiating
sense (which makes the world appear as apart from You), which leads me to wrong
action and deluded by which I pass my days in merriment, mistaking woe for happiness.
Destroyer of the wicked and lovely jewel of the earth, Your lotus feet are adored even
by ›ambhu (Lord ›iva) and Umå (Goddess Pårvat∂). O King of kings, grant me this
boon that I may cherish loving devotion to Your lotus feet, which is a perennial source
of blessings.î (1ó11)
pride was inordinate; I accounted no one as equal to me. At the sight of Your lotus feet,
however, my pride, which entailed much woe, has taken leave of me. Some people
meditate on the attributeless Brahma (the Absolute), whom the Vedas declare as
unmanifest. What attracts my mind, however, is the Supreme embodied as ›r∂ Råma,
King of Kosala. Together with Videhaís Daughter and Your younger brother (Lak¶maƒa),
therefore, pray abide in my heart; and recognizing me as Your own servant, bless me
with devotion, O Abode of Ramå (Lak¶m∂). (1ó8)
¿¢U0ó ◊Ê◊Á÷⁄UˇÊÿ ⁄UÉÊÈ∑ȧ‹ ŸÊÿ∑§ – œÎà ’⁄U øʬ L§Áø⁄U ∑§⁄U ‚Êÿ∑§H
◊Ê„U ◊„UÊ ÉÊŸ ¬≈U‹ ¬˝÷¢¡Ÿ – ‚¢‚ÿ Á’Á¬Ÿ •Ÿ‹ ‚È⁄U ⁄¢U¡ŸH 1H
* LAÃKÅ-KÅ°NœA * 957
ìListen, brother: what you say is quite true: your treasury and palaces are all My
own. But, when I recollect Bharataís condition, every moment that passes seems an age
to Me. Clad in the robes of a hermit, with wasted body he constantly repeats My name.
Therefore, take steps, My friend, I beseech you, that I may soon be able to see him
again. If, on the other hand, I reach there on the expiry of the term of My exile, I do not
expect to find My brother alive.î And even as the Lord recalled His brotherís affection He
felt a thrill all over His body again and again. ìAs for yourself, you shall enjoy sovereignty
till the end of creation, inwardly thinking of Me all the time; and then you shall ascend to
My abode, the destination of all holy men.î (116 AóD)
øÊÒ0ó‚ÈŸÃ Á’÷Ë·Ÿ ’øŸ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§ – „U⁄UÁ· ª„U ¬Œ ∑Χ¬ÊœÊ◊ ∑§H
’ÊŸ⁄U ÷Ê‹È ‚∑§‹ „U⁄U·ÊŸ – ªÁ„U ¬˝÷È ¬Œ ªÈŸ Á’◊‹ ’πÊŸH 1H
’„ÈUÁ⁄U Á’÷Ë·Ÿ ÷flŸ Á‚œÊÿÊ – ◊ÁŸ ªŸ ’‚Ÿ Á’◊ÊŸ ÷⁄UÊÿÊH
‹Ò ¬Èc¬∑§ ¬˝÷È •Êª¥ ⁄UÊπÊ – „°UÁ‚ ∑§Á⁄U ∑Χ¬ÊÁ‚¢œÈ Ã’ ÷Ê·ÊH 2H
øÁ…∏U Á’◊ÊŸ ‚ÈŸÈ ‚πÊ Á’÷Ë·Ÿ – ªªŸ ¡Êß ’⁄U·„ÈU ¬≈U ÷Í·ŸH
Ÿ÷ ¬⁄U ¡Êß Á’÷Ë·Ÿ Ã’„UË – ’⁄UÁcÊ ÁŒ∞ ◊ÁŸ •¢’⁄U ‚’„UËH 3H
¡Êß ¡Êß ◊Ÿ ÷Êflß ‚Êß ‹„UË¥ – ◊ÁŸ ◊Èπ ◊Á‹ «UÊÁ⁄U ∑§Á¬ Œ„UË¥H
„°U‚ ⁄UÊ◊È üÊË •ŸÈ¡ ‚◊ÃÊ – ¬⁄U◊ ∑§ÊÒÃÈ∑§Ë ∑Χ¬Ê ÁŸ∑§ÃÊH 4H
Cau.: sunata bibh∂¶ana bacana råma ke, hara¶i gahe pada kæpådhåma ke.
bånara bhålu sakala hara¶åne, gahi prabhu pada guna bimala bakhåne.1.
bahuri bibh∂¶ana bhavana sidhåyo, mani gana basana bimåna bharåyo.
lai pu¶paka prabhu åge° råkhå, ha° si kari kæpåsi≈dhu taba bhå¶å.2.
caRhi bimåna sunu sakhå bibh∂¶ana, gagana jåi bara¶ahu pa¢a bhµu¶ana.
nabha para jåi bibh∂¶ana tabah∂, bara¶i die mani a≈bara sabah∂.3.
joi joi mana bhåvai soi leh∂°, mani mukha meli Œåri kapi deh∂°.
ha° se råmu ‹r∂ anuja sametå, parama kautuk∂ kæpå niketå.4.
Delighted to hear ›r∂ Råmaís words, Vibh∂¶aƒa clasped the feet of the All-merciful.
The monkeys and bears too all rejoiced and, clasping the Lordís feet, began to recount
His sacred virtues. Then Vibh∂¶aƒa withdrew to his palace and had his celebrated aerial
car loaded with precious stones and articles of dress. He then brought the aerial car,
Pu¶paka as it was called, and set it before the Lord; and the All-merciful thereupon
smilingly said, ìListen, my friend, Vibh∂¶aƒa; step into the aerial car and rising into the air,
scramble the clothes and ornaments.î Vibh∂¶aƒa immediately rose into the air and
dropped down all the jewels and raiment. The monkeys picked up whatever each took
a fancy to; they put precious stones into their mouth (thinking them to be some edible
substance) but would throw them away (the moment they realized their mistake). ›r∂
Råma as well as ›r∂ (S∂tå) and His younger brother (Lak¶maƒa) felt amused at the sight,
exceedingly playful as the All-merciful is. (1ó4)
(the king of the birds)?î The bears and monkeys were overpowered with emotion when
they saw what was in the mind of the Lord, (viz., His reluctance to take them to
Ayodhyå); they had no inclination to return home. (1ó5)
Cau.: turata bimåna tahå° cali åvå, da≈Œaka bana jaha° parama suhåvå.
ku≈bhajådi muninåyaka nånå, gae råmu saba ke° asthånå.1.
sakala ri¶inha sana påi as∂så, citrakµu¢a åe jagad∂så.
taha° kari muninha kera sa≈to¶å, calå bimånu tahå° te cokhå.2.
bahuri råma jånakihi dekhå∂, jamunå kali mala harani suhå∂.
puni dekh∂ surasar∂ pun∂tå, råma kahå pranåma karu s∂tå.3.
t∂rathapati puni dekhu prayågå, nirakhata janma ko¢i agha bhågå.
dekhu parama påvani puni ben∂, harani soka hari loka nisen∂.4.
puni dekhu avadhapur∂ ati påvani, tribidha tåpa bhava roga nasåvani.5.
Forthwith the aerial car reached the most charming DaƒŒaka forest, the abode of
many a great sage like Kumbhaja (the jar-born Agastya) and others: ›r∂ Råma visited the
hermitages of all. After receiving the blessings of all these sages the Lord of the universe
arrived at Citrakµu¢a; and, having gratified the sages there, the aerial car departed thence
with all speed. ›r∂ Råma next pointed out to Janakaís Daughter the beautiful Yamunå,
that washes away the impurities of the Kali age. Thereafter they espied the holy Ga∆gå
(the celestial stream) and ›r∂ Råma said, ìS∂tå, make obeisance. Now have a look at
Prayåga, the king of all sacred places, whose very sight drives away sins committed
through a myriad lives. Again look at the most holy Triveƒ∂ (the confluence of the Ga∆gå,
Yamunå and the subterranean Sarasvat∂), the dispeller of grief and a ladder to ›r∂ Hariís
Abode. Now see the most sacred city of Ayodhyå, that relieves the threefold agony and
uproots the malady of transmigration.î (1ó5)
œÊß œ⁄U ªÈ⁄U ø⁄UŸ ‚⁄UÊL§„U – •ŸÈ¡ ‚Á„Uà •Áà ¬È‹∑§ ßÊL§„UH
˙
›r∂ Råmacaritamånasa
(The Månasa lake containing the exploits of ›r∂ Råma)
Descent Seven
(Uttara-K僌a)
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›loka
kek∂kaƒ¢håbhan∂la≈ suravaravilasadviprapådåbjacihna≈
‹obhåŒhya≈ p∂tavastra≈ sarasijanayana≈ sarvadå suprasanna≈,
påƒau nåråcacåpa≈ kapinikarayuta≈ bandhunå sevyamåna≈
naum∂Œya≈ jånak∂‹a≈ raghuvaramani‹a≈ pu¶pakårµuŒharåmam.1.
I unceasingly extol ›r∂ Råma, the praiseworthy lord of S∂tå (Janakaís Daughter),
the chief of Raghuís line, possessed of a form greenish blue as the neck of a peacock
and adorned with a print of the Bråhmaƒaís lotus-footó which testifies to His being the
greatest of all godsórich in splendour, clad in yellow robes, lotus-eyed, ever-propitious,
holding a bow and arrow in His hands, mounted on the aerial car named Pu¶paka,
accompanied by a host of monkeys and waited upon by His own brother (Lak¶maƒa). (1)
∑§Ê‚‹ãº˝¬Œ∑§T◊TÈ‹ÊÒ ∑§Ê◊‹Êfl¡◊„U‡ÊflÁãŒÃÊÒ–
¡ÊŸ∑§Ë∑§⁄U‚⁄UÊ¡‹ÊÁ‹ÃÊÒ ÁøãÃ∑§Sÿ ◊Ÿ÷ÎXÔU‚ÁXÔUŸÊÒH
kosalendrapadaka¤jama¤julau komalåvajamahe‹avanditau,
jånak∂karasarojalålitau cintakasya manabhæ∆gasa∆ginau.2.
The lotus-feet of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of Kosala), charming and delicate, are adored
by Brahmå (the Unborn) and the greatest Lord ›iva and fondled by the lotus hands of
Janakaís Daughter and are the haunt of the bee-like mind of the worshipper. (2)
∑ȧãŒßãŒÈŒ⁄UªÊÒ⁄U‚ÈãŒ⁄¢U •Áê’∑§Ê¬ÁÃ◊÷ËCÔÁ‚ÁhŒ◊˜Ô–
∑§ÊL§áÊË∑§∑§‹∑§T‹ÊøŸ¢ ŸÊÒÁ◊ ‡ÊVÔU⁄U◊ŸXÔU◊ÊøŸ◊˜ÔH
968 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
kundaindudaragaurasundara≈ ambikåpatimabh∂¶¢asiddhidam,
kåruƒ∂kakalaka¤jalocana≈ naumi ‹a∆karamana∆gamocanam.3.
I glorify the All-merciful Lord ›a∆kara, possessing a comely form, white as the
jasmine flower, the moon and the conch, with eyes resembling a lovely lotus, Ambikåís
(Mother Pårvat∂ís) Spouse, the bestower of oneís desired fruit and the deliverer from the
clutches of carnality. (3)
Cau.: raheu eka dina avadhi adhårå, samujhata mana dukha bhayau apårå.
kårana kavana nåtha nahiÚ åyau, jåni ku¢ila kidhau° mohi bisaråyau.1.
ahaha dhanya lachimana baRabhåg∂, råma padårabi≈du anuråg∂.
kapa¢∂ ku¢ila mohi prabhu c∂nhå, tåte nåtha sa≈ga nahiÚ l∂nhå.2.
jau° karan∂ samujhai prabhu mor∂, nahiÚ niståra kalapa sata kor∂.
jana avaguna prabhu måna na kåµu, d∂na ba≈dhu ati mædula subhåµu.3.
more jiya° bharosa dæRha so∂, milihahiÚ råma saguna subha ho∂.
b∂te° avadhi rahahiÚ jau° prånå, adhama kavana jaga mohi samånå.4.
The term of ›r∂ Råmaís exile, which was the sole hope of his life, was going to expire
only a day hence: the thought filled Bharataís mind with untold grief. ìHow is it that the Lord
did not turn up? Has He cast me out of His mind, knowing me to be crooked? Ah ! How
blessed and fortunate is Lak¶maƒa, who is truly devoted to ›r∂ Råmaís lotus-feet. The Lord
knew me to be false and perverse; that is why He refused to take me alongwith Him. If the
Lord were to consider my doings, there would be no redemption for me even after countless
cycles. But the Lord never takes into account the faults of His devotees, being a friend of
the humble and most tender-hearted. I have a firm conviction in my heart that ›r∂ Råma will
surely meet me; for the omens are so propitious. But, if I outlive the expiry of the time-limit,
no one would be so despicable in this world as I.î (1ó4)
narrated all the meritorious deeds of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus). ìTell me,
Hanumån, does my gracious lord ever remember me as one of His servants?î (1ó8)
Bharata joyfully set forth to receive the All-merciful. Many women, who had climbed up
their attics, looked above for the aerial car in the sky. And the moment they espied it they
began in their joy to sing festal songs in melodious strains. Just as the sight of the full
moon brings joy to the ocean and swells it, the city of Ayodhyå too joyfully rushed with
a tumultuous noise to meet the Lord of the Raghus, the women of the city moving to and
fro like so many waves. (3 AóC)
øÊÒ0óß„UÊ° ÷ÊŸÈ∑ȧ‹ ∑§◊‹ ÁŒflÊ∑§⁄U – ∑§Á¬ã„U ŒπÊflà Ÿª⁄U ◊ŸÊ„U⁄UH
‚ÈŸÈ ∑§¬Ë‚ •¢ªŒ ‹¢∑§‚Ê – ¬ÊflŸ ¬È⁄UË L§Áø⁄U ÿ„U Œ‚ÊH 1H
¡lÁ¬ ‚’ ’Ò∑È¢§∆U ’πÊŸÊ – ’Œ ¬È⁄UÊŸ Á’ÁŒÃ ¡ªÈ ¡ÊŸÊH
•flœ¬È⁄UË ‚◊ Á¬˝ÿ ŸÁ„¢U ‚Ê™§ – ÿ„U ¬˝‚¢ª ¡ÊŸß ∑§Ê©U ∑§Ê™§H 2H
¡ã◊÷ÍÁ◊ ◊◊ ¬È⁄UË ‚È„UÊflÁŸ – ©UûÊ⁄U ÁŒÁ‚ ’„U ‚⁄U¡Í ¬ÊflÁŸH
¡Ê ◊îÊŸ à Á’ŸÁ„¢U ¬˝ÿÊ‚Ê – ◊◊ ‚◊ˬ Ÿ⁄U ¬ÊflÁ„¢U ’Ê‚ÊH 3H
•Áà Á¬˝ÿ ◊ÊÁ„U ß„UÊ° ∑§ ’Ê‚Ë – ◊◊ œÊ◊ŒÊ ¬È⁄UË ‚Èπ ⁄UÊ‚ËH
„U⁄U· ‚’ ∑§Á¬ ‚ÈÁŸ ¬˝÷È ’ÊŸË – œãÿ •flœ ¡Ê ⁄UÊ◊ ’πÊŸËH 4H
Cau.: ihå° bhånukula kamala divåkara, kapinha dekhåvata nagara manohara.
sunu kap∂sa a≈gada la≈keså, påvana pur∂ rucira yaha deså.1.
jadyapi saba baiku≈¢ha bakhånå, beda puråna bidita jagu jånå.
avadhapur∂ sama priya nahiÚ soµu, yaha prasa≈ga jånai kou koµu.2.
janmabhµumi mama pur∂ suhåvani, uttara disi baha sarajµu påvani.
jå majjana te binahiÚ prayåså, mama sam∂pa nara påvahiÚ båså.3.
ati priya mohi ihå° ke bås∂, mama dhåmadå pur∂ sukha rås∂.
hara¶e saba kapi suni prabhu bån∂, dhanya avadha jo råma bakhån∂.4.
At the other end ›r∂ Råma, who brought delight to the solar race as the sun to
the lotus, was busy showing the charming city to the monkeys. ìListen, Sugr∂va (lord of
the monkeys), A∆gada and Vibh∂¶aƒa (lord of La∆kå), holy is this city and beautiful this
land. Although all have extolled VaikuĢha (My divine Abode), which is familiar to the
Vedas and the Puråƒas and known throughout the world, it is not so dear to Me as the
city of Ayodhyå : only some rare soul knows this secret. This beautiful city is My
birthplace; to the north of it flows the holy Sarayµu, by bathing in which men secure a
home near Me without any difficulty. The dwellers here are very dear to Me; the city is
not only full of bliss itself but bestows a residence in My divine Abode.î The monkeys
were all delighted to hear these words of the Lord and said, ìBlessed indeed is Ayodhyå,
that has evoked praise from ›r∂ Råma Himself !î (1ó4)
¿¢U0ó ¡ŸÈ œŸÈ ’Ê‹∑§ ’ë¿U ÃÁ¡ ªÎ„°U ø⁄UŸ ’Ÿ ¬⁄U’‚ ªßZ–
ÁŒŸ •¢Ã ¬È⁄U L§π dflà ՟ „ÈU¢∑§Ê⁄U ∑§Á⁄U œÊflà ÷ßZH
•Áà ¬˝◊ ¬˝÷È ‚’ ◊ÊÃÈ ÷≈UË¥ ’øŸ ◊ÎŒÈ ’„ÈUÁ’Áœ ∑§„U–
ªß Á’·◊ Á’¬Áà Á’ÿʪ ÷fl ÁÃã„U „U⁄U· ‚È𠕪ÁŸÃ ‹„UH
Cha≈.: janu dhenu bålaka baccha taji gæha° carana bana parabasa ga∂,°
dina a≈ta pura rukha sravata thana hu≈kåra kari dhåvata bha∂°.
ati prema prabhu saba måtu bhe¢∂° bacana mædu bahubidhi kahe,
gai bi¶ama bipati biyoga bhava tinha hara¶a sukha aganita lahe.
It seemed as though cows that had recently calved and had been forced to go out
to the woods for grazing, leaving their little ones at home, had at the close of day rushed
forth lowing towards the village with dripping teats. The Lord met all the mothers with
utmost affection and spoke many a soft words to them. In this way the dire calamity that
had come upon them as a result of separation from ›r∂ Råma, came to an end and they
derived infinite joy and gratification.
Then they bowed their heads at Kausalyåís feet, who rejoiced to give them her blessing,
adding : ìYou are as dear to me as the Lord of the Raghus.î The sky was obscured with the
showers of flowers as the Fountain of joy took His way to the palace. Throngs of men and
women of the city mounted the attics to have a look at the Lord. (8 A-B)
øÊÒ0ó∑¢§øŸ ∑§‹‚ Á’ÁøòÊ ‚°flÊ⁄U – ‚’Á„¢U œ⁄U ‚Á¡ ÁŸ¡ ÁŸ¡ mÊ⁄UH
’¢ŒŸflÊ⁄U ¬ÃÊ∑§Ê ∑§ÃÍ – ‚’Áã„U ’ŸÊ∞ ◊¢ª‹ „UÃÍH 1H
’ËÕË¥ ‚∑§‹ ‚Ȫ¢œ Á‚¢øÊßZ – ª¡◊ÁŸ ⁄UÁø ’„ÈU øÊÒ∑§ ¬È⁄UÊßZH
ŸÊŸÊ ÷Ê°Áà ‚È◊¢ª‹ ‚Ê¡ – „U⁄UÁ· Ÿª⁄U ÁŸ‚ÊŸ ’„ÈU ’Ê¡H 2H
¡„°U Ä°U ŸÊÁ⁄U ÁŸ¿UÊflÁ⁄U ∑§⁄U„UË¥ – ŒÁ„¢U •‚Ë‚ „U⁄U· ©U⁄U ÷⁄U„UË¥H
∑¢§øŸ ÕÊ⁄U •Ê⁄UÃË¥ ŸÊŸÊ – ¡È’ÃË¥ ‚¡¥ ∑§⁄UÁ„¢U ‚È÷ ªÊŸÊH 3H
∑§⁄UÁ„¢U •Ê⁄UÃË •Ê⁄UÁÄU⁄U ∑¥§ – ⁄UÉÊÈ∑ȧ‹ ∑§◊‹ Á’Á¬Ÿ ÁŒŸ∑§⁄U ∑¥§H
¬È⁄U ‚Ê÷Ê ‚¢¬Áà ∑§ÀÿÊŸÊ – ÁŸª◊ ‚· ‚Ê⁄UŒÊ ’πÊŸÊH 4H
éU ÿ„U øÁ⁄Uà ŒÁπ ∆UÁª ⁄U„U„UË¥ – ©U◊Ê ÃÊ‚È ªÈŸ Ÿ⁄U Á∑§Á◊ ∑§„U„UË¥H 5H
Cau.: ka≈cana kalasa bicitra sa° våre, sabahiÚ dhare saji nija nija dvåre.
ba≈danavåra patåkå ketµu, sabanhi banåe ma≈gala hetµu.1.
b∂th∂° sakala suga≈dha si≈cå∂,° gajamani raci bahu cauka purå∂°.
nånå bhå° ti suma≈gala såje, hara¶i nagara nisåna bahu båje.2.
jaha° taha° nåri nichåvari karah∂,° dehiÚ as∂sa hara¶a ura bharah∂°.
ka≈cana thåra årat∂° nånå, jubat∂° saje° karahiÚ subha gånå.3.
karahiÚ årat∂ åratihara ke° , raghukula kamala bipina dinakara ke° .
pura sobhå sa≈pati kalyånå, nigama se¶a såradå bakhånå.4.
teu yaha carita dekhi ¢hagi rahah∂,° umå tåsu guna nara kimi kahah∂°.5.
All the people placed at their door vases of gold picturesquely decorated and
equipped with necessary articles. Everyone prepared and set festoons, flags and
buntings, all to make a glad show. All the streets were sprinkled with perfumes and
scented water and a number of mystic squares were drawn and filled in with pearls found
in the projections of an elephantís forehead. Every kind of festive preparation was taken
in hand; the city was en fete and a large number of kettledrums sounded all at once.
Ladies scattered their offerings about the Lord wherever He went, and invoked blessing
on Him with their hearts full of joy. Bevies of young women sang festal songs, while gold
plates provided with lights were ready at hand, which they waved about the Lord, who
is the Reliever of all agony and brought delight to Raghuís race even as the sun delights
a bed of lotuses. The splendour, the wealth and the good fortune of the city have been
extolled by the Vedas, ›e¶a (the serpent-god) and ›åradå (the goddess of speech and
learning). But they too were dazed to see this spectacle. Umå, (continues Lord ›iva,)
how, then, can any mortal recount His virtues? (1ó5)
ŒÊ0ó ‚Ê‚Èã„U
‚ÊŒ⁄U ¡ÊŸÁ∑§Á„U ◊îÊŸ ÃÈ⁄Uà ∑§⁄UÊß–
ÁŒéÿ ’‚Ÿ ’⁄U ÷Í·Ÿ •°ª •°ª ‚¡ ’ŸÊßH 11 (∑§)H
982 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
all applied the sacred mark himself and then he directed all the other Bråhmaƒas to do
likewise. The mothers were transported with joy at the sight of their son and waved lights
above His head again and again. They bestowed a variety of gifts on the Bråhmaƒas and
gave the beggars so much that they begged no more. Perceiving
the lord of all the three spheres seated on the throne of Ayodhyå the gods sounded
their kettledrums. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó’˝rÊÔÊŸ¢Œ
◊ªŸ ∑§Á¬ ‚’ ∑¥§ ¬˝÷È ¬Œ ¬˝ËÁÖ
¡Êà Ÿ ¡ÊŸ ÁŒfl‚ ÁÃã„U ª∞ ◊Ê‚ ·≈U ’ËÁÃH 15H
Do.: brahmåna≈da magana kapi saba ke° prabhu pada pr∂ti,
jåta na jåne divasa tinha gae måsa ¶a¢a b∂ti.15.
The monkeys were drowned in the joy of absorption into Brahma; all were devoted to
the Lordís feet. Days rolled by them unnoticed till a period of six months had elapsed.(15)
øı0óÁ’‚⁄U ªÎ„U ‚¬Ÿ„ÈU° ‚ÈÁœ ŸÊ„UË¥ – Á¡Á◊ ¬⁄Uº˝Ù„U ‚¢Ã ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥H
Ã’ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ‚’ ‚πÊ ’Ù‹Ê∞ – •Êß ‚’Áã„U ‚ÊŒ⁄U Á‚L§ ŸÊ∞H 1H
¬⁄U◊ ¬˝ËÁà ‚◊ˬ ’Ò∆UÊ⁄U – ÷ªÃ ‚ÈπŒ ◊ÎŒÈ ’øŸ ©UøÊ⁄UH
ÃÈê„U •Áà ∑§ËÁã„U ◊ÙÁ⁄U ‚fl∑§Ê߸ – ◊Èπ ¬⁄U ∑§Á„U Á’Áœ ∑§⁄Uı¥ ’«∏UÊ߸H 2H
ÃÊà ◊ÙÁ„U ÃÈê„U •Áà Á¬˝ÿ ‹Êª – ◊◊ Á„Uà ‹ÊÁª ÷flŸ ‚Èπ àÿʪH
•ŸÈ¡ ⁄UÊ¡ ‚¢¬Áà ’ÒŒ„UË – Œ„U ª„U ¬Á⁄UflÊ⁄U ‚Ÿ„UËH 3H
‚’ ◊◊ Á¬˝ÿ Ÿ®„U ÃÈê„UÁ„U ‚◊ÊŸÊ – ◊Î·Ê Ÿ ∑§„U©°U ◊Ù⁄U ÿ„U ’ÊŸÊH
‚’ ∑¥§ Á¬˝ÿ ‚fl∑§ ÿ„U ŸËÃË – ◊Ù⁄¥U •Áœ∑§ ŒÊ‚ ¬⁄U ¬˝ËÃËH 4H
Cau.: bisare gæha sapanehu° sudhi nåh∂,° jimi paradroha sa≈ta mana måh∂.°
taba raghupati saba sakhå bolåe, åi sabanhi sådara siru nåe.1.
parama pr∂ti sam∂pa bai¢håre, bhagata sukhada mædu bacana ucåre.
tumha ati k∂nhi mori sevakå∂, mukha para kehi bidhi karau° baRå∂.2.
tåte mohi tumha ati priya låge, mama hita lågi bhavana sukha tyåge.
anuja råja sa≈pati baideh∂, deha geha parivåra saneh∂.3.
saba mama priya nahiÚ tumhahi samånå, mæ¶å na kahau° mora yaha bånå.
saba ke° priya sevaka yaha n∂t∂, more° adhika dåsa para pr∂t∂.4.
They had forgotten their home so completely that they never thought of it even in
a dream any more than a saint would harbour ill-will towards another. The Lord of the
Raghus then called all His comrades; all came and bowed their heads with reverence.
Most lovingly He seated them by His side and addressed them in tender words, which
were the delight of devotees : ìYou have rendered unstinted service to Me; but how can
I praise you to your face? You renounced your home and comforts on My account; hence
you have endeared yourselves most to Me. My younger brothers, My crown, My fortune,
S∂tå (My spouse), My life, My home, My near and dear ones are all dear to Me; but none
so dear as you; I tell you no untruth, I simply reveal My nature to you. Every master, as
a rule, loves his servant; but I, for one, am exceptionally fond of My servants. (1ó4)
* UTTARA-KÅ°NœA * 991
much My brother as Bharata; you must continue to visit the capital every now and then.î
Guha was immensely gratified to hear these words; he fell at the Lordís feet, his eyes full of
tears. Enshrining an image of His lotus feet in his heart he returned home and told his
kinsmen of the Lordís amiable disposition. Witnessing the doings of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of
the Raghus) the citizens repeatedly said, ìBlessed is the All-blissful Lord !î ›r∂ Råmaís
installation to the throne brought joy to all the three spheres and ended all their sorrows. No
one bore enmity to another; ›r∂ Råmaís glory had obliterated all disharmony. (1ó4)
›r∂ Råmacandra. S∂tå invariably did what would afford delight to the All-merciful,
conversant as She was with the art of service. Devoid of pride and conceit, She waited
upon Kausalyå and all the other mothers-in-law in the palace. Umå, (continues Lord
›iva,) S∂tå was no other than Goddess Ramå (Lak¶m∂), the Mother of the universe, who
is adored even by Brahmå and other gods and is ever flawless. (1ó5)
Cau.: jaha° taha° nara raghupati gunagåvahiÚ, bai¢hi parasapara ihai sikhåvahiÚ.
bhajahu pranata pratipålakaråmahi, sobhå s∂la rµupa guna dhåmahi.1.
jalaja bilocana syåmala gåtahi, palaka nayana iva sevaka tråtahi.
dhæta sara rucira cåpa tµun∂rahi, sa≈ta ka≈ja bana rabi ranadh∂rahi.2.
kåla karåla byåla khagaråjahi, namata råma akåma mamatå jahi.
lobha moha mægajµutha kiråtahi, manasija kari hari jana sukhadåtahi.3.
sa≈saya soka nibiRa tama bhånuhi, danuja gahana ghana dahana kæsånuhi.
janakasutå sameta raghub∂rahi, kasa na bhajahu bha≈jana bhava bh∂rahi.4.
bahu båsanå masaka hima råsihi, sadå ekarasa aja abinåsihi.
muni ra≈jana bha≈jana mahi bhårahi, tulasidåsa ke prabhuhi udårahi.5.
Everywhere men sang the praises of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus), and even
as they sat this is how they exhorted one another: ìWorship ›r∂ Råma, the Protector of
the suppliant, the home of elegance, amiability, beauty and goodness, who has lotus-like
eyes and swarthy limbs, who looks after His servants even as the eyelids guard the eye-
balls, who is armed with a splendid bow, arrows and quiver and is staunch in battle, who
delights the saints even as the sun brings joy to a bed of lotuses, who is a GaruŒa (the
king of the birds) to devour the dreadful serpent in the form of Death, who destroys the
feeling of mineness the moment a person bows to Him in a disinterested spirit, and who
is a hunter to kill the herd of deer in the form of greed and infatuation, a lion to quell the
elephant of concupiscence, the delight of His servants, a sun to scatter the thick darkness
of doubt and sorrow, and a fire to consume the dense forest of the demon race. Oh, why
should you not adore the Hero of Raghuís line, ever accompanied by Janakaís Daughter,
who dispels the fear of transmigration, who plays the role of frost to destroy mosquitoes
in the disguise of manifold latent desires, who is ever unchangeable, unborn and
imperishable, the delight of the sages, the reliever of the earthís burdens, the munificent
lord of Tulas∂dåsa.î (1ó5)
One day, ›r∂ Råma and his brothers, accompanied by His most favourite Hanumån,
went to see the beautiful grove, where the trees were all blossoming and had put on fresh
leaves. Finding it a good opportunity the sage Sanaka* and his three brothers (Sanandana,
Sanåtana and Sanatkumåra) arrived there. They were all embodiments of spiritual glow,
adorned with amiability and other noble qualities and constantly absorbed in the ecstasy
of union with Brahma; though infants to all appearance, they are aeons old. The sages
looked upon all with the same eye and were above all diversity; it seemed as if the four
Vedas had each assumed a bodily form. They had no covering on their body except the
quarters; and their only hobby was to hear the recital of ›r∂ Råmaís exploits wherever
it was carried on. Sanaka and his brothers, O Bhavån∂, (continues Lord ›iva,) had
stayed in the hermitage of the enlightened sage Agastya and the noble sage had narrated
to them many a story relating to ›r∂ Råma, which are productive of wisdom in the same
way as the friction of two pieces of wood produces fire. (1ó4)
glory. Knower of Truth, You acknowledge the services of Your devotees and destroy their
ignorance. Untainted by Måyå, You bear numberless names and are yet beyond all. You
are manifest as all, pervade all and dwell in the heart of all; therefore, protect us every
moment. Break asunder the bonds in the form of pairs of opposites (such as heat and
cold, joy and sorrow, etc.,) adversity and mundane existence; and abiding in our heart,
O Råma, eradicate our sensuality and vanity. (1ó4)
π‹ã„U NUŒÿ° •Áà Ãʬ Á’‚·Ë – ¡⁄UÁ„¢U ‚ŒÊ ¬⁄U ‚¢¬Áà ŒπËH
¡„°U ∑§„È°U ÁŸ¢ŒÊ ‚ÈŸÁ„¢U ¬⁄UÊ߸ – „U⁄U·Á„¢U ◊Ÿ„È°U ¬⁄UË ÁŸÁœ ¬Ê߸H 2H
∑§Ê◊ ∑˝§Ùœ ◊Œ ‹Ù÷ ¬⁄UÊÿŸ – ÁŸŒ¸ÿ ∑§¬≈UË ∑ȧÁ≈U‹ ◊‹ÊÿŸH
’ÿL§ •∑§Ê⁄UŸ ‚’ ∑§Ê„ÍU ‚Ù¥ – ¡Ù ∑§⁄U Á„Uà •ŸÁ„Uà ÃÊ„ÍU ‚Ù¥H 3H
¤ÊÍ∆Uß ‹ŸÊ ¤ÊÍ∆Uß ŒŸÊ – ¤ÊÍ∆Uß ÷Ù¡Ÿ ¤ÊÍ∆U ø’ŸÊH
’Ù‹®„U ◊œÈ⁄U ’øŸ Á¡Á◊ ◊Ù⁄UÊ – πÊß ◊„UÊ •Á„U NUŒÿ ∑§∆UÙ⁄UÊH 4H
Cau.: sunahu asa≈tanha kera subhåµu, bhµulehu° sa≈gati karia na kåµu.
tinha kara sa≈ga sadå dukhadå∂, jimi kapilahi ghålai harahå∂.1.
khalanha hædaya° ati tåpa bise¶∂, jarahiÚ sadå para sa≈pati dekh∂.
jaha° kahu° ni≈då sunahiÚ parå∂, hara¶ahiÚ manahu° par∂ nidhi på∂.2.
kåma krodha mada lobha paråyana, nirdaya kapa¢∂ ku¢ila malåyana.
bayaru akårana saba kåhµu so° , jo kara hita anahita tåhµu so° .3.
jhµu¢hai lenå jhµu¢hai denå, jhµu¢hai bhojana jhµu¢ha cabenå.
bolahiÚ madhura bacana jimi morå, khåi mahå ahi hædaya ka¢horå.4.
ìNow hear the characteristics of the gnoble, association with whom should be
scrupulously avoided; for their company ever brings woe, even as a wicked cow ruins by her
company a cow of noble breed. The heart of the wicked suffers terrible agony; for they ever
burn at the sight of othersí prosperity. Wherever they hear others reviled, they feel delighted
as though they had stumbled upon a treasure lying on the road. Devoted to sensuality,
anger, arrogance and greed, they are merciless, deceitful, crooked and impure. They bear
enmity towards all without rhyme or reason; nay, they behave inimically even with those
who are actively kind to them. They are false in their dealings (lying is their stock-in-trade);
nay, falsehood is their dinner and falsehood their breakfast (whatever they eat is intended to
deceive others). They speak honeyed words just like the peacock, that has a stony heart
and devours the most venomous snake.î (1ó4)
øı0ó¬⁄U Á„Uà ‚Á⁄U‚ œ◊¸ ŸÁ„¢U ÷Ê߸ – ¬⁄U ¬Ë«∏UÊ ‚◊ ŸÁ„¢U •œ◊Ê߸H
ÁŸŸ¸ÿ ‚∑§‹ ¬È⁄UÊŸ ’Œ ∑§⁄U – ∑§„U©°U ÃÊà ¡ÊŸ®„U ∑§ÙÁ’Œ Ÿ⁄UH 1H
Ÿ⁄U ‚⁄UË⁄U œÁ⁄U ¡ ¬⁄U ¬Ë⁄UÊ – ∑§⁄UÁ„¢U à ‚„UÁ„¢U ◊„UÊ ÷fl ÷Ë⁄UÊH
∑§⁄U®„U ◊Ù„U ’‚ Ÿ⁄U •ÉÊ ŸÊŸÊ – SflÊ⁄UÕ ⁄Uà ¬⁄U‹Ù∑§ Ÿ‚ÊŸÊH 2H
∑§Ê‹M§¬ ÁÃã„U ∑§„°U ◊Ò¥ ÷˝ÊÃÊ – ‚È÷ •L§ •‚È÷ ∑§◊¸ »§‹ ŒÊÃÊH
•‚ Á’øÊÁ⁄U ¡ ¬⁄U◊ ‚ÿÊŸ – ÷¡®„U ◊ÙÁ„U ‚¢‚Îà ŒÈπ ¡ÊŸH 3H
àÿʪÁ„¢U ∑§◊¸ ‚È÷Ê‚È÷ ŒÊÿ∑§ – ÷¡®„U ◊ÙÁ„U ‚È⁄U Ÿ⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ŸÊÿ∑§H
‚¢Ã •‚¢Ãã„U ∑§ ªÈŸ ÷Ê· – à Ÿ ¬⁄UÁ„¢U ÷fl Á¡ã„U ‹Áπ ⁄UÊπH 4H
Cau.: para hita sarisa dharma nahiÚ bhå∂, para p∂Rå sama nahiÚ adhamå∂.
nirnaya sakala puråna beda kara, kaheu° tåta jånahiÚ kobida nara.1.
nara sar∂ra dhari je para p∂rå, karahiÚ te sahahiÚ mahå bhava bh∂rå.
karahiÚ moha basa nara agha nånå, svåratha rata paraloka nasånå.2.
* UTTARA-KÅ°NœA * 1015
kålarµupa tinha kaha° maiÚ bhråtå, subha aru asubha karma phala dåtå.
asa bicåri je parama sayåne, bhajahiÚ mohi sa≈sæta dukha jåne.3.
tyågahiÚ karma subhåsubha dåyaka, bhajahiÚ mohi sura nara muni nåyaka.
sa≈ta asa≈tanha ke guna bhå¶e, te na parahiÚ bhava jinha lakhi råkhe.4.
ìBrother, there is no virtue like benevolence, and no meanness like oppressing
others. I have declared to you, dear brother, the verdict of all the Vedas and Puråƒas;
the wise also know it. They who inflict pain on others even after attaining the human body
have to suffer the terrible pangs of birth and death. Dominated by infatuation and devoted
to their selfish interest men commit various sins and thereby ruin their prospects in the
next world. Figuring as Yama (the god of death) for their sake, brother, I dispense the
fruit of their good and evil actions. Realizing this, those who are supremely clever adore
Me, knowing the cycle of births and deaths as full of pain. They renounce actions which
yield good or evil results and take refuge in Me, the lord of gods, men and sages. Thus
I have told you the characteristics of saints and vile men. They who have fully
comprehended them are no more subjected to the process of transmigration. (1ó4)
you have secured a human body, whichóas declared by all the scripturesóis difficult
even for the gods to attain. It is a tabernacle suitable for spiritual endeavours, gateway
to liberation. He who fails to earn a good destiny hereafter even on attaining it.î (1ó4)
Cau.: eka båra basi¶¢a muni åe, jahå° råma sukhadhåma suhåe.
ati ådara raghunåyaka k∂nhå, pada pakhåri pådodaka l∂nhå.1.
råma sunahu muni kaha karajor∂, kæpåsi≈dhu binat∂ kachu mor∂.
dekhi dekhi åcarana tumhårå, hota moha mama hædaya° apårå.2.
mahimå amiti beda nahiÚ jånå, maiÚ kehi bhå° ti kahau° bhagavånå.
uparohitya karma ati ma≈då, beda puråna sumæti kara ni≈då.3.
jaba na leu° maiÚ taba bidhi moh∂, kahå låbha åge° suta toh∂.
paramåtamå brahma nara rµupå, hoihi raghukula bhµu¶ana bhµupå.4.
One day the sage Vasi¶¢ha called at the palace where the charming and all-blissful
›r∂ Råma was. The Lord of the Raghus received him with great reverence, laved his feet
and sipped the water into which the feet had been washed. ìListen, Råma :î said the sage
with joined palms, ìI make my humble submission, O Ocean of mercy. Even as I watch
Your doings infinite bewilderment possesses my soul. Even the vedas do not know Your
immeasurable greatness ; how can I describe it, O Almighty Lord? The vocation of a
familypriest is very low : the Vedas, Puråƒas and the Smæti texts equally denounce it.
When I would not accept it, Brahmå (my father) said to me, ìIt will redound to your benefit
hereafter, my son : Brahma Itself, the Supreme Spirit, will appear in human semblance
as a king, the ornament of Raghuís raceî. (1ó4)
the benign Lord then went outside the city and ordered elephants, chariots and horses
to be immediately brought before Him. Regarding them with kindness He praised them
all and distributed them among the people giving each what one deserved and what one
wished to have. The Lord, who is the reliever of all fatigue, Himself felt tired and retired
to a cool mango grove, where Bharata spread his own scarf and the Lord took His seat
thereon with all His brothers in attendance. The son of the wind-god now began to fan
Him; he felt a thrill of joy all over his body and his eyes filled with tears. (Says ›iva,) There
is no one so blessed nor anyone so devoted to ›r∂ Råmaís lotus feet as Hanumån, whose
love and service, O daughter of the mountain-king have been repeatedly extolled by the
Lord with His own mouth. (1ó5)
you next.î Umå was glad to have heard the blessed story and replied in exceedingly polite
and soft accents : ìI am highly blessed, O Slayer of the demon Tripura, to have heard
›r∂ Råmaís praises, that take away the fear of birth and death.î (1ó5)
Its water was cool, limpid and sweet; its lotuses abundant and many coloured. Flocks
of swans murmured their sweet notes and the bees made a delightful buzzing. (56)
øı0óÃÁ„¢U ÁªÁ⁄U L§Áø⁄U ’‚ß πª ‚Ù߸ – ÃÊ‚È ŸÊ‚ ∑§À¬Ê¢Ã Ÿ „UÙ߸H
◊ÊÿÊ ∑Χà ªÈŸ ŒÙ· •Ÿ∑§Ê – ◊Ù„U ◊ŸÙ¡ •ÊÁŒ •Á’’∑§ÊH 1H
⁄U„ U éÿÊÁ¬ ‚◊Sà ¡ª ◊Ê„UË¥ – ÃÁ„U ÁªÁ⁄U ÁŸ∑§≈U ∑§’„È°U ŸÁ„¢U ¡Ê„UË¥H
Ä°U ’Á‚ „UÁ⁄UÁ„U ÷¡ß Á¡Á◊ ∑§ÊªÊ – ‚Ù ‚ÈŸÈ ©U◊Ê ‚Á„Uà •ŸÈ⁄UʪÊH 2H
¬Ë¬⁄U ÃL§ Ã⁄U äÿÊŸ ‚Ù œ⁄U߸ – ¡Ê¬ ¡Çÿ ¬Ê∑§Á⁄U Ã⁄U ∑§⁄U߸H
•Ê°’ ¿UÊ°„U ∑§⁄U ◊ÊŸ‚ ¬Í¡Ê – ÃÁ¡ „UÁ⁄U ÷¡ŸÈ ∑§Ê¡È ŸÁ„¢U ŒÍ¡ÊH 3H
’⁄ Ã⁄U ∑§„U „UÁ⁄U ∑§ÕÊ ¬˝‚¢ªÊ – •ÊflÁ„¢U ‚ÈŸÁ„¢U •Ÿ∑§ Á’„¢UªÊH
⁄UÊ◊ øÁ⁄Uà Á’ÁøòÊ Á’Áœ ŸÊŸÊ – ¬˝◊ ‚Á„Uà ∑§⁄U ‚ÊŒ⁄U ªÊŸÊH 4H
‚ÈŸÁ„¢U ‚∑§‹ ◊Áà Á’◊‹ ◊⁄UÊ‹Ê – ’‚®„U ÁŸ⁄¢UÃ⁄U ¡ ÃÁ„¢U ÃÊ‹ÊH
¡’ ◊Ò¥ ¡Êß ‚Ù ∑§ıÃÈ∑§ ŒπÊ – ©U⁄U ©U¬¡Ê •ÊŸ¢Œ Á’‚·ÊH 5H
Cau.: tehiÚ giri rucira basai khaga so∂, tåsu nåsa kalpå≈ta na ho∂.
måyå kæta guna do¶a anekå, moha manoja ådi abibekå.1.
rahe byåpi samasta jaga måh∂°, tehi giri nika¢a kabahu° nahiÚ jåh∂°.
taha° basi harihi bhajai jimi kågå, so sunu umå sahita anurågå.2.
p∂para taru tara dhyåna so dhara∂, jåpa jagya påkari tara kara∂.
å° ba chå° ha kara månasa pµujå, taji hari bhajanu kåju nahiÚ dµujå.3.
bara tara kaha hari kathå prasa≈gå, åvahiÚ sunahiÚ aneka biha≈gå.
råma carita bicitra bidhi nånå, prema sahita kara sådara gånå.4.
sunahiÚ sakala mati bimala marålå, basahiÚ nira≈tara je tehiÚ tålå.
jaba maiÚ jåi so kautuka dekhå, ura upajå åna≈da bise¶å.5.
On that splendid mountain dwells the same bird (Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi), that outlives
even the end of the world. The various good and evil phenomena created by Måyå (the
Cosmic Illusion), and ignorance in its varied forms such as infatuation,lust etc., which
hold sway all over the universe, never touch the precincts of that mountain. Now hear,
Umå, with tender affection how the crow spends his days there in adoring ›r∂ Hari. Under
the Peepul tree he practises meditation; he performs secrifice in the form of Japa
(muttering of prayers) under the Plak¶a; in the shade of the mango tree he offers mental
worship to the Lord, having no occupation other than adoring ›r∂ Hari; and under the
banyan he narrates episodes from the story of ›r∂ Hari, to hear which many a bird flocks
there. With loving reverence he sings the various marvellous exploits of ›r∂ Råma; the
swans of pure mind, that ever dwell in that lake, all listen to the story. When I arrived
there and saw the spectacle, an intense joy welled up in my heart. (1ó5)
there to the delightful story of ›r∂ Hari, that has been sung by the sages in diverse ways
and the sole theme of whichóat the beginning, in the middle as well as at the endóis the
divine Lord ›r∂ Råma. I shall accordingly send you to a place where, O brother, the story
of ›r∂ Hari is recited everyday; you go there and listen. As you hear it, all your doubts will
vanish and you will develop intense love for ›r∂ Råmaís feet.î (1ó4)
possessing uninterrupted devotion to ›r∂ Hari. At the sight of the mountain his heart
rejoiced and he was rid of all Måyå (delusion), infatuation and anxiety. After bathing in
the tarn and drinking of its water he betook himself under the banyan tree, delighted at
heart. Aged birds of all kinds flocked there to hear ›r∂ Råmaís charming exploits.
Bhu‹uƒŒi was just on the point of commencing the narration when the king of the
birds arrived. All inclusive of Kåkabhu‹uƒŒi feel happy to see GaruŒa coming. Bhu‹uƒŒi
received the king of the birds with the utmost reverence and, having enquired after his
welfare, conducted him to an exalted seat. After offering him loving worship the crow
addressed him in honeyed accents:ó (1ó4)
capital, the Kingís demise, Bharataís coming back (from his maternal grandfatherís) as well
as his abundant love (for ›r∂ Råma). He further related how after performing the Kingís
obsequies Bharata with all the citizens betook himself to where the All-blissful Lord was,
and how when the Lord of the Raghus consoled him in every way he took the Lordís
sandals and returned to the city of Ayodhyå. Bhu‹uƒŒi continued and described Bharataís
mode of life (at Nandigråma), the (mischievous) conduct of Jayanta (the son of Indra, the
lord of the celestials) and the Lordís meeting with the sage Atri. (1ó4)
desire of fame? All these constitute the retinue of Måyå, formidable and infinite in number,
more than any can tell. Even Lord ›iva and the four-faced Brahmå (the Creator) are ever
afraid of these; of what account, then, are other creatures? (1ó4)
as to the point of the compass, O GaruŒa, he affirms that the sun has risen in the west.
A man who is sailing on a boat finds the world moving and deludes himself with the idea
that he himself is standing still. Children whirl round in play, but not the surrounding
buildings etc., yet they dub one another a liar (when some of them insist that it is they
themselves who are moving). It is in this way, O king of the birds, that error is ascribed
to ›r∂ Hari; otherwise not even in a dream is He subject to delusion. Those dull-witted
wretches who are dominated by Måyå and who have many a veil hanging over their soul,
such fools alone raise doubts in their perversity and ascribe their own ignorance to ›r∂
Råma. (1ó5)
numberless sports for the sake of His devotees I betake myself to the city of Ayodhyå and
delight to watch His childish exploits. I go and witness the grand festival of His birth and,
fascinated (by the charm of His childish sports), stay on there for full five years. The child
Råma is my beloved deity, who sums up in His person the charm of countless Cupids.
Ever gazing on the countenance of my lord, I allow my eyes to enjoy the fruit of their existence,
O enemy of serpents. Assuming the form of a small crow and remaining in the company of
›r∂ Hari I witness His childish exploits of all kinds. (1ó4)
lotuses, undid the bonds of worldly existence; while His forehead gleamed with a sacred
mark made with yellow pigment. He had arched eyebrows, pretty well-matched ears and
curly darkblue hair that scattered their charm all round. A thin yellow garment set off His
swarthy person, and His shrill gleeful cry and glance captivated me. Thus frolicking in the
courtyard of the royal palace, the All-beautiful danced at the sight of His own shadow and
played with me in diverse ways, which I blush to tell you. Crying with joy as He ran to catch
hold of me, I flew away; then He showed me a piece of sweet cake. (1ó5)
Vidyå (knowledge of Brahma in Its relative aspect) that holds away over him as directed by
the Lord. That is why a servant of the Lord never falls; on the other hand, O best of birds,
his devotion to the Lord as apart from himself grows. ›r∂ Råma smiled to see me bewildered
with error : now hear further particulars in this connection. The secret of this diversion
nobody came to know, neither His younger brothers nor His parents. The Lord with a swarthy
form and rosy hands and feet crawled on His hands and knees in order to catch me. Thereupon,
O enemy of serpents, I took to flight. ›r∂ Råma stretched out His arm to lay hold on me.
Away as I flew into the air I saw ›r∂ Hariís arm close to me everywhere. (1ó4)
bhagata bachalatå prabhu kai dekh∂, upaj∂ mama ura pr∂ti bise¶∂.
sajala nayana pulakita kara jor∂, k∂nhiu° bahu bidhi binaya bahor∂.4.
Seeing this childish play and recalling that glory (which I had seen inside the Lordís
belly) I lost consciousness of my body, and crying : ìSave me, save me, O Protector of
the devotees in distress !î dropped to the ground. No other word came to my mouth. When
the Lord saw me overpowered with love, He immediately checked the power of His Måyå.
The Lord, who is so merciful to the afflicted, placed His lotus hand on my head and
relieved me of all sorrow. The gracious ›r∂ Råma, the delight of His servants, rid me of
my deep-rooted error. As I reflected on His former glory my mind was flooded with joy.
Seeing the Lordís loving kindness to His devotees my heart began to throb with profuse
love. With eyes full of tears and joined palms and every hair on my body standing erect,
I then made supplication to Him in many ways. (1ó4)
nija anubhava aba kahau° khageså, binu hari bhajana na jåhiÚ kaleså.
råma kæpå binu sunu khagarå∂, jåni na jåi råma prabhutå∂.3.
jåne° binu na hoi parat∂t∂, binu parat∂ti hoi nahiÚ pr∂t∂.
pr∂ti binå nahiÚ bhagati diRhå∂, jimi khagapati jala kai cikanå∂.4.
After this I stayed a while at Ayodhyå and enjoyed the Lordís delightful childish
sports. Having by ›r∂ Råmaís grace obtained the boon of Devotion I adored my Lordís
feet and returned to my own hermitage. Ever since the Lord accepted me as his own I
have never fallen a victim to delusion. I have told you at length all this strange story of how
›r∂ Hariís Måyå made a puppet of me. Now I tell you my own realization, O lord of the
winged creatures : unless we adore ›r∂ Hari our troubles will not end. Listen, king of the
birds : without ›r∂ Råmaís grace it is not possible to know the Lordís greatness. Without
knowledge faith is out of the question; and without faith there can be no love. Shorn of
love, devotion will not abide any more than the lubricity produced by water. (1ó4)
‚Ù0óÁ’ŸÈ ªÈ⁄U „UÙß Á∑§ ÇÿÊŸ ÇÿÊŸ Á∑§ „UÙß Á’⁄Uʪ Á’ŸÈ–
ªÊfl®„U ’Œ ¬È⁄UÊŸ ‚Èπ Á∑§ ‹Á„U• „UÁ⁄U÷ªÁà Á’ŸÈH 89 (∑§)H
∑§Ù©U Á’üÊÊ◊ Á∑§ ¬Êfl ÃÊà ‚„U¡ ‚¢ÃÙ· Á’ŸÈ–
ø‹Ò Á∑§ ¡‹ Á’ŸÈ ŸÊfl ∑§ÙÁ≈U ¡ÃŸ ¬Áø ¬Áø ◊Á⁄•H 89 (π)H
So.: binu gura hoi ki gyåna gyåna ki hoi biråga binu,
gåvahiÚ beda puråna sukha ki lahia haribhagati binu.89(A).
kou bi‹råma ki påva tåta sahaja sa≈to¶a binu,
calai ki jala binu nåva ko¢i jatana paci paci maria.89(B).
Is spiritual illumination possible without a preceptor ? Or, again, is it possible to
acquire wisdom without dispassion? Or, as the Vedas and Puråƒas declare, can one
attain happiness without devotion to ›r∂ Hari? Again, dear GaruŒa, can one find peace
without innate content? Can a boat ever float without water even though you strain every
nerve till your last breath? (89 A-B)
øı0óÁ’ŸÈ ‚¢ÃÙ· Ÿ ∑§Ê◊ Ÿ‚Ê„UË¥ – ∑§Ê◊ •¿Uà ‚È𠂬Ÿ„È°U ŸÊ„UË¥H
⁄UÊ◊ ÷¡Ÿ Á’ŸÈ Á◊≈U®„U Á∑§ ∑§Ê◊Ê – Õ‹ Á’„UËŸ ÃL§ ∑§’„È¢°U Á∑§ ¡Ê◊ÊH 1H
Á’ŸÈ Á’ÇÿÊŸ Á∑§ ‚◊ÃÊ •Êflß – ∑§Ù©U •fl∑§Ê‚ Á∑§ Ÿ÷ Á’ŸÈ ¬ÊflßH
üÊhÊ Á’ŸÊ œ◊¸ ŸÁ„¢U „UÙ߸ – Á’ŸÈ ◊Á„U ª¢œ Á∑§ ¬Êflß ∑§Ù߸H 2H
Á’ŸÈ ì á Á∑§ ∑§⁄U Á’SÃÊ⁄UÊ – ¡‹ Á’ŸÈ ⁄U‚ Á∑§ „UÙß ‚¢‚Ê⁄UÊH
‚Ë‹ Á∑§ Á◊‹ Á’ŸÈ ’Èœ ‚fl∑§Ê߸ – Á¡Á◊ Á’ŸÈ á Ÿ M§¬ ªÙ‚ʰ߸H 3H
ÁŸ¡ ‚Èπ Á’ŸÈ ◊Ÿ „UÙß Á∑§ ÕË⁄UÊ – ¬⁄U‚ Á∑§ „UÙß Á’„UËŸ ‚◊Ë⁄UÊH
∑§flÁŸ©U Á‚Áh Á∑§ Á’ŸÈ Á’SflÊ‚Ê – Á’ŸÈ „UÁ⁄U ÷¡Ÿ Ÿ ÷fl ÷ÿ ŸÊ‚ÊH 4H
Cau.: binu sa≈to¶a na kåma nasåh∂,° kåma achata sukha sapanehu° nåh∂.°
råma bhajana binu mi¢ahiÚ ki kåmå, thala bih∂na taru kabahu° ki jåmå.1.
binu bigyåna ki samatå åvai, kou avakåsa ki nabha binu påvai.
‹raddhå binå dharma nahiÚ ho∂, binu mahi ga≈dha ki påvai ko∂.2.
binu tapa teja ki kara bistårå, jala binu rasa ki hoi sa≈sårå.
s∂la ki mila binu budha sevakå∂, jimi binu teja na rµupa goså° ∂.3.
1062 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
nija sukha binu mana hoi ki th∂rå, parasa ki hoi bih∂na sam∂rå.
kavaniu siddhi ki binu bisvåså, binu hari bhajana na bhava bhaya nåså.4.
Without content ment desire cannot cease; and so long as desire continues you
can never dream of happiness. Again, can desire be got rid of without adoring ›r∂ Råma?
Can a tree ever take root without soil? Can even-mindedness be acquired without spiritual
enlightenment? Can anyone get moving space without ether ? There can be no piety
without faith. Can anyone get odour except from the earth and spread oneís glory except
through austere penance? Can there be any taste in this world without water ? Can virtue
be acquired without waiting upon the wise, any more than colour can exist without the
element of fire, my master? Can the mind be at rest without experiencing the joy inherent
in oneís own self ? Can there be any sensation of touch without air, and any success
without faith? In a like manner the fear of rebirth can never cease except through worship
of ›r∂ Hari. (1ó4)
råmu kåma sata ko¢i subhaga tana, durgå ko¢i amita ari mardana.
sakra ko¢i sata sarisa bilåså, nabha sata ko¢i amita avakåså.4.
Thus, my master, have I sung according to my own light the greatness of my lordís
glory, O king of the birds. I have not had recourse to any inventive skill; I have seen all
this with my own eyes. ›r∂ Råmaís greatness, His Name, beauty and the song of His
praises, they are all boundless and endless; and the Lord of the Raghus Himself is infinite.
The sages sing ›r∂ Har∂ís praises each according to his wits; but neither the Vedas nor
›e¶a (the serpent-god) nor the blessed ›iva Himself can reach their end. All winged
creatures, from yourself down to the mosquito, take their flight across the sky; but none
can reach the end of it. Even so, dear GaruŒa, can anyone ever gauge the exent of ›r∂
Råmaís greatness, unfathomable as it is ? ›r∂ Råmaís body possesses the charm of a
myriad Cupids. He is as inexorable in crushing the enemy as countless millions of Durgås.
He enjoys the luxury of a myriad Indras and is immeasurable in expanse as a myriad
firmaments. (1ó4)
ŒÙ0ó ⁄UÊ◊È
•Á◊à ªÈŸ ‚ʪ⁄U ÕÊ„U Á∑§ ¬Êflß ∑§Ùß–
‚¢Ãã„U ‚Ÿ ¡‚ Á∑§¿ÈU ‚ÈŸ©°U ÃÈê„UÁ„U ‚ÈŸÊÿ©°U ‚ÙßH 92 (∑§)H
‚Ù0ó÷Êfl ’Sÿ ÷ªflÊŸ ‚Èπ ÁŸœÊŸ ∑§L§ŸÊ ÷flŸ–
ÃÁ¡ ◊◊ÃÊ ◊Œ ◊ÊŸ ÷Á¡• ‚ŒÊ ‚ËÃÊ⁄UflŸH 92 (π)H
Do.: råmu amita guna sågara thåha ki påvai koi,
sa≈tanha sana jasa kichu suneu° tumhahi sunåyau° soi.92(A).
So.: bhåva basya bhagavåna sukha nidhåna karunå bhavana,
taji mamatå mada måna bhajia sadå s∂tåravana.92(B).
›r∂ Råma is an ocean of countless virtues : can anyone sound His depth? I have only
told you the little I have myself heard from the saints. The Lord is won only by sincere
Devotion and is a fountain of joy and an abode of compassion. Therefore, giving up worldly
attachment, vanity and pride, one should ever adore S∂tåís Spouse. (92 A-B)
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austere penance, undertake sacred vows of various kinds and expound the Puråƒas from
an exalted seat. All men follow a course of conduct of their own imagination; the endless
variety of wrongdoing cannot be described in words. (1ó5)
¿¢U0ó ’„ÈU ŒÊ◊ ‚°flÊ⁄UÁ„¢U œÊ◊ ¡ÃË – Á’·ÿÊ „UÁ⁄U ‹ËÁã„U Ÿ ⁄UÁ„U Á’⁄UÃËH
ì‚Ë œŸfl¢Ã ŒÁ⁄Uº˝ ªÎ„UË – ∑§Á‹ ∑§ıÃÈ∑§ ÃÊà Ÿ ¡Êà ∑§„UËH 1H
∑ȧ‹fl¢Áà ÁŸ∑§Ê⁄U®„U ŸÊÁ⁄U ‚ÃË – ªÎ„U •ÊŸÁ„¢U øÁ⁄U ÁŸ’Á⁄U ªÃËH
‚Èà ◊ÊŸÁ„¢ ◊ÊÃÈ Á¬ÃÊ Ã’ ‹ı¥ – •’‹ÊŸŸ ŒËπ Ÿ„UË¥ ¡’ ‹ı¢H 2H
‚‚È⁄UÊÁ⁄U Á¬•ÊÁ⁄ ‹ªË ¡’ Ã¥ – Á⁄U¬ÈM§¬ ∑ȧ≈È¢U’ ÷∞ Ã’ Ã¥H
ŸÎ¬ ¬Ê¬ ¬⁄UÊÿŸ œ◊¸ Ÿ„UË¥ – ∑§Á⁄U Œ¢«U Á’«¢U’ ¬˝¡Ê ÁŸÃ„UË¥H 3H
œŸfl¢Ã ∑ȧ‹ËŸ ◊‹ËŸ •¬Ë – Ám¡ Áøã„U ¡Ÿ©U ©UÉÊÊ⁄U ìËH
ŸÁ„¢U ◊ÊŸ ¬È⁄UÊŸ Ÿ ’ŒÁ„U ¡Ù – „UÁ⁄U ‚fl∑§ ‚¢Ã ‚„UË ∑§Á‹ ‚ÙH 4H
∑§Á’ ’¢ÎŒ ©UŒÊ⁄ ŒÈŸË Ÿ ‚ÈŸË – ªÈŸ ŒÍ·∑§ ’˝Êà Ÿ ∑§ÙÁ¬ ªÈŸËH
∑§Á‹ ’Ê⁄UÁ„¢U ’Ê⁄U ŒÈ∑§Ê‹ ¬⁄ÒU – Á’ŸÈ •ÛÊ ŒÈπË ‚’ ‹Ùª ◊⁄ÒUH 5H
Cha≈.: bahu dåma sa° vårahiÚ dhåma jat∂, bi¶ayå hari l∂nhi na rahi birat∂.
tapas∂ dhanava≈tadaridragæh∂, kali kautuka tåta na jåta kah∂.1.
kulava≈ti nikårahiÚ nåri sat∂, gæha ånahiÚ ceri niberi gat∂.
suta månahiÚ måtu p∂ta taba lau° , abalånana d∂kha nah∂° jaba lau° .2.
sasuråri piåri lag∂ jaba te° , ripurµupa ku¢u≈ba bhae taba te° .
næpa påpa paråyana dharma nah∂,° kari da≈Œa biŒa≈ba prajå nitah∂.° 3.
dhanava≈ta kul∂na mal∂na ap∂, dvija cinha janeu ughåra tap∂.
nahiÚ måna puråna na bedahi jo, hari sevaka sa≈ta sah∂ kali so.4.
kabi bæ≈da udåra dun∂ na sun∂, guna dµu¶aka bråta na kopi gun∂.
kali bårahiÚ båra dukåla parai, binu anna dukh∂ saba loga marai.5.
1074 * ›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
The so-called recluses build themselves houses and furnish them at considerable
expense; dispassion is no more to be seen in them, the same having been wiped out by
their sensuality. The so-called ascetics grow wealthy and householders go penniless: the
freaks of the Kali age, dear GaruŒa, are beyond all telling. Men drive out a well-born and
virtuous wife and bring home some servant-girl, casting to the winds all good usage.
Sons respect their father and mother only so long as they have not seen the face of their
wife. From the time they take a fancy to their wifeís kinsfolk they begin to look upon their
own people as their enemies. Kings get addicted to sin and cease to have anything to
do with piety. They ever persecute their subjects by inflicting unmerited punishment on
them. The meanest churl, if he is rich, is accounted noble. A Bråhmaƒa is known only
by his sacred thread, and an ascetic by his naked body. He who refuses to recognize
the Vedas and Puråƒas is a true saint and servant of ›r∂ Hari in the Kali age. Poets are
seen in large numbers; but the munificent (who reward them) are seldom heard of. Those
who find fault with othersí virtues can be had in any number, but no one possessing
virtues. In the Kali age famines are of frequent occurrence: for want of foodgrains people
perish miserably en masse. (1ó5)
øı0óÁŸÃ ¡Èª œ◊¸ „UÙÁ„¢U ‚’ ∑§⁄U – NUŒÿ° ⁄UÊ◊ ◊ÊÿÊ ∑§ ¬˝⁄UH
‚Èh ‚àfl ‚◊ÃÊ Á’ÇÿÊŸÊ – ∑Χà ¬˝÷Êfl ¬˝‚ÛÊ ◊Ÿ ¡ÊŸÊH 1H
‚àfl ’„ÈUà ⁄U¡ ∑§¿ÈU ⁄UÁà ∑§◊ʸ – ‚’ Á’Áœ ‚Èπ òÊÃÊ ∑§⁄U œ◊ʸH
’„ÈU ⁄U¡ SflÀ¬ ‚àfl ∑§¿ÈU ÃÊ◊‚ – mʬ⁄U œ◊¸ „U⁄U· ÷ÿ ◊ÊŸ‚H 2H
ÃÊ◊‚ ’„ÈUà ⁄U¡ÙªÈŸ ÕÙ⁄UÊ – ∑§Á‹ ¬˝÷Êfl Á’⁄UÙœ ø„È°U •Ù⁄UÊH
’Èœ ¡Èª œ◊¸ ¡ÊÁŸ ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥ – ÃÁ¡ •œ◊¸ ⁄UÁà œ◊¸ ∑§⁄UÊ„UË¥H 3H
∑§Ê‹ œ◊¸ ŸÁ„¢U éÿʬÁ„¢U ÃÊ„UË – ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ø⁄UŸ ¬˝ËÁà •Áà ¡Ê„UËH
Ÿ≈U ∑Χà Á’∑§≈U ∑§¬≈U πª⁄UÊÿÊ – Ÿ≈U ‚fl∑§Á„U Ÿ éÿÊ¬ß ◊ÊÿÊH 4H
Cau.: nita juga dharma hohiÚ saba kere, hædaya° råma måyå ke prere.
suddha satva samatå bigyånå, kæta prabhåva prasanna mana jånå.1.
satva bahuta raja kachu rati karmå, saba bidhi sukha tretå kara dharmå.
bahu raja svalpa satva kachu tåmasa, dvåpara dharma hara¶a bhaya månasa.2.
tåmasa bahuta rajoguna thorå, kali prabhåva birodha cahu° orå.
budha juga dharma jåni mana måh∂°, taji adharma rati dharma karåh∂°.3.
kåla dharma nahiÚ byåpahiÚ tåh∂, raghupati carana pr∂ti ati jåh∂.
na¢a kæta bika¢a kapa¢a khagaråyå, na¢a sevakahi na byåpai måyå.4.
Prompted by ›r∂ Råmaís delusive potency, the characteristics of all the four Yugas
manifest themselves in everyoneís heart everyday. The presence of pure Sattva
(harmony), evenness of mind, spiritual insight and the feeling of vivacity in the heart are
the effects of Satyayuga. Abundance of Sattva with a slight admixture of Rajas,
attachment to action, and happiness of every kind are the characteristics of Tretå.
Much Rajas, little Sattva, and some Tamas, with a feeling of mingled joy and fear in
the heart, are the distinguishing features of Dvåpara. A large proportion of Tamas with
a slight admixture of Rajas and antagonism everywhere are the effects of Kali. The wise
discern the characteristics of the different Yugas in their mind and forswearing
unrighteousness devote themselves to piety. The characteristics of the Time-Spirit have
no effect on him who is excessively fond of ›r∂ Råmaís feet. The deception practised
by a juggler, O king of the birds, is formidable indeed: but the tricks of a juggler cannot
deceive his servant. (1ó4)
je sa¢ha gura sana iri¶å karah∂°, raurava naraka ko¢i juga parah∂°.
trijaga joni puni dharahiÚ sar∂rå, ayuta janma bhari påvahiÚ p∂rå.3.
bai¢ha rahesi ajagara iva påp∂, sarpa hohi khala mala mati byåp∂.
mahå bi¢apa ko¢ara mahu° jå∂, rahu adhamådhama adhagati på∂.4.
An ethereal voice proceeded from the temple itself: ìyou wretched and conceited
fool, even though your preceptor has no anger in him and he is very tender-hearted
and possessed of true and perfect wisdom, yet, O fool, I must pronounce a curse
on you; for any transgression of propriety is loathsome to Me. If I do not punish you,
O wretch, the sanctity of My Vedic laws will be violated. The fools who bear malice
against their Guru are cast into the hell named Raurava for a myriad Yugas. After
that they take birth in the subhuman species and suffer torment for ten thousand
successive existence. Since you remained rooted to your seat like a python, O vile
wretch, take the form of a snake; for your mind is steeped in sin. And, condemned
to that vile state, O vilest of the vile, go and take up your abode in the hollow of
some huge tree.î (1ó4)
I know not Yoga (concentration), nor Japa (the muttering of prayers) nor ritual. I simply
bow to you at all times and at every moment, O ›ambhu! Pray, protect me, my lord,
miserable and afflicted by sufferings attendant on old age and birth (and death) as I am,
O Lord ›ambhu!î (1ó8)
¡ŒÁ¬ ∑§Ëã„U ∞Á„¢ U ŒÊL§Ÿ ¬Ê¬Ê – ◊Ò¥ ¬ÈÁŸ ŒËÁã„U ∑§Ù¬ ∑§Á⁄U ‚ʬÊH
ÃŒÁ¬ ÃÈê„UÊÁ⁄U ‚ÊœÈÃÊ ŒπË – ∑§Á⁄U„©°U ∞Á„U ¬⁄U ∑Χ¬Ê Á’‚·ËH 2H
¿U◊Ê‚Ë‹ ¡ ¬⁄U ©U¬∑§Ê⁄UË – à Ám¡ ◊ÙÁ„U Á¬˝ÿ ¡ÕÊ π⁄UÊ⁄UËH
◊Ù⁄U üÊʬ Ám¡ éÿÕ¸ Ÿ ¡ÊßÁ„U – ¡ã◊ ‚„U‚ •flSÿ ÿ„U ¬ÊßÁ„UH 3H
¡Ÿ◊à ◊⁄Uà ŒÈ‚„U ŒÈπ „UÙ߸ – ∞Á„U SflÀ¬©U ŸÁ„¢U éÿÊÁ¬Á„U ‚Ù߸H
∑§flŸ©°U ¡ã◊ Á◊Á≈UÁ„U ŸÁ„¢U ÇÿÊŸÊ – ‚ÈŸÁ„U ‚ͺ˝ ◊◊ ’øŸ ¬˝flÊŸÊH 4H
⁄UÉÊȬÁà ¬È⁄UË¥ ¡ã◊ Ãfl ÷ÿ™§ – ¬ÈÁŸ ÃÒ¥ ◊◊ ‚flÊ° ◊Ÿ Œÿ™§H
¬È⁄UË ¬˝÷Êfl •ŸÈª˝„U ◊Ù⁄¥U – ⁄UÊ◊ ÷ªÁà ©U¬Á¡Á„U ©U⁄U ÃÙ⁄¥UH 5H
‚ÈŸÈ ◊◊ ’øŸ ‚àÿ •’ ÷Ê߸ – „UÁ⁄UÃÙ·Ÿ ’˝Ã Ám¡ ‚fl∑§Ê߸H
•’ ¡ÁŸ ∑§⁄UÁ„U Á’¬˝ •¬◊ÊŸÊ – ¡ÊŸ‚È ‚¢Ã •Ÿ¢Ã ‚◊ÊŸÊH 6H
ߢº˝ ∑ȧÁ‹‚ ◊◊ ‚Í‹ Á’‚Ê‹Ê – ∑§Ê‹Œ¢«U „UÁ⁄U ø∑˝§ ∑§⁄UÊ‹ÊH
¡Ù ßã„U ∑§⁄U ◊Ê⁄UÊ ŸÁ„¢U ◊⁄U߸ – Á’¬˝º˝Ù„U ¬Êfl∑§ ‚Ù ¡⁄U߸H 7H
•‚ Á’’∑§ ⁄UÊπ„ÈU ◊Ÿ ◊Ê„UË¥ – ÃÈê„U ∑§„°U ¡ª ŒÈ‹¸÷ ∑§¿ÈU ŸÊ„UË¥H
•ı⁄U©U ∞∑§ •ÊÁ‚·Ê ◊Ù⁄UË – •¬˝ÁÄUà ªÁà „UÙßÁ„U ÃÙ⁄UËH 8H
Cau.: ehi kara hoi parama kalyånå, soi karahu aba kæpånidhånå.
bipragirå suni parahita sån∂, evamastu iti bhai nabhabån∂.1.
jadapi k∂nha ehiÚ dåruna påpå, maiÚ puni d∂nhi kopa kari såpå.
tadapi tumhåri sådhutå dekh∂, karihau° ehi para kæpå bise¶∂.2.
chamås∂la je para upakår∂, te dvija mohi priya jathå kharår∂.
mora ‹råpa dvija byartha na jåihi, janma sahasa avasya yaha påihi.3.
janamata marata dusaha dukha ho∂, ehi svalpau nahiÚ byåpihi so∂.
kavaneu° janma mi¢ihi nahiÚ gyånå, sunahi sµudra mama bacana pravånå.4.
raghupati pur∂° janma tava bhayaµu, puni taiÚ mama sevå° mana dayaµu.
pur∂ prabhåva anugraha more° , råma bhagati upajihi ura tore° .5.
sunu mama bacana satya aba bhå∂, harito¶ana brata dvija sevakå∂.
aba jani karahi bipra apamånå, jånesu sa≈ta ana≈ta samånå.6.
i≈dra kulisa mama sµula bisålå, kålada≈Œa hari cakra karålå.
jo inha kara mårå nahiÚ mara∂, bipradroha påvaka so jara∂.7.
asa bibeka råkhehu mana måh∂,° tumha kaha° jaga durlabha kachu nåh∂°.
aurau eka åsi¶å mor∂, apratihata gati hoihi tor∂.8.
ìNow do that which may bring him supreme blessedness, O fountain of mercy !î
On hearing the Bråhmaƒaís words, steeped as they were in charity, the heavenly voice
replied : ìSo be it ! Although he has committed a grievous sin and I in My wrath have
pronounced a curse on him, yet, realizing your goodness, I shall do him a special favour.
O holy Bråhmaƒa, they who are of a forgiving disposition and beneficent are as dear to
Me as ›r∂ Råma (the Slayer of the demon Khara) Himself. Nonetheless, O Bråhmaƒa,
My curse shall not go in vain : this fellow shall surely pass through a thousand incarnations.
But the terrible agony involved in each successive birth and death shall not affect him in
the least. (Turning to me, the voice continued :) Hear, O ›µudra, my authentic word : in
none of your births shall your awareness (of previous existences) leave you. (In the first
place) You were born in the capital of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus), and besides that
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you set your heart on My worship. Due to the miraculous power of the holy city and by My
grace, devotion to ›r∂ Råma shall spring up in your bosom. Now, brother, hear My solemn
declaration: a vow to serve the Bråhmaƒas is the surest means of propitiating
›r∂ Hari. Insult the Bråhmaƒas no more and reckon a saint to be on a par with the infinite
Lord Himself. Even he who does not succumb to the stroke of Indraís thunderbolt, My
own mighty trident, the rod of Death and the terrible discus of ›r∂ Hari, is consumed by
the fire of hostility with the Bråhmaƒas. Treasure up this counsel in your heart, and there
will be nothing in this world which may be too difficult for you to attain. I bestow one more
blessing on you: you shall have unobstructed access everywhere.î (1ó8)
¬˝ı…∏U ÷∞° ◊ÙÁ„U Á¬ÃÊ ¬…∏UÊflÊ – ‚◊¤Ê©°U ‚ÈŸ©°U ªÈŸ©°U ŸÁ„¢U ÷ÊflÊH
◊Ÿ à ‚∑§‹ ’Ê‚ŸÊ ÷ÊªË – ∑§fl‹ ⁄UÊ◊ ø⁄UŸ ‹ÿ ‹ÊªËH 3H
∑§„ÈU 𪂠•‚ ∑§flŸ •÷ÊªË – π⁄UË ‚fl ‚È⁄UœŸÈÁ„U àÿʪËH
¬˝◊ ◊ªŸ ◊ÙÁ„U ∑§¿ÈU Ÿ ‚Ù„UÊ߸ – „UÊ⁄U©U Á¬ÃÊ ¬…∏UÊß ¬…∏UÊ߸H 4H
÷∞ ∑§Ê‹’‚ ¡’ Á¬ÃÈ ◊ÊÃÊ – ◊Ò¥ ’Ÿ ªÿ©°U ÷¡Ÿ ¡ŸòÊÊÃÊH
¡„°U ¡„°U Á’Á¬Ÿ ◊ÈŸËSfl⁄U ¬Êfl©°U – •ÊüÊ◊ ¡Êß ¡Êß Á‚L§ ŸÊfl©°UH 5H
’ͤʩ°U ÁÃã„UÁ„U ⁄UÊ◊ ªÈŸ ªÊ„UÊ – ∑§„UÁ„¢U ‚ÈŸ©°U „U⁄UÁ·Ã πªŸÊ„UÊH
‚ÈŸÃ Á»§⁄U©°U „UÁ⁄U ªÈŸ •ŸÈ’ÊŒÊ – •éÿÊ„Uà ªÁà ‚¢÷È ¬˝‚ÊŒÊH 6H
¿ÍU≈UË ÁòÊÁ’Áœ ߸·ŸÊ ªÊ…∏UË – ∞∑§ ‹Ê‹‚Ê ©U⁄U •Áà ’Ê…∏UËH
⁄UÊ◊ ø⁄UŸ ’ÊÁ⁄U¡ ¡’ Œπı¥ – Ã’ ÁŸ¡ ¡ã◊ ‚»§‹ ∑§Á⁄U ‹πı¥H 7H
¡Á„U ¬Í°¿U©°U ‚Ùß ◊ÈÁŸ •‚ ∑§„U߸ – ߸Sfl⁄U ‚’¸ ÷ÍÃ◊ÿ •„U߸H
ÁŸªÈ¸Ÿ ◊à ŸÁ„¢U ◊ÙÁ„U ‚Ù„UÊ߸ – ‚ªÈŸ ’˝rÊÔ ⁄UÁà ©U⁄U •Áœ∑§Ê߸H 8H
Cau.: trijaga deva nara joi tanu dharaµu° , taha° taha° råma bhajana anusaraµu° .
eka sµula mohi bisara na kåµu, gura kara komala s∂la subhåµu.1.
carama deha dvija kai maiÚ på∂, sura durlabha puråna ‹ruti gå∂.
khelau° tahµu° bålakanha m∂lå, karau° sakala raghunåyaka l∂lå.2.
prauRha bhae° mohi pitå paRhåvå, samajhau° sunau° gunau° nahiÚ bhåvå.
mana te sakala båsanå bhåg∂, kevala råma carana laya låg∂.3.
kahu khagesa asa kavana abhåg∂, khar∂ seva suradhenuhi tyåg∂.
prema magana mohi kachu na sohå∂, håreu pitå paRhåi paRhå∂.4.
bhae kålabasa jaba pitu måtå, maiÚ bana gayau° bhajana janatråtå.
jaha° jaha° bipina mun∂svara påvau° , å‹rama jåi jåi siru nåvau° .5.
bµujhau° tinhahi råma guna gåhå, kahahiÚ sunau° hara¶ita khaganåhå.
sunata phirau° hari guna anubådå, abyåhata gati sa≈bhu prasådå.6.
chµu¢∂ tribidhi ∂¶anå gåRh∂, eka lålaså ura ati båRh∂.
råma carana bårija jaba dekhau° , taba nija janma saphala kari lekhau° .7.
jehi pµu° chau° soi muni asa kaha∂, ∂svara sarba bhµutamaya aha∂.
nirguna mata nahiÚ mohi sohå∂, saguna brahma rati ura adhikå∂.8.
Whatever form I assumed, whether of an irrational being, god or man, I continued to
adore ›r∂ Råma even in that form. Yet one thing ever stung my conscience: my Guruís
mild and amiable disposition I could never forget. The last body I got was that of a
Bråhmaƒa, which the Vedas and Puråƒas declare as difficult even for the gods to attain.
Even in that incarnation whenever I joined the other boys for play, I would enact all the
pastimes of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus) alone. As I grew up my father gave me
lessons (in secular subjects). I tried to understand things, listened to the lessons and
reflected on them; yet they failed to attract my mind. All worldly cravings left my soul; I
was solely absorbed in the thought of ›r∂ Råmaís feet. Tell me, O lord of the feathered
creation: is there anyone so wretched as to give up a cow of plenty and tend a she-ass?
Overwhelmed with love I had no charm left for anything and my father was tired of
coaching me. When both my father and mother died, I withdrew to the forest in order to
worship the Protector of His servants. In the forest wherever I met any great sage I visited
his hermitage and bowed my head to him. I would ask them to recount ›r∂ Råmaís virtues
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and listened with delight to what they told me. O lord of the winged creatures ! In this way I
went about listening to the recital of ›r∂ Hariís praises. By ›ambhuís grace my movements
were unchecked everywhere. The three types of ardent seeking (viz., those for progeny,
wealth and fame) left me and one solitary longing grew to inordinate proportions in my
heart. ìI shall deem the object of my birth accomplished only when I behold ›r∂ Råmaís
lotus-feet,î I said to myself. Every sage I interrogated observed, ìGod represents the
totality of created beings.î But the view which holds God as impersonal did not find favour
with me and the love I bore in my heart for the embodied Brahma grew from more to more.
(1ó8)
can it exist without it, O wise lord of the sages? Be gracious, therefore, to teach me the
method whereby I may be able to behold the Lord of the Raghus with my own eyes.
Having feasted my eyes on the King of Ayodhyå I will then listen to your discourse on
the attributeless Brahma.î The sage once more recited the incomparable story of
›r∂ Hari; but demolishing the doctrine that the supreme Spirit does appear in an embodied
form, he established the proposition that He is ever without attributes. Thereupon I would
set aside the view that God is ever attributeless and establish with great obstinacy the
doctrine that He takes an embodied form. When I thus entered into hot discussion with
him, signs of resentment appeared on the sageís person. Listen, my lord: insolence
carried to an excess rouses passion even in the breast of an enlightened soul. Too much
friction will produce fire even out of sandal-wood. (1ó8)
Do.: turata bhayau° maiÚ kåga taba puni muni pada siru nåi,
sumiri råma raghuba≈sa mani hara¶ita caleu° uRåi.112(A).
umå je råma carana rata bigata kåma mada krodha,
nija prabhumaya dekhahiÚ jagata kehi sana karahiÚ birodha.112(B).
I was immediately transformed into a crow. Thereupon I bowed my head at the
sageís feet again and, fixing my thoughts on ›r∂ Råma, the Jewel of Raghuís line, joyfully
took flight. Umå, (continues Lord ›a∆kara,) they who are devoted to ›r∂ Råmaís feet and
are free from lust, vanity and anger look upon the whole word as full of their lord; against
whom can they harbour animosity? (112 A-B)
øı0ó‚ÈŸÈ πª‚ ŸÁ„¢U ∑§¿ÈU Á⁄UÁ· ŒÍ·Ÿ – ©U⁄U ¬˝⁄U∑§ ⁄UÉÊÈ’¢‚ Á’÷Í·ŸH
∑Χ¬ÊÁ‚¢œÈ ◊ÈÁŸ ◊Áà ∑§Á⁄U ÷Ù⁄UË – ‹Ëã„UË ¬˝◊ ¬Á⁄Uë¿UÊ ◊Ù⁄UËH 1H
◊Ÿ ’ø ∑˝§◊ ◊ÙÁ„U ÁŸ¡ ¡Ÿ ¡ÊŸÊ – ◊ÈÁŸ ◊Áà ¬ÈÁŸ »§⁄UË ÷ªflÊŸÊH
Á⁄UÁ· ◊◊ ◊„Uà ‚Ë‹ÃÊ ŒπË – ⁄UÊ◊ ø⁄UŸ Á’SflÊ‚ Á’‚·ËH 2H
•Áà Á’‚◊ÿ ¬ÈÁŸ ¬ÈÁŸ ¬Á¿UÃÊ߸ – ‚ÊŒ⁄U ◊ÈÁŸ ◊ÙÁ„U ‹Ëã„U ’Ù‹Ê߸H
◊◊ ¬Á⁄UÃÙ· Á’Á’Áœ Á’Áœ ∑§Ëã„UÊ – „U⁄UÁ·Ã ⁄UÊ◊◊¢òÊ Ã’ ŒËã„UÊH 3H
’Ê‹∑§M§¬ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§⁄U äÿÊŸÊ – ∑§„U©U ◊ÙÁ„U ◊ÈÁŸ ∑Χ¬ÊÁŸœÊŸÊH
‚È¢Œ⁄U ‚ÈπŒ ◊ÙÁ„U •Áà ÷ÊflÊ – ‚Ù ¬˝Õ◊Á„¢U ◊Ò¥ ÃÈê„UÁ„U ‚ÈŸÊflÊH 4H
◊ÈÁŸ ◊ÙÁ„U ∑§¿ÈU∑§ ∑§Ê‹ Ä°U ⁄UÊπÊ – ⁄UÊ◊øÁ⁄UÃ◊ÊŸ‚ Ã’ ÷Ê·ÊH
‚ÊŒ⁄U ◊ÙÁ„U ÿ„U ∑§ÕÊ ‚ÈŸÊ߸ – ¬ÈÁŸ ’Ù‹ ◊ÈÁŸ Áª⁄UÊ ‚È„UÊ߸H 5H
⁄UÊ◊øÁ⁄Uà ‚⁄U ªÈ# ‚È„UÊflÊ – ‚¢÷È ¬˝‚ÊŒ ÃÊà ◊Ò¥ ¬ÊflÊH
ÃÙÁ„U ÁŸ¡ ÷ªÃ ⁄UÊ◊ ∑§⁄U ¡ÊŸË – ÃÊà ◊Ò¥ ‚’ ∑§„U©°U ’πÊŸËH 6H
⁄UÊ◊ ÷ªÁà Á¡ã„U ∑¥§ ©U⁄U ŸÊ„UË¥ – ∑§’„È°U Ÿ ÃÊà ∑§Á„U• ÁÃã„U ¬Ê„UË¥H
◊ÈÁŸ ◊ÙÁ„U Á’Á’Áœ ÷Ê°Áà ‚◊ȤÊÊflÊ – ◊Ò¥ ‚¬˝◊ ◊ÈÁŸ ¬Œ Á‚L§ ŸÊflÊH 7H
ÁŸ¡ ∑§⁄U ∑§◊‹ ¬⁄UÁ‚ ◊◊ ‚Ë‚Ê – „U⁄UÁ·Ã •ÊÁ‚· ŒËã„U ◊ÈŸË‚ÊH
⁄UÊ◊ ÷ªÁà •Á’⁄U‹ ©U⁄U ÃÙ⁄¥U – ’Á‚Á„U ‚ŒÊ ¬˝‚ÊŒ •’ ◊Ù⁄¥UH 8H
Cau.: sunu khagesa nahiÚ kachu ri¶i dµu¶ana, ura preraka raghuba≈sa bibhµu¶ana.
kæpåsi≈dhu muni mati kari bhor∂, l∂nh∂ prema paricchå mor∂.1.
mana baca krama mohi nija jana jånå, muni mati puni pher∂ bhagavånå.
ri¶i mama mahata s∂latå dekh∂, råma carana bisvåsa bise¶∂.2.
ati bisamaya puni puni pachitå∂, sådara muni mohi l∂nha bolå∂.
mama parito¶a bibidhi bidhi k∂nhå, hara¶ita råmama≈tra taba d∂nhå.3.
bålakarµupa råma kara dhyånå, kaheu mohi muni kæpånidhånå.
su≈dara sukhada mohi ati bhåvå, so prathamahiÚ maiÚ tumhahi sunåvå.4.
muni mohi kachuka kåla taha° råkhå, råmacaritamånasa taba bhå¶å.
sådara mohi yaha kathå sunå∂, puni bole muni girå suhå∂.5.
råmacarita sara gupta suhåvå, sa≈bhu prasåda tåta maiÚ påvå.
tohi nija bhagata råma kara jån∂, tåte maiÚ saba kaheu° bakhån∂.6.
råma bhagati jinha ke° ura nåh∂°, kabahu° na tåta kahia tinha påh∂°.
muni mohi bibidhi bhå° ti samujhåvå, maiÚ saprema muni pada siru nåvå.7.
nija kara kamala parasi mama s∂så, hara¶ita åsi¶a d∂nha mun∂så.
råma bhagati abirala ura tore° , basihi sadå prasåda aba more° .8.
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Listen, O lord of the winged creatures : the sage was in no way at fault; it is
›r∂ Råma (the Ornament of Raghuís race) who prompts all hearts. The All-merciful put my
devotion to the test by clouding the sageís reason. When He came to know that I was His
devoted servant in thought, word and deed, the Lord disabused the saint again. The sage
was amazed at my extraordinary forbearance and the unique faith in ›r∂ Råmaís feet and,
repenting again and again politely called me back. He consoled me in everyway and then
gladly imparted to me the formula sacred to ›r∂ Råma. The gracious sage also taught me
how to meditate on ›r∂ Råma as a child. The form which I was thus taught to fix my
thoughts upon, charming and delightful as it was, pleased me much; I have already told
you the same. The sage detained me in his hermitage for sometime and then recited the
ìRåmacaritamånasaî (the Månasa lake of ›r∂ Råmaís exploits). Having reverently repeated
the story the sage then addressed me in the following gracious words : ìI discovered this
secret and charming lake of ›r∂ Råmaís exploits, dear son, by the grace of Lord ›ambhu. I
have come to know that you are a beloved devotee of ›r∂ Råma; hence I recited it to you
in full. Never repeat it, dear child, in the presence of those whose heart is void of devotion
to ›r∂ Råma.î The sage admonished me in various ways and I lovingly bowed my head at
his feet. The great sage touched my head with his lotus palm and gladly gave me his
blessing : ìHenceforth, by my grace, devotion to ›r∂ Råma shall ever abide in your heart
and know no interruption. (1ó8)
ß„UÊ° ’‚à ◊ÙÁ„U ‚ÈŸÈ πª ߸‚Ê – ’Ëà ∑§‹¬ ‚Êà •L§ ’Ë‚ÊH 5H
∑§⁄U©°U ‚ŒÊ ⁄UÉÊȬÁà ªÈŸ ªÊŸÊ – ‚ÊŒ⁄U ‚ÈŸÁ„¢U Á’„¢Uª ‚È¡ÊŸÊH
¡’ ¡’ •flœ¬È⁄UË¥ ⁄UÉÊÈ’Ë⁄UÊ – œ⁄UÁ„¢U ÷ªÃ Á„Uà ◊ŸÈ¡ ‚⁄UË⁄UÊH 6H
Ã’ Ã’ ¡Êß ⁄UÊ◊ ¬È⁄U ⁄U„U™°§ – Á‚‚È‹Ë‹Ê Á’‹ÙÁ∑§ ‚Èπ ‹„U™°§H
¬ÈÁŸ ©U⁄U ⁄UÊÁπ ⁄UÊ◊ Á‚‚ÈM§¬Ê – ÁŸ¡ •ÊüÊ◊ •Êfl©°U πª÷ͬÊH 7H
∑§ÕÊ ‚∑§‹ ◊Ò¢ ÃÈê„UÁ„U ‚ÈŸÊ߸ – ∑§Êª Œ„U ¡Á„¢U ∑§Ê⁄UŸ ¬Ê߸H
∑§Á„U©° ÃÊà ‚’ ¬˝F ÃÈê„UÊ⁄UË – ⁄UÊ◊ ÷ªÁà ◊Á„U◊Ê •Áà ÷Ê⁄UËH 8H
Cau.: kåla karma guna do¶a subhåµu, kachu dukha tumhahi na byåpihi kåµu.
råma rahasya lalita bidhi nånå, gupta praga¢a itihåsa purånå.1.
binu ‹rama tumha jånaba saba soµu, nita nava neha råma pada hoµu.
jo icchå karihahu mana måh∂°, hari prasåda kachu durlabha nåh∂°.2.
suni muni åsi¶a sunu matidh∂rå, brahmagirå bhai gagana ga° bh∂rå.
evamastu tava baca muni gyån∂, yaha mama bhagata karma mana bån∂.3.
suni nabhagirå hara¶a mohi bhayaµu, prema magana saba sa≈saya gayaµu.
kari binat∂ muni åyasu på∂, pada saroja puni puni siru nå∂.4.
hara¶a sahita ehiÚ å‹rama åyau° , prabhu prasåda durlabha bara påyau° .
ihå° basata mohi sunu khaga ∂så, b∂te kalapa såta aru b∂sa.5.
karau°sadå raghupati guna gånå, sådara sunahiÚ biha≈ga sujånå.
jaba avadhapur∂° raghub∂rå, dharahiÚ bhagata hita manuja sar∂rå.6.
jaba
taba taba jåi råma pura rahau° , sisul∂lå biloki sukha lahaµu° .
puni ura råkhi råma sisurµupå, nija å‹rama åvau° khagabhµupå.7.
kathå sakala maiÚ tumhahi sunå∂, kåga deha jehiÚ kårana på∂.
kahiu° tåta saba prasna tumhår∂, råma bhagati mahimå ati bhår∂.8.
ìNo suffering occasioned by time, fate, merit, demerit or disposition shall ever
torment you. The manifold charming mysteries of ›r∂ Råma, that are found mentioned
in the chronicles and Puråƒas either explicitly or implicitly, you will come to know
without any difficulty; and the flame of your devotion to ›r∂ Råmaís feet will grow
ever brighter and brighter. Whatever longing you may entertain in your mind, you
shall have no difficulty in attaining it by the grace of ›r∂ Hari.î On hearing the sageís
benediction, mark me, O GaruŒa of steadfast reason, a deep voiceówhich was
evidently the voice of the Supreme Spiritówas heard from the heavens: ìMay your
prophesy come to be true, O enlightened sage ! He is My votary in thought, word
and deed.î I rejoiced to hear the heavenly voice and stood overwhelmed with love
and rid of all my doubts. On receiving the sageís permission in response to my
prayer I repeatedly bowed my head at his feet and gladly came away to this hermitage,
having obtained by the Lordís grace a rare boon. Listen, O lord of the feathered
creation : I have now lived in this hermitage for seven and twenty rounds of creation.
I am ever engaged in hymning the praises of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus),
while enlightened birds reverently listen to them. Each time the Hero of Raghuís line
assumes the form of a man in the city of Ayodhyå for the sake of His devotees
I go and stay at the capital of ›r∂ Råma and enjoy the spectacle of His childish
sports. Again, enshrining an image of the child Råma in my heart I return to my
hermitage, O king of the birds. I have now told you all the circumstances that invested
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me with the form of a crow, and have also replied to all your queries. The glory of
devotion to ›r∂ Råma is superb indeed. (1ó8)
between Gnosis and Devotion, by hearing which one develops perpetual and uninterrupted
love for ›r∂ Råmaís feet. (116 A-B)
øı0ó‚ÈŸ„ÈU ÃÊà ÿ„U •∑§Õ ∑§„UÊŸË – ‚◊ȤÊà ’Ÿß Ÿ ¡Êß ’πÊŸËH
߸Sfl⁄U •¢‚ ¡Ëfl •Á’ŸÊ‚Ë – øß •◊‹ ‚„U¡ ‚Èπ ⁄UÊ‚ËH 1H
‚Ù ◊ÊÿÊ’‚ ÷ÿ©U ªÙ‚ÊßZ – ’°äÿÙ ∑§Ë⁄U ◊⁄U∑§≈U ∑§Ë ŸÊßZH
¡«∏U øßÁ„ U ª˝¢ÁÕ ¬Á⁄U ªß¸ – ¡ŒÁ¬ ◊Î·Ê ¿ÍU≈Uà ∑§Á∆UŸß¸H 2H
Ã’ à ¡Ëfl ÷ÿ©U ‚¢‚Ê⁄UË – ¿ÍU≈U Ÿ ª˝¢ÁÕ Ÿ „UÙß ‚ÈπÊ⁄UËH
üÊÈÁà ¬È⁄UÊŸ ’„ÈU ∑§„U©U ©U¬Ê߸ – ¿ÍU≈U Ÿ •Áœ∑§ •Áœ∑§ •L§¤ÊÊ߸H 3H
¡Ëfl NUŒÿ° Ã◊ ◊Ù„U Á’‚·Ë – ª˝¢ÁÕ ¿ÍU≈U Á∑§Á◊ ¬⁄Uß Ÿ ŒπËH
•‚ ‚¢¡Ùª ߸‚ ¡’ ∑§⁄U߸ – Ã’„È°U ∑§ŒÊÁøà ‚Ù ÁŸL§•⁄U߸H 4H
‚ÊÁûfl∑§ üÊhÊ œŸÈ ‚È„UÊ߸ – ¡ı¥ „UÁ⁄U ∑Χ¬Ê° NUŒÿ° ’‚ •Ê߸H
¡¬ ì ’˝Ã ¡◊ ÁŸÿ◊ •¬Ê⁄UÊ – ¡ üÊÈÁà ∑§„U ‚È÷ œ◊¸ •øÊ⁄UÊH 5H
Ãß ÃΟ „UÁ⁄Uà ø⁄ÒU ¡’ ªÊ߸ – ÷Êfl ’ë¿U Á‚‚È ¬Êß ¬ã„UÊ߸H
ŸÙß ÁŸ’ÎÁûÊ ¬ÊòÊ Á’SflÊ‚Ê – ÁŸ◊¸‹ ◊Ÿ •„UË⁄U ÁŸ¡ ŒÊ‚ÊH 6H
¬⁄U◊ œ◊¸◊ÿ ¬ÿ ŒÈÁ„U ÷Ê߸ – •fl≈ÒU •Ÿ‹ •∑§Ê◊ ’ŸÊ߸H
ÃÙ· ◊L§Ã Ã’ ¿U◊Ê° ¡È«∏UÊflÒ – œÎÁà ‚◊ ¡ÊflŸÈ Œß ¡◊ÊflÒH 7H
◊ÈÁŒÃÊ° ◊ÕÒ Á’øÊ⁄U ◊ÕÊŸË – Œ◊ •œÊ⁄U ⁄U¡È ‚àÿ ‚È’ÊŸËH
Ã’ ◊ÁÕ ∑§ÊÁ…∏U ‹ß ŸflŸËÃÊ – Á’◊‹ Á’⁄Uʪ ‚È÷ª ‚ȬȟËÃÊH 8H
Cau.: sunahu tåta yaha akatha kahån∂, samujhata banai na jåi bakhån∂.
∂svara a≈sa j∂va abinås∂, cetana amala sahaja sukha rås∂.1.
so måyåbasa bhayau goså∂,° ba° dhyo k∂ra maraka¢a k∂ nå∂°.
jaRa cetanahi gra≈thi pari ga∂, jadapi mæ¶å chµu¢ata ka¢hina∂.2.
taba te j∂va bhayau sa≈sår∂, chµu¢a na gra≈thi na hoi sukhår∂.
‹ruti puråna bahu kaheu upå∂, chµu¢a na adhika adhika arujhå∂.3.
j∂va hædaya° tama moha bise¶∂, gra≈thi chµu¢a kimi parai na dekh∂.
asa sa≈joga ∂sa jaba kara∂, tabahu° kadåcita so niruara∂.4.
såttvika ‹raddhå dhenu suhå∂, jau° hari kæpå° hædaya° basa å∂.
japa tapa brata jama niyama apårå, je ‹ruti kaha subha dharma acårå.5.
tei tæna harita carai jaba gå∂, bhåva baccha sisu påi penhå∂.
noi nibætti påtra bisvåså, nirmala mana ah∂ra nija dåså.6.
parama dharmamaya paya duhi bhå∂, ava¢ai anala akåma banå∂.
to¶a maruta taba chamå° juRåvai, dhæti sama jåvanu dei jamåvai.7.
muditå° mathai bicåra mathån∂, dama adhåra raju satya subån∂.
taba mathi kåRhi lei navan∂tå, bimala biråga subhaga supun∂tå.8.
Listen, dear GaruŒa, to this unutterable nasatav, which can only be comprehended
by the mind but is incapable of expression. The soul is a particle of the Divinity, immortal,
conscious, untainted by Måyå and blissful by nature. Such a soul, my lord, has allowed
itself to be dominated by Måyå and has been caught in its own trap like a parrot or a
monkey*. Matter and Spirit have been linked together with a knot which, though imaginary,
* The allusion is to two popular modes of catching parrots and monkeys. A stick with a bait at the end
and a string attached to it is so set in the ground that it revolves from the weight of the parrot when it lights upon
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is difficult to untie. Since then the soul has become worldly: it can have no happiness
unless this knot is untied. The Vedas and Puråƒas have suggested a number of devices
for untying the knot; but the knot, far from being resolved, becomes harder and harder.
The interior of the soul being utterly clouded with the darkness of ignorance, the knot
cannot even be perceived; how, then, can it be untied? If God were to bring about such
conditions (as are depicted ahead), even then the disentanglement of the knot is problematical.
Suppose by the grace of ›r∂ Hari the blessed cow in the shape of Såttvika (genuine)
piety comes to abide in oneís heart and feeds on green herbage in the shape of Japa
(muttering of prayers), austere penance, sacred observances, the Yamas or forms of
self-restraint (viz., continence, veracity, non-violence, non-stealing and non-possession),
the five Niyamas or positive virtues (viz., external and internal purity, contentment, self-
study, self-discipline and self-surrender to God) and innumerable other blessed virtues
and religious practices recommended by the Vedas. Milk begins to flow from her teats,
let us hope, when she is united with her newly-born calf in the form of love. Quietism
serves as the cord by which her hind legs are tied (in order to milk her); faith represents
the pot in which the cow is milked; while a pure mind, which is at oneís beck and call,
plays the role of a milker. Having thus drawn the milk in the shape of supreme righteousness
one should boil it, brother, on the fire of desirelessness. When boiled, it should be cooled
down with the breath of contentment and forbearance and congealed by mixing with it a
little curd in the shape of fortitude and mind-control. The curd thus made should be
churned in the earthen vase of cheerfulness with the churning-stick of reflection after
fastening the stick to the host of self-restraint with the cord of truthful and agreeable
words; and by this process of churning one should extract the pure, excellent and holy
butter of dispassion. (1ó8)
difficult to grasp and difficult to achive through practice. And if by chance one succeeds in
attaining it, there are many impediments in the way of preserving it. (118 A-B)
øı0óÇÿÊŸ ¬¢Õ ∑Χ¬ÊŸ ∑Ò§ œÊ⁄UÊ – ¬⁄UÃ πª‚ „UÙß ŸÁ„¢U ’Ê⁄UÊH
¡Ù ÁŸÁ’¸ÉŸ ¬¢Õ ÁŸ’¸„U߸ – ‚Ù ∑Ò§flÀÿ ¬⁄U◊ ¬Œ ‹„U߸H 1H
•Áà ŒÈ‹¸÷ ∑Ò§flÀÿ ¬⁄U◊ ¬Œ – ‚¢Ã ¬È⁄UÊŸ ÁŸª◊ •Êª◊ ’ŒH
⁄UÊ◊ ÷¡Ã ‚Ùß ◊È∑ȧÁà ªÙ‚ÊßZ – •ŸßÁë¿Uà •Êflß ’Á⁄U•ÊßZH 2H
Á¡Á◊ Õ‹ Á’ŸÈ ¡‹ ⁄UÁ„U Ÿ ‚∑§Ê߸ – ∑§ÙÁ≈U ÷Ê°Áà ∑§Ù©U ∑§⁄ÒU ©U¬Ê߸H
ÃÕÊ ◊Ùë¿U ‚Èπ ‚ÈŸÈ πª⁄UÊ߸ – ⁄UÁ„U Ÿ ‚∑§ß „UÁ⁄U ÷ªÁà Á’„UÊ߸H 3H
•‚ Á’øÊÁ⁄U „UÁ⁄U ÷ªÃ ‚ÿÊŸ – ◊ÈÁQ§ ÁŸ⁄UÊŒ⁄U ÷ªÁà ‹È÷ÊŸH
÷ªÁà ∑§⁄Uà Á’ŸÈ ¡ÃŸ ¬˝ÿÊ‚Ê – ‚¢‚ÎÁà ◊Í‹ •Á’lÊ ŸÊ‚ÊH 4H
÷Ù¡Ÿ ∑§Á⁄U• ÃÎÁ¬Áà Á„Uà ‹ÊªË – Á¡Á◊ ‚Ù •‚Ÿ ¬øflÒ ¡∆U⁄UʪËH
•Á‚ „UÁ⁄U ÷ªÁà ‚Ȫ◊ ‚ÈπŒÊ߸ – ∑§Ù •‚ ◊Í…∏U Ÿ ¡ÊÁ„U ‚Ù„UÊ߸H 5H
Cau.: gyåna pa≈tha kæpåna kai dhårå, parata khagesa hoi nahiÚ bårå.
jo nirbighna pa≈tha nirbaha∂, so kaivalya parama pada laha∂.1.
ati durlabha kaivalya parama pada, sa≈ta puråna nigama ågama bada.
råma bhajata soi mukuti goså∂,° anaicchita åvai bariå∂°.2.
jimi thala binu jala rahi na sakå∂, ko¢i bhå° ti kou karai upå∂.
tathå moccha sukha sunu khagarå∂, rahi na sakai hari bhagati bihå∂.3.
asa bicåri hari bhagata sayåne, mukti nirådara bhagati lubhåne.
bhagati karata binu jatana prayåså, sa≈sæti mµula abidyå nåså.4.
bhojana karia tæpiti hita låg∂, jimi so asana pacavai ja¢haråg∂.
asi haribhagati sugama sukhadå∂, ko asa mµuRha na jåhi sohå∂.5.
The path of wisdom is like the edge of a sword : one is apt to fall from it very soon,
O king of the birds. He alone who successfully treads it attains to the supreme state of
final emancipation. But this supreme state of final beatitude is most difficult to attain, so
declare the saints as well as the Puråƒas, Vedas and Ågamas (Tantras). By worshipping
›r∂ Råma, my lord, the same beatitude comes unsolicited even against our will. Water
cannot stay except on land notwithstanding our best efforts; even so, mark you, O king
of the birds, the joy of final beatitude cannot stay apart from Devotion to ›r∂ Hari.
Realizing this, the wise devotees of ›r∂ Hari spurn final emancipation and remain
enamoured of Devotion. By practising Devotion ignorance, which is the root of
metempsychosis, is eradicated without any effort or exertion, in the same way as we eat
for our own gratification but the gastric fire digests the food so eaten (without any effort
on our part). What fool is there who does not welcome such Devotion to ›r∂ Hari, which
is so easy and delightful at the same time?
Cau.: puni saprema boleu khagaråµu, jau° kæpåla mohi µupara bhåµu.
nåtha mohi nija sevaka jån∂, sapta prasna mama kahahu bakhån∂. 1.
prathamahiÚ kahahu nåthamatidh∂rå, saba te durlabha kavana sar∂rå.
baRa dukha kavana kavana sukhabhår∂,sou sa≈chepahiÚ kahahu bicår∂. 2.
sa≈ta asa≈ta marama tumhajånahu, tinha kara sahaja subhåva bakhånahu.
kavana punya ‹ruti bidita bisålå, kahahu kavana agha parama karålå. 3.
månasa roga kahahu samujhå∂, tumha sarbagya kæpå adhikå∂.
tåta sunahu sådara ati
pr∂t∂, maiÚ sa≈chepa kahau° yaha n∂t∂. 4.
nara tana sama nahiÚ kavaniu deh∂, j∂va caråcara jåcata teh∂.
naraka svarga apabarga nisen∂, gyåna biråga bhagati subha den∂. 5.
so tanu dhari hari bhajahiÚ na jenara, hohiÚ bi¶aya rata ma≈da ma≈da tara.
kå° ca kirica badale° te leh∂°, kara te Œåri parasa mani deh∂°. 6.
nahiÚ daridra sama dukha jaga måh∂°, sa≈ta milana sama sukha jaga nåh∂°.
para upakåra bacana mana kåyå, sa≈ta sahaja subhåu khagaråyå. 7.
sa≈ta sahahiÚ dukha parahita låg∂, paradukha hetu asa≈ta abhåg∂.
bhµurja tarµu sama sa≈ta kæpålå, parahita niti saha bipati bisålå. 8.
sana iva khala para ba≈dhanakara∂, khåla kaRhåi bipati sahi mara∂.
khala binu svåratha para apakår∂, ahi mµu¶aka iva sunu uragår∂. 9.
para sa≈padå binåsi nasåh∂,° jimi sasi hati hima upala bilåh∂°.
du¶¢a udaya jaga årati hetµu, jathå prasiddha adhama graha ketµu.10.
sa≈ta udaya sa≈tata sukhakår∂, bisva sukhada jimi i≈du tamår∂.
parama dharma ‹ruti bidita ahi≈så, para ni≈då sama agha na gar∂så.11.
hara gura ni≈daka dådura ho∂, janma sahasra påva tana so∂.
dvija ni≈daka bahu naraka bhogakari, jaga janamai båyasa sar∂ra dhari.12.
sura ‹ruti ni≈daka je abhimån∂, raurava naraka parahiÚ te prån∂.
hohiÚ ulµuka sa≈ta ni≈då rata, moha niså priya gyåna bhånu gata.13.
saba kai ni≈då je jaRa karah∂°, te camagådura hoi avatarah∂°.
sunahu tåta aba månasa rogå, jinha te dukha påvahiÚ saba logå.14.
moha sakala byådhinha kara mµulå, tinha te puni upajahiÚ bahu sµulå.
kåma båta kapha lobha apårå, krodha pitta nita chåt∂ jårå.15.
pr∂ti karahiÚ jau° t∂niu bhå∂, upajai sanyapåta dukhadå∂.
bi¶aya manoratha durgama nånå, te saba sµula nåma ko jånå.16.
mamatå dådu ka≈Œu ira¶å∂, hara¶a bi¶åda garaha bahutå∂.
para sukha dekhi jarani soi cha∂, ku¶¢a du¶¢atå mana ku¢ila∂.17.
aha≈kåra ati dukhada Œamaruå, da≈bha kapa¢a mada måna neharuå.
tæsnå udarabæddhi ati bhår∂, tribidhi ∂¶anå taruna tijår∂.18.
juga bidhi jvara matsara abibekå, kaha° lagi kahau° kuroga anekå.19.
GaruŒa (the king of the birds) further submitted in loving tones : ìIf you cherish
fondness for me, my gracious master, kindly recognize me as your servant, and answer
me the following seven questions. Tell me, first of all, my most wise master; which form
of all is the most difficult to obtain? Next consider and tell me briefly which is the greatest
misery and which again is the highest pleasure. You know the essential characteristics
of the saints and the evil-minded; therefore, describe their innate disposition. Also tell me
which is the highest religious merit made known in the Vedas and which, again, is the
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most terrible sin. Further tell me in unambiguous terms the diseases of the mind,
omniscient as you are and richly endowed with compassion.î ìListen, dear GaruŒa,
with reverence and rapt attention while I tell you briefly my views on these questions.
There is no other form as good as the human body: every living creature ó whether
animate or inanimateócraves for it. It is the ladder that takes the soul either to hell or
to heaven or again to final beatitude, and is the bestower of blessings in the form of
wisdom, dispassion and Devotion. Men who fail to adore ›r∂ Hari even after obtaining this
body, and wallow in the basest pleasures of sense, throw away the philosopherís stone
from the palm of their hand and take bits of glass in exchange for the same. There is
no misery in this world as terrible as poverty and no blessing as great as communion
with saints. Beneficence in thought, word and deed is the innate disposition of saints, O
king of the birds. The saints undergo suffering in the interest of others while impious
wretches do so with a view to tormenting others. Tender-hearted saints, like the birch
tree, submit to the greatest torture (even allow their skin to be peeled off) for the good
of others; while the wicked, like the hemp, have their skin flayed off and perish in agony
in order to be able to bind others (in the form of cords). Listen, O enemy of serpents:
like the rat and the serpent, the wicked injure others without any gain to themselves.
Having destroyed othersí prosperity they perish themselves, even as the hail dissolves
after destroying the crops. The elevation of the wicked, like the rising of a cometó which
is a detestable heavenly bodyó is a source of calamity to the world. The advancement
of a saint, on the other hand, is ever conducive to joy, even as the rising of the sun and
the moon brings delight to the whole universe. A vow of non-violence is the highest
religious merit known to the Vedas; and there is no sin as grievous as speaking ill of
others. A reviler of Lord Hara and his own preceptor takes the form of a frog (after his
death) and his birth in that form is repeated a thousand times. A reviler of the Bråhmaƒas,
after suffering tortures in a number of hells, is born on earth in the form of a crow. Those
conceited souls who revile the gods and the Vedas are cast into the hell known as
Raurava. They who delight in vilifying the saints are reborn as owls, who love the night
of error and for whom the sun of wisdom has set. The fools who censure all, are reborn
as bats. Note now, dear GaruŒa, the diseases of the mind, from which everyone
suffers. Infatuation is the root of all ailments and from these again arise many other
troubles. Lust is a counterpart of wind and inordinate greed corresponds to an abundance
of phlegm; while anger represents bile, which constantly burns the breast. Should all
these three combine, there results what is known as Sannipåta (a derangement of the
aforesaid three humours of the body, causing fever which is of a dangerous type). The
cravings for the manifold pleasures of the sense, so difficult to realize, are the various
distempers, which are too numerous to name. The feeling of mineness corresponds
to ringworms, envy represents itches while joy and grief correspond to a disease of the
throat marked by an excessive enlargement of its glands. Grudging contemplation of
othersí happiness represents consumption; while wickedness and perversity of soul
correspond to leprosy. Egotism is a counterpart of the most painful gout; while hypocrisy,
deceit, arrogance and pride correspond to the disease known as Dracontiasis (which is
marked by the presence in the body of a parasite known as the guinea-worm). Thirst
for enjoyment represents the most advanced type of dropsy; while the three types of
craving (those for progeny, riches and honour) correspond to the violent quartan ague.
Jealousy and thoughtlessness are the two types of fever. There are many more fell
diseases, too numerous to mention. (1ó19)
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majesty and glory are unequalled and whose feet are worthy of adoration even to Lord
›iva and Brahmå (the Unborn, Creator)óbetrays His supreme tenderness of heart.
Nowhere have I heard of, much less seen, such a kind disposition: to whom shall I
compare the Lord of the Raghus, O chief of the birds? Strivers and perfect souls, the
liberated and the unworldly-minded, the seers and learned men, those knowing the
secrets of Karma (duty) and those who have renounced all action, Yog∂s (mystics), and
valiant heroes, great ascetics and wise men, pious souls and men of erudition and even
men who have realized the Selfónone of these can cross the ocean of mundane
existence without adoring my lord, ›r∂ Råma, to whom I bow again and again and yet
again. I bow once more to that imperishable Lord by approaching whom for shelter even
sinful souls like me get purified. (1ó4)
Cau.: kaheu° parama pun∂ta itihåså, sunata ‹ravana chµu¢ahiÚ bhava påså.
pranata kalpataru karunå pu≈jå, upajai pr∂ti råma pada ka≈jå.1.
mana krama bacana janita agha jå∂, sunahiÚ je kathå ‹ravana mana lå∂.
t∂rthå¢ana sådhana samudå∂, joga biråga gyåna nipunå∂.2.
nånå karma dharma brata dånå, sa≈jama dama japa tapa makha nånå.
bhµuta dayå dvija gura sevakå∂, bidyå binaya bibeka baRå∂.3.
jaha° lagi sådhana beda bakhån∂, saba kara phala hari bhagati bhavån∂.
so raghunåtha bhagati ‹ruti gå∂, råma kæpå° kåhµu° eka på∂.4.
I have thus repeated the most sacred narrative, by hearing which one is freed
from the bonds of worldly existence and comes to have devotion to the lotus-feet of
the All-merciful ›r∂ Råma, who is a wish-yielding tree to the suppliant. Again, they who
listen to this narrative attentively are absolved of sins committed with the mind, speech
or body. Pilgrimages to sacred places and other means of self-purification, perfection
in Yoga (mind-control), dispassion and wisdom, sacred rites and religious practices,
vows and charitable acts of various kinds, self-denial and self-control, Japa (muttering
of prayers) and austere penance, performing manifold sacrifices, compassion to all living
beings, ministering to the Bråhmaƒas and oneís preceptor, learning, modesty, right
judgment and nobility of mind and character, in short, all the expedients extolled in
the Vedas, Bhavån∂, have but one rewardóDevotion to ›r∂ Hari. Such devotion to the
Lord of the Raghus as has been glorified in the Vedas is attained to by some rare
soul by the grace of ›r∂ Råma Himself. (1ó4)
I have told you this narrative according to my own lights, although at first I kept
it secret. I saw excessive fondness for the same in your heart and then I narrated to you
the story of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of the Raghus). This story, however, should not be
repeated to a perverse knave, who does not listen attentively to the story of ›r∂ Hari; nor
should it be recited to a greedy, irascible or lustful man who worship not the Lord of all
animate and inanimate creation. It should never be repeated to a Bråhmaƒa-hater, be he
a monarch as great as Indra (the lord of the celestials). They alone are qualified to hear
›r∂ Råmaís narrative, who are extremely fond of communion with holy men. They alone
are fit to hear it, who are devoted to the feet of their preceptor, and are lovers of propriety
and votaries of the Bråhmaƒas. The story affords special delight to them who hold the
graceful Lord of the Raghus dear as life. (1ó4)
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Cha≈.: på∂ na kehiÚ gati patita påvana råma bhaji sunu sa¢ha manå,
ganikå ajåmila byådha g∂dha gajådi khala tåre ghanå.
åbh∂ra jamana kiråta khasa svapacådi ati agharµupa je,
kahi nåma båraka tepi påvana hohiÚ råma namåmi te.1.
raghuba≈sa bhµu¶ana carita yaha nara kahahiÚ sunahiÚ je gåvah∂,°
kali mala manomala dhoi binu ‹rama råma dhåma sidhåvah∂.°
sata pa≈ca caupå∂° manohara jåni jo nara ura dharai,
dåruna abidyå pa≈ca janita bikåra ‹r∂raghubara harai.2.
su≈dara sujåna kæpå nidhåna anåtha para kara pr∂ti jo,
so eka råma akåma hita nirbånaprada sama åna ko.
jåk∂ kæpå lavalesa te matima≈da tulas∂dåsahµu° ,
påyo parama bi‹råmu råma samåna prabhu nåh∂° kahµu° .3.
Listen, my stupid soul : who has not been saved by adoring ›r∂ Råma, the purifier
of the fallen? The harlot (Pi∆galå), Ajåmila, the hunter (Vålm∂ki), the vulture (Ja¢åyu), the
elephant and many other wretches have been delivered by Him. Even Åbh∂ras (a hilly
tribe inhabiting the south-west coast in the ancient times), Yavanas, Kiråtas (Bh∂las),
Khasas (another hill-tribe found in Assam), C僌ålas (the pariah) and others, the very
embodiments of grievous sin, are hallowed by merely uttering Your name even once :
I adore You, O Råma. Men who repeat to others, listen to (when repeated by others)
or chant alone this narrative of ›r∂ Råma (the Ornament of Raghuís race) thereby wipe
out the sins that are incident to the Kali age as well as the impurities of their soul, and
ascend to the Abode of ›r∂ Råma without any difficulty. Nay the Chief of the Raghus
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cures the perversities, caused by the fivefold* ignorance, of those men who treasure up
in their heart even a few Caupå∂s (small four-footed verses) of this narrative that appeal
to them as most charming. If there is anyone who is all-beautiful, all-wise and all-merciful
and who is fond of the forlorn, it is Råma and Råma alone; who else can compare with
Him as a disinterested friend and a bestower of eternal bliss? Nowhere can we find a
lord like ›r∂ Råma, by an iota of whose grace even the dull-witted Tulas∂dåsa has found
supreme peace. (1ó3)
* The fivefold ignorance has been characterized as mistaking (1) the unreal for real, (2) the ephemeral
for the eternal, (3) the painful as pleasurable, (4) the impure for pure and (5) that which is worth discarding for
something worth acquiring.
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