शान्तं शाश्वतमप्रमेयमनघं निर्वाणशान्तिप्रदं
ब्रह्माशम्भुफणीन्द्रसेव्यमनिशं वेदान्तवेद्यं विभुम् ।
रामाख्यं जगदीश्वरं सुरगुरुं मायामनुष्यं हरिं
वन्देऽहं करुणाकरं रघुवरं भूपालचूड़ामणिम्।।1।।
[5-1]
नान्या स्पृहा रघुपते हृदयेऽस्मदीये
सत्यं वदामि च भवानखिलान्तरात्मा।
भक्तिं प्रयच्छ रघुपुङ्गव निर्भरां मे
कामादिदोषरहितं कुरु मानसं च।।2।।
[5-2]
अतुलितबलधामं हेमशैलाभदेहं
दनुजवनकृशानुं ज्ञानिनामग्रगण्यम्।
सकलगुणनिधानं वानराणामधीशं
रघुपतिप्रियभक्तं वातजातं नमामि।।3।।
[5-3]
śāntaṃ śāśvatamapramēyamanaghaṃ nirvāṇaśāntipradaṃ
brahmāśambhuphaṇīndrasēvyamaniśaṃ vēdāntavēdyaṃ vibhum .
rāmākhyaṃ jagadīśvaraṃ suraguruṃ māyāmanuṣyaṃ hariṃ
vandē.haṃ karuṇākaraṃ raghuvaraṃ bhūpālacūḍaāmaṇim
[5-1]
nānyā spṛhā raghupatē hṛdayē.smadīyē
satyaṃ vadāmi ca bhavānakhilāntarātmā.
bhaktiṃ prayaccha raghupuṅgava nirbharāṃ mē
kāmādidōṣarahitaṃ kuru mānasaṃ ca
[5-2]
atulitabaladhāmaṃ hēmaśailābhadēhaṃ
danujavanakṛśānuṃ jñānināmagragaṇyam.
sakalaguṇanidhānaṃ vānarāṇāmadhīśaṃ
raghupatipriyabhaktaṃ vātajātaṃ namāmi
[5-3]
I adore the Lord of the universe bearing the name of Rama, the Chief of Raghu's
line and the crest-jewel of kings, the mine of compassion, the dispeller of all sins,
appearing in human form through His Maya (deluding potency), the greatest of all gods,
knowable through Vedanta (the Upanisads), constantly worshipped by Brahma (the
Creator), Sambhu (Lord Siva) and Sesa (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)
There is no other craving in my heart, O Lord of the Raghus: I speak the truth and You are the Spirit indwelling the hearts of all. Grant me intense devotion to Your feet, O
crest-jewel of Raghus, and free my mind from faults like concupiscence etc. (2)
I bow to the son of the wind-god, the beloved devotee of Sri Rama (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)
जामवंत के बचन सुहाए। सुनि हनुमंत हृदय अति भाए।।
तब लगि मोहि परिखेहु तुम्ह भाई। सहि दुख कंद मूल फल खाई।।
[5-0-1]
जब लगि आवौं सीतहि देखी। होइहि काजु मोहि हरष बिसेषी।।
यह कहि नाइ सबन्हि कहुँ माथा। चलेउ हरषि हियँ धरि रघुनाथा।।
[5-0-2]
सिंधु तीर एक भूधर सुंदर। कौतुक कूदि चढ़ेउ ता ऊपर।।
बार बार रघुबीर सँभारी। तरकेउ पवनतनय बल भारी।।
[5-0-3]
जेहिं गिरि चरन देइ हनुमंता। चलेउ सो गा पाताल तुरंता।।
जिमि अमोघ रघुपति कर बाना। एही भाँति चलेउ हनुमाना।।
[5-0-4]
जलनिधि रघुपति दूत बिचारी। तैं मैनाक होहि श्रमहारी।।
[5-0-5]
jāmavaṃta kē bacana suhāē. suni hanumaṃta hṛdaya ati bhāē
taba lagi mōhi parikhēhu tumha bhāī. sahi dukha kaṃda mūla phala khāī
[5-0-1]
jaba lagi āvauṃ sītahi dēkhī. hōihi kāju mōhi haraṣa bisēṣī
yaha kahi nāi sabanhi kahuom māthā. calēu haraṣi hiyaom dhari raghunāthā
[5-0-2]
siṃdhu tīra ēka bhūdhara suṃdara. kautuka kūdi caḍhaēu tā ūpara
bāra bāra raghubīra saombhārī. tarakēu pavanatanaya bala bhārī
[5-0-3]
jēhiṃ giri carana dēi hanumaṃtā. calēu sō gā pātāla turaṃtā
jimi amōgha raghupati kara bānā. ēhī bhāomti calēu hanumānā
[5-0-4]
jalanidhi raghupati dūta bicārī. taiṃ maināka hōhi śramahārī
[5-0-5]
Hanuman was much delighted at heart to hear the heartening speech of Jambavan.
He said, "Suffering hardships and living on bulbs, roots and fruits, wait for me, brethren, till
I return after seeing Sita. I am sure our object will be accomplished as I feel very cheerful."
So saying and after bowing his head to them all he set out full of joy with an image of Sri
Rama (the Lord of the Raghus) enshrined in his heart. There was a beautiful hill on the seacoast;
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 Hanuman planted his foot while leaping sank down immediately into the nethermost region (Patala). Hanuman
sped forth in the same way as the unerring shaft of Sri Rama (the Lord of the Raghus).
Knowing him to be Sri Rama's emissary, the deity presiding over the ocean spoke to mount
Mainaka,* "Relieve him of his fatigue, O Mainaka (by allowing him to rest on you)." (1-5)
हनूमान तेहि परसा कर पुनि कीन्ह प्रनाम।
राम काजु कीन्हें बिनु मोहि कहाँ बिश्राम।।1।।
[5-1]
hanūmāna tēhi parasā kara puni kīnha pranāma.
rāma kāju kīnhēṃ binu mōhi kahāom biśrāma
[5-1]
Hanuman simply touched the mountain with his hand and then made obeisance to
it saying, "There can be no rest for me till I have accomplished Sri Rama's work." (1)
जात पवनसुत देवन्ह देखा। जानैं कहुँ बल बुद्धि बिसेषा।।
सुरसा नाम अहिन्ह कै माता। पठइन्हि आइ कही तेहिं बाता।।
[5-1-1]
आजु सुरन्ह मोहि दीन्ह अहारा। सुनत बचन कह पवनकुमारा।।
राम काजु करि फिरि मैं आवौं। सीता कइ सुधि प्रभुहि सुनावौं।।
[5-1-2]
तब तव बदन पैठिहउँ आई। सत्य कहउँ मोहि जान दे माई।।
कबनेहुँ जतन देइ नहिं जाना। ग्रससि न मोहि कहेउ हनुमाना।।
[5-1-3]
जोजन भरि तेहिं बदनु पसारा। कपि तनु कीन्ह दुगुन बिस्तारा।।
सोरह जोजन मुख तेहिं ठयऊ। तुरत पवनसुत बत्तिस भयऊ।।
[5-1-4]
जस जस सुरसा बदनु बढ़ावा। तासु दून कपि रूप देखावा।।
सत जोजन तेहिं आनन कीन्हा। अति लघु रूप पवनसुत लीन्हा।।
[5-1-5]
बदन पइठि पुनि बाहेर आवा। मागा बिदा ताहि सिरु नावा।।
मोहि सुरन्ह जेहि लागि पठावा। बुधि बल मरमु तोर मै पावा।।
[5-1-6]
jāta pavanasuta dēvanha dēkhā. jānaiṃ kahuom bala buddhi bisēṣā
surasā nāma ahinha kai mātā. paṭhainhi āi kahī tēhiṃ bātā
[5-1-1]
āju suranha mōhi dīnha ahārā. sunata bacana kaha pavanakumārā
rāma kāju kari phiri maiṃ āvauṃ. sītā kai sudhi prabhuhi sunāvauṃ
[5-1-2]
taba tava badana paiṭhihauom āī. satya kahauom mōhi jāna dē māī
kabanēhuom jatana dēi nahiṃ jānā. grasasi na mōhi kahēu hanumānā
[5-1-3]
jōjana bhari tēhiṃ badanu pasārā. kapi tanu kīnha duguna bistārā
sōraha jōjana mukha tēhiṃ ṭhayaū. turata pavanasuta battisa bhayaū
[5-1-4]
jasa jasa surasā badanu baḍhaāvā. tāsu dūna kapi rūpa dēkhāvā
sata jōjana tēhiṃ ānana kīnhā. ati laghu rūpa pavanasuta līnhā
[5-1-5]
badana paiṭhi puni bāhēra āvā. māgā bidā tāhi siru nāvā
mōhi suranha jēhi lāgi paṭhāvā. budhi bala maramu tōra mai pāvā
[5-1-6]
The gods saw the son of the wind-god sweeping along; and in order to test his
extraordinary strength and intelligence they sent Surasa, a mother of serpents, who
came near him and said: "The gods have provided me a meal today." On hearing these
words the son of the wind-god said in reply, "Let me return after accomplishing Sri
Rama's errand and tell my lord the news of Sita. Then I will approach you and enter
your mouth; I tell you the truth. Mother, only let me go now." When, however, she would
not let him go on any account, Hanuman said, "Then why not devour me?" She
distended her mouth to a distance of eight miles, while the chief of monkeys grew
double the size of her mouth. She stretched her mouth to a circumference of a hundred
and twenty-eight miles, and the son of the wind-god immediately took a form covering
two hundred and fifty-six miles. Even as Surasa expanded her jaws the chief of the
monkeys manifested a form twice as large as her mouth. When she further expanded
her mouth eight hundred miles wide, the son of the wind-god assumed a very minute
form, by which he entered her mouth and came out again and bowing his head to her
begged leave to proceed. "I have gauged the extent of your wit and strength, the errand
for which the gods had despatched me.
राम काजु सबु करिहहु तुम्ह बल बुद्धि निधान।
आसिष देह गई सो हरषि चलेउ हनुमान।।2।।
[5-2]
rāma kāju sabu karihahu tumha bala buddhi nidhāna.
āsiṣa dēha gaī sō haraṣi calēu hanumāna
[5-2]
You will accomplish all the work of Sri Rama, a storehouse that you are of
strength and intelligence." Having blessed Hanuman she departed and Hanuman too
joyfully resumed his journey (through the air).
निसिचरि एक सिंधु महुँ रहई। करि माया नभु के खग गहई।।
जीव जंतु जे गगन उड़ाहीं। जल बिलोकि तिन्ह कै परिछाहीं।।
[5-2-1]
गहइ छाहँ सक सो न उड़ाई। एहि बिधि सदा गगनचर खाई।।
सोइ छल हनूमान कहँ कीन्हा। तासु कपटु कपि तुरतहिं चीन्हा।।
[5-2-2]
ताहि मारि मारुतसुत बीरा। बारिधि पार गयउ मतिधीरा।।
तहाँ जाइ देखी बन सोभा। गुंजत चंचरीक मधु लोभा।।
[5-2-3]
नाना तरु फल फूल सुहाए। खग मृग बृंद देखि मन भाए।।
सैल बिसाल देखि एक आगें। ता पर धाइ चढेउ भय त्यागें।।
[5-2-4]
उमा न कछु कपि कै अधिकाई। प्रभु प्रताप जो कालहि खाई।।
गिरि पर चढि लंका तेहिं देखी। कहि न जाइ अति दुर्ग बिसेषी।।
[5-2-5]
अति उतंग जलनिधि चहु पासा। कनक कोट कर परम प्रकासा।।
[5-2-6]
nisicari ēka siṃdhu mahuom rahaī. kari māyā nabhu kē khaga gahaī
jīva jaṃtu jē gagana uḍaāhīṃ. jala bilōki tinha kai parichāhīṃ
[5-2-1]
gahai chāhaom saka sō na uḍaāī. ēhi bidhi sadā gaganacara khāī
sōi chala hanūmāna kahaom kīnhā. tāsu kapaṭu kapi turatahiṃ cīnhā
[5-2-2]
tāhi māri mārutasuta bīrā. bāridhi pāra gayau matidhīrā
tahāom jāi dēkhī bana sōbhā. guṃjata caṃcarīka madhu lōbhā
[5-2-3]
nānā taru phala phūla suhāē. khaga mṛga bṛṃda dēkhi mana bhāē
saila bisāla dēkhi ēka āgēṃ. tā para dhāi caḍhēu bhaya tyāgēṃ
[5-2-4]
umā na kachu kapi kai adhikāī. prabhu pratāpa jō kālahi khāī
giri para caḍhi laṃkā tēhiṃ dēkhī. kahi na jāi ati durga bisēṣī
[5-2-5]
ati utaṃga jalanidhi cahu pāsā. kanaka kōṭa kara parama prakāsā
[5-2-6]
There was a demoness who dwelt in the ocean and would catch the birds in the
air by conjuring tricks. Seeing on the surface of the water the reflection of the creature
that coursed in the air she would catch it and the bird was unable to move. In this way
she would devour birds everyday. She employed the same trick against Hanuman, but
the chief of monkeys at once saw through her game. The valiant son of the wind-god
dispatched her and swept across the ocean, resolute of mind as he was. Reaching the
other shore he gazed on the loveliness of the forest with the bees humming in quest of
honey. Trees of various kinds looked charming with fruits and flowers; and he was
particularly delighted at heart to see the numerous birds and beasts. Beholding a huge
mountain ahead of him, he fearlessly ran up to its summit. The chief of the monkeys, O
Uma (Parvati), deserved no credit for it: it was all attributable to the glory of the Lord, who
devours Death himself. Climbing up the hill he surveyed Lanka, a most marvellous
fortress that defied description. It was very high and was enclosed by the ocean on all
sides. The ramparts of gold shed great lustre all round.
कनक कोट बिचित्र मनि कृत सुंदरायतना घना।
चउहट्ट हट्ट सुबट्ट बीथीं चारु पुर बहु बिधि बना।।
गज बाजि खच्चर निकर पदचर रथ बरूथिन्ह को गनै।।
बहुरूप निसिचर जूथ अतिबल सेन बरनत नहिं बनै।।
[5-2-1]
बन बाग उपबन बाटिका सर कूप बापीं सोहहीं।
नर नाग सुर गंधर्ब कन्या रूप मुनि मन मोहहीं।।
कहुँ माल देह बिसाल सैल समान अतिबल गर्जहीं।
नाना अखारेन्ह भिरहिं बहु बिधि एक एकन्ह तर्जहीं।।
[5-2-2]
करि जतन भट कोटिन्ह बिकट तन नगर चहुँ दिसि रच्छहीं।
कहुँ महिष मानषु धेनु खर अज खल निसाचर भच्छहीं।।
एहि लागि तुलसीदास इन्ह की कथा कछु एक है कही।
रघुबीर सर तीरथ सरीरन्हि त्यागि गति पैहहिं सही।।
[5-2-3]
kanaka kōṭa bicitra mani kṛta suṃdarāyatanā ghanā.
cauhaṭṭa haṭṭa subaṭṭa bīthīṃ cāru pura bahu bidhi banā
gaja bāji khaccara nikara padacara ratha barūthinha kō ganai
bahurūpa nisicara jūtha atibala sēna baranata nahiṃ banai
[5-2-1]
bana bāga upabana bāṭikā sara kūpa bāpīṃ sōhahīṃ.
nara nāga sura gaṃdharba kanyā rūpa muni mana mōhahīṃ
kahuom māla dēha bisāla saila samāna atibala garjahīṃ.
nānā akhārēnha bhirahiṃ bahu bidhi ēka ēkanha tarjahīṃ
[5-2-2]
kari jatana bhaṭa kōṭinha bikaṭa tana nagara cahuom disi racchahīṃ.
kahuom mahiṣa mānaṣu dhēnu khara aja khala nisācara bhacchahīṃ
ēhi lāgi tulasīdāsa inha kī kathā kachu ēka hai kahī.
raghubīra sara tīratha sarīranhi tyāgi gati paihahiṃ sahī
[5-2-3]
The charming city was enclosed by a fortification wall of gold inlaid with precious
stones of various kinds, and contained many beautiful houses, cross roads, bazars,
lovely streets and lanes, and was decorated in everyway. Who could count the
multitudes of elephants, horses and mules, the crowds of foot soldiers and chariots and
the troops of demons of every shape-a formidable host beyond all description ? Groves
and orchards, gardens and parks, lakes and also wells, big and small, looked charming;
daughters of human beings, Nagas, gods and Gandharvas (celestial musicians) enraptured
with their beauty the minds of even hermits. Here roared mighty wrestlers endowed with
huge mountainlike forms. They grappled with one another in many ways in different
courts and challenged one another to a duel. Myriads of champions possessing frightful
forms sedulously guarded the city on all sides. Elsewhere the vile demons feasted on
buffaloes, human beings, cows, donkeys and goats. Tulasidasa has briefly told their
story only because they will drop their bodies at the sanctuary of Sri Rama's arrows and
thereby attain the supreme state.
पुर रखवारे देखि बहु कपि मन कीन्ह बिचार।
अति लघु रूप धरौं निसि नगर करौं पइसार।।3।।
[5-3]
pura rakhavārē dēkhi bahu kapi mana kīnha bicāra.
ati laghu rūpa dharauṃ nisi nagara karauṃ paisāra
[5-3]
Seeing a host of guards defending the city, the chief of the monkeys thought to
himself, "Let me assume a very minute form and enter the city at night."
मसक समान रूप कपि धरी। लंकहि चलेउ सुमिरि नरहरी।।
नाम लंकिनी एक निसिचरी। सो कह चलेसि मोहि निंदरी।।
[5-3-1]
जानेहि नहीं मरमु सठ मोरा। मोर अहार जहाँ लगि चोरा।।
मुठिका एक महा कपि हनी। रुधिर बमत धरनीं ढनमनी।।
[5-3-2]
पुनि संभारि उठि सो लंका। जोरि पानि कर बिनय संसका।।
जब रावनहि ब्रह्म बर दीन्हा। चलत बिरंचि कहा मोहि चीन्हा।।
[5-3-3]
बिकल होसि तैं कपि कें मारे। तब जानेसु निसिचर संघारे।।
तात मोर अति पुन्य बहूता। देखेउँ नयन राम कर दूता।।
[5-3-4]
masaka samāna rūpa kapi dharī. laṃkahi calēu sumiri naraharī
nāma laṃkinī ēka nisicarī. sō kaha calēsi mōhi niṃdarī
[5-3-1]
jānēhi nahīṃ maramu saṭha mōrā. mōra ahāra jahāom lagi cōrā
muṭhikā ēka mahā kapi hanī. rudhira bamata dharanīṃ ḍhanamanī
[5-3-2]
puni saṃbhāri uṭhi sō laṃkā. jōri pāni kara binaya saṃsakā
jaba rāvanahi brahma bara dīnhā. calata biraṃci kahā mōhi cīnhā
[5-3-3]
bikala hōsi taiṃ kapi kēṃ mārē. taba jānēsu nisicara saṃghārē
tāta mōra ati punya bahūtā. dēkhēuom nayana rāma kara dūtā
[5-3-4]
Hanuman assumed a form as small as a gnat and, invoking the Lord in human
semblance (Bhagavan Sri Rama), headed towards Lanka. (At the gateway of Lanka)
lived a demoness, Lankini by name. "Where should you be going heedless of me?" she
said. "Fool, have you not been able to know who I am? Every thief hereabout is my food."
The great monkey dealt her such a blow with his fist that she toppled down vomiting
blood. Then, recovering herself, Lanka (Lankini), stood up, and joining her palms in dismay,
humbly addressed him, "When Brahma granted Ravana the boon he had asked for, the
Creator furnished me with the following clue (to the extermination of the demon race)
while departing:-'When you get discomfited by a blow from a monkey, know that all is
over with the demon race.' I must have earned very great merit, dear Hanuman, that I
have been blessed with the sight of Sri Rama's own messenger
तात स्वर्ग अपबर्ग सुख धरिअ तुला एक अंग।
तूल न ताहि सकल मिलि जो सुख लव सतसंग।।4।।
[5-4]
tāta svarga apabarga sukha dharia tulā ēka aṃga.
tūla na tāhi sakala mili jō sukha lava satasaṃga
[5-4]
"In one scale of the balance, dear son, put together the delights of heaven and the
bliss of final beatitude; but they will all be outweighed by a moment's joy derived from
communion with the saints."
प्रबिसि नगर कीजे सब काजा। हृदयँ राखि कौसलपुर राजा।।
गरल सुधा रिपु करहिं मिताई। गोपद सिंधु अनल सितलाई।।
[5-4-1]
गरुड़ सुमेरु रेनू सम ताही। राम कृपा करि चितवा जाही।।
अति लघु रूप धरेउ हनुमाना। पैठा नगर सुमिरि भगवाना।।
[5-4-2]
मंदिर मंदिर प्रति करि सोधा। देखे जहँ तहँ अगनित जोधा।।
गयउ दसानन मंदिर माहीं। अति बिचित्र कहि जात सो नाहीं।।
[5-4-3]
सयन किए देखा कपि तेही। मंदिर महुँ न दीखि बैदेही।।
भवन एक पुनि दीख सुहावा। हरि मंदिर तहँ भिन्न बनावा।।
[5-4-4]
prabisi nagara kījē saba kājā. hṛdayaom rākhi kausalapura rājā
garala sudhā ripu karahiṃ mitāī. gōpada siṃdhu anala sitalāī
[5-4-1]
garuḍa sumēru rēnū sama tāhī. rāma kṛpā kari citavā jāhī
ati laghu rūpa dharēu hanumānā. paiṭhā nagara sumiri bhagavānā
[5-4-2]
maṃdira maṃdira prati kari sōdhā. dēkhē jahaom tahaom aganita jōdhā
gayau dasānana maṃdira māhīṃ. ati bicitra kahi jāta sō nāhīṃ
[5-4-3]
sayana kiē dēkhā kapi tēhī. maṃdira mahuom na dīkhi baidēhī
bhavana ēka puni dīkha suhāvā. hari maṃdira tahaom bhinna banāvā
[5-4-4]
"Enter the city with the Lord of Ayodhya enshrined in your heart and accomplish
all your business. Poison is transformed into nectar, foes turn friends, the ocean
contracts itself to the size of a cow's footprint, fire becomes cool and Mount Meru, O
Garuda, appears like a grain of sand to him on whom Sri Rama has cast His benign
look." Hanuman assumed a very minute form and invoking Sri Rama entered the city.
He ransacked every mansion and saw countless warriors here and there. Then he made
his way into Ravana's palace, which was marvellous beyond words. He saw the demon
chief buried in sleep; but he did not find Videha's Daughter there. He then noticed another
splendid building, with a temple sacred to Sri Hari standing apart.
रामायुध अंकित गृह सोभा बरनि न जाइ।
नव तुलसिका बृंद तहँ देखि हरषि कपिराइ।।5।।
[5-5]
rāmāyudha aṃkita gṛha sōbhā barani na jāi.
nava tulasikā bṛṃda tahaom dēkhi haraṣi kapirāi
[5-5]
The mansion had the weapons (bow and arrow) of Sri Rama painted on its walls
and was beautiful beyond words. The monkey chief rejoiced to see clusters of young
Tulasi plants there.
लंका निसिचर निकर निवासा। इहाँ कहाँ सज्जन कर बासा।।
मन महुँ तरक करै कपि लागा। तेहीं समय बिभीषनु जागा।।
[5-5-1]
राम राम तेहिं सुमिरन कीन्हा। हृदयँ हरष कपि सज्जन चीन्हा।।
एहि सन हठि करिहउँ पहिचानी। साधु ते होइ न कारज हानी।।
[5-5-2]
बिप्र रुप धरि बचन सुनाए। सुनत बिभीषण उठि तहँ आए।।
करि प्रनाम पूँछी कुसलाई। बिप्र कहहु निज कथा बुझाई।।
[5-5-3]
की तुम्ह हरि दासन्ह महँ कोई। मोरें हृदय प्रीति अति होई।।
की तुम्ह रामु दीन अनुरागी। आयहु मोहि करन बड़भागी।।
[5-5-4]
laṃkā nisicara nikara nivāsā. ihāom kahāom sajjana kara bāsā
mana mahuom taraka karai kapi lāgā. tēhīṃ samaya bibhīṣanu jāgā
[5-5-1]
rāma rāma tēhiṃ sumirana kīnhā. hṛdayaom haraṣa kapi sajjana cīnhā
ēhi sana haṭhi karihauom pahicānī. sādhu tē hōi na kāraja hānī
[5-5-2]
bipra rupa dhari bacana sunāē. sunata bibhīṣaṇa uṭhi tahaom āē
kari pranāma pūomchī kusalāī. bipra kahahu nija kathā bujhāī
[5-5-3]
kī tumha hari dāsanha mahaom kōī. mōrēṃ hṛdaya prīti ati hōī
kī tumha rāmu dīna anurāgī. āyahu mōhi karana baḍabhāgī
[5-5-4]
"Lanka is the abode of a gang of demons; how could a pious man take up his
residence here?" While the monkey chief was thus reasoning within himself, Vibhisana
(Ravana's youngest brother) woke up. He began to repeat Sri Rama's name in prayer
and Hanuman was delighted at heart to find a virtuous soul. "I shall make acquaintance
with him at all events; for one's cause would never suffer at the hands of a good man."
Having thus resolved he assumed the form of a Brahmana and accosted Vibhisana. As soon as he heard Hanuman's words he rose and came where the latter was. Bowing
low he enquired after the Brahmana's welfare: "Tell me all about you, holy sir. Are you
one of Sri Hari's own servants (Narada and others)? My heart is filled with exceeding
love at your sight. Or are you Sri Rama Himself, a loving friend of the poor, who have
come to bless me (by your sight)?
तब हनुमंत कही सब राम कथा निज नाम।
सुनत जुगल तन पुलक मन मगन सुमिरि गुन ग्राम।।6।।
[5-6]
taba hanumaṃta kahī saba rāma kathā nija nāma.
sunata jugala tana pulaka mana magana sumiri guna grāma
[5-6]
Thereupon Hanuman told him all about Sri Rama and disclosed his identity as well.
The moment Vibhisana heard this a thrill ran through the body of both and they were
transported with joy at the thought of Sri Rama's host of virtues.
सुनहु पवनसुत रहनि हमारी। जिमि दसनन्हि महुँ जीभ बिचारी।।
तात कबहुँ मोहि जानि अनाथा। करिहहिं कृपा भानुकुल नाथा।।
[5-6-1]
तामस तनु कछु साधन नाहीं। प्रीति न पद सरोज मन माहीं।।
अब मोहि भा भरोस हनुमंता। बिनु हरिकृपा मिलहिं नहिं संता।।
[5-6-2]
जौ रघुबीर अनुग्रह कीन्हा। तौ तुम्ह मोहि दरसु हठि दीन्हा।।
सुनहु बिभीषन प्रभु कै रीती। करहिं सदा सेवक पर प्रीती।।
[5-6-3]
कहहु कवन मैं परम कुलीना। कपि चंचल सबहीं बिधि हीना।।
प्रात लेइ जो नाम हमारा। तेहि दिन ताहि न मिलै अहारा।।
[5-6-4]
sunahu pavanasuta rahani hamārī. jimi dasananhi mahuom jībha bicārī
tāta kabahuom mōhi jāni anāthā. karihahiṃ kṛpā bhānukula nāthā
[5-6-1]
tāmasa tanu kachu sādhana nāhīṃ. prīti na pada sarōja mana māhīṃ
aba mōhi bhā bharōsa hanumaṃtā. binu harikṛpā milahiṃ nahiṃ saṃtā
[5-6-2]
jau raghubīra anugraha kīnhā. tau tumha mōhi darasu haṭhi dīnhā
sunahu bibhīṣana prabhu kai rītī. karahiṃ sadā sēvaka para prītī
[5-6-3]
kahahu kavana maiṃ parama kulīnā. kapi caṃcala sabahīṃ bidhi hīnā
prāta lēi jō nāma hamārā. tēhi dina tāhi na milai ahārā
[5-6-4]
"Hear, O son of the wind-god, how I am living here: my plight is similar to that of
the poor tongue, that lives in the midst of the teeth. Will the Lord of the solar race, dear
friend, ever show His grace to me, knowing me to be masterless? Endowed as I am with
a sinful (demoniac) form, I am incapable of doing any Sadhana (striving for GodRealization);
and my heart cherishes no love for the Lord's lotus-feet. But I am now
confident, Hanuman, that Sri Rama will shower His grace on me; for one can never meet
a saint without Sri Hari's grace. It is only because the Hero of Raghu's race has been
kind to me that you have blessed me with your sight unsolicited." "Listen, Vibhisana: the
Lord is ever affectionate to His servants; for such is His wont. Tell me what superior birth
can I claim-a frivolous monkey vile in everyway, so much so that if anyone mentions
our name early in the morning he is sure to go without any food that day.
अस मैं अधम सखा सुनु मोहू पर रघुबीर।
कीन्ही कृपा सुमिरि गुन भरे बिलोचन नीर।।7।।
[5-7]
asa maiṃ adhama sakhā sunu mōhū para raghubīra.
kīnhī kṛpā sumiri guna bharē bilōcana nīra
[5-7]
"Listen, my friend: though I am so wretched, the Hero of Raghu's race has shown
His grace even to me !" And his eyes filled with tears as he recalled the Lord's virtues.
जानतहूँ अस स्वामि बिसारी। फिरहिं ते काहे न होहिं दुखारी।।
एहि बिधि कहत राम गुन ग्रामा। पावा अनिर्बाच्य बिश्रामा।।
[5-7-1]
पुनि सब कथा बिभीषन कही। जेहि बिधि जनकसुता तहँ रही।।
तब हनुमंत कहा सुनु भ्राता। देखी चहउँ जानकी माता।।
[5-7-2]
जुगुति बिभीषन सकल सुनाई। चलेउ पवनसुत बिदा कराई।।
करि सोइ रूप गयउ पुनि तहवाँ। बन असोक सीता रह जहवाँ।।
[5-7-3]
देखि मनहि महुँ कीन्ह प्रनामा। बैठेहिं बीति जात निसि जामा।।
कृस तन सीस जटा एक बेनी। जपति हृदयँ रघुपति गुन श्रेनी।।
[5-7-4]
jānatahūom asa svāmi bisārī. phirahiṃ tē kāhē na hōhiṃ dukhārī
ēhi bidhi kahata rāma guna grāmā. pāvā anirbācya biśrāmā
[5-7-1]
puni saba kathā bibhīṣana kahī. jēhi bidhi janakasutā tahaom rahī
taba hanumaṃta kahā sunu bhrātā. dēkhī cahauom jānakī mātā
[5-7-2]
juguti bibhīṣana sakala sunāī. calēu pavanasuta bidā karāī
kari sōi rūpa gayau puni tahavāom. bana asōka sītā raha jahavāom
[5-7-3]
dēkhi manahi mahuom kīnha pranāmā. baiṭhēhiṃ bīti jāta nisi jāmā
kṛsa tana sīsa jaṭā ēka bēnī. japati hṛdayaom raghupati guna śrēnī
[5-7-4]
It is not to be wondered that those who knowingly forget such a lord and go adrift
should be unhappy." Thus recounting Sri Rama's virtues, Hanuman derived unspeakable
solace. Then Vibhisana fully narrated how Janaka's Daughter had been living there.
Thereupon Hanuman said, "Listen, brother: I should like to see Mother Sita:" Vibhisana
fully explained to him the method of seeing Her and the son of the wind-god took leave
of Vibhisana and proceeded on his errand. Assuming the same (minute) form as he had
taken before, he repaired to the Asoka grove where Sita dwelt. He mentally bowed to Her
as soon as he saw Her. Obviously She had been squatting away the hours of the night.
Emaciated in body, She wore a single braid* of matted hair on Her head and repeated
to Herself the list of Sri Rama's excellences.
निज पद नयन दिएँ मन राम पद कमल लीन।
परम दुखी भा पवनसुत देखि जानकी दीन।।8।।
[5-8]
nija pada nayana diēom mana rāma pada kamala līna.
parama dukhī bhā pavanasuta dēkhi jānakī dīna
[5-8]
She had Her eyes fixed on Her own feet, while Her mind was absorbed in the thought of Sri Rama's lotus feet. The son of the wind-god felt supremely miserable to see
Janaka's Daughter sad. (8)
तरु पल्लव महुँ रहा लुकाई। करइ बिचार करौं का भाई।।
तेहि अवसर रावनु तहँ आवा। संग नारि बहु किएँ बनावा।।
[5-8-1]
बहु बिधि खल सीतहि समुझावा। साम दान भय भेद देखावा।।
कह रावनु सुनु सुमुखि सयानी। मंदोदरी आदि सब रानी।।
[5-8-2]
तव अनुचरीं करउँ पन मोरा। एक बार बिलोकु मम ओरा।।
तृन धरि ओट कहति बैदेही। सुमिरि अवधपति परम सनेही।।
[5-8-3]
सुनु दसमुख खद्योत प्रकासा। कबहुँ कि नलिनी करइ बिकासा।।
अस मन समुझु कहति जानकी। खल सुधि नहिं रघुबीर बान की।।
[5-8-4]
सठ सूने हरि आनेहि मोहि। अधम निलज्ज लाज नहिं तोही।।
[5-8-5]
taru pallava mahuom rahā lukāī. karai bicāra karauṃ kā bhāī
tēhi avasara rāvanu tahaom āvā. saṃga nāri bahu kiēom banāvā
[5-8-1]
bahu bidhi khala sītahi samujhāvā. sāma dāna bhaya bhēda dēkhāvā
kaha rāvanu sunu sumukhi sayānī. maṃdōdarī ādi saba rānī
[5-8-2]
tava anucarīṃ karauom pana mōrā. ēka bāra bilōku mama ōrā
tṛna dhari ōṭa kahati baidēhī. sumiri avadhapati parama sanēhī
[5-8-3]
sunu dasamukha khadyōta prakāsā. kabahuom ki nalinī karai bikāsā
asa mana samujhu kahati jānakī. khala sudhi nahiṃ raghubīra bāna kī
[5-8-4]
saṭha sūnē hari ānēhi mōhi. adhama nilajja lāja nahiṃ tōhī
[5-8-5]
Concealing himself among the leaves of a tree he mused within himself, "Come, sir,
what should I do?" At that very moment Ravana 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 Ravana, "Listen, O
beautiful and wise lady: I will make Mandodari and all other queens your handmaids, I
swear, provided you cast your look on me only once." Interposing* a blade of grass
between Herself and Ravana and fixing Her thoughts on Her most beloved lord (Sri
Rama), the King of Ayodhya, Videha's Daughter rejoined: "Listen, O ten-headed monster:
can a lotus flower ever expand in the glow of a fire-fly?" "Ponder this at heart," continued
Janaka's Daughter; "perhaps you have no idea what Sri Rama's 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!"
आपुहि सुनि खद्योत सम रामहि भानु समान।
परुष बचन सुनि काढ़ि असि बोला अति खिसिआन।।9।।
[5-9]
āpuhi suni khadyōta sama rāmahi bhānu samāna.
paruṣa bacana suni kāḍhai asi bōlā ati khisiāna
[5-9]
Hearing himself likened to a glow-worm and Sri Rama compared to the sun, and
exasperated at Her harsh words, the monster drew out his sword and said:
सीता तैं मम कृत अपमाना। कटिहउँ तव सिर कठिन कृपाना।।
नाहिं त सपदि मानु मम बानी। सुमुखि होति न त जीवन हानी।।
[5-9-1]
स्याम सरोज दाम सम सुंदर। प्रभु भुज करि कर सम दसकंधर।।
सो भुज कंठ कि तव असि घोरा। सुनु सठ अस प्रवान पन मोरा।।
[5-9-2]
चंद्रहास हरु मम परितापं। रघुपति बिरह अनल संजातं।।
सीतल निसित बहसि बर धारा। कह सीता हरु मम दुख भारा।।
[5-9-3]
सुनत बचन पुनि मारन धावा। मयतनयाँ कहि नीति बुझावा।।
कहेसि सकल निसिचरिन्ह बोलाई। सीतहि बहु बिधि त्रासहु जाई।।
[5-9-4]
मास दिवस महुँ कहा न माना। तौ मैं मारबि काढ़ि कृपाना।।
[5-9-5]
sītā taiṃ mama kṛta apamānā. kaṭihauom tava sira kaṭhina kṛpānā
nāhiṃ ta sapadi mānu mama bānī. sumukhi hōti na ta jīvana hānī
[5-9-1]
syāma sarōja dāma sama suṃdara. prabhu bhuja kari kara sama dasakaṃdhara
sō bhuja kaṃṭha ki tava asi ghōrā. sunu saṭha asa pravāna pana mōrā
[5-9-2]
caṃdrahāsa haru mama paritāpaṃ. raghupati biraha anala saṃjātaṃ
sītala nisita bahasi bara dhārā. kaha sītā haru mama dukha bhārā
[5-9-3]
sunata bacana puni mārana dhāvā. mayatanayāom kahi nīti bujhāvā
kahēsi sakala nisicarinha bōlāī. sītahi bahu bidhi trāsahu jāī
[5-9-4]
māsa divasa mahuom kahā na mānā. tau maiṃ mārabi kāḍhai kṛpānā
[5-9-5]
Sita, you have offered me an insult; I will accordingly cut off your head with my
relentless sword. If not, obey my command at once; or else you lose your life, O beautiful
lady." "My lord's arm is lovely as a string of blue lotuses and shapely and long as the
trunk of an elephant, O ten-headed monster. Either that arm or your dreadful sword will
have my neck: hear this my solemn vow, O fool. (Turning to Ravana's glittering scimitar)
Take away, O Candrahasa*, the burning anguish of my heart caused by the fire of
separation from the Lord of the Raghus. You possess a cool, sharp and good blade;
therefore, relieve the burden of my sorrow," Sita said. On hearing these words he rushed
forward to kill Her; it was Queen Mandodari (Maya's daughter) who (intervened and)
pacified him with words of good counsel. Summoning all the demonesses (posted there)
he said, "Go and intimidate Sita in every way. If she does not accept my advice in a
month's time I will draw my sword and behead her."
भवन गयउ दसकंधर इहाँ पिसाचिनि बृंद।
सीतहि त्रास देखावहि धरहिं रूप बहु मंद।।10।।
[5-10]
bhavana gayau dasakaṃdhara ihāom pisācini bṛṃda.
sītahi trāsa dēkhāvahi dharahiṃ rūpa bahu maṃda
[5-10]
(Having issued these instructions) the ten headed Ravana returned to his palace; while the host of fiendesses in the Asoka grove assumed various kinds of hideous forms
and intimidated Sita.
त्रिजटा नाम राच्छसी एका। राम चरन रति निपुन बिबेका।।
सबन्हौ बोलि सुनाएसि सपना। सीतहि सेइ करहु हित अपना।।
[5-10-1]
सपनें बानर लंका जारी। जातुधान सेना सब मारी।।
खर आरूढ़ नगन दससीसा। मुंडित सिर खंडित भुज बीसा।।
[5-10-2]
एहि बिधि सो दच्छिन दिसि जाई। लंका मनहुँ बिभीषन पाई।।
नगर फिरी रघुबीर दोहाई। तब प्रभु सीता बोलि पठाई।।
[5-10-3]
यह सपना में कहउँ पुकारी। होइहि सत्य गएँ दिन चारी।।
तासु बचन सुनि ते सब डरीं। जनकसुता के चरनन्हि परीं।।
[5-10-4]
trijaṭā nāma rācchasī ēkā. rāma carana rati nipuna bibēkā
sabanhau bōli sunāēsi sapanā. sītahi sēi karahu hita apanā
[5-10-1]
sapanēṃ bānara laṃkā jārī. jātudhāna sēnā saba mārī
khara ārūḍha nagana dasasīsā. muṃḍita sira khaṃḍita bhuja bīsā
[5-10-2]
ēhi bidhi sō dacchina disi jāī. laṃkā manahuom bibhīṣana pāī
nagara phirī raghubīra dōhāī. taba prabhu sītā bōli paṭhāī
[5-10-3]
yaha sapanā mēṃ kahauom pukārī. hōihi satya gaēom dina cārī
tāsu bacana suni tē saba ḍarīṃ. janakasutā kē carananhi parīṃ
[5-10-4]
One of these demonesses, Trijata by name, was devoted to Sri Rama's feet and
perfect in spiritual wisdom. She summoned all her companions, told them her dream and
exhorted them to serve Sita and thus bless themselves. "In my dream a monkey burnt
Lanka and the whole demon host was killed. As for the ten-headed Ravana, 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 Lanka had passed
into the hands of Vibhisana. Sri Rama's victory was proclaimed (by beat of drum)
throughout the city: it was then that the Lord (Sri Rama) sent for Sita. This dream, I loudly
proclaim, will come true a few days hence." They were all dismayed to hear her words
and fell at the feet of Janaka's Daughter.
जहँ तहँ गईं सकल तब सीता कर मन सोच।
मास दिवस बीतें मोहि मारिहि निसिचर पोच।।11।।
[5-11]
jahaom tahaom gaīṃ sakala taba sītā kara mana sōca.
māsa divasa bītēṃ mōhi mārihi nisicara pōca
[5-11]
Then they all dispersed in various directions and Sita anxiously thought within
Herself: " At the end of a long month this vile monster will slay me."†
त्रिजटा सन बोली कर जोरी। मातु बिपति संगिनि तैं मोरी।।
तजौं देह करु बेगि उपाई। दुसहु बिरहु अब नहिं सहि जाई।।
[5-11-1]
आनि काठ रचु चिता बनाई। मातु अनल पुनि देहि लगाई।।
सत्य करहि मम प्रीति सयानी। सुनै को श्रवन सूल सम बानी।।
[5-11-2]
सुनत बचन पद गहि समुझाएसि। प्रभु प्रताप बल सुजसु सुनाएसि।।
निसि न अनल मिल सुनु सुकुमारी। अस कहि सो निज भवन सिधारी।।
[5-11-3]
कह सीता बिधि भा प्रतिकूला। मिलहि न पावक मिटिहि न सूला।।
देखिअत प्रगट गगन अंगारा। अवनि न आवत एकउ तारा।।
[5-11-4]
पावकमय ससि स्त्रवत न आगी। मानहुँ मोहि जानि हतभागी।।
सुनहि बिनय मम बिटप असोका। सत्य नाम करु हरु मम सोका।।
[5-11-5]
नूतन किसलय अनल समाना। देहि अगिनि जनि करहि निदाना।।
देखि परम बिरहाकुल सीता। सो छन कपिहि कलप सम बीता।।
[5-11-6]
trijaṭā sana bōlī kara jōrī. mātu bipati saṃgini taiṃ mōrī
tajauṃ dēha karu bēgi upāī. dusahu birahu aba nahiṃ sahi jāī
[5-11-1]
āni kāṭha racu citā banāī. mātu anala puni dēhi lagāī
satya karahi mama prīti sayānī. sunai kō śravana sūla sama bānī
[5-11-2]
sunata bacana pada gahi samujhāēsi. prabhu pratāpa bala sujasu sunāēsi
nisi na anala mila sunu sukumārī. asa kahi sō nija bhavana sidhārī
[5-11-3]
kaha sītā bidhi bhā pratikūlā. milahi na pāvaka miṭihi na sūlā
dēkhiata pragaṭa gagana aṃgārā. avani na āvata ēkau tārā
[5-11-4]
pāvakamaya sasi stravata na āgī. mānahuom mōhi jāni hatabhāgī
sunahi binaya mama biṭapa asōkā. satya nāma karu haru mama sōkā
[5-11-5]
nūtana kisalaya anala samānā. dēhi agini jani karahi nidānā
dēkhi parama birahākula sītā. sō chana kapihi kalapa sama bītā
[5-11-6]
With joined palms She said to Trijata, "Mother, 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 Ravana's words,that pierce the ear like a shaft?" On
hearing these words she clasped Sita's feet and comforted Her by recounting the majesty,
might and glory of Her lord. "Listen, O tender lady: no fire can be had at night." So saying
she left for her residence. Sita said (to Herself) "Heaven 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 Asoka
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." The moment seemed like an age† to Hanuman as he beheld Sita extremely distressed
due to Her separation from Her lord.
कपि करि हृदयँ बिचार दीन्हि मुद्रिका डारी तब।
जनु असोक अंगार दीन्हि हरषि उठि कर गहेउ।।12।।
[5-11-12]
kapi kari hṛdayaom bicāra dīnhi mudrikā ḍārī taba.
janu asōka aṃgāra dīnhi haraṣi uṭhi kara gahēu
[5-11-12]
Then, taking thought within himself, Hanuman (the monkey chief) dropped down
the signet ring, as though the Asoka tree had thrown a spark (in response to Her prayer).
She sprang up with joy and took it in Her hand.
तब देखी मुद्रिका मनोहर। राम नाम अंकित अति सुंदर।।
चकित चितव मुदरी पहिचानी। हरष बिषाद हृदयँ अकुलानी।।
[5-11-1]
जीति को सकइ अजय रघुराई। माया तें असि रचि नहिं जाई।।
सीता मन बिचार कर नाना। मधुर बचन बोलेउ हनुमाना।।
[5-11-2]
रामचंद्र गुन बरनैं लागा। सुनतहिं सीता कर दुख भागा।।
लागीं सुनैं श्रवन मन लाई। आदिहु तें सब कथा सुनाई।।
[5-11-3]
श्रवनामृत जेहिं कथा सुहाई। कहि सो प्रगट होति किन भाई।।
तब हनुमंत निकट चलि गयऊ। फिरि बैंठीं मन बिसमय भयऊ।।
[5-11-4]
राम दूत मैं मातु जानकी। सत्य सपथ करुनानिधान की।।
यह मुद्रिका मातु मैं आनी। दीन्हि राम तुम्ह कहँ सहिदानी।।
[5-11-5]
नर बानरहि संग कहु कैसें। कहि कथा भइ संगति जैसें।।
[5-11-6]
taba dēkhī mudrikā manōhara. rāma nāma aṃkita ati suṃdara
cakita citava mudarī pahicānī. haraṣa biṣāda hṛdayaom akulānī
[5-11-1]
jīti kō sakai ajaya raghurāī. māyā tēṃ asi raci nahiṃ jāī
sītā mana bicāra kara nānā. madhura bacana bōlēu hanumānā
[5-11-2]
rāmacaṃdra guna baranaiṃ lāgā. sunatahiṃ sītā kara dukha bhāgā
lāgīṃ sunaiṃ śravana mana lāī. ādihu tēṃ saba kathā sunāī
[5-11-3]
śravanāmṛta jēhiṃ kathā suhāī. kahi sō pragaṭa hōti kina bhāī
taba hanumaṃta nikaṭa cali gayaū. phiri baiṃṭhīṃ mana bisamaya bhayaū
[5-11-4]
rāma dūta maiṃ mātu jānakī. satya sapatha karunānidhāna kī
yaha mudrikā mātu maiṃ ānī. dīnhi rāma tumha kahaom sahidānī
[5-11-5]
nara bānarahi saṃga kahu kaisēṃ. kahi kathā bhai saṃgati jaisēṃ
[5-11-6]
Now She saw the charming ring with the name of Sri Rama most beautifully
engraved on it. Recognizing the ring She looked at it with wonder and was agitated at
heart with a mixed feeling of joy and sorrow. " Who can conquer the invincible Lord of
the Raghus and such a (divine) ring cannot be prepared through Maya ( a conjuring
trick)." As Sita thus indulged in fancies of various kinds, Hanuman spoke in honeyed
accents and began to recount Sri Ramacandra's praises. The moment they reached
Sita's ears Her grief took flight. She listened with all Her soul and ears while Hanuman
narrated the whole story from the very beginning. "Wherefore does she who has told this
tale, which is like nectar to my ears, not reveal herself?*" Thereupon Hanuman drew
near Her, while Sita sat with her back turned towards him, full of amazement. "I am Sri
Rama's messenger, mother Janaki: I solemnly swear by the all-merciful Lord Himself. This ring has been brought by me, O mother; Sri Rama gave it to me as a token for you."
"Tell me what brought about this fellowship between a man and a monkey." Then
Hanuman explained the circumstances in which a union was brought about between men
and monkeys.
कपि के बचन सप्रेम सुनि उपजा मन बिस्वास।।
जाना मन क्रम बचन यह कृपासिंधु कर दास।।13।।
[5-13]
kapi kē bacana saprēma suni upajā mana bisvāsa
jānā mana krama bacana yaha kṛpāsiṃdhu kara dāsa
[5-13]
As She heard the monkey's affectionate words Her soul trusted him and She
recognized him to be a servant of the all-merciful Lord in thought, word and deed.
हरिजन जानि प्रीति अति गाढ़ी। सजल नयन पुलकावलि बाढ़ी।।
बूड़त बिरह जलधि हनुमाना। भयउ तात मों कहुँ जलजाना।।
[5-13-1]
अब कहु कुसल जाउँ बलिहारी। अनुज सहित सुख भवन खरारी।।
कोमलचित कृपाल रघुराई। कपि केहि हेतु धरी निठुराई।।
[5-13-2]
सहज बानि सेवक सुख दायक। कबहुँक सुरति करत रघुनायक।।
कबहुँ नयन मम सीतल ताता। होइहहि निरखि स्याम मृदु गाता।।
[5-13-3]
बचनु न आव नयन भरे बारी। अहह नाथ हौं निपट बिसारी।।
देखि परम बिरहाकुल सीता। बोला कपि मृदु बचन बिनीता।।
[5-13-4]
मातु कुसल प्रभु अनुज समेता। तव दुख दुखी सुकृपा निकेता।।
जनि जननी मानहु जियँ ऊना। तुम्ह ते प्रेमु राम कें दूना।।
[5-13-5]
harijana jāni prīti ati gāḍhaī. sajala nayana pulakāvali bāḍhaī
būḍata biraha jaladhi hanumānā. bhayau tāta mōṃ kahuom jalajānā
[5-13-1]
aba kahu kusala jāuom balihārī. anuja sahita sukha bhavana kharārī
kōmalacita kṛpāla raghurāī. kapi kēhi hētu dharī niṭhurāī
[5-13-2]
sahaja bāni sēvaka sukha dāyaka. kabahuomka surati karata raghunāyaka
kabahuom nayana mama sītala tātā. hōihahi nirakhi syāma mṛdu gātā
[5-13-3]
bacanu na āva nayana bharē bārī. ahaha nātha hauṃ nipaṭa bisārī
dēkhi parama birahākula sītā. bōlā kapi mṛdu bacana binītā
[5-13-4]
mātu kusala prabhu anuja samētā. tava dukha dukhī sukṛpā nikētā
jani jananī mānahu jiyaom ūnā. tumha tē prēmu rāma kēṃ dūnā
[5-13-5]
Perceiving him to be a devotee of Sri Hari She developed an intense affection for
him. Her eyes filled with tears and a thrill ran through Her body. "To me who was being
drowned in the ocean of desolation, dear Hanuman, you have come as a veritable bark.
Now tell me, I adjure you, the welfare of all-blissful Sri Rama (the Slayer of Khara) and
His younger brother (Laksmana). Wherefore has the tender-hearted and compassionate
Lord of the Raghus become so hard-hearted? Does the Chief of the Raghus ever
remember me-He who is by natural disposition a source of delight to His servants ? Will
my eyes, dear Hanuman, be ever gladdened by the sight of His swarthy and delicate
limbs?" Words failed Her and Her eyes swam with tears. "Ah, my lord ! You have entirely forgotten me." Seeing Sita sore distressed due to Her separation from Her lord,
Hanuman addressed Her in soft and polite accents: "The Lord and His younger brother
(Laksmana) 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; Sri Rama loves
You twice as much as You love Him.
रघुपति कर संदेसु अब सुनु जननी धरि धीर।
अस कहि कपि गद गद भयउ भरे बिलोचन नीर।।14।।
[5-14]
raghupati kara saṃdēsu aba sunu jananī dhari dhīra.
asa kahi kapi gada gada bhayau bharē bilōcana nīra
[5-14]
Mother, compose Yourself now and hear the message of Sri Rama (the Lord of
the Raghus)." Even as he uttered these words, the monkey's voice was choked with
emotion and his eyes filled with tears.
कहेउ राम बियोग तव सीता। मो कहुँ सकल भए बिपरीता।।
नव तरु किसलय मनहुँ कृसानू। कालनिसा सम निसि ससि भानू।।
[5-14-1]
कुबलय बिपिन कुंत बन सरिसा। बारिद तपत तेल जनु बरिसा।।
जे हित रहे करत तेइ पीरा। उरग स्वास सम त्रिबिध समीरा।।
[5-14-2]
कहेहू तें कछु दुख घटि होई। काहि कहौं यह जान न कोई।।
तत्व प्रेम कर मम अरु तोरा। जानत प्रिया एकु मनु मोरा।।
[5-14-3]
सो मनु सदा रहत तोहि पाहीं। जानु प्रीति रसु एतेनहि माहीं।।
प्रभु संदेसु सुनत बैदेही। मगन प्रेम तन सुधि नहिं तेही।।
[5-14-4]
कह कपि हृदयँ धीर धरु माता। सुमिरु राम सेवक सुखदाता।।
उर आनहु रघुपति प्रभुताई। सुनि मम बचन तजहु कदराई।।
[5-14-5]
kahēu rāma biyōga tava sītā. mō kahuom sakala bhaē biparītā
nava taru kisalaya manahuom kṛsānū. kālanisā sama nisi sasi bhānū
[5-14-1]
kubalaya bipina kuṃta bana sarisā. bārida tapata tēla janu barisā
jē hita rahē karata tēi pīrā. uraga svāsa sama tribidha samīrā
[5-14-2]
kahēhū tēṃ kachu dukha ghaṭi hōī. kāhi kahauṃ yaha jāna na kōī
tatva prēma kara mama aru tōrā. jānata priyā ēku manu mōrā
[5-14-3]
sō manu sadā rahata tōhi pāhīṃ. jānu prīti rasu ētēnahi māhīṃ
prabhu saṃdēsu sunata baidēhī. magana prēma tana sudhi nahiṃ tēhī
[5-14-4]
kaha kapi hṛdayaom dhīra dharu mātā. sumiru rāma sēvaka sukhadātā
ura ānahu raghupati prabhutāī. suni mama bacana tajahu kadarāī
[5-14-5]
Sri Rama said: Ever since I have been separated from you, Sita, everything to
me has become its very reverse. The fresh and tender leaves on the trees look like
tongues of fire; nights appear as dreadful as the night of final dissolution and the moon
scorches like the sun. Beds of lotuses are like so many spears planted on the ground,
while rain-clouds pour boiling oil as it were. Those that were friendly before have now
become tormenting; the cool, soft and fragrant breezes are now like the breath of a
serpent. One's agony is assuaged to some extent even by speaking of it; but to whom
shall I speak about it? For there is no one who will understand. The reality about the chord of love that binds you and me, dear, is known to my soul alone; and my soul ever
abides with you. Know this to be the essence of my love." Videha's Daughter was so
absorbed in love the moment She heard the Lord's message, that She lost all consciousness
of Her body. Said the monkey, "Mother, collect Yourself, and fix Your thoughts on Sri
Rama, the delight of His servants. Reflect on the glory of the Lord of the Raghus and
shake off all faint-heartedness upon my word."
निसिचर निकर पतंग सम रघुपति बान कृसानु।
जननी हृदयँ धीर धरु जरे निसाचर जानु।।15।।
[5-15]
nisicara nikara pataṃga sama raghupati bāna kṛsānu.
jananī hṛdayaom dhīra dharu jarē nisācara jānu
[5-15]
"The hosts of demons are like so many moths, while the shafts of the Lord of the
Raghus are like flames. Have courage in Your heart, mother, and take the demons as
consumed."
जौं रघुबीर होति सुधि पाई। करते नहिं बिलंबु रघुराई।।
रामबान रबि उएँ जानकी। तम बरूथ कहँ जातुधान की।।
[5-15-1]
अबहिं मातु मैं जाउँ लवाई। प्रभु आयसु नहिं राम दोहाई।।
कछुक दिवस जननी धरु धीरा। कपिन्ह सहित अइहहिं रघुबीरा।।
[5-15-2]
निसिचर मारि तोहि लै जैहहिं। तिहुँ पुर नारदादि जसु गैहहिं।।
हैं सुत कपि सब तुम्हहि समाना। जातुधान अति भट बलवाना।।
[5-15-3]
मोरें हृदय परम संदेहा। सुनि कपि प्रगट कीन्ह निज देहा।।
कनक भूधराकार सरीरा। समर भयंकर अतिबल बीरा।।
[5-15-4]
सीता मन भरोस तब भयऊ। पुनि लघु रूप पवनसुत लयऊ।।
[5-15-5]
jauṃ raghubīra hōti sudhi pāī. karatē nahiṃ bilaṃbu raghurāī
rāmabāna rabi uēom jānakī. tama barūtha kahaom jātudhāna kī
[5-15-1]
abahiṃ mātu maiṃ jāuom lavāī. prabhu āyasu nahiṃ rāma dōhāī
kachuka divasa jananī dharu dhīrā. kapinha sahita aihahiṃ raghubīrā
[5-15-2]
nisicara māri tōhi lai jaihahiṃ. tihuom pura nāradādi jasu gaihahiṃ
haiṃ suta kapi saba tumhahi samānā. jātudhāna ati bhaṭa balavānā
[5-15-3]
mōrēṃ hṛdaya parama saṃdēhā. suni kapi pragaṭa kīnha nija dēhā
kanaka bhūdharākāra sarīrā. samara bhayaṃkara atibala bīrā
[5-15-4]
sītā mana bharōsa taba bhayaū. puni laghu rūpa pavanasuta layaū
[5-15-5]
Had the Hero of Raghu's line any news about You, the Lord of the Raghus would
not have tarried. The moment Sri Rama's arrows make their appearance like the sun, the
demon host would be scattered like the shadows of night. Mother, I would take You to
Him this very moment; but, I swear by Rama, I have no such orders from the Lord.
Therefore, wait patiently for some days more, mother, till the Hero of Raghu's line arrives
with the troops of monkeys. Slaughtering the demons, He will take You away; while
Narada and the other sages will glorify Him in all the three spheres of creation." "But, my
son, all the monkeys must be pygmies like you, whereas the demons are mighty and
great warriors. I have grave misgivings in my heart on this score." On hearing this the monkey revealed His natural form, colossal as a mountain of gold, terrible in battle,
possessing great might and full of valour. Sita now took comfort in Her heart and the son
of the wind-god thereupon resumed his diminutive appearance.
सुनु माता साखामृग नहिं बल बुद्धि बिसाल।
प्रभु प्रताप तें गरुड़हि खाइ परम लघु ब्याल।।16।।
[5-16]
sunu mātā sākhāmṛga nahiṃ bala buddhi bisāla.
prabhu pratāpa tēṃ garuḍahi khāi parama laghu byāla
[5-16]
"Listen, mother: monkeys possess no great strength or intelligence either; but,
through the Lord's might, the most tiny snake might swallow Garuda (the king of birds
and the mount of Bhagavan Visnu)."
मन संतोष सुनत कपि बानी। भगति प्रताप तेज बल सानी।।
आसिष दीन्हि रामप्रिय जाना। होहु तात बल सील निधाना।।
[5-16-1]
अजर अमर गुननिधि सुत होहू। करहुँ बहुत रघुनायक छोहू।।
करहुँ कृपा प्रभु अस सुनि काना। निर्भर प्रेम मगन हनुमाना।।
[5-16-2]
बार बार नाएसि पद सीसा। बोला बचन जोरि कर कीसा।।
अब कृतकृत्य भयउँ मैं माता। आसिष तव अमोघ बिख्याता।।
[5-16-3]
सुनहु मातु मोहि अतिसय भूखा। लागि देखि सुंदर फल रूखा।।
सुनु सुत करहिं बिपिन रखवारी। परम सुभट रजनीचर भारी।।
[5-16-4]
तिन्ह कर भय माता मोहि नाहीं। जौं तुम्ह सुख मानहु मन माहीं।।
[5-16-5]
mana saṃtōṣa sunata kapi bānī. bhagati pratāpa tēja bala sānī
āsiṣa dīnhi rāmapriya jānā. hōhu tāta bala sīla nidhānā
[5-16-1]
ajara amara gunanidhi suta hōhū. karahuom bahuta raghunāyaka chōhū
karahuom kṛpā prabhu asa suni kānā. nirbhara prēma magana hanumānā
[5-16-2]
bāra bāra nāēsi pada sīsā. bōlā bacana jōri kara kīsā
aba kṛtakṛtya bhayauom maiṃ mātā. āsiṣa tava amōgha bikhyātā
[5-16-3]
sunahu mātu mōhi atisaya bhūkhā. lāgi dēkhi suṃdara phala rūkhā
sunu suta karahiṃ bipina rakhavārī. parama subhaṭa rajanīcara bhārī
[5-16-4]
tinha kara bhaya mātā mōhi nāhīṃ. jauṃ tumha sukha mānahu mana māhīṃ
[5-16-5]
Sita felt gratified at heart even as She heard the monkey's words full of devotion
and revealing Sri Rama's majesty, glory and strength. Recognizing him as the beloved
of Sri Rama She gave him Her blessing: "May you become a repository of strength and
virtue, dear child. May you ever remain immune from old age and death and prove to be
a storehouse of good qualities, my son; and may the Lord of the Raghus shower His
abundant grace on you." The moment the words "May the Lord be gracious to you"
reached his ears Hanuman was utterly overwhelmed with emotion. Again and again the
monkey bowed his head at Her feet and with joined palms addressed Her thus: "I have
now accomplished all that I had to accomplish, my mother; for your blessing, everyone
knows, is unfailing. Listen, mother: I am feeling frightfully hungry at the sight of these
trees laden with delicious fruits." "I tell you, my son, this grove is guarded by most valiant
and mighty demons." "Mother, I am not at all afraid of them, only if I have your hearty
approval."
देखि बुद्धि बल निपुन कपि कहेउ जानकीं जाहु।
रघुपति चरन हृदयँ धरि तात मधुर फल खाहु।।17।।
[5-17]
dēkhi buddhi bala nipuna kapi kahēu jānakīṃ jāhu.
raghupati carana hṛdayaom dhari tāta madhura phala khāhu
[5-17]
Seeing the monkey perfect in strength and wit, Janaka's Daughter said, " Go, my
son, and enjoy the luscious fruit with your heart fixed on Sri Rama's feet."
चलेउ नाइ सिरु पैठेउ बागा। फल खाएसि तरु तोरैं लागा।।
रहे तहाँ बहु भट रखवारे। कछु मारेसि कछु जाइ पुकारे।।
[5-17-1]
नाथ एक आवा कपि भारी। तेहिं असोक बाटिका उजारी।।
खाएसि फल अरु बिटप उपारे। रच्छक मर्दि मर्दि महि डारे।।
[5-17-2]
सुनि रावन पठए भट नाना। तिन्हहि देखि गर्जेउ हनुमाना।।
सब रजनीचर कपि संघारे। गए पुकारत कछु अधमारे।।
[5-17-3]
पुनि पठयउ तेहिं अच्छकुमारा। चला संग लै सुभट अपारा।।
आवत देखि बिटप गहि तर्जा। ताहि निपाति महाधुनि गर्जा।।
[5-17-4]
calēu nāi siru paiṭhēu bāgā. phala khāēsi taru tōraiṃ lāgā
rahē tahāom bahu bhaṭa rakhavārē. kachu mārēsi kachu jāi pukārē
[5-17-1]
nātha ēka āvā kapi bhārī. tēhiṃ asōka bāṭikā ujārī
khāēsi phala aru biṭapa upārē. racchaka mardi mardi mahi ḍārē
[5-17-2]
suni rāvana paṭhaē bhaṭa nānā. tinhahi dēkhi garjēu hanumānā
saba rajanīcara kapi saṃghārē. gaē pukārata kachu adhamārē
[5-17-3]
puni paṭhayau tēhiṃ acchakumārā. calā saṃga lai subhaṭa apārā
āvata dēkhi biṭapa gahi tarjā. tāhi nipāti mahādhuni garjā
[5-17-4]
Bowing his head he went forth and entered the grove; and having eaten the
fruit he began to break down the trees. A number of warriors had been posted there
as guards; some of them were killed by him, while the rest took flight and cried for
help, "O lord, a huge monkey has made his appearance and laid waste the Asoka
grove. He has eaten fruits, uprooted trees, and, having crushed the watchmen, has
laid them on the ground." On hearing this, Ravana despatched a number of his
champions. Hanuman roared when he saw them and slaughtered the whole demon
host. A few that had survived though well-nigh killed, escaped screaming. Ravana then
sent prince Aksa, who sallied forth with a vast number of his best warriors. Seeing
them approach, Hanuman seized a tree and threatened them and, having overthrown
the prince, roared with a loud yell.
कछु मारेसि कछु मर्देसि कछु मिलएसि धरि धूरि।
कछु पुनि जाइ पुकारे प्रभु मर्कट बल भूरि।।18।।
[5-18]
kachu mārēsi kachu mardēsi kachu milaēsi dhari dhūri.
kachu puni jāi pukārē prabhu markaṭa bala bhūri
[5-18]
Some he slew, some he crushed and some he seized and pounded with dust. And
some who escaped cried, "O lord, the monkey is too strong for us."
सुनि सुत बध लंकेस रिसाना। पठएसि मेघनाद बलवाना।।
मारसि जनि सुत बांधेसु ताही। देखिअ कपिहि कहाँ कर आही।।
[5-18-1]
चला इंद्रजित अतुलित जोधा। बंधु निधन सुनि उपजा क्रोधा।।
कपि देखा दारुन भट आवा। कटकटाइ गर्जा अरु धावा।।
[5-18-2]
अति बिसाल तरु एक उपारा। बिरथ कीन्ह लंकेस कुमारा।।
रहे महाभट ताके संगा। गहि गहि कपि मर्दइ निज अंगा।।
[5-18-3]
तिन्हहि निपाति ताहि सन बाजा। भिरे जुगल मानहुँ गजराजा।
मुठिका मारि चढ़ा तरु जाई। ताहि एक छन मुरुछा आई।।
[5-18-4]
उठि बहोरि कीन्हिसि बहु माया। जीति न जाइ प्रभंजन जाया।।
[5-18-5]
suni suta badha laṃkēsa risānā. paṭhaēsi mēghanāda balavānā
mārasi jani suta bāṃdhēsu tāhī. dēkhia kapihi kahāom kara āhī
[5-18-1]
calā iṃdrajita atulita jōdhā. baṃdhu nidhana suni upajā krōdhā
kapi dēkhā dāruna bhaṭa āvā. kaṭakaṭāi garjā aru dhāvā
[5-18-2]
ati bisāla taru ēka upārā. biratha kīnha laṃkēsa kumārā
rahē mahābhaṭa tākē saṃgā. gahi gahi kapi mardai nija aṃgā
[5-18-3]
tinhahi nipāti tāhi sana bājā. bhirē jugala mānahuom gajarājā.
muṭhikā māri caḍhaā taru jāī. tāhi ēka chana muruchā āī
[5-18-4]
uṭhi bahōri kīnhisi bahu māyā. jīti na jāi prabhaṃjana jāyā
[5-18-5]
The King of Lanka flew into a rage when he heard of his son's death and sent the
mighty Meghanada. "Kill him not, my son, but bind him. Let us see the monkey and
ascertain wherefrom he comes." Meghanada (the conqueror of Indra) sallied forth, a
peerless champion, seized with fury at the news of his brother's death. When Hanuman
saw this fierce warrior approach, he gnashed his teeth and with a roar rushed forward
to meet him. He tore up a tree of enormous size and smashed with it the car, thus
rendering the crown prince of Lanka without any transport. As for the mighty warriors
who accompanied him, Hanuman seized them one by one and crushed them by the
weight of his limbs. Having finished them off, he closed with Meghanada. It was like the
encounter of two lordly elephants. Striking the opponent with his clenched fist, Hanuman
sprang and climbed up a tree; while Meghanada lay unconscious for a moment. He rose
again and resorted to many a delusive device; but the son of the wind-god was not to
be vanquished.
ब्रह्म अस्त्र तेहिं साँधा कपि मन कीन्ह बिचार।
जौं न ब्रह्मसर मानउँ महिमा मिटइ अपार।।19।।
[5-19]
brahma astra tēhiṃ sāomdhā kapi mana kīnha bicāra.
jauṃ na brahmasara mānauom mahimā miṭai apāra
[5-19]
Meghanada ultimately fitted to his bow the arrow known as Brahmastra (the weapon
presided over by Brahma), when Hanuman thought within himself: "If I submit not to Brahma's
own weapon, its infinite glory will be cast to the winds.
ब्रह्मबान कपि कहुँ तेहि मारा। परतिहुँ बार कटकु संघारा।।
तेहि देखा कपि मुरुछित भयऊ। नागपास बाँधेसि लै गयऊ।।
[5-19-1]
जासु नाम जपि सुनहु भवानी। भव बंधन काटहिं नर ग्यानी।।
तासु दूत कि बंध तरु आवा। प्रभु कारज लगि कपिहिं बँधावा।।
[5-19-2]
कपि बंधन सुनि निसिचर धाए। कौतुक लागि सभाँ सब आए।।
दसमुख सभा दीखि कपि जाई। कहि न जाइ कछु अति प्रभुताई।।
[5-19-3]
कर जोरें सुर दिसिप बिनीता। भृकुटि बिलोकत सकल सभीता।।
देखि प्रताप न कपि मन संका। जिमि अहिगन महुँ गरुड़ असंका।।
[5-19-4]
brahmabāna kapi kahuom tēhi mārā. paratihuom bāra kaṭaku saṃghārā
tēhi dēkhā kapi muruchita bhayaū. nāgapāsa bāomdhēsi lai gayaū
[5-19-1]
jāsu nāma japi sunahu bhavānī. bhava baṃdhana kāṭahiṃ nara gyānī
tāsu dūta ki baṃdha taru āvā. prabhu kāraja lagi kapihiṃ baomdhāvā
[5-19-2]
kapi baṃdhana suni nisicara dhāē. kautuka lāgi sabhāom saba āē
dasamukha sabhā dīkhi kapi jāī. kahi na jāi kachu ati prabhutāī
[5-19-3]
kara jōrēṃ sura disipa binītā. bhṛkuṭi bilōkata sakala sabhītā
dēkhi pratāpa na kapi mana saṃkā. jimi ahigana mahuom garuḍa asaṃkā
[5-19-4]
He launched the Brahmastra against Hanuman, who crushed a whole host even
as he fell. When he saw that the monkey had swooned, he entangled the latter in
a noose of serpents* and carried him off. Now, Parvati, is it conceivable that the envoy
of the Lord whose very name enables the wise to cut asunder the bonds of mundane
existence should come under bondage? No, it was in the service of the Lord that
Hanuman allowed himself to be bound. When the demons heard that the monkey had
been captured and noosed, they all rushed to the court in order to enjoy the spectacle.
The monkey arrived and saw Ravana's court: his superb glory baffled description. Even
gods and regents of the quarters stood meek with joined palms, all watching the
movement of his eyebrows in great dismay. But the monkey's soul was no more
disturbed at the sight of his power than Garuda (the king of birds) would be frightened
in the midst of a number of serpents.
कपिहि बिलोकि दसानन बिहसा कहि दुर्बाद।
सुत बध सुरति कीन्हि पुनि उपजा हृदयँ बिषाद।।20।।
[5-20]
kapihi bilōki dasānana bihasā kahi durbāda.
suta badha surati kīnhi puni upajā hṛdayaom biṣāda
[5-20]
When the ten-headed monster saw the monkey he laughed and railed at him. But
presently he recalled his son's death and felt sad at heart.
कह लंकेस कवन तैं कीसा। केहिं के बल घालेहि बन खीसा।।
की धौं श्रवन सुनेहि नहिं मोही। देखउँ अति असंक सठ तोही।।
[5-20-1]
मारे निसिचर केहिं अपराधा। कहु सठ तोहि न प्रान कइ बाधा।।
सुन रावन ब्रह्मांड निकाया। पाइ जासु बल बिरचित माया।।
[5-20-2]
जाकें बल बिरंचि हरि ईसा। पालत सृजत हरत दससीसा।
जा बल सीस धरत सहसानन। अंडकोस समेत गिरि कानन।।
[5-20-3]
धरइ जो बिबिध देह सुरत्राता। तुम्ह ते सठन्ह सिखावनु दाता।
हर कोदंड कठिन जेहि भंजा। तेहि समेत नृप दल मद गंजा।।
[5-20-4]
खर दूषन त्रिसिरा अरु बाली। बधे सकल अतुलित बलसाली।।
[5-20-5]
kaha laṃkēsa kavana taiṃ kīsā. kēhiṃ kē bala ghālēhi bana khīsā
kī dhauṃ śravana sunēhi nahiṃ mōhī. dēkhauom ati asaṃka saṭha tōhī
[5-20-1]
mārē nisicara kēhiṃ aparādhā. kahu saṭha tōhi na prāna kai bādhā
suna rāvana brahmāṃḍa nikāyā. pāi jāsu bala biracita māyā
[5-20-2]
jākēṃ bala biraṃci hari īsā. pālata sṛjata harata dasasīsā.
jā bala sīsa dharata sahasānana. aṃḍakōsa samēta giri kānana
[5-20-3]
dharai jō bibidha dēha suratrātā. tumha tē saṭhanha sikhāvanu dātā.
hara kōdaṃḍa kaṭhina jēhi bhaṃjā. tēhi samēta nṛpa dala mada gaṃjā
[5-20-4]
khara dūṣana trisirā aru bālī. badhē sakala atulita balasālī
[5-20-5]
Said the king of Lanka, "Who are you, monkey, and by whose might have you
wrought the destruction of the grove? What, did you never hear my name? I see you are
an exceptionally bold wretch. For what offence did you kill the demons? Tell me, fool, are
you not afraid of losing your life?" "Listen, Ravana: recall Him by whose might Maya
(Nature) brings forth numberless universes; by whose might, O ten-headed monster,
Brahma, Hari (Visnu) and ∫sa (Siva) carry on their respective function of creation,
preservation and destruction; by whose might the thousand-headed serpent (Sesa)
supports on his head the entire globe with its mountains and forests, who assumes
various forms in order to protect the gods and teach a lesson to wretches like you; who
broke Siva unbending bow and crushed with it the pride of a host of princes; who
despatched Khara, Dusana, Trisira and Vali, all unequalled in strength.
जाके बल लवलेस तें जितेहु चराचर झारि।
तासु दूत मैं जा करि हरि आनेहु प्रिय नारि।।21।।
[5-21]
jākē bala lavalēsa tēṃ jitēhu carācara jhāri.
tāsu dūta maiṃ jā kari hari ānēhu priya nāri
[5-21]
"By an iota of whose might you were able to conquer the entire creation, both
animate and inanimate, and whose beloved spouse has been stolen away by you. Know
me to be His envoy.
जानउँ मैं तुम्हारि प्रभुताई। सहसबाहु सन परी लराई।।
समर बालि सन करि जसु पावा। सुनि कपि बचन बिहसि बिहरावा।।
[5-21-1]
खायउँ फल प्रभु लागी भूँखा। कपि सुभाव तें तोरेउँ रूखा।।
सब कें देह परम प्रिय स्वामी। मारहिं मोहि कुमारग गामी।।
[5-21-2]
जिन्ह मोहि मारा ते मैं मारे। तेहि पर बाँधेउ तनयँ तुम्हारे।।
मोहि न कछु बाँधे कइ लाजा। कीन्ह चहउँ निज प्रभु कर काजा।।
[5-21-3]
बिनती करउँ जोरि कर रावन। सुनहु मान तजि मोर सिखावन।।
देखहु तुम्ह निज कुलहि बिचारी। भ्रम तजि भजहु भगत भय हारी।।
[5-21-4]
जाकें डर अति काल डेराई। जो सुर असुर चराचर खाई।।
तासों बयरु कबहुँ नहिं कीजै। मोरे कहें जानकी दीजै।।
[5-21-5]
jānauom maiṃ tumhāri prabhutāī. sahasabāhu sana parī larāī
samara bāli sana kari jasu pāvā. suni kapi bacana bihasi biharāvā
[5-21-1]
khāyauom phala prabhu lāgī bhūomkhā. kapi subhāva tēṃ tōrēuom rūkhā
saba kēṃ dēha parama priya svāmī. mārahiṃ mōhi kumāraga gāmī
[5-21-2]
jinha mōhi mārā tē maiṃ mārē. tēhi para bāomdhēu tanayaom tumhārē
mōhi na kachu bāomdhē kai lājā. kīnha cahauom nija prabhu kara kājā
[5-21-3]
binatī karauom jōri kara rāvana. sunahu māna taji mōra sikhāvana
dēkhahu tumha nija kulahi bicārī. bhrama taji bhajahu bhagata bhaya hārī
[5-21-4]
jākēṃ ḍara ati kāla ḍērāī. jō sura asura carācara khāī
tāsōṃ bayaru kabahuom nahiṃ kījai. mōrē kahēṃ jānakī dījai
[5-21-5]
"I am aware of your glory: you had an encounter with Sahasrabahu* and won
distinction in your contest with Vali.†" Ravana heard the words of Hanuman but laughed
them away. "I ate the fruit because I felt hungry and broke the boughs as a monkey is
wont to do. One's body, my master, is supremely dear to all; yet those wicked fellows
would insist on belabouring me, so that I had no course left but to return their blows. Still
your son (Meghanada) put me in bonds; but I am not at all ashamed of being bound, keen
as I am to serve the cause of my lord. I implore you with joined palms, Ravana: give up
your haughtiness and heed my advice. Think of your lineage and view things in that
perspective; in any case disillusion yourself and adore Him who dispels the fear of His
devotees. Never antagonize Him who is a source of terror even to Death, that devours
all created beings, both animate and inanimate, gods as well as demons. And return
Janaka's Daughter at my request
प्रनतपाल रघुनायक करुना सिंधु खरारि।
गएँ सरन प्रभु राखिहैं तव अपराध बिसारि।।22।।
[5-22]
pranatapāla raghunāyaka karunā siṃdhu kharāri.
gaēom sarana prabhu rākhihaiṃ tava aparādha bisāri
[5-22]
Lord Sri Rama, the Slayer of Khara, is a protector of the suppliant and an ocean
of compassion. Forgetting your offences, He will give you shelter if you but turn to Him
for protection
राम चरन पंकज उर धरहू। लंका अचल राज तुम्ह करहू।।
रिषि पुलिस्त जसु बिमल मंयका। तेहि ससि महुँ जनि होहु कलंका।।
[5-22-1]
राम नाम बिनु गिरा न सोहा। देखु बिचारि त्यागि मद मोहा।।
बसन हीन नहिं सोह सुरारी। सब भूषण भूषित बर नारी।।
[5-22-2]
राम बिमुख संपति प्रभुताई। जाइ रही पाई बिनु पाई।।
सजल मूल जिन्ह सरितन्ह नाहीं। बरषि गए पुनि तबहिं सुखाहीं।।
[5-22-3]
सुनु दसकंठ कहउँ पन रोपी। बिमुख राम त्राता नहिं कोपी।।
संकर सहस बिष्नु अज तोही। सकहिं न राखि राम कर द्रोही।।
[5-22-4]
rāma carana paṃkaja ura dharahū. laṃkā acala rāja tumha karahū
riṣi pulista jasu bimala maṃyakā. tēhi sasi mahuom jani hōhu kalaṃkā
[5-22-1]
rāma nāma binu girā na sōhā. dēkhu bicāri tyāgi mada mōhā
basana hīna nahiṃ sōha surārī. saba bhūṣaṇa bhūṣita bara nārī
[5-22-2]
rāma bimukha saṃpati prabhutāī. jāi rahī pāī binu pāī
sajala mūla jinha saritanha nāhīṃ. baraṣi gaē puni tabahiṃ sukhāhīṃ
[5-22-3]
sunu dasakaṃṭha kahauom pana rōpī. bimukha rāma trātā nahiṃ kōpī
saṃkara sahasa biṣnu aja tōhī. sakahiṃ na rākhi rāma kara drōhī
[5-22-4]
"Install the image of Sri Rama's lotus feet in your heart and enjoy the uninterrupted
sovereignty of Lanka. 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 Sri
Rama's name. Ponder and see for yourself, casting aside arrogance and infatuation. A
fair lady without clothes, O enemy of gods, does not commend herself even though
adorned with all kinds of jewels. The fortune and lordship of a man who is hostile to
Rama 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 Ravana, I tell you on oath: there is none to save him who is
opposed to Sri Rama. Sankara, Visnu and Brahma* in their thousands are unable to
protect you, an enemy of Sri Rama."
मोहमूल बहु सूल प्रद त्यागहु तम अभिमान।
भजहु राम रघुनायक कृपा सिंधु भगवान।।23।।
[5-23]
mōhamūla bahu sūla prada tyāgahu tama abhimāna.
bhajahu rāma raghunāyaka kṛpā siṃdhu bhagavāna
[5-23]
"Abandon pride, which is the same as Tamoguna (darkness), rooted as it is in
ignorance and is a source of considerable pain; and adore Lord Sri Rama, the Chief of
the Raghus and an ocean of compassion.
जदपि कहि कपि अति हित बानी। भगति बिबेक बिरति नय सानी।।
बोला बिहसि महा अभिमानी। मिला हमहि कपि गुर बड़ ग्यानी।।
[5-23-1]
मृत्यु निकट आई खल तोही। लागेसि अधम सिखावन मोही।।
उलटा होइहि कह हनुमाना। मतिभ्रम तोर प्रगट मैं जाना।।
[5-23-2]
सुनि कपि बचन बहुत खिसिआना। बेगि न हरहुँ मूढ़ कर प्राना।।
सुनत निसाचर मारन धाए। सचिवन्ह सहित बिभीषनु आए।
[5-23-3]
नाइ सीस करि बिनय बहूता। नीति बिरोध न मारिअ दूता।।
आन दंड कछु करिअ गोसाँई। सबहीं कहा मंत्र भल भाई।।
[5-23-4]
सुनत बिहसि बोला दसकंधर। अंग भंग करि पठइअ बंदर।।
[5-23-5]
jadapi kahi kapi ati hita bānī. bhagati bibēka birati naya sānī
bōlā bihasi mahā abhimānī. milā hamahi kapi gura baḍa gyānī
[5-23-1]
mṛtyu nikaṭa āī khala tōhī. lāgēsi adhama sikhāvana mōhī
ulaṭā hōihi kaha hanumānā. matibhrama tōra pragaṭa maiṃ jānā
[5-23-2]
suni kapi bacana bahuta khisiānā. bēgi na harahuom mūḍha kara prānā
sunata nisācara mārana dhāē. sacivanha sahita bibhīṣanu āē.
[5-23-3]
nāi sīsa kari binaya bahūtā. nīti birōdha na māria dūtā
āna daṃḍa kachu karia gōsāomī. sabahīṃ kahā maṃtra bhala bhāī
[5-23-4]
sunata bihasi bōlā dasakaṃdhara. aṃga bhaṃga kari paṭhaia baṃdara
[5-23-5]
Although Hanuman gave him exceedingly salutary advice, full of devotion, discretion,
dispassion and wisdom, the most haughty Ravana laughed and said, "We have found a
most wise Guru in this monkey ! (Turning towards Hanuman he continued) Death hangs
over your head, O wretch; that is why you have started exhorting me, O vile monkey."
"Just the contrary is going to happen;" retorted Hanuman. "I clearly perceive that you are
labouring under some mental illusion." Hearing these words of Hanuman Ravana got nettled.
"Why not some of you quickly kill this fool?" As soon as the demons heard it, they rushed
forward to kill him. That very moment came Vibhisana (Ravana's youngest brother) with
his counsellors. Bowing his head he made humble entreaty: "It is against all statecraft: an
envoy must not be killed. He may be punished in some other way, my master." All exclaimed
to one another, "This is sound counsel, brother." Hearing this the ten-headed Ravana laughed
and said, "All right, the monkey may be sent back mutilated.
कपि कें ममता पूँछ पर सबहि कहउँ समुझाइ।
तेल बोरि पट बाँधि पुनि पावक देहु लगाइ।।24।।
[5-24]
kapi kēṃ mamatā pūomcha para sabahi kahauom samujhāi.
tēla bōri paṭa bāomdhi puni pāvaka dēhu lagāi
[5-24]
"A monkey is very fond of his tail: I tell you this secret. Therefore, swathe his tail
with rags soaked in oil and then set fire to it."
पूँछहीन बानर तहँ जाइहि। तब सठ निज नाथहि लइ आइहि।।
जिन्ह कै कीन्हसि बहुत बड़ाई। देखेउँमैं तिन्ह कै प्रभुताई।।
[5-24-1]
बचन सुनत कपि मन मुसुकाना। भइ सहाय सारद मैं जाना।।
जातुधान सुनि रावन बचना। लागे रचैं मूढ़ सोइ रचना।।
[5-24-2]
रहा न नगर बसन घृत तेला। बाढ़ी पूँछ कीन्ह कपि खेला।।
कौतुक कहँ आए पुरबासी। मारहिं चरन करहिं बहु हाँसी।।
[5-24-3]
बाजहिं ढोल देहिं सब तारी। नगर फेरि पुनि पूँछ प्रजारी।।
पावक जरत देखि हनुमंता। भयउ परम लघु रुप तुरंता।।
[5-24-4]
निबुकि चढ़ेउ कपि कनक अटारीं। भई सभीत निसाचर नारीं।।
[5-24-5]
pūomchahīna bānara tahaom jāihi. taba saṭha nija nāthahi lai āihi
jinha kai kīnhasi bahuta baḍaāī. dēkhēuommaiṃ tinha kai prabhutāī
[5-24-1]
bacana sunata kapi mana musukānā. bhai sahāya sārada maiṃ jānā
jātudhāna suni rāvana bacanā. lāgē racaiṃ mūḍha sōi racanā
[5-24-2]
rahā na nagara basana ghṛta tēlā. bāḍhaī pūomcha kīnha kapi khēlā
kautuka kahaom āē purabāsī. mārahiṃ carana karahiṃ bahu hāomsī
[5-24-3]
bājahiṃ ḍhōla dēhiṃ saba tārī. nagara phēri puni pūomcha prajārī
pāvaka jarata dēkhi hanumaṃtā. bhayau parama laghu rupa turaṃtā
[5-24-4]
nibuki caḍhaēu kapi kanaka aṭārīṃ. bhaī sabhīta nisācara nārīṃ
[5-24-5]
"When 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 ."
Hanuman smiled to himself on hearing these words. "Goddess Sarada has proved
helpful to me, I believe." On hearing Ravana's 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 such a length through Hanuman's playful gesture. The citizens
thronged to see the fun; they kicked Hanuman 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 Hanuman 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.
हरि प्रेरित तेहि अवसर चले मरुत उनचास।
अट्टहास करि गर्ज़ा कपि बढ़ि लाग अकास।।25।।
[5-25]
hari prērita tēhi avasara calē maruta unacāsa.
aṭṭahāsa kari garjaā kapi baḍhai lāga akāsa
[5-25]
At that moment, impelled by God, all the forty-nine* winds began to bluster.
Hanuman roared with a loud laugh and swelled to such a size that he seemed to touch
the sky
देह बिसाल परम हरुआई। मंदिर तें मंदिर चढ़ धाई।।
जरइ नगर भा लोग बिहाला। झपट लपट बहु कोटि कराला।।
[5-25-1]
तात मातु हा सुनिअ पुकारा। एहि अवसर को हमहि उबारा।।
हम जो कहा यह कपि नहिं होई। बानर रूप धरें सुर कोई।।
[5-25-2]
साधु अवग्या कर फलु ऐसा। जरइ नगर अनाथ कर जैसा।।
जारा नगरु निमिष एक माहीं। एक बिभीषन कर गृह नाहीं।।
[5-25-3]
ता कर दूत अनल जेहिं सिरिजा। जरा न सो तेहि कारन गिरिजा।।
उलटि पलटि लंका सब जारी। कूदि परा पुनि सिंधु मझारी।।
[5-25-4]
dēha bisāla parama haruāī. maṃdira tēṃ maṃdira caḍha dhāī
jarai nagara bhā lōga bihālā. jhapaṭa lapaṭa bahu kōṭi karālā
[5-25-1]
tāta mātu hā sunia pukārā. ēhi avasara kō hamahi ubārā
hama jō kahā yaha kapi nahiṃ hōī. bānara rūpa dharēṃ sura kōī
[5-25-2]
sādhu avagyā kara phalu aisā. jarai nagara anātha kara jaisā
jārā nagaru nimiṣa ēka māhīṃ. ēka bibhīṣana kara gṛha nāhīṃ
[5-25-3]
tā kara dūta anala jēhiṃ sirijā. jarā na sō tēhi kārana girijā
ulaṭi palaṭi laṃkā saba jārī. kūdi parā puni siṃdhu majhārī
[5-25-4]
Though colossal in size, Hanuman appeared most nimble-bodied; he ran and
sprang from palace to palace. The city was all ablaze and the people were at their wit's
end. Terrible flames burst forth in myriads and piteous cries were heard everywhere:
"O 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." In the twinking of an
eye Hanuman burnt down the whole city barring the solitary house of Vibhisana.
Parvati, (continues Lord Siva,) Hanuman went unscathed because he was the
messenger of Him who created fire itself. He burnt the whole of Lanka from one end
to the other and then leapt into the ocean.
पूँछ बुझाइ खोइ श्रम धरि लघु रूप बहोरि।
जनकसुता के आगें ठाढ़ भयउ कर जोरि।।26।।
[5-26]
pūomcha bujhāi khōi śrama dhari laghu rūpa bahōri.
janakasutā kē āgēṃ ṭhāḍha bhayau kara jōri
[5-26]
After quenching his tail and relieving his fatigue he resumed his diminutive form
and stood before Janaka's Daughter with joined palms.
मातु मोहि दीजे कछु चीन्हा। जैसें रघुनायक मोहि दीन्हा।।
चूड़ामनि उतारि तब दयऊ। हरष समेत पवनसुत लयऊ।।
[5-26-1]
कहेहु तात अस मोर प्रनामा। सब प्रकार प्रभु पूरनकामा।।
दीन दयाल बिरिदु संभारी। हरहु नाथ मम संकट भारी।।
[5-26-2]
तात सक्रसुत कथा सुनाएहु। बान प्रताप प्रभुहि समुझाएहु।।
मास दिवस महुँ नाथु न आवा। तौ पुनि मोहि जिअत नहिं पावा।।
[5-26-3]
कहु कपि केहि बिधि राखौं प्राना। तुम्हहू तात कहत अब जाना।।
तोहि देखि सीतलि भइ छाती। पुनि मो कहुँ सोइ दिनु सो राती।।
[5-26-4]
mātu mōhi dījē kachu cīnhā. jaisēṃ raghunāyaka mōhi dīnhā
cūḍaāmani utāri taba dayaū. haraṣa samēta pavanasuta layaū
[5-26-1]
kahēhu tāta asa mōra pranāmā. saba prakāra prabhu pūranakāmā
dīna dayāla biridu saṃbhārī. harahu nātha mama saṃkaṭa bhārī
[5-26-2]
tāta sakrasuta kathā sunāēhu. bāna pratāpa prabhuhi samujhāēhu
māsa divasa mahuom nāthu na āvā. tau puni mōhi jiata nahiṃ pāvā
[5-26-3]
kahu kapi kēhi bidhi rākhauṃ prānā. tumhahū tāta kahata aba jānā
tōhi dēkhi sītali bhai chātī. puni mō kahuom sōi dinu sō rātī
[5-26-4]
Be pleased, Mother, to give me some token, such as the Lord of the Raghus gave
me." She thereupon unfastened the jewel on Her head and gave it to the son of the windgod,
who gladly received it. "Convey my obeisance to Him, dear son, with these words:
'My lord is all sufficient; yet recalling Your vow of kindness to the afflicted, relieve, O
master, my grievous distress.' Repeat to him, my son, the episode of Indra's 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, Hanuman, 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.
जनकसुतहि समुझाइ करि बहु बिधि धीरजु दीन्ह।
चरन कमल सिरु नाइ कपि गवनु राम पहिं कीन्ह।।27।।
[5-27]
janakasutahi samujhāi kari bahu bidhi dhīraju dīnha.
carana kamala siru nāi kapi gavanu rāma pahiṃ kīnha
[5-27]
Reassuring Janaka's Daughter he consoled Her in many ways and, bowing his
head at Her lotus feet, set forth to meet Sri Rama
चलत महाधुनि गर्जेसि भारी। गर्भ स्त्रवहिं सुनि निसिचर नारी।।
नाघि सिंधु एहि पारहि आवा। सबद किलकिला कपिन्ह सुनावा।।
[5-27-1]
हरषे सब बिलोकि हनुमाना। नूतन जन्म कपिन्ह तब जाना।।
मुख प्रसन्न तन तेज बिराजा। कीन्हेसि रामचन्द्र कर काजा।।
[5-27-2]
मिले सकल अति भए सुखारी। तलफत मीन पाव जिमि बारी।।
चले हरषि रघुनायक पासा। पूँछत कहत नवल इतिहासा।।
[5-27-3]
तब मधुबन भीतर सब आए। अंगद संमत मधु फल खाए।।
रखवारे जब बरजन लागे। मुष्टि प्रहार हनत सब भागे।।
[5-27-4]
calata mahādhuni garjēsi bhārī. garbha stravahiṃ suni nisicara nārī
nāghi siṃdhu ēhi pārahi āvā. sabada kilakilā kapinha sunāvā
[5-27-1]
haraṣē saba bilōki hanumānā. nūtana janma kapinha taba jānā
mukha prasanna tana tēja birājā. kīnhēsi rāmacandra kara kājā
[5-27-2]
milē sakala ati bhaē sukhārī. talaphata mīna pāva jimi bārī
calē haraṣi raghunāyaka pāsā. pūomchata kahata navala itihāsā
[5-27-3]
taba madhubana bhītara saba āē. aṃgada saṃmata madhu phala khāē
rakhavārē jaba barajana lāgē. muṣṭi prahāra hanata saba bhāgē
[5-27-4]
While leaving he roared aloud with such a terrible noise that the wives of the demons
miscarried. Taking a leap across the ocean he reached the opposite shore and greeted
his fellow-monkeys with a shrill cry of joy. They were all delighted to see Hanuman and
felt as if they had been born anew. He wore a cheerful countenance and his body shone
with a brilliance which left no doubt in their mind that he had executed Sri Ramacandra's
commission. They all met him and felt as delighted as a fish writhing with agony for lack
of water would feel on getting it. They then gladly proceeded to see the Lord of the Raghus,
asking and telling the latest events. On their way they all entered Sugriva's garden called
Madhuvana and with Angada's consent began to eat the luscious fruit. When the guards
interfered, they were beaten with fists till they took to their heels.
जाइ पुकारे ते सब बन उजार जुबराज।
सुनि सुग्रीव हरष कपि करि आए प्रभु काज।।28।।
[5-28]
jāi pukārē tē saba bana ujāra jubarāja.
suni sugrīva haraṣa kapi kari āē prabhu kāja
[5-28]
They all approached Sugriva and complained that the Crown Prince was laying
waste the royal garden. Sugriva rejoiced to hear this; for he concluded that the monkeys
must have returned after accomplishing the Lord's business.
जौं न होति सीता सुधि पाई। मधुबन के फल सकहिं कि खाई।।
एहि बिधि मन बिचार कर राजा। आइ गए कपि सहित समाजा।।
[5-28-1]
आइ सबन्हि नावा पद सीसा। मिलेउ सबन्हि अति प्रेम कपीसा।।
पूँछी कुसल कुसल पद देखी। राम कृपाँ भा काजु बिसेषी।।
[5-28-2]
नाथ काजु कीन्हेउ हनुमाना। राखे सकल कपिन्ह के प्राना।।
सुनि सुग्रीव बहुरि तेहि मिलेऊ। कपिन्ह सहित रघुपति पहिं चलेऊ।
[5-28-3]
राम कपिन्ह जब आवत देखा। किएँ काजु मन हरष बिसेषा।।
फटिक सिला बैठे द्वौ भाई। परे सकल कपि चरनन्हि जाई।।
[5-28-4]
jauṃ na hōti sītā sudhi pāī. madhubana kē phala sakahiṃ ki khāī
ēhi bidhi mana bicāra kara rājā. āi gaē kapi sahita samājā
[5-28-1]
āi sabanhi nāvā pada sīsā. milēu sabanhi ati prēma kapīsā
pūomchī kusala kusala pada dēkhī. rāma kṛpāom bhā kāju bisēṣī
[5-28-2]
nātha kāju kīnhēu hanumānā. rākhē sakala kapinha kē prānā
suni sugrīva bahuri tēhi milēū. kapinha sahita raghupati pahiṃ calēū.
[5-28-3]
rāma kapinha jaba āvata dēkhā. kiēom kāju mana haraṣa bisēṣā
phaṭika silā baiṭhē dvau bhāī. parē sakala kapi carananhi jāī
[5-28-4]
"If they had failed to get any news of Sita, they could never dare to eat the fruit
of Madhuvana." 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 . "It is well with us, now
that we have seen your feet. By Rama's grace the work has been accomplished with
remarkable success. It is Hanuman, Your Majesty, who did everything and saved the life
of the whole monkey host." Hearing this Sugriva embraced him again and then
proceeded with all the monkeys to see the Lord of the Raghus. When Sri Rama saw the
monkeys approaching with their mission duly accomplished, He was particularly delighted
at heart. The two brothers were seated on a crystal rock and all the monkeys went and
fell at Their feet.
प्रीति सहित सब भेटे रघुपति करुना पुंज।
पूँछी कुसल नाथ अब कुसल देखि पद कंज।।29।।
[5-29]
prīti sahita saba bhēṭē raghupati karunā puṃja.
pūomchī kusala nātha aba kusala dēkhi pada kaṃja
[5-29]
The all-merciful Lord of the Raghus embraced them all with affection and asked
of their welfare. "All is well with us, now that we have seen Your lotus feet."
जामवंत कह सुनु रघुराया। जा पर नाथ करहु तुम्ह दाया।।
ताहि सदा सुभ कुसल निरंतर। सुर नर मुनि प्रसन्न ता ऊपर।।
[5-29-1]
सोइ बिजई बिनई गुन सागर। तासु सुजसु त्रेलोक उजागर।।
प्रभु कीं कृपा भयउ सबु काजू। जन्म हमार सुफल भा आजू।।
[5-29-2]
नाथ पवनसुत कीन्हि जो करनी। सहसहुँ मुख न जाइ सो बरनी।।
पवनतनय के चरित सुहाए। जामवंत रघुपतिहि सुनाए।।
[5-29-3]
सुनत कृपानिधि मन अति भाए। पुनि हनुमान हरषि हियँ लाए।।
कहहु तात केहि भाँति जानकी। रहति करति रच्छा स्वप्रान की।।
[5-29-4]
jāmavaṃta kaha sunu raghurāyā. jā para nātha karahu tumha dāyā
tāhi sadā subha kusala niraṃtara. sura nara muni prasanna tā ūpara
[5-29-1]
sōi bijaī binaī guna sāgara. tāsu sujasu trēlōka ujāgara
prabhu kīṃ kṛpā bhayau sabu kājū. janma hamāra suphala bhā ājū
[5-29-2]
nātha pavanasuta kīnhi jō karanī. sahasahuom mukha na jāi sō baranī
pavanatanaya kē carita suhāē. jāmavaṃta raghupatihi sunāē
[5-29-3]
sunata kṛpānidhi mana ati bhāē. puni hanumāna haraṣi hiyaom lāē
kahahu tāta kēhi bhāomti jānakī. rahati karati racchā svaprāna kī
[5-29-4]
Said Jambavan, "Listen, O Lord of the Raghus: he on whom You bestow Your
blessings is ever lucky and incessantly happy; gods, human beings and sages are
all kind to him. He alone is victorious, modest and an ocean of virtues; his fair renown
shines brightly through all the three spheres of creation. Everything has turned out
well by the grace of my Lord; it is only today that our birth has been consummated.
The achievement of Hanuman (the son of the wind-god) cannot be described even
with a thousand tongues." Jambavan then related to the Lord of the Raghus the charming
exploits of Hanuman (the son of the wind-god). The All-merciful felt much delighted
at heart to hear them and in His joy He clasped Hanuman once more to His bosom.
"Tell me, dear Hanuman, how does Janaka's daughter pass her days and sustain her
life?"
नाम पाहरु दिवस निसि ध्यान तुम्हार कपाट।
लोचन निज पद जंत्रित जाहिं प्रान केहिं बाट।।30।।
[5-30]
nāma pāharu divasa nisi dhyāna tumhāra kapāṭa.
lōcana nija pada jaṃtrita jāhiṃ prāna kēhiṃ bāṭa
[5-30]
"Your Name keeps watch night and day, while Her continued thought of You acts
as a pair of closed doors. She has Her eyes fastened on Her own feet; Her life thus finds
no outlet whereby to escape."
चलत मोहि चूड़ामनि दीन्ही। रघुपति हृदयँ लाइ सोइ लीन्ही।।
नाथ जुगल लोचन भरि बारी। बचन कहे कछु जनककुमारी।।
[5-30-1]
अनुज समेत गहेहु प्रभु चरना। दीन बंधु प्रनतारति हरना।।
मन क्रम बचन चरन अनुरागी। केहि अपराध नाथ हौं त्यागी।।
[5-30-2]
अवगुन एक मोर मैं माना। बिछुरत प्रान न कीन्ह पयाना।।
नाथ सो नयनन्हि को अपराधा। निसरत प्रान करिहिं हठि बाधा।।
[5-30-3]
बिरह अगिनि तनु तूल समीरा। स्वास जरइ छन माहिं सरीरा।।
नयन स्त्रवहि जलु निज हित लागी। जरैं न पाव देह बिरहागी।
[5-30-4]
सीता के अति बिपति बिसाला। बिनहिं कहें भलि दीनदयाला।।
[5-30-5]
calata mōhi cūḍaāmani dīnhī. raghupati hṛdayaom lāi sōi līnhī
nātha jugala lōcana bhari bārī. bacana kahē kachu janakakumārī
[5-30-1]
anuja samēta gahēhu prabhu caranā. dīna baṃdhu pranatārati haranā
mana krama bacana carana anurāgī. kēhi aparādha nātha hauṃ tyāgī
[5-30-2]
avaguna ēka mōra maiṃ mānā. bichurata prāna na kīnha payānā
nātha sō nayananhi kō aparādhā. nisarata prāna karihiṃ haṭhi bādhā
[5-30-3]
biraha agini tanu tūla samīrā. svāsa jarai chana māhiṃ sarīrā
nayana stravahi jalu nija hita lāgī. jaraiṃ na pāva dēha birahāgī.
[5-30-4]
sītā kē ati bipati bisālā. binahiṃ kahēṃ bhali dīnadayālā
[5-30-5]
"When I was leaving, She gave me this jewel from the top of Her head." The Lord
of the Raghus took it and pressed it to His bosom. "My lord, with tears in both Her eyes
Janaka's Daughter uttered the following few words: 'Embrace the feet of my lord and His
younger brother crying; O befriender of the distressed, reliever of the suppliant's agony,
I am devoted to Your feet in thought, word and deed; yet for what offence, my lord, have
You forsaken me? I do admit one fault of mine, that my life did not depart the moment
I was separated from You. That, however, my lord, is the fault of my eyes, which forcibly
prevent my life from escaping. The agony of separation from You is like fire, my sighs
fan it as a gust of wind and in between stands my body like a heap of cotton, which
would have been consumed in an instant. But my eyes, in their own interest (i.e., for
being enabled to feast themselves on Your beauty) rain a flood of tears; that is why the
body fails to catch the fire of desolation.' Sita's distress is so overwhelmingly great, and
You are so compassionate to the afflicted, that it is better not to describe it."
निमिष निमिष करुनानिधि जाहिं कलप सम बीति।
बेगि चलिय प्रभु आनिअ भुज बल खल दल जीति।।31।।
[5-31]
nimiṣa nimiṣa karunānidhi jāhiṃ kalapa sama bīti.
bēgi caliya prabhu ānia bhuja bala khala dala jīti
[5-31]
"Each single moment, O fountain of mercy, passes like an age to Her. Therefore,
march quickly, my lord, and vanquishing the miscreant crew by Your mighty arm,
recover Her."
सुनि सीता दुख प्रभु सुख अयना। भरि आए जल राजिव नयना।।
बचन काँय मन मम गति जाही। सपनेहुँ बूझिअ बिपति कि ताही।।
[5-31-1]
कह हनुमंत बिपति प्रभु सोई। जब तव सुमिरन भजन न होई।।
केतिक बात प्रभु जातुधान की। रिपुहि जीति आनिबी जानकी।।
[5-31-2]
सुनु कपि तोहि समान उपकारी। नहिं कोउ सुर नर मुनि तनुधारी।।
प्रति उपकार करौं का तोरा। सनमुख होइ न सकत मन मोरा।।
[5-31-3]
सुनु सुत उरिन मैं नाहीं। देखेउँ करि बिचार मन माहीं।।
पुनि पुनि कपिहि चितव सुरत्राता। लोचन नीर पुलक अति गाता।।
[5-31-4]
suni sītā dukha prabhu sukha ayanā. bhari āē jala rājiva nayanā
bacana kāomya mana mama gati jāhī. sapanēhuom būjhia bipati ki tāhī
[5-31-1]
kaha hanumaṃta bipati prabhu sōī. jaba tava sumirana bhajana na hōī
kētika bāta prabhu jātudhāna kī. ripuhi jīti ānibī jānakī
[5-31-2]
sunu kapi tōhi samāna upakārī. nahiṃ kōu sura nara muni tanudhārī
prati upakāra karauṃ kā tōrā. sanamukha hōi na sakata mana mōrā
[5-31-3]
sunu suta urina maiṃ nāhīṃ. dēkhēuom kari bicāra mana māhīṃ
puni puni kapihi citava suratrātā. lōcana nīra pulaka ati gātā
[5-31-4]
When the all-blissful Lord heard of Sita's agony, tears rushed to his lotus eyes.
"Do you think anyone who depends on me in thought, word and deed can ever dream
of adversity?" Said Hanuman: "There 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 Janaka's Daughter." "No one endowed with a body-a god, human
being or sage-has put me under such obligation, Hanuman, 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." Again and again as the Protector of the gods gazed on Hanuman His eyes filled
with tears and His body was overpowered with a thrill of emotion.
सुनि प्रभु बचन बिलोकि मुख गात हरषि हनुमंत।
चरन परेउ प्रेमाकुल त्राहि त्राहि भगवंत।।32।।
[5-32]
suni prabhu bacana bilōki mukha gāta haraṣi hanumaṃta.
carana parēu prēmākula trāhi trāhi bhagavaṃta
[5-32]
Even as Hanuman listened to the words of his lord and gazed on His countenance
he experienced a thrill of joy all over his body and fell at His feet, overwhelmed with love
and crying: "Save me, save me (from the tentacles of egoism), my lord."
बार बार प्रभु चहइ उठावा। प्रेम मगन तेहि उठब न भावा।।
प्रभु कर पंकज कपि कें सीसा। सुमिरि सो दसा मगन गौरीसा।।
[5-32-1]
सावधान मन करि पुनि संकर। लागे कहन कथा अति सुंदर।।
कपि उठाइ प्रभु हृदयँ लगावा। कर गहि परम निकट बैठावा।।
[5-32-2]
कहु कपि रावन पालित लंका। केहि बिधि दहेउ दुर्ग अति बंका।।
प्रभु प्रसन्न जाना हनुमाना। बोला बचन बिगत अभिमाना।।
[5-32-3]
साखामृग के बड़ि मनुसाई। साखा तें साखा पर जाई।।
नाघि सिंधु हाटकपुर जारा। निसिचर गन बिधि बिपिन उजारा।
[5-32-4]
सो सब तव प्रताप रघुराई। नाथ न कछू मोरि प्रभुताई।।
[5-32-5]
bāra bāra prabhu cahai uṭhāvā. prēma magana tēhi uṭhaba na bhāvā
prabhu kara paṃkaja kapi kēṃ sīsā. sumiri sō dasā magana gaurīsā
[5-32-1]
sāvadhāna mana kari puni saṃkara. lāgē kahana kathā ati suṃdara
kapi uṭhāi prabhu hṛdayaom lagāvā. kara gahi parama nikaṭa baiṭhāvā
[5-32-2]
kahu kapi rāvana pālita laṃkā. kēhi bidhi dahēu durga ati baṃkā
prabhu prasanna jānā hanumānā. bōlā bacana bigata abhimānā
[5-32-3]
sākhāmṛga kē baḍai manusāī. sākhā tēṃ sākhā para jāī
nāghi siṃdhu hāṭakapura jārā. nisicara gana bidhi bipina ujārā.
[5-32-4]
sō saba tava pratāpa raghurāī. nātha na kachū mōri prabhutāī
[5-32-5]
Again and again the Lord sought to raise him up; he, however, was so absorbed
in love that he would not rise. The lotus hand of the Lord rested on his head. Gauri's lord (Siva) was overcome with emotion as He called to mind Hanuman's enviable lot.* But,
recovering Himself, Siva resumed the most charming narrative. The Lord lifted up
Hanuman and clasped him to His bosom; then He took him by the hand and seated him
very close to Him. "Tell me, Hanuman, how could you burn Ravana's stronghold of
Lanka, a most impregnable fortress?" When Hanuman found the Lord so pleased, he
replied in words altogether free from pride. "A monkey's greatest valour lies in his
skipping about from one bough to another. That I should have been able to leap across
the ocean, burn the gold city, kill the demon host and lay waste the Asoka grove was
all due to Your might; no credit, my lord, is due to me for the same."
ता कहुँ प्रभु कछु अगम नहिं जा पर तुम्ह अनुकुल।
तब प्रभावँ बड़वानलहिं जारि सकइ खलु तूल।।33।।
[5-33]
tā kahuom prabhu kachu agama nahiṃ jā para tumha anukula.
taba prabhāvaom baḍavānalahiṃ jāri sakai khalu tūla
[5-33]
"Nothing is unattainable, my lord, to him who enjoys Your grace. Through Your
might a mere shred of cotton can surely burn a submarine fire (the impossible can be
made possible).
नाथ भगति अति सुखदायनी। देहु कृपा करि अनपायनी।।
सुनि प्रभु परम सरल कपि बानी। एवमस्तु तब कहेउ भवानी।।
[5-33-1]
उमा राम सुभाउ जेहिं जाना। ताहि भजनु तजि भाव न आना।।
यह संवाद जासु उर आवा। रघुपति चरन भगति सोइ पावा।।
[5-33-2]
सुनि प्रभु बचन कहहिं कपिबृंदा। जय जय जय कृपाल सुखकंदा।।
तब रघुपति कपिपतिहि बोलावा। कहा चलैं कर करहु बनावा।।
[5-33-3]
अब बिलंबु केहि कारन कीजे। तुरत कपिन्ह कहुँ आयसु दीजे।।
कौतुक देखि सुमन बहु बरषी। नभ तें भवन चले सुर हरषी।।
[5-33-4]
nātha bhagati ati sukhadāyanī. dēhu kṛpā kari anapāyanī
suni prabhu parama sarala kapi bānī. ēvamastu taba kahēu bhavānī
[5-33-1]
umā rāma subhāu jēhiṃ jānā. tāhi bhajanu taji bhāva na ānā
yaha saṃvāda jāsu ura āvā. raghupati carana bhagati sōi pāvā
[5-33-2]
suni prabhu bacana kahahiṃ kapibṛṃdā. jaya jaya jaya kṛpāla sukhakaṃdā
taba raghupati kapipatihi bōlāvā. kahā calaiṃ kara karahu banāvā
[5-33-3]
aba bilaṃbu kēhi kārana kījē. turata kapinha kahuom āyasu dījē
kautuka dēkhi sumana bahu baraṣī. nabha tēṃ bhavana calē sura haraṣī
[5-33-4]
"Therefore, be pleased, my lord, to grant me unceasing Devotion, which is a
source of supreme bliss." When the Lord, O Parvati, heard the most artless speech of
Hanuman He said, "Be it so !" Uma , he who has come to know the true nature of Rama
can have no relish for anything other than His worship. Even he who takes this dialogue
(between Sri Rama and Hanuman) to heart is blessed with devotion to Sri Rama's feet.
On hearing the words of the Lord the whole host of monkeys cried, "Glory, glory, all glory to the gracious Lord, the fountain of bliss !" The Lord of the Raghus then summoned
Sugriva (the King of the monkeys) and said, "Make preparations for the march. Why
should we tarry any longer? Issue orders to the monkeys at once." 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.
कपिपति बेगि बोलाए आए जूथप जूथ।
नाना बरन अतुल बल बानर भालु बरूथ।।34।।
[5-34]
kapipati bēgi bōlāē āē jūthapa jūtha.
nānā barana atula bala bānara bhālu barūtha
[5-34]
Sugriva (the lord of the monkeys) quickly summoned the commanders of the
various troops and they presented themselves in multitudes. The troops of monkeys and
bears, though varying in colour, were all unequalled in strength.
प्रभु पद पंकज नावहिं सीसा। गरजहिं भालु महाबल कीसा।।
देखी राम सकल कपि सेना। चितइ कृपा करि राजिव नैना।।
[5-34-1]
राम कृपा बल पाइ कपिंदा। भए पच्छजुत मनहुँ गिरिंदा।।
हरषि राम तब कीन्ह पयाना। सगुन भए सुंदर सुभ नाना।।
[5-34-2]
जासु सकल मंगलमय कीती। तासु पयान सगुन यह नीती।।
प्रभु पयान जाना बैदेहीं। फरकि बाम अँग जनु कहि देहीं।।
[5-34-3]
जोइ जोइ सगुन जानकिहि होई। असगुन भयउ रावनहि सोई।।
चला कटकु को बरनैं पारा। गर्जहि बानर भालु अपारा।।
[5-34-4]
नख आयुध गिरि पादपधारी। चले गगन महि इच्छाचारी।।
केहरिनाद भालु कपि करहीं। डगमगाहिं दिग्गज चिक्करहीं।।
[5-34-5]
prabhu pada paṃkaja nāvahiṃ sīsā. garajahiṃ bhālu mahābala kīsā
dēkhī rāma sakala kapi sēnā. citai kṛpā kari rājiva nainā
[5-34-1]
rāma kṛpā bala pāi kapiṃdā. bhaē pacchajuta manahuom giriṃdā
haraṣi rāma taba kīnha payānā. saguna bhaē suṃdara subha nānā
[5-34-2]
jāsu sakala maṃgalamaya kītī. tāsu payāna saguna yaha nītī
prabhu payāna jānā baidēhīṃ. pharaki bāma aomga janu kahi dēhīṃ
[5-34-3]
jōi jōi saguna jānakihi hōī. asaguna bhayau rāvanahi sōī
calā kaṭaku kō baranaiṃ pārā. garjahi bānara bhālu apārā
[5-34-4]
nakha āyudha giri pādapadhārī. calē gagana mahi icchācārī
kēharināda bhālu kapi karahīṃ. ḍagamagāhiṃ diggaja cikkarahīṃ
[5-34-5]
The mighty bears and monkeys bowed their head at the Lord's lotus feet and
roared. Sri Rama surveyed the whole monkey host and cast on them His gracious
lotus-like eyes. Emboldened by His grace the monkey chiefs vied as it were with huge
mountains equipped with wings. Sri Rama then sallied forth glad of heart and many
were the delightful and auspicious omens that occurred to Him . It was in the fitness
of things that good omens should appear at the time of His departure (on an expedition)
whose glory itself embodies all blessings. Videha's Daughter came to know of the Lord's march; the throbbing of Her left limbs apprised Her of the same as it were. But what
were good omens for Janaka's Daughter foreboded evil for Ravana.* Who could
adequately describe the army as it marched with its countless monkeys and bears
roaring. With no weapon other than their sharp claws, they carried rocks and trees
(that they had uprooted on the way) and marched now in the air and now on land,
for they had unhampered motion everywhere. The bears and monkeys roared like lions
as they marched, while the elephants guarding the eight cardinal points shook and
trumpeted.
चिक्करहिं दिग्गज डोल महि गिरि लोल सागर खरभरे।
मन हरष सभ गंधर्ब सुर मुनि नाग किन्नर दुख टरे।।
कटकटहिं मर्कट बिकट भट बहु कोटि कोटिन्ह धावहीं।
जय राम प्रबल प्रताप कोसलनाथ गुन गन गावहीं।।1।।
[5-34-1]
सहि सक न भार उदार अहिपति बार बारहिं मोहई।
गह दसन पुनि पुनि कमठ पृष्ट कठोर सो किमि सोहई।।
रघुबीर रुचिर प्रयान प्रस्थिति जानि परम सुहावनी।
जनु कमठ खर्पर सर्पराज सो लिखत अबिचल पावनी।।2।।
[5-34-2]
cikkarahiṃ diggaja ḍōla mahi giri lōla sāgara kharabharē.
mana haraṣa sabha gaṃdharba sura muni nāga kinnara dukha ṭarē
kaṭakaṭahiṃ markaṭa bikaṭa bhaṭa bahu kōṭi kōṭinha dhāvahīṃ.
jaya rāma prabala pratāpa kōsalanātha guna gana gāvahīṃ
[5-34-1]
sahi saka na bhāra udāra ahipati bāra bārahiṃ mōhaī.
gaha dasana puni puni kamaṭha pṛṣṭa kaṭhōra sō kimi sōhaī
raghubīra rucira prayāna prasthiti jāni parama suhāvanī.
janu kamaṭha kharpara sarparāja sō likhata abicala pāvanī
[5-34-2]
The elephants of the eight cardinal points trumpeted, the earth rocked, the
mountains trembled and the oceans were agitated. The Gandharvas, gods, sages,
Nagas and Kinnaras, all felt delighted at heart to perceive that their troubles were over.
Myriads of formidable monkey warriors gnashed their teeth (in a bellicose mood); while
many more millions dashed forward crying "Glory to Sri Rama, Kosala's lord, of mighty
valour" and hymning His praises. Even the great lord of serpents (Sesa) found himself
unable to bear the crushing weight of the belligerent troops and felt dizzy again and
again. But each time he would struggle by clutching with his teeth the hard shell of the
divine Tortoise. The scratches thus made by his teeth would make one imagine as if,
knowing the departure of Sri Rama (the Hero of Raghu's line) on His glorious expedition
to be a most attractive theme, the serpent-king was inscribing its immortal and sacred
story on the Tortoise's back.
एहि बिधि जाइ कृपानिधि उतरे सागर तीर।
जहँ तहँ लागे खान फल भालु बिपुल कपि बीर।।35।।
[5-35]
ēhi bidhi jāi kṛpānidhi utarē sāgara tīra.
jahaom tahaom lāgē khāna phala bhālu bipula kapi bīra
[5-35]
Continuing His march in this way the All-merciful arrived at the seashore and halted
there. The host of valiant bears and monkeys began to guttle fruits all round there
उहाँ निसाचर रहहिं ससंका। जब ते जारि गयउ कपि लंका।।
निज निज गृहँ सब करहिं बिचारा। नहिं निसिचर कुल केर उबारा।।
[5-35-1]
जासु दूत बल बरनि न जाई। तेहि आएँ पुर कवन भलाई।।
दूतन्हि सन सुनि पुरजन बानी। मंदोदरी अधिक अकुलानी।।
[5-35-2]
रहसि जोरि कर पति पग लागी। बोली बचन नीति रस पागी।।
कंत करष हरि सन परिहरहू। मोर कहा अति हित हियँ धरहु।।
[5-35-3]
समुझत जासु दूत कइ करनी। स्त्रवहीं गर्भ रजनीचर धरनी।।
तासु नारि निज सचिव बोलाई। पठवहु कंत जो चहहु भलाई।।
[5-35-4]
तब कुल कमल बिपिन दुखदाई। सीता सीत निसा सम आई।।
सुनहु नाथ सीता बिनु दीन्हें। हित न तुम्हार संभु अज कीन्हें।।
[5-35-5]
uhāom nisācara rahahiṃ sasaṃkā. jaba tē jāri gayau kapi laṃkā
nija nija gṛhaom saba karahiṃ bicārā. nahiṃ nisicara kula kēra ubārā
[5-35-1]
jāsu dūta bala barani na jāī. tēhi āēom pura kavana bhalāī
dūtanhi sana suni purajana bānī. maṃdōdarī adhika akulānī
[5-35-2]
rahasi jōri kara pati paga lāgī. bōlī bacana nīti rasa pāgī
kaṃta karaṣa hari sana pariharahū. mōra kahā ati hita hiyaom dharahu
[5-35-3]
samujhata jāsu dūta kai karanī. stravahīṃ garbha rajanīcara dharanī
tāsu nāri nija saciva bōlāī. paṭhavahu kaṃta jō cahahu bhalāī
[5-35-4]
taba kula kamala bipina dukhadāī. sītā sīta nisā sama āī
sunahu nātha sītā binu dīnhēṃ. hita na tumhāra saṃbhu aja kīnhēṃ
[5-35-5]
Ever since Hanuman left after burning down Lanka the demons there had lived in
constant terror. In their own houses they thought, "There is no hope for the demon race
now. If his messenger was mighty beyond words, what good would result when the
master himself enters the city?" When Mandodari (Ravana's principal queen) heard from
her female spies what the citizens were saying, she felt much perturbed. Meeting her lord
in seclusion she fell at his feet and with joined palms addressed to him words steeped
in wisdom: "My lord, avoid all strife with Sri Hari. Take my words to your heart as a most
salutary advice. My lord, if you seek your own welfare, call one of your ministers and
send back with him the consort of that prince (Sri Rama), the very thought of whose
messenger's doings makes the wives of the demons miscarry. Just as a frosty night
spells disaster to a bed of lotuses, so Sita has come here as a bane to your race. Listen,
my lord: unless you return Sita, not even Sambhu (Lord Siva) and Brahma (the creator)
can be of any good to you.
-राम बान अहि गन सरिस निकर निसाचर भेक।
जब लगि ग्रसत न तब लगि जतनु करहु तजि टेक।।36।।
[5-36]
rāma bāna ahi gana sarisa nikara nisācara bhēka.
jaba lagi grasata na taba lagi jatanu karahu taji ṭēka
[5-36]
"Rama's arrows are like a swarm of serpents, while the demon host can only
compare with frogs. Therefore, giving up obstinacy, devise some means of safety before
the serpents devour them."
श्रवन सुनी सठ ता करि बानी। बिहसा जगत बिदित अभिमानी।।
सभय सुभाउ नारि कर साचा। मंगल महुँ भय मन अति काचा।।
[5-36-1]
जौं आवइ मर्कट कटकाई। जिअहिं बिचारे निसिचर खाई।।
कंपहिं लोकप जाकी त्रासा। तासु नारि सभीत बड़ि हासा।।
[5-36-2]
अस कहि बिहसि ताहि उर लाई। चलेउ सभाँ ममता अधिकाई।।
मंदोदरी हृदयँ कर चिंता। भयउ कंत पर बिधि बिपरीता।।
[5-36-3]
बैठेउ सभाँ खबरि असि पाई। सिंधु पार सेना सब आई।।
बूझेसि सचिव उचित मत कहहू। ते सब हँसे मष्ट करि रहहू।।
[5-36-4]
जितेहु सुरासुर तब श्रम नाहीं। नर बानर केहि लेखे माही।।
[5-36-5]
śravana sunī saṭha tā kari bānī. bihasā jagata bidita abhimānī
sabhaya subhāu nāri kara sācā. maṃgala mahuom bhaya mana ati kācā
[5-36-1]
jauṃ āvai markaṭa kaṭakāī. jiahiṃ bicārē nisicara khāī
kaṃpahiṃ lōkapa jākī trāsā. tāsu nāri sabhīta baḍai hāsā
[5-36-2]
asa kahi bihasi tāhi ura lāī. calēu sabhāom mamatā adhikāī
maṃdōdarī hṛdayaom kara ciṃtā. bhayau kaṃta para bidhi biparītā
[5-36-3]
baiṭhēu sabhāom khabari asi pāī. siṃdhu pāra sēnā saba āī
būjhēsi saciva ucita mata kahahū. tē saba haomsē maṣṭa kari rahahū
[5-36-4]
jitēhu surāsura taba śrama nāhīṃ. nara bānara kēhi lēkhē māhī
[5-36-5]
When the foolish Ravana, who was known all the world over for his haughtiness,
heard Mandodari's admonition, he roared with laughter, "A woman is timorous by nature,
it is truly said. She entertains fear even on an auspicious occasion; for her mind is very
weak. If the monkey host comes, the poor demons would feast on them and sustain
themselves. The very guardians of the spheres tremble for fear of me; how ridiculous
that you, my wife, should be afraid!" So saying he laughed and embraced her and then
left for his council-chamber exhibiting great fondness for her. Mandodari, however, felt
troubled at heart and thought that heaven had turned against her lord. As he occupied
his royal seat in the council-chamber, he received intelligence that all the invading host
had arrived on the other side of the ocean. He thereupon asked his councillors; "Give
me proper advice." They however, laughed and submitted, "Only remain quiet, my lord.
Your Majesty experienced no difficulty when you conquered the gods and demons. Of
what account, then, can men and monkeys be?"
सचिव बैद गुर तीनि जौं प्रिय बोलहिं भय आस।
राज धर्म तन तीनि कर होइ बेगिहीं नास।।37।।
[5-37]
saciva baida gura tīni jauṃ priya bōlahiṃ bhaya āsa.
rāja dharma tana tīni kara hōi bēgihīṃ nāsa
[5-37]
When a minister, a physician and a religious preceptor- these three use pleasing
words from fear or hope of reward, the result is that dominion, health and faith-all the
three forthwith go to the dogs.
सोइ रावन कहुँ बनि सहाई। अस्तुति करहिं सुनाइ सुनाई।।
अवसर जानि बिभीषनु आवा। भ्राता चरन सीसु तेहिं नावा।।
[5-37-1]
पुनि सिरु नाइ बैठ निज आसन। बोला बचन पाइ अनुसासन।।
जौ कृपाल पूँछिहु मोहि बाता। मति अनुरुप कहउँ हित ताता।।
[5-37-2]
जो आपन चाहै कल्याना। सुजसु सुमति सुभ गति सुख नाना।।
सो परनारि लिलार गोसाईं। तजउ चउथि के चंद कि नाई।।
[5-37-3]
चौदह भुवन एक पति होई। भूतद्रोह तिष्टइ नहिं सोई।।
गुन सागर नागर नर जोऊ। अलप लोभ भल कहइ न कोऊ।।
[5-37-4]
sōi rāvana kahuom bani sahāī. astuti karahiṃ sunāi sunāī
avasara jāni bibhīṣanu āvā. bhrātā carana sīsu tēhiṃ nāvā
[5-37-1]
puni siru nāi baiṭha nija āsana. bōlā bacana pāi anusāsana
jau kṛpāla pūomchihu mōhi bātā. mati anurupa kahauom hita tātā
[5-37-2]
jō āpana cāhai kalyānā. sujasu sumati subha gati sukha nānā
sō paranāri lilāra gōsāīṃ. tajau cauthi kē caṃda ki nāī
[5-37-3]
caudaha bhuvana ēka pati hōī. bhūtadrōha tiṣṭai nahiṃ sōī
guna sāgara nāgara nara jōū. alapa lōbha bhala kahai na kōū
[5-37-4]
It was such a contingency that presented itself before Ravana. They all extolled
him only to his face. Perceiving it to be an opportune hour, Vibhisana (Ravana's
youngest brother) arrived and bowed his head at his brother's feet. Bowing his head
once more he occupied his own seat and, when ordered to speak, addressed him thus:
"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 another's 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.
काम क्रोध मद लोभ सब नाथ नरक के पंथ।
सब परिहरि रघुबीरहि भजहु भजहिं जेहि संत।।38।।
[5-38]
kāma krōdha mada lōbha saba nātha naraka kē paṃtha.
saba parihari raghubīrahi bhajahu bhajahiṃ jēhi saṃta
[5-38]
"Lust, anger, vanity and covetousness are all paths leading to hell. Abjuring, all
these adore the Hero of Raghu's line, whom saints worship
तात राम नहिं नर भूपाला। भुवनेस्वर कालहु कर काला।।
ब्रह्म अनामय अज भगवंता। ब्यापक अजित अनादि अनंता।।
[5-38-1]
गो द्विज धेनु देव हितकारी। कृपासिंधु मानुष तनुधारी।।
जन रंजन भंजन खल ब्राता। बेद धर्म रच्छक सुनु भ्राता।।
[5-38-2]
ताहि बयरु तजि नाइअ माथा। प्रनतारति भंजन रघुनाथा।।
देहु नाथ प्रभु कहुँ बैदेही। भजहु राम बिनु हेतु सनेही।।
[5-38-3]
सरन गएँ प्रभु ताहु न त्यागा। बिस्व द्रोह कृत अघ जेहि लागा।।
जासु नाम त्रय ताप नसावन। सोइ प्रभु प्रगट समुझु जियँ रावन।।
[5-38-4]
tāta rāma nahiṃ nara bhūpālā. bhuvanēsvara kālahu kara kālā
brahma anāmaya aja bhagavaṃtā. byāpaka ajita anādi anaṃtā
[5-38-1]
gō dvija dhēnu dēva hitakārī. kṛpāsiṃdhu mānuṣa tanudhārī
jana raṃjana bhaṃjana khala brātā. bēda dharma racchaka sunu bhrātā
[5-38-2]
tāhi bayaru taji nāia māthā. pranatārati bhaṃjana raghunāthā
dēhu nātha prabhu kahuom baidēhī. bhajahu rāma binu hētu sanēhī
[5-38-3]
sarana gaēom prabhu tāhu na tyāgā. bisva drōha kṛta agha jēhi lāgā
jāsu nāma traya tāpa nasāvana. sōi prabhu pragaṭa samujhu jiyaom rāvana
[5-38-4]
Sri Rama, dear brother, is no mere human king; He is the Lord of the universe and
the Death of Death himself. He is the Brahma (Absolute) who is free from the malady
of Maya, the unborn God, all-pervading, invincible, without beginning or end. An ocean
of compassion, He has assumed the form of a human being for the good of Earth, the
Brahmana, the cow and the gods. Listen, brother: He delights His devotees and breaks
the ranks of the impious and is the champion of the Vedas and true religion. Giving up
enmity with Him, bow your head to Him; for the Lord of the Raghus relieves the distress
of those who seek refuge in Him. My master, restore Videha's Daughter to the Lord Sri
Rama, and adore Him, the disinterested friend of all. On being approached, He forsakes
not even him who has incurred sin by wishing ill to the whole world. Bear this in mind,
Ravana: the same Lord whose Name destroys the threefold agony has manifested
Himself (in human form).
बार बार पद लागउँ बिनय करउँ दससीस।
परिहरि मान मोह मद भजहु कोसलाधीस।।39(क)।।
[5-39(A)]
मुनि पुलस्ति निज सिष्य सन कहि पठई यह बात।
तुरत सो मैं प्रभु सन कही पाइ सुअवसरु तात।।39(ख)।।
[5-39(B)]
bāra bāra pada lāgauom binaya karauom dasasīsa.
parihari māna mōha mada bhajahu kōsalādhīsa
[5-39(A)]
muni pulasti nija siṣya sana kahi paṭhaī yaha bāta.
turata sō maiṃ prabhu sana kahī pāi suavasaru tāta
[5-39(B)]
"Again and again I fall at your feet and pray you, Ravana: abandoning pride,
infatuation and arrogance, adore the Lord of Kosala. The sage Pulastya (our grandfather)
had sent this message to us through a disciple of his. Availing myself of this
golden opportunity, dear brother, I have immediately conveyed it to you."
माल्यवंत अति सचिव सयाना। तासु बचन सुनि अति सुख माना।।
तात अनुज तव नीति बिभूषन। सो उर धरहु जो कहत बिभीषन।।
[5-39(B)-1]
रिपु उतकरष कहत सठ दोऊ। दूरि न करहु इहाँ हइ कोऊ।।
माल्यवंत गृह गयउ बहोरी। कहइ बिभीषनु पुनि कर जोरी।।
[5-39(B)-2]
सुमति कुमति सब कें उर रहहीं। नाथ पुरान निगम अस कहहीं।।
जहाँ सुमति तहँ संपति नाना। जहाँ कुमति तहँ बिपति निदाना।।
[5-39(B)-3]
तव उर कुमति बसी बिपरीता। हित अनहित मानहु रिपु प्रीता।।
कालराति निसिचर कुल केरी। तेहि सीता पर प्रीति घनेरी।।
[5-39(B)-4]
mālyavaṃta ati saciva sayānā. tāsu bacana suni ati sukha mānā
tāta anuja tava nīti bibhūṣana. sō ura dharahu jō kahata bibhīṣana
[5-39(B)-1]
ripu utakaraṣa kahata saṭha dōū. dūri na karahu ihāom hai kōū
mālyavaṃta gṛha gayau bahōrī. kahai bibhīṣanu puni kara jōrī
[5-39(B)-2]
sumati kumati saba kēṃ ura rahahīṃ. nātha purāna nigama asa kahahīṃ
jahāom sumati tahaom saṃpati nānā. jahāom kumati tahaom bipati nidānā
[5-39(B)-3]
tava ura kumati basī biparītā. hita anahita mānahu ripu prītā
kālarāti nisicara kula kērī. tēhi sītā para prīti ghanērī
[5-39(B)-4]
Ravana had a very old and sagacious minister named Malyavan. He felt much
gratified to hear Vibhisana's words. "Your younger brother, dear son, is the very
ornament of wisdom. Therefore, take to heart what Vibhisana says." "Both these fools
glorify the enemy ! Is there no one here who will remove them out of my sight ?"
Malyavan thereupon returned to his residence, while Vibhisana began again with joined
palms: "Wisdom and unwisdom dwell in the heart of all: so declare the Puranas and
Vedas, my lord. Where there is wisdom, 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 Sita, who is the very night of destruction* for
the demon race."
तात चरन गहि मागउँ राखहु मोर दुलार।
सीत देहु राम कहुँ अहित न होइ तुम्हार।।40।।
[5-40]
tāta carana gahi māgauom rākhahu mōra dulāra.
sīta dēhu rāma kahuom ahita na hōi tumhāra
[5-40]
"Clasping your feet I beseech you: grant this prayer of mine as a token of affection
for me. Restore Sita to Rama so that no harm may come to you.
बुध पुरान श्रुति संमत बानी। कही बिभीषन नीति बखानी।।
सुनत दसानन उठा रिसाई। खल तोहि निकट मुत्यु अब आई।।
[5-40-1]
जिअसि सदा सठ मोर जिआवा। रिपु कर पच्छ मूढ़ तोहि भावा।।
कहसि न खल अस को जग माहीं। भुज बल जाहि जिता मैं नाही।।
[5-40-2]
मम पुर बसि तपसिन्ह पर प्रीती। सठ मिलु जाइ तिन्हहि कहु नीती।।
अस कहि कीन्हेसि चरन प्रहारा। अनुज गहे पद बारहिं बारा।।
[5-40-3]
उमा संत कइ इहइ बड़ाई। मंद करत जो करइ भलाई।।
तुम्ह पितु सरिस भलेहिं मोहि मारा। रामु भजें हित नाथ तुम्हारा।।
[5-40-4]
सचिव संग लै नभ पथ गयऊ। सबहि सुनाइ कहत अस भयऊ।।
[5-40-5]
budha purāna śruti saṃmata bānī. kahī bibhīṣana nīti bakhānī
sunata dasānana uṭhā risāī. khala tōhi nikaṭa mutyu aba āī
[5-40-1]
jiasi sadā saṭha mōra jiāvā. ripu kara paccha mūḍha tōhi bhāvā
kahasi na khala asa kō jaga māhīṃ. bhuja bala jāhi jitā maiṃ nāhī
[5-40-2]
mama pura basi tapasinha para prītī. saṭha milu jāi tinhahi kahu nītī
asa kahi kīnhēsi carana prahārā. anuja gahē pada bārahiṃ bārā
[5-40-3]
umā saṃta kai ihai baḍaāī. maṃda karata jō karai bhalāī
tumha pitu sarisa bhalēhiṃ mōhi mārā. rāmu bhajēṃ hita nātha tumhārā
[5-40-4]
saciva saṃga lai nabha patha gayaū. sabahi sunāi kahata asa bhayaū
[5-40-5]
Vibhisana spoke wisdom and that too in words that had the approval of the wise,
as well as of the Puranas and Vedas. Ravana, however, rose in a fury as soon as he
heard them. "O wretch, your death is imminent now. O fool, you have always lived on my
generosity; yet, O dullard, you have favoured the enemy's 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." So saying, he kicked his younger brother, who in his turn
clasped his brother's feet again and again. Uma, here lies the greatness of a saint, who
returns good for evil. "It is well you have beaten me, since you are like a father to me. But
your welfare, my lord, lies in adoring Sri Rama." Taking his ministers with him Vibhisana
departed through the air exclaiming so as to make himself heard by all:-
रामु सत्यसंकल्प प्रभु सभा कालबस तोरि।
मै रघुबीर सरन अब जाउँ देहु जनि खोरि।।41।।
[5-41]
rāmu satyasaṃkalpa prabhu sabhā kālabasa tōri.
mai raghubīra sarana aba jāuom dēhu jani khōri
[5-41]
"Sri Rama is true to His resolve and all-powerful; while your councillors are all
doomed. I, therefore, now betake myself to the Hero of Raghu's line for protection; blame
me no more."
अस कहि चला बिभीषनु जबहीं। आयूहीन भए सब तबहीं।।
साधु अवग्या तुरत भवानी। कर कल्यान अखिल कै हानी।।
[5-41-1]
रावन जबहिं बिभीषन त्यागा। भयउ बिभव बिनु तबहिं अभागा।।
चलेउ हरषि रघुनायक पाहीं। करत मनोरथ बहु मन माहीं।।
[5-41-2]
देखिहउँ जाइ चरन जलजाता। अरुन मृदुल सेवक सुखदाता।।
जे पद परसि तरी रिषिनारी। दंडक कानन पावनकारी।।
[5-41-3]
जे पद जनकसुताँ उर लाए। कपट कुरंग संग धर धाए।।
हर उर सर सरोज पद जेई। अहोभाग्य मै देखिहउँ तेई।।
[5-41-4]
asa kahi calā bibhīṣanu jabahīṃ. āyūhīna bhaē saba tabahīṃ
sādhu avagyā turata bhavānī. kara kalyāna akhila kai hānī
[5-41-1]
rāvana jabahiṃ bibhīṣana tyāgā. bhayau bibhava binu tabahiṃ abhāgā
calēu haraṣi raghunāyaka pāhīṃ. karata manōratha bahu mana māhīṃ
[5-41-2]
dēkhihauom jāi carana jalajātā. aruna mṛdula sēvaka sukhadātā
jē pada parasi tarī riṣinārī. daṃḍaka kānana pāvanakārī
[5-41-3]
jē pada janakasutāom ura lāē. kapaṭa kuraṃga saṃga dhara dhāē
hara ura sara sarōja pada jēī. ahōbhāgya mai dēkhihauom tēī
[5-41-4]
No sooner had Vibhisana left with these words than the doom of them all was
sealed. Disrespect to a saint, Parvati, immediately robs one of all blessings. The moment
Ravana abandoned Vibhisana the wretch lost all his glory. Indulging in many expectations
Vibhisana, however, gladly proceeded to the Lord of the Raghus. "On 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 §Rsi's wife (Ahalya), that
hallowed the Dandaka forest, that Janaka's Daughter has locked up in Her bosom, that
chased the delusive deer and that dwell as a pair of lotuses in the lake of Siva heart.
I am really blessed that I am going to see those very feet.
जिन्ह पायन्ह के पादुकन्हि भरतु रहे मन लाइ।
ते पद आजु बिलोकिहउँ इन्ह नयनन्हि अब जाइ।।42।।
[5-42]
jinha pāyanha kē pādukanhi bharatu rahē mana lāi.
tē pada āju bilōkihauom inha nayananhi aba jāi
[5-42]
"I will go today and presently behold with these eyes of mine those very feet in
whose wooden sandals Bharata's mind remains absorbed !"
एहि बिधि करत सप्रेम बिचारा। आयउ सपदि सिंधु एहिं पारा।।
कपिन्ह बिभीषनु आवत देखा। जाना कोउ रिपु दूत बिसेषा।।
[5-42-1]
ताहि राखि कपीस पहिं आए। समाचार सब ताहि सुनाए।।
कह सुग्रीव सुनहु रघुराई। आवा मिलन दसानन भाई।।
[5-42-2]
कह प्रभु सखा बूझिऐ काहा। कहइ कपीस सुनहु नरनाहा।।
जानि न जाइ निसाचर माया। कामरूप केहि कारन आया।।
[5-42-3]
भेद हमार लेन सठ आवा। राखिअ बाँधि मोहि अस भावा।।
सखा नीति तुम्ह नीकि बिचारी। मम पन सरनागत भयहारी।।
[5-42-4]
सुनि प्रभु बचन हरष हनुमाना। सरनागत बच्छल भगवाना।।
[5-42-5]
ēhi bidhi karata saprēma bicārā. āyau sapadi siṃdhu ēhiṃ pārā
kapinha bibhīṣanu āvata dēkhā. jānā kōu ripu dūta bisēṣā
[5-42-1]
tāhi rākhi kapīsa pahiṃ āē. samācāra saba tāhi sunāē
kaha sugrīva sunahu raghurāī. āvā milana dasānana bhāī
[5-42-2]
kaha prabhu sakhā būjhiai kāhā. kahai kapīsa sunahu naranāhā
jāni na jāi nisācara māyā. kāmarūpa kēhi kārana āyā
[5-42-3]
bhēda hamāra lēna saṭha āvā. rākhia bāomdhi mōhi asa bhāvā
sakhā nīti tumha nīki bicārī. mama pana saranāgata bhayahārī
[5-42-4]
suni prabhu bacana haraṣa hanumānā. saranāgata bacchala bhagavānā
[5-42-5]
Cherishing such fond expectations Vibhisana instantly crossed over to the other
side of the ocean (where Sri Rama had encamped with His host). When the monkeys
saw Vibhisana coming, they took him for some special messenger of the enemy.
Detaining him outside they approached Sugriva (the lord of the monkeys) and told him
all the news. Said Sugriva, "Listen, O Lord of the Raghus: Ravana's brother (Vibhisana)
has come to see You." The Lord, however, asked, "What do you think of the matter, my
friend?" The lord of the monkeys replied, "Listen, O Ruler of men: the wiles of these
demons are beyond one's comprehension. One does not know wherefore he has come,
capable as he is of taking any form he likes. Obviously the fool has come to spy out our
secrets; what appeals to me, therefore, is that he should be taken prisoner and detained."
"Friend, you have thought out a wise course: but My vow is to dispel all fears from the
mind of those who seek refuge in Me." Hanuman rejoiced to hear these words of the
Lord, who cherished paternal affection for His protege.
सरनागत कहुँ जे तजहिं निज अनहित अनुमानि।
ते नर पावँर पापमय तिन्हहि बिलोकत हानि।।43।।
[5-43]
saranāgata kahuom jē tajahiṃ nija anahita anumāni.
tē nara pāvaomra pāpamaya tinhahi bilōkata hāni
[5-43]
Those people who forsake a suppliant, apprehending evil from him are vile and
sinful; their very sight is abominable."
कोटि बिप्र बध लागहिं जाहू। आएँ सरन तजउँ नहिं ताहू।।
सनमुख होइ जीव मोहि जबहीं। जन्म कोटि अघ नासहिं तबहीं।।
[5-43-1]
पापवंत कर सहज सुभाऊ। भजनु मोर तेहि भाव न काऊ।।
जौं पै दुष्टहदय सोइ होई। मोरें सनमुख आव कि सोई।।
[5-43-2]
निर्मल मन जन सो मोहि पावा। मोहि कपट छल छिद्र न भावा।।
भेद लेन पठवा दससीसा। तबहुँ न कछु भय हानि कपीसा।।
[5-43-3]
जग महुँ सखा निसाचर जेते। लछिमनु हनइ निमिष महुँ तेते।।
जौं सभीत आवा सरनाई। रखिहउँ ताहि प्रान की नाई।।
[5-43-4]
kōṭi bipra badha lāgahiṃ jāhū. āēom sarana tajauom nahiṃ tāhū
sanamukha hōi jīva mōhi jabahīṃ. janma kōṭi agha nāsahiṃ tabahīṃ
[5-43-1]
pāpavaṃta kara sahaja subhāū. bhajanu mōra tēhi bhāva na kāū
jauṃ pai duṣṭahadaya sōi hōī. mōrēṃ sanamukha āva ki sōī
[5-43-2]
nirmala mana jana sō mōhi pāvā. mōhi kapaṭa chala chidra na bhāvā
bhēda lēna paṭhavā dasasīsā. tabahuom na kachu bhaya hāni kapīsā
[5-43-3]
jaga mahuom sakhā nisācara jētē. lachimanu hanai nimiṣa mahuom tētē
jauṃ sabhīta āvā saranāī. rakhihauom tāhi prāna kī nāī
[5-43-4]
I will not abandon even the murderer of myriads of Brahmanas, if he seeks refuge
in Me. The moment a creature turns its face towards Me the sins incurred by it through
millions of lives are washed away. A sinner by his very nature is averse to My worship.
Had Vibhisana been wicked at heart, could he ever dare to approach Me? That man
alone who has a pure mind can attain to Me; I have an aversion for duplicity, wiles and
censoriousness. Even if Ravana has sent him to find out our secrets, we have nothing to fear or lose, O lord of the monkeys. Laksmana, 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
उभय भाँति तेहि आनहु हँसि कह कृपानिकेत।
जय कृपाल कहि चले अंगद हनू समेत।।44।।
[5-44]
ubhaya bhāomti tēhi ānahu haomsi kaha kṛpānikēta.
jaya kṛpāla kahi calē aṃgada hanū samēta
[5-44]
"In either case bring him here," the All-merciful laughed and said. "Glory to the
merciful Lord," cried the monkeys and proceeded with Angada and Hanuman (to usher
in Vibhisana).
सादर तेहि आगें करि बानर। चले जहाँ रघुपति करुनाकर।।
दूरिहि ते देखे द्वौ भ्राता। नयनानंद दान के दाता।।
[5-44-1]
बहुरि राम छबिधाम बिलोकी। रहेउ ठटुकि एकटक पल रोकी।।
भुज प्रलंब कंजारुन लोचन। स्यामल गात प्रनत भय मोचन।।
[5-44-2]
सिंघ कंध आयत उर सोहा। आनन अमित मदन मन मोहा।।
नयन नीर पुलकित अति गाता। मन धरि धीर कही मृदु बाता।।
[5-44-3]
नाथ दसानन कर मैं भ्राता। निसिचर बंस जनम सुरत्राता।।
सहज पापप्रिय तामस देहा। जथा उलूकहि तम पर नेहा।।
[5-44-4]
sādara tēhi āgēṃ kari bānara. calē jahāom raghupati karunākara
dūrihi tē dēkhē dvau bhrātā. nayanānaṃda dāna kē dātā
[5-44-1]
bahuri rāma chabidhāma bilōkī. rahēu ṭhaṭuki ēkaṭaka pala rōkī
bhuja pralaṃba kaṃjāruna lōcana. syāmala gāta pranata bhaya mōcana
[5-44-2]
siṃgha kaṃdha āyata ura sōhā. ānana amita madana mana mōhā
nayana nīra pulakita ati gātā. mana dhari dhīra kahī mṛdu bātā
[5-44-3]
nātha dasānana kara maiṃ bhrātā. nisicara baṃsa janama suratrātā
sahaja pāpapriya tāmasa dēhā. jathā ulūkahi tama para nēhā
[5-44-4]
The monkeys respectfully placed Vibhisana ahead of them and proceeded to the
place where the all-merciful Lord of the Raghus was. Vibhisana beheld from a distance
the two brothers who ravished the eyes of all. Again as he beheld Sri Rama, the home
of beauty, he stopped winking and stood stockstill with his gaze intently fixed on the
Lord. He had exceptionally long arms, eyes resembling the red lotus and swarthy limbs
that rid the suppliant of all fear. His lion-like shoulders and broad chest exercised great
charm, while His countenance bewitched the mind of countless Cupids. The sight
brought tears to his eyes and a deep thrill ran through his body. He, however, composed
his mind and spoke in gentle accents: "My lord, I am Ravana's brother. Having been born
in the demon race. O Protector of gods, my body has the element of Tamas (inertia and
ignorance) preponderating in it and I have a natural affinity for sins even as an owl is fond
of darkness
श्रवन सुजसु सुनि आयउँ प्रभु भंजन भव भीर।
त्राहि त्राहि आरति हरन सरन सुखद रघुबीर।।45।।
[5-45]
śravana sujasu suni āyauom prabhu bhaṃjana bhava bhīra.
trāhi trāhi ārati harana sarana sukhada raghubīra
[5-45]
"Having heard with my own ears of Your fair renown I have come to You with the
belief that my lord (You) dissipates the fear of rebirt h. Save me, save me, O Hero of
Raghu's line, reliever of distress, delighter of those who take refuge in you."
अस कहि करत दंडवत देखा। तुरत उठे प्रभु हरष बिसेषा।।
दीन बचन सुनि प्रभु मन भावा। भुज बिसाल गहि हृदयँ लगावा।।
[5-45-1]
अनुज सहित मिलि ढिग बैठारी। बोले बचन भगत भयहारी।।
कहु लंकेस सहित परिवारा। कुसल कुठाहर बास तुम्हारा।।
[5-45-2]
खल मंडलीं बसहु दिनु राती। सखा धरम निबहइ केहि भाँती।।
मैं जानउँ तुम्हारि सब रीती। अति नय निपुन न भाव अनीती।।
[5-45-3]
बरु भल बास नरक कर ताता। दुष्ट संग जनि देइ बिधाता।।
अब पद देखि कुसल रघुराया। जौं तुम्ह कीन्ह जानि जन दाया।।
[5-45-4]
asa kahi karata daṃḍavata dēkhā. turata uṭhē prabhu haraṣa bisēṣā
dīna bacana suni prabhu mana bhāvā. bhuja bisāla gahi hṛdayaom lagāvā
[5-45-1]
anuja sahita mili ḍhiga baiṭhārī. bōlē bacana bhagata bhayahārī
kahu laṃkēsa sahita parivārā. kusala kuṭhāhara bāsa tumhārā
[5-45-2]
khala maṃḍalīṃ basahu dinu rātī. sakhā dharama nibahai kēhi bhāomtī
maiṃ jānauom tumhāri saba rītī. ati naya nipuna na bhāva anītī
[5-45-3]
baru bhala bāsa naraka kara tātā. duṣṭa saṃga jani dēi bidhātā
aba pada dēkhi kusala raghurāyā. jauṃ tumha kīnha jāni jana dāyā
[5-45-4]
When the Lord saw Vibhisana falling prostrate with these words, He immediately
started up much delighted. The Lord rejoiced at heart to hear his humble speech and,
taking him in His long arms, clasped him to His bosom. Meeting him with His younger
brother (Laksmana) He seated him by His side and spoke words that dispelled the fear
of His devotee: "Tell me, king of Lanka, if all is well with you and your family, placed as
you are in vicious surroundings. You live day and night in the midst of evil-minded
persons; I wonder how you are able to maintain your piety, my friend, I know all your
ways: you are a past master in correct behaviour and are averse to wrong-doing. It is
much better to live in hell, dear Vibhisana; but may Providence never place us in the
company of the wicked." "All is well with me now that I have beheld Your feet, O Lord
of the Raghus, and since You have shown Your mercy to me, recognizing me as Your
servant.
तब लगि कुसल न जीव कहुँ सपनेहुँ मन बिश्राम।
जब लगि भजत न राम कहुँ सोक धाम तजि काम।।46।।
[5-46]
taba lagi kusala na jīva kahuom sapanēhuom mana biśrāma.
jaba lagi bhajata na rāma kahuom sōka dhāma taji kāma
[5-46]
"There can be no happiness for a creature nor can its mind know any peace even
in a dream so long as it does not relinquish desire, which is an abode of sorrow, and
adore Sri Rama (Yourself).
तब लगि हृदयँ बसत खल नाना। लोभ मोह मच्छर मद माना।।
जब लगि उर न बसत रघुनाथा। धरें चाप सायक कटि भाथा।।
[5-46-1]
ममता तरुन तमी अँधिआरी। राग द्वेष उलूक सुखकारी।।
तब लगि बसति जीव मन माहीं। जब लगि प्रभु प्रताप रबि नाहीं।।
[5-46-2]
अब मैं कुसल मिटे भय भारे। देखि राम पद कमल तुम्हारे।।
तुम्ह कृपाल जा पर अनुकूला। ताहि न ब्याप त्रिबिध भव सूला।।
[5-46-3]
मैं निसिचर अति अधम सुभाऊ। सुभ आचरनु कीन्ह नहिं काऊ।।
जासु रूप मुनि ध्यान न आवा। तेहिं प्रभु हरषि हृदयँ मोहि लावा।।
[5-46-4]
taba lagi hṛdayaom basata khala nānā. lōbha mōha macchara mada mānā
jaba lagi ura na basata raghunāthā. dharēṃ cāpa sāyaka kaṭi bhāthā
[5-46-1]
mamatā taruna tamī aomdhiārī. rāga dvēṣa ulūka sukhakārī
taba lagi basati jīva mana māhīṃ. jaba lagi prabhu pratāpa rabi nāhīṃ
[5-46-2]
aba maiṃ kusala miṭē bhaya bhārē. dēkhi rāma pada kamala tumhārē
tumha kṛpāla jā para anukūlā. tāhi na byāpa tribidha bhava sūlā
[5-46-3]
maiṃ nisicara ati adhama subhāū. subha ācaranu kīnha nahiṃ kāū
jāsu rūpa muni dhyāna na āvā. tēhiṃ prabhu haraṣi hṛdayaom mōhi lāvā
[5-46-4]
"That villainous crew-greed, infatuation, jealousy, arrogance and pride- haunts
the mind only so long as the Lord of the Raghus does not take up His abode there, armed
with a bow and arrow and with a quiver fastened at His waist. Attachment to the world is
like a dark night fully advanced, which is so delightful to the owls of attraction and aversion;
it abides in the heart of a creature only so long as the sun of the Lord's glory does not
shine there. Having seen Your lotus feet, O Rama, I am now quite well and my grave
fears have been set at rest. The threefold torments of mundane existence cease to have
any effect on him who enjoys Your favour, my gracious lord. I am a demon vilest of nature
and have never done any good act. Yet the Lord whose beauty even sages fail to perceive
with their mind's eye has been pleased to clasp me to His bosom.
-अहोभाग्य मम अमित अति राम कृपा सुख पुंज।
देखेउँ नयन बिरंचि सिब सेब्य जुगल पद कंज।।47।।
[5-47]
ahōbhāgya mama amita ati rāma kṛpā sukha puṃja.
dēkhēuom nayana biraṃci siba sēbya jugala pada kaṃja
[5-47]
Ah, I am blessed beyond measure, O all-gracious and all-blissful Rama, in that
I have beheld with my own eyes the lotus feet which are worthy of adoration even to
Brahma and Siva."
सुनहु सखा निज कहउँ सुभाऊ। जान भुसुंडि संभु गिरिजाऊ।।
जौं नर होइ चराचर द्रोही। आवे सभय सरन तकि मोही।।
[5-47-1]
तजि मद मोह कपट छल नाना। करउँ सद्य तेहि साधु समाना।।
जननी जनक बंधु सुत दारा। तनु धनु भवन सुह्रद परिवारा।।
[5-47-2]
सब कै ममता ताग बटोरी। मम पद मनहि बाँध बरि डोरी।।
समदरसी इच्छा कछु नाहीं। हरष सोक भय नहिं मन माहीं।।
[5-47-3]
अस सज्जन मम उर बस कैसें। लोभी हृदयँ बसइ धनु जैसें।।
तुम्ह सारिखे संत प्रिय मोरें। धरउँ देह नहिं आन निहोरें।।
[5-47-4]
sunahu sakhā nija kahauom subhāū. jāna bhusuṃḍi saṃbhu girijāū
jauṃ nara hōi carācara drōhī. āvē sabhaya sarana taki mōhī
[5-47-1]
taji mada mōha kapaṭa chala nānā. karauom sadya tēhi sādhu samānā
jananī janaka baṃdhu suta dārā. tanu dhanu bhavana suhrada parivārā
[5-47-2]
saba kai mamatā tāga baṭōrī. mama pada manahi bāomdha bari ḍōrī
samadarasī icchā kachu nāhīṃ. haraṣa sōka bhaya nahiṃ mana māhīṃ
[5-47-3]
asa sajjana mama ura basa kaisēṃ. lōbhī hṛdayaom basai dhanu jaisēṃ
tumha sārikhē saṃta priya mōrēṃ. dharauom dēha nahiṃ āna nihōrēṃ
[5-47-4]
"Listen, My friend: I tell you My nature, which is known to Bhusundi, Sambhu (Lord
Siva) and Girija (Parvati) too. If a man, even though he has been an enemy of the whole
animate and inanimate creation, comes terror-stricken to Me, seeking My protection and
discarding vanity, infatuation, hypocrisy and trickeries of various kinds, I speedily make
him the very like of a saint. The ties of affection that bind a man to his mother, father,
brother, son, wife, body, wealth, house, friends and relations are like so many threads
which a pious soul gathers up and twists into a string wherewith he binds his soul to My
feet. Nay, he looks upon all with the same eye and has no craving and his mind is free
from joy, grief and fear. A saint of this description abides in My heart even as mammon
resides in the heart of a covetous man. Only saints of your type are dear to Me; for the
sake of none else do I body Myself forth."
सगुन उपासक परहित निरत नीति दृढ़ नेम।
ते नर प्रान समान मम जिन्ह कें द्विज पद प्रेम।।48।।
[5-48]
saguna upāsaka parahita nirata nīti dṛḍha nēma.
tē nara prāna samāna mama jinha kēṃ dvija pada prēma
[5-48]
"Those men who worship My personal form, are intent on doing good to others,
firmly tread the path of righteousness, and are steadfast in their vow and devoted to the
feet of the Brahmanas are dear to Me as life."
सुनु लंकेस सकल गुन तोरें। तातें तुम्ह अतिसय प्रिय मोरें।।
राम बचन सुनि बानर जूथा। सकल कहहिं जय कृपा बरूथा।।
[5-48-1]
सुनत बिभीषनु प्रभु कै बानी। नहिं अघात श्रवनामृत जानी।।
पद अंबुज गहि बारहिं बारा। हृदयँ समात न प्रेमु अपारा।।
[5-48-2]
सुनहु देव सचराचर स्वामी। प्रनतपाल उर अंतरजामी।।
उर कछु प्रथम बासना रही। प्रभु पद प्रीति सरित सो बही।।
[5-48-3]
अब कृपाल निज भगति पावनी। देहु सदा सिव मन भावनी।।
एवमस्तु कहि प्रभु रनधीरा। मागा तुरत सिंधु कर नीरा।।
[5-48-4]
जदपि सखा तव इच्छा नाहीं। मोर दरसु अमोघ जग माहीं।।
अस कहि राम तिलक तेहि सारा। सुमन बृष्टि नभ भई अपारा।।
[5-48-5]
sunu laṃkēsa sakala guna tōrēṃ. tātēṃ tumha atisaya priya mōrēṃ
rāma bacana suni bānara jūthā. sakala kahahiṃ jaya kṛpā barūthā
[5-48-1]
sunata bibhīṣanu prabhu kai bānī. nahiṃ aghāta śravanāmṛta jānī
pada aṃbuja gahi bārahiṃ bārā. hṛdayaom samāta na prēmu apārā
[5-48-2]
sunahu dēva sacarācara svāmī. pranatapāla ura aṃtarajāmī
ura kachu prathama bāsanā rahī. prabhu pada prīti sarita sō bahī
[5-48-3]
aba kṛpāla nija bhagati pāvanī. dēhu sadā siva mana bhāvanī
ēvamastu kahi prabhu ranadhīrā. māgā turata siṃdhu kara nīrā
[5-48-4]
jadapi sakhā tava icchā nāhīṃ. mōra darasu amōgha jaga māhīṃ
asa kahi rāma tilaka tēhi sārā. sumana bṛṣṭi nabha bhaī apārā
[5-48-5]
Listen, O king of Lanka; you possess all the above virtues; hence you are
extremely dear to Me." On hearing the words of Sri Rama all the assembled monkeys
exclaimed, "Glory to the All-merciful !" Vibhisana's eagerness to hear the Lord's speech,
which was all nectar to his ears, knew no satiety. He clasped His lotus feet again and
again, his heart bursting with boundless joy. "Listen, my lord, Ruler of the whole
creation-animate as well as inanimate, Protector of the suppliant and Knower of all
hearts: I did have some lurking desire in my heart before; but the same has been washed
away by the stream of devotion to the Lord's feet. Now, my gracious Lord, grant me such
pure devotion (to Your feet) as that which gladdens Siva heart." "So be it", replied the
Lord, staunch in fight, and immediately asked for the water of the sea. "Even though, My
friend, you have no craving, My sight in this world never fails to bring its reward." So
saying, Sri Rama applied on his forehead the sacred mark of sovereignty and a copious
shower of flowers rained down from the heavens.
रावन क्रोध अनल निज स्वास समीर प्रचंड।
जरत बिभीषनु राखेउ दीन्हेहु राजु अखंड।।49(क)।।
[5-49(A)]
जो संपति सिव रावनहि दीन्हि दिएँ दस माथ।
सोइ संपदा बिभीषनहि सकुचि दीन्ह रघुनाथ।।49(ख)।।
[5-49(B)]
rāvana krōdha anala nija svāsa samīra pracaṃḍa.
jarata bibhīṣanu rākhēu dīnhēhu rāju akhaṃḍa
[5-49(A)]
jō saṃpati siva rāvanahi dīnhi diēom dasa mātha.
sōi saṃpadā bibhīṣanahi sakuci dīnha raghunātha
[5-49(B)]
Thus did the Lord of the Raghus save Vibhisana from being consumed by the fire
of Ravana's wrath, fanned to fury by his own (Vibhisana's) breath (words), and bestowed
on him unbroken sovereignty. Nay, He conferred on Vibhisana with much diffidence the
same fortune which Lord Siva had bestowed on Ravana after the latter had offered his
ten heads to Him in a sacrifice.
अस प्रभु छाड़ि भजहिं जे आना। ते नर पसु बिनु पूँछ बिषाना।।
निज जन जानि ताहि अपनावा। प्रभु सुभाव कपि कुल मन भावा।।
[5-49(B)-1]
पुनि सर्बग्य सर्ब उर बासी। सर्बरूप सब रहित उदासी।।
बोले बचन नीति प्रतिपालक। कारन मनुज दनुज कुल घालक।।
[5-49(B)-2]
सुनु कपीस लंकापति बीरा। केहि बिधि तरिअ जलधि गंभीरा।।
संकुल मकर उरग झष जाती। अति अगाध दुस्तर सब भाँती।।
[5-49(B)-3]
कह लंकेस सुनहु रघुनायक। कोटि सिंधु सोषक तव सायक।।
जद्यपि तदपि नीति असि गाई। बिनय करिअ सागर सन जाई।।
[5-49(B)-4]
asa prabhu chāḍai bhajahiṃ jē ānā. tē nara pasu binu pūomcha biṣānā
nija jana jāni tāhi apanāvā. prabhu subhāva kapi kula mana bhāvā
[5-49(B)-1]
puni sarbagya sarba ura bāsī. sarbarūpa saba rahita udāsī
bōlē bacana nīti pratipālaka. kārana manuja danuja kula ghālaka
[5-49(B)-2]
sunu kapīsa laṃkāpati bīrā. kēhi bidhi taria jaladhi gaṃbhīrā
saṃkula makara uraga jhaṣa jātī. ati agādha dustara saba bhāomtī
[5-49(B)-3]
kaha laṃkēsa sunahu raghunāyaka. kōṭi siṃdhu sōṣaka tava sāyaka
jadyapi tadapi nīti asi gāī. binaya karia sāgara sana jāī
[5-49(B)-4]
Those men who worship anyone else, giving up such a (benign) lord, are mere
beasts without a tail and a pair of horns. Recognizing Vibhisana as His own man the Lord
accepted him in His service; the amiability of His disposition gladdened the heart of the
whole monkey host. Then the All-wise, who dwells in the heart of all, is manifest in all
forms, though bereft of all and unconcerned, and who had appeared in human semblance
with a specific motive and as the exterminator of the demon race, spoke words strictly
observing the rules of decorum: "Listen, O lord of the monkeys and O valiant sovereign
of Lanka, how are we to cross the deep ocean full of alligators, snakes and all varieties
of fishes, most unfathomable and difficult to cross in everyway?" "Listen, O Lord of the
Raghus," replied the king of Lanka, "Although Your arrow ifself can dry up innumerable
oceans, yet propriety demands that You should approach the ocean and request the
deity presiding over it (to allow You a passage).
प्रभु तुम्हार कुलगुर जलधि कहिहि उपाय बिचारि।
बिनु प्रयास सागर तरिहि सकल भालु कपि धारि।।50।।
[5-50]
prabhu tumhāra kulagura jaladhi kahihi upāya bicāri.
binu prayāsa sāgara tarihi sakala bhālu kapi dhāri
[5-50]
My lord, the deity presiding over the ocean is an ancestor of Yours; hence he
will think over the question and suggest some means (of crossing the ocean).* The
whole host of bears and monkeys will thus be able to cross the ocean without much
ado."
सखा कही तुम्ह नीकि उपाई। करिअ दैव जौं होइ सहाई।।
मंत्र न यह लछिमन मन भावा। राम बचन सुनि अति दुख पावा।।
[5-50-1]
नाथ दैव कर कवन भरोसा। सोषिअ सिंधु करिअ मन रोसा।।
कादर मन कहुँ एक अधारा। दैव दैव आलसी पुकारा।।
[5-50-2]
सुनत बिहसि बोले रघुबीरा। ऐसेहिं करब धरहु मन धीरा।।
अस कहि प्रभु अनुजहि समुझाई। सिंधु समीप गए रघुराई।।
[5-50-3]
प्रथम प्रनाम कीन्ह सिरु नाई। बैठे पुनि तट दर्भ डसाई।।
जबहिं बिभीषन प्रभु पहिं आए। पाछें रावन दूत पठाए।।
[5-50-4]
sakhā kahī tumha nīki upāī. karia daiva jauṃ hōi sahāī
maṃtra na yaha lachimana mana bhāvā. rāma bacana suni ati dukha pāvā
[5-50-1]
nātha daiva kara kavana bharōsā. sōṣia siṃdhu karia mana rōsā
kādara mana kahuom ēka adhārā. daiva daiva ālasī pukārā
[5-50-2]
sunata bihasi bōlē raghubīrā. aisēhiṃ karaba dharahu mana dhīrā
asa kahi prabhu anujahi samujhāī. siṃdhu samīpa gaē raghurāī
[5-50-3]
prathama pranāma kīnha siru nāī. baiṭhē puni taṭa darbha ḍasāī
jabahiṃ bibhīṣana prabhu pahiṃ āē. pāchēṃ rāvana dūta paṭhāē
[5-50-4]
"Friend, you have suggested an excellent plan; let us try it and see if Providence
helps it." This counsel, however, did not find favour with Laksmana, who was greatly
pained to hear Sri Rama's words. "No 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." Hearing this the Hero
of Raghu's line laughed and said, "We shall do accordingly; pray, ease your mind."
Reassuring His younger brother (Laksmana) 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 Kusa grass on the shore, took His seat thereon. As soon as Vibhisana
proceeded towards the Lord, Ravana sent spies after him
सकल चरित तिन्ह देखे धरें कपट कपि देह।
प्रभु गुन हृदयँ सराहहिं सरनागत पर नेह।।51।।
[5-51]
sakala carita tinha dēkhē dharēṃ kapaṭa kapi dēha.
prabhu guna hṛdayaom sarāhahiṃ saranāgata para nēha
[5-51]
Assuming the false appearance of monkeys they witnessed all the doings of Sri
Rama and praised in their heart the Lord's virtues and His fondness for those who come
to Him for protection.
प्रगट बखानहिं राम सुभाऊ। अति सप्रेम गा बिसरि दुराऊ।।
रिपु के दूत कपिन्ह तब जाने। सकल बाँधि कपीस पहिं आने।।
[5-51-1]
कह सुग्रीव सुनहु सब बानर। अंग भंग करि पठवहु निसिचर।।
सुनि सुग्रीव बचन कपि धाए। बाँधि कटक चहु पास फिराए।।
[5-51-2]
बहु प्रकार मारन कपि लागे। दीन पुकारत तदपि न त्यागे।।
जो हमार हर नासा काना। तेहि कोसलाधीस कै आना।।
[5-51-3]
सुनि लछिमन सब निकट बोलाए। दया लागि हँसि तुरत छोडाए।।
रावन कर दीजहु यह पाती। लछिमन बचन बाचु कुलघाती।।
[5-51-4]
pragaṭa bakhānahiṃ rāma subhāū. ati saprēma gā bisari durāū
ripu kē dūta kapinha taba jānē. sakala bāomdhi kapīsa pahiṃ ānē
[5-51-1]
kaha sugrīva sunahu saba bānara. aṃga bhaṃga kari paṭhavahu nisicara
suni sugrīva bacana kapi dhāē. bāomdhi kaṭaka cahu pāsa phirāē
[5-51-2]
bahu prakāra mārana kapi lāgē. dīna pukārata tadapi na tyāgē
jō hamāra hara nāsā kānā. tēhi kōsalādhīsa kai ānā
[5-51-3]
suni lachimana saba nikaṭa bōlāē. dayā lāgi haomsi turata chōḍāē
rāvana kara dījahu yaha pātī. lachimana bacana bācu kulaghātī
[5-51-4]
They openly commenced applauding Sri Rama's amiability and in the intensity of
their emotion forgot their disguise. The monkeys now recognized them as the enemy's
spies; they bound them all and brought them in the presence of Sugriva (the lord of the
monkeys). Said Sugriva, "Listen, all you monkeys: mutilate the demons and dismiss
them." Hearing Sugriva's command the monkeys ran and paraded them in bonds all
through the camp. The monkeys, then started belabouring them right and left; the
demons piteously cried for help, yet the monkeys would not let them alone. "Whosoever
robs us of our nose and ears, we adjure him by Sri Rama not to do so." When Laksmana
heard this, he called them all near him; and moved to pity he laughed and immediately
had them released. "Give this note into Ravana's hands and tell him: read, destroyer of
your race, what Laksmana says."
कहेहु मुखागर मूढ़ सन मम संदेसु उदार।
सीता देइ मिलेहु न त आवा काल तुम्हार।।52।।
[5-52]
kahēhu mukhāgara mūḍha sana mama saṃdēsu udāra.
sītā dēi milēhu na ta āvā kāla tumhāra
[5-52]
"Further convey to the fool by word of mouth my generous message: surrender
Sita and make peace or your hour is come.
तुरत नाइ लछिमन पद माथा। चले दूत बरनत गुन गाथा।।
कहत राम जसु लंकाँ आए। रावन चरन सीस तिन्ह नाए।।
[5-52-1]
बिहसि दसानन पूँछी बाता। कहसि न सुक आपनि कुसलाता।।
पुनि कहु खबरि बिभीषन केरी। जाहि मृत्यु आई अति नेरी।।
[5-52-2]
करत राज लंका सठ त्यागी। होइहि जब कर कीट अभागी।।
पुनि कहु भालु कीस कटकाई। कठिन काल प्रेरित चलि आई।।
[5-52-3]
जिन्ह के जीवन कर रखवारा। भयउ मृदुल चित सिंधु बिचारा।।
कहु तपसिन्ह कै बात बहोरी। जिन्ह के हृदयँ त्रास अति मोरी।।
[5-52-4]
turata nāi lachimana pada māthā. calē dūta baranata guna gāthā
kahata rāma jasu laṃkāom āē. rāvana carana sīsa tinha nāē
[5-52-1]
bihasi dasānana pūomchī bātā. kahasi na suka āpani kusalātā
puni kahu khabari bibhīṣana kērī. jāhi mṛtyu āī ati nērī
[5-52-2]
karata rāja laṃkā saṭha tyāgī. hōihi jaba kara kīṭa abhāgī
puni kahu bhālu kīsa kaṭakāī. kaṭhina kāla prērita cali āī
[5-52-3]
jinha kē jīvana kara rakhavārā. bhayau mṛdula cita siṃdhu bicārā
kahu tapasinha kai bāta bahōrī. jinha kē hṛdayaom trāsa ati mōrī
[5-52-4]
Bowing their head at Laksmana's feet the spies immediately departed, recounting
the virtues of Sri Rama. With Sri Rama's praises on their lips they entered Lanka and
bowed their head at Ravana's feet. The ten-headed monster laughed and asked them the
news: "Report me, Suka, your own welfare and then tell me the news about Vibhisana
whom death has approached very near. The fool left Lanka 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
(Rama and Laksmana) whose heart is obsessed with unceasing terror of me.
-की भइ भेंट कि फिरि गए श्रवन सुजसु सुनि मोर।
कहसि न रिपु दल तेज बल बहुत चकित चित तोर।।53।।
[5-53]
kī bhai bhēṃṭa ki phiri gaē śravana sujasu suni mōra.
kahasi na ripu dala tēja bala bahuta cakita cita tōra
[5-53]
Did you meet them or did they beat their retreat on hearing my fair renown? Why
should you not speak of the enemy's prowess and strength; your wits seem utterly
dazed."
नाथ कृपा करि पूँछेहु जैसें। मानहु कहा क्रोध तजि तैसें।।
मिला जाइ जब अनुज तुम्हारा। जातहिं राम तिलक तेहि सारा।।
[5-53-1]
रावन दूत हमहि सुनि काना। कपिन्ह बाँधि दीन्हे दुख नाना।।
श्रवन नासिका काटै लागे। राम सपथ दीन्हे हम त्यागे।।
[5-53-2]
पूँछिहु नाथ राम कटकाई। बदन कोटि सत बरनि न जाई।।
नाना बरन भालु कपि धारी। बिकटानन बिसाल भयकारी।।
[5-53-3]
जेहिं पुर दहेउ हतेउ सुत तोरा। सकल कपिन्ह महँ तेहि बलु थोरा।।
अमित नाम भट कठिन कराला। अमित नाग बल बिपुल बिसाला।।
[5-53-4]
nātha kṛpā kari pūomchēhu jaisēṃ. mānahu kahā krōdha taji taisēṃ
milā jāi jaba anuja tumhārā. jātahiṃ rāma tilaka tēhi sārā
[5-53-1]
rāvana dūta hamahi suni kānā. kapinha bāomdhi dīnhē dukha nānā
śravana nāsikā kāṭai lāgē. rāma sapatha dīnhē hama tyāgē
[5-53-2]
pūomchihu nātha rāma kaṭakāī. badana kōṭi sata barani na jāī
nānā barana bhālu kapi dhārī. bikaṭānana bisāla bhayakārī
[5-53-3]
jēhiṃ pura dahēu hatēu suta tōrā. sakala kapinha mahaom tēhi balu thōrā
amita nāma bhaṭa kaṭhina karālā. amita nāga bala bipula bisālā
[5-53-4]
My lord, just as you have so kindly put these questions to me, so do you believe
what I say and be not angry. No sooner had your younger brother (Vibhisana) met Sri
Rama then the latter applied the sacred mark of sovereignty on his forehead. When the
monkeys heard that we were Ravana's (Your majesty's) spies, they bound us and
persecuted us in many ways. They were about to cut off our ears and nose; but when
we adjured them by Rama not to do so, they let us go. You have enquired, my lord, about
Sri Rama's army; but a thousand million tongues would fail to describe it. It is a host of
bears and monkeys of diverse hue and gruesome visage, huge and terrible. He who
burnt your capital and killed your son (Aksa) is the weakest of all the monkeys. The army
includes innumerable champions with as many names, fierce and unyielding monsters of
vast bulk and possessing the strength of numberless elephants."
द्विबिद मयंद नील नल अंगद गद बिकटासि।
दधिमुख केहरि निसठ सठ जामवंत बलरासि।।54।।
[5-54]
dvibida mayaṃda nīla nala aṃgada gada bikaṭāsi.
dadhimukha kēhari nisaṭha saṭha jāmavaṃta balarāsi
[5-54]
Dvivida, Mainda, Nila, Nala, Angada, Gada, Vikatasya, Dadhimukha, Kesari,
Nisatha, Satha and the powerful Jambavan are some of them."
ए कपि सब सुग्रीव समाना। इन्ह सम कोटिन्ह गनइ को नाना।।
राम कृपाँ अतुलित बल तिन्हहीं। तृन समान त्रेलोकहि गनहीं।।
[5-54-1]
अस मैं सुना श्रवन दसकंधर। पदुम अठारह जूथप बंदर।।
नाथ कटक महँ सो कपि नाहीं। जो न तुम्हहि जीतै रन माहीं।।
[5-54-2]
परम क्रोध मीजहिं सब हाथा। आयसु पै न देहिं रघुनाथा।।
सोषहिं सिंधु सहित झष ब्याला। पूरहीं न त भरि कुधर बिसाला।।
[5-54-3]
मर्दि गर्द मिलवहिं दससीसा। ऐसेइ बचन कहहिं सब कीसा।।
गर्जहिं तर्जहिं सहज असंका। मानहु ग्रसन चहत हहिं लंका।।
[5-54-4]
ē kapi saba sugrīva samānā. inha sama kōṭinha ganai kō nānā
rāma kṛpāom atulita bala tinhahīṃ. tṛna samāna trēlōkahi ganahīṃ
[5-54-1]
asa maiṃ sunā śravana dasakaṃdhara. paduma aṭhāraha jūthapa baṃdara
nātha kaṭaka mahaom sō kapi nāhīṃ. jō na tumhahi jītai rana māhīṃ
[5-54-2]
parama krōdha mījahiṃ saba hāthā. āyasu pai na dēhiṃ raghunāthā
sōṣahiṃ siṃdhu sahita jhaṣa byālā. pūrahīṃ na ta bhari kudhara bisālā
[5-54-3]
mardi garda milavahiṃ dasasīsā. aisēi bacana kahahiṃ saba kīsā
garjahiṃ tarjahiṃ sahaja asaṃkā. mānahu grasana cahata hahiṃ laṃkā
[5-54-4]
Each of these monkeys is as mighty as Sugriva (the king) and there are tens of
millions like them; who can dare count them? By the grace of Sri Rama they are
unequalled in strength and reckon the three spheres of creation as of no more account
than a blade of grass. I have heard it said, Ravana, that the commanders of the various
monkey-troops alone number eighteen thousand billions. In the whole host, my lord, there
is not a single monkey who would not conquer you in battle. They are all wringing their
hands in excess of passion; but the Lord of the Raghus does not order them (to march)."
'We shall suck the ocean dry with all its fish and serpents or fill it up with huge
mountains. Nay, we shall crush the ten-headed Ravana and reduce him to dust.' Such
were the words that all the monkeys uttered. Fearless by nature, they roared and bullied
as if they would devour Lanka.
-सहज सूर कपि भालु सब पुनि सिर पर प्रभु राम।
रावन काल कोटि कहु जीति सकहिं संग्राम।।55।।
[5-55]
sahaja sūra kapi bhālu saba puni sira para prabhu rāma.
rāvana kāla kōṭi kahu jīti sakahiṃ saṃgrāma
[5-55]
"All the monkeys and bears are born warriors and, besides, they have Lord Sri
Rama over their head. Ravana, they can conquer in battle even millions of Yamas
(death personified)."
राम तेज बल बुधि बिपुलाई। सेष सहस सत सकहिं न गाई।।
सक सर एक सोषि सत सागर। तब भ्रातहि पूँछेउ नय नागर।।
[5-55-1]
तासु बचन सुनि सागर पाहीं। मागत पंथ कृपा मन माहीं।।
सुनत बचन बिहसा दससीसा। जौं असि मति सहाय कृत कीसा।।
[5-55-2]
सहज भीरु कर बचन दृढ़ाई। सागर सन ठानी मचलाई।।
मूढ़ मृषा का करसि बड़ाई। रिपु बल बुद्धि थाह मैं पाई।।
[5-55-3]
सचिव सभीत बिभीषन जाकें। बिजय बिभूति कहाँ जग ताकें।।
सुनि खल बचन दूत रिस बाढ़ी। समय बिचारि पत्रिका काढ़ी।।
[5-55-4]
रामानुज दीन्ही यह पाती। नाथ बचाइ जुड़ावहु छाती।।
बिहसि बाम कर लीन्ही रावन। सचिव बोलि सठ लाग बचावन।।
[5-55-5]
rāma tēja bala budhi bipulāī. sesa sahasa sata sakahī na gāī.
saka sara eka sosi sata sāgara taba bhrātahi pūomchēu naya nāgara
[5-55-1]
tāsu bacana suni sāgara pāhīṃ. māgata paṃtha kṛpā mana māhīṃ
sunata bacana bihasā dasasīsā. jauṃ asi mati sahāya kṛta kīsā
[5-55-2]
sahaja bhīru kara bacana dṛḍhaāī. sāgara sana ṭhānī macalāī
mūḍha mṛṣā kā karasi baḍaāī. ripu bala buddhi thāha maiṃ pāī
[5-55-3]
saciva sabhīta bibhīṣana jākēṃ. bijaya bibhūti kahāom jaga tākēṃ
suni khala bacana dūta risa bāḍhaī. samaya bicāri patrikā kāḍhaī
[5-55-4]
rāmānuja dīnhī yaha pātī. nātha bacāi juḍaāvahu chātī
bihasi bāma kara līnhī rāvana. saciva bōli saṭha lāga bacāvana
[5-55-5]
A hundred thousand Sesas would fail to describe the greatness of Sri Rama's
valour, strength and intelligence. With a single shaft He could dry up a hundred seas;
yet, being a master of propriety, He consulted your brother (Vibhisana) and in accordance
with his suggestion He is asking passage of the ocean with a heart full of compassion."
The ten-headed monster laughed to hear these words. "It was because of such wits
that he (Rama) took monkeys for his allies. That is why, confirming the advice of my
brother, who is a born coward, he is persistent in demanding of the ocean (like a
pet child) something which is impossible. Fool, why do you bestow false praise on
the enemy, whose might and wisdom I have fathomed. Triumph and glory in this world
are inaccessible to him who has a cowardly counsellor like Vibhisana." The spy waxed
angry to hear the words of the wicked monarch and taking it to be an opportune moment
he took out the letter (from Laksmana). "Sri Rama's younger brother (Laksmana) gave
me this note; have it read, my lord, and soothe your heart." Ravana laughed when
he took the letter in his left hand; and summoning his minister, the fool asked him
to read it out.
बातन्ह मनहि रिझाइ सठ जनि घालसि कुल खीस।
राम बिरोध न उबरसि सरन बिष्नु अज ईस।।56(क)।।
[5-56(A)]
की तजि मान अनुज इव प्रभु पद पंकज भृंग।
होहि कि राम सरानल खल कुल सहित पतंग।।56(ख)।।
[5-56(B)]
bātanha manahi rijhāi saṭha jani ghālasi kula khīsa.
rāma birōdha na ubarasi sarana biṣnu aja īsa
[5-56(A)]
kī taji māna anuja iva prabhu pada paṃkaja bhṛṃga.
hōhi ki rāma sarānala khala kula sahita pataṃga
[5-56(B)]
Beguiling your mind with flattering words, O fool, do not bring your race to utter
ruin. By courting enmity with Sri Rama you will not be spared even though you seek the
protection of Visnu, Brahma or Siva. Therefore, abandoning pride, like your younger
brother, either seek the lotus feet of the Lord as a bee or be consumed with your family
like a moth into the fire of Sri Rama's shafts, O wretch.
सुनत सभय मन मुख मुसुकाई। कहत दसानन सबहि सुनाई।।
भूमि परा कर गहत अकासा। लघु तापस कर बाग बिलासा।।
[5-56(B)-1]
कह सुक नाथ सत्य सब बानी। समुझहु छाड़ि प्रकृति अभिमानी।।
सुनहु बचन मम परिहरि क्रोधा। नाथ राम सन तजहु बिरोधा।।
[5-56(B)-2]
अति कोमल रघुबीर सुभाऊ। जद्यपि अखिल लोक कर राऊ।।
मिलत कृपा तुम्ह पर प्रभु करिही। उर अपराध न एकउ धरिही।।
[5-56(B)-3]
जनकसुता रघुनाथहि दीजे। एतना कहा मोर प्रभु कीजे।
जब तेहिं कहा देन बैदेही। चरन प्रहार कीन्ह सठ तेही।।
[5-56(B)-4]
नाइ चरन सिरु चला सो तहाँ। कृपासिंधु रघुनायक जहाँ।।
करि प्रनामु निज कथा सुनाई। राम कृपाँ आपनि गति पाई।।
[5-56(B)-5]
रिषि अगस्ति कीं साप भवानी। राछस भयउ रहा मुनि ग्यानी।।
बंदि राम पद बारहिं बारा। मुनि निज आश्रम कहुँ पगु धारा।।
[5-56(B)-6]
sunata sabhaya mana mukha musukāī. kahata dasānana sabahi sunāī
bhūmi parā kara gahata akāsā. laghu tāpasa kara bāga bilāsā
[5-56(B)-1]
kaha suka nātha satya saba bānī. samujhahu chāḍai prakṛti abhimānī
sunahu bacana mama parihari krōdhā. nātha rāma sana tajahu birōdhā
[5-56(B)-2]
ati kōmala raghubīra subhāū. jadyapi akhila lōka kara rāū
milata kṛpā tumha para prabhu karihī. ura aparādha na ēkau dharihī
[5-56(B)-3]
janakasutā raghunāthahi dījē. ētanā kahā mōra prabhu kījē.
jaba tēhiṃ kahā dēna baidēhī. carana prahāra kīnha saṭha tēhī
[5-56(B)-4]
nāi carana siru calā sō tahāom. kṛpāsiṃdhu raghunāyaka jahāom
kari pranāmu nija kathā sunāī. rāma kṛpāom āpani gati pāī
[5-56(B)-5]
riṣi agasti kīṃ sāpa bhavānī. rāchasa bhayau rahā muni gyānī
baṃdi rāma pada bārahiṃ bārā. muni nija āśrama kahuom pagu dhārā
[5-56(B)-6]
Ravana was dismayed at heart as he listened to the above message but wore a
feigned smile on his face and spoke aloud for all to hear: "The younger hermit's grand
eloquence is just like attempt of a man lying on the ground to clutch with hands the vault
of heaven." Said Suka, "My lord, giving up haughtiness take every word of it as true.
Abandon passion and give ear to my advice: my lord, avoid a clash with Sri Rama. The
Hero of Raghu's line is exceedingly mild of disposition, even though He is the lord of the
entire universe. The Lord will shower His grace on you the moment you meet Him, and
will not take to heart even a single offence of yours. Pray, restore Janaka's Daughter to
Sri Rama; at least concede this request of mine." When Suka asked him to surrender
Videha's Daughter, the wretch kicked him. Suka, however, bowed his head at Ravana's
feet and proceeded to the place where the all-merciful Lord of the Raghus was. Making
obeisance to the Lord he told Him all about himself and by Rama's grace recovered his original state. He was an enlightened sage; it was by Agastya's curse, Parvati, that he
had been transformed into a demon. Adoring Sri Rama's feet again and again the sage
returned to his hermitage.
बिनय न मानत जलधि जड़ गए तीन दिन बीति।
बोले राम सकोप तब भय बिनु होइ न प्रीति।।57।।
[5-57]
binaya na mānata jaladhi jaḍa gaē tīna dina bīti.
bōlē rāma sakōpa taba bhaya binu hōi na prīti
[5-57]
Although three days had elapsed, the crass ocean would not answer the Lord's
prayer. Sri Rama thereupon indignantly said, "There can be no friendship without
inspiring fear."
लछिमन बान सरासन आनू। सोषौं बारिधि बिसिख कृसानू।।
सठ सन बिनय कुटिल सन प्रीती। सहज कृपन सन सुंदर नीती।।
[5-57-1]
ममता रत सन ग्यान कहानी। अति लोभी सन बिरति बखानी।।
क्रोधिहि सम कामिहि हरि कथा। ऊसर बीज बएँ फल जथा।।
[5-57-2]
अस कहि रघुपति चाप चढ़ावा। यह मत लछिमन के मन भावा।।
संघानेउ प्रभु बिसिख कराला। उठी उदधि उर अंतर ज्वाला।।
[5-57-3]
मकर उरग झष गन अकुलाने। जरत जंतु जलनिधि जब जाने।।
कनक थार भरि मनि गन नाना। बिप्र रूप आयउ तजि माना।।
[5-57-4]
lachimana bāna sarāsana ānū. sōṣauṃ bāridhi bisikha kṛsānū
saṭha sana binaya kuṭila sana prītī. sahaja kṛpana sana suṃdara nītī
[5-57-1]
mamatā rata sana gyāna kahānī. ati lōbhī sana birati bakhānī
krōdhihi sama kāmihi hari kathā. ūsara bīja baēom phala jathā
[5-57-2]
asa kahi raghupati cāpa caḍhaāvā. yaha mata lachimana kē mana bhāvā
saṃghānēu prabhu bisikha karālā. uṭhī udadhi ura aṃtara jvālā
[5-57-3]
makara uraga jhaṣa gana akulānē. jarata jaṃtu jalanidhi jaba jānē
kanaka thāra bhari mani gana nānā. bipra rūpa āyau taji mānā
[5-57-4]
"Laksmana, bring Me My bow and arrows; I will dry up the ocean with a missile
presided over by the god of fire. Supplication before an idiot, friendship with a rogue,
inculcating liberality on a born miser, talking wisdom to one steeped in worldliness,
glorifying dispassion before a man of excessive greed, a lecture on mindcontrol to an
irascible man and a discourse on the exploits of Sri Hari to a libidinous person are as
futile as sowing seeds in a barren land." So saying, the Lord of the Raghus strung His
bow and this stand (of the Lord) delighted Laksmana's heart. When the Lord fitted the
terrible arrow to His bow, a blazing fire broke out in the heart of the ocean; the alligators,
serpents and fishes felt distressed. When the god presiding over the ocean found the
creatures burning, he gave up his pride and, assuming the form of a Brahmana, came
with a gold plate filled with all kinds of jewels.
काटेहिं पइ कदरी फरइ कोटि जतन कोउ सींच।
बिनय न मान खगेस सुनु डाटेहिं पइ नव नीच।।58।।
[5-58]
kāṭēhiṃ pai kadarī pharai kōṭi jatana kōu sīṃca.
binaya na māna khagēsa sunu ḍāṭēhiṃ pai nava nīca
[5-58]
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 Kakabhusundi,) a vile fellow
heeds no prayer but yields only when reprimanded.
सभय सिंधु गहि पद प्रभु केरे। छमहु नाथ सब अवगुन मेरे।।
गगन समीर अनल जल धरनी। इन्ह कइ नाथ सहज जड़ करनी।।
[5-58-1]
तव प्रेरित मायाँ उपजाए। सृष्टि हेतु सब ग्रंथनि गाए।।
प्रभु आयसु जेहि कहँ जस अहई। सो तेहि भाँति रहे सुख लहई।।
[5-58-2]
प्रभु भल कीन्ही मोहि सिख दीन्ही। मरजादा पुनि तुम्हरी कीन्ही।।
ढोल गवाँर सूद्र पसु नारी। सकल ताड़ना के अधिकारी।।
[5-58-3]
प्रभु प्रताप मैं जाब सुखाई। उतरिहि कटकु न मोरि बड़ाई।।
प्रभु अग्या अपेल श्रुति गाई। करौं सो बेगि जौ तुम्हहि सोहाई।।
[5-58-4]
sabhaya siṃdhu gahi pada prabhu kērē. chamahu nātha saba avaguna mērē
gagana samīra anala jala dharanī. inha kai nātha sahaja jaḍa karanī
[5-58-1]
tava prērita māyāom upajāē. sṛṣṭi hētu saba graṃthani gāē
prabhu āyasu jēhi kahaom jasa ahaī. sō tēhi bhāomti rahē sukha lahaī
[5-58-2]
prabhu bhala kīnhī mōhi sikha dīnhī. marajādā puni tumharī kīnhī
ḍhōla gavāomra sūdra pasu nārī. sakala tāḍanā kē adhikārī
[5-58-3]
prabhu pratāpa maiṃ jāba sukhāī. utarihi kaṭaku na mōri baḍaāī
prabhu agyā apēla śruti gāī. karauṃ sō bēgi jau tumhahi sōhāī
[5-58-4]
The god presiding over the ocean clasped the Lord's feet in dismay. "Forgive, my
lord, all my faults. Ether, air, fire, water and earth- all these, my lord, are dull by nature. It
is Maya (Cosmic Nature) which brought them forth for the purpose of creation under an
impulse 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 limits for everyone. A drum, a rustic, a Sudra, a beast
and a woman-all these deserve instructions. By the Lord's 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."
सुनत बिनीत बचन अति कह कृपाल मुसुकाइ।
जेहि बिधि उतरै कपि कटकु तात सो कहहु उपाइ।।59।।
[5-59]
sunata binīta bacana ati kaha kṛpāla musukāi.
jēhi bidhi utarai kapi kaṭaku tāta sō kahahu upāi
[5-59]
On hearing his most submissive words the all-merciful smiled and said, "Tell me,
dear father, some device whereby the monkey host may cross over."
नाथ नील नल कपि द्वौ भाई। लरिकाई रिषि आसिष पाई।।
तिन्ह के परस किएँ गिरि भारे। तरिहहिं जलधि प्रताप तुम्हारे।।
[5-59-1]
मैं पुनि उर धरि प्रभुताई। करिहउँ बल अनुमान सहाई।।
एहि बिधि नाथ पयोधि बँधाइअ। जेहिं यह सुजसु लोक तिहुँ गाइअ।।
[5-59-2]
एहि सर मम उत्तर तट बासी। हतहु नाथ खल नर अघ रासी।।
सुनि कृपाल सागर मन पीरा। तुरतहिं हरी राम रनधीरा।।
[5-59-3]
देखि राम बल पौरुष भारी। हरषि पयोनिधि भयउ सुखारी।।
सकल चरित कहि प्रभुहि सुनावा। चरन बंदि पाथोधि सिधावा।।
[5-59-4]
nātha nīla nala kapi dvau bhāī. larikāī riṣi āsiṣa pāī
tinha kē parasa kiēom giri bhārē. tarihahiṃ jaladhi pratāpa tumhārē
[5-59-1]
maiṃ puni ura dhari prabhutāī. karihauom bala anumāna sahāī
ēhi bidhi nātha payōdhi baomdhāia. jēhiṃ yaha sujasu lōka tihuom gāia
[5-59-2]
ēhi sara mama uttara taṭa bāsī. hatahu nātha khala nara agha rāsī
suni kṛpāla sāgara mana pīrā. turatahiṃ harī rāma ranadhīrā
[5-59-3]
dēkhi rāma bala pauruṣa bhārī. haraṣi payōnidhi bhayau sukhārī
sakala carita kahi prabhuhi sunāvā. carana baṃdi pāthōdhi sidhāvā
[5-59-4]
My lord, the two monkey brothers, Nila, and Nala, got a boon in their childhood
from a sage. Touched by them even huge mountains will float on the ocean by Your
glory. Cherishing my lord's (Your) greatness I too shall help You to the best of my ability.
In this way, my lord, have the ocean bridged, so that this glorious achievement of Yours
may be sung in all three spheres of creation. With this arrow, my Lord, exterminate a
race of vile criminals inhabiting my northern coast." On hearing this, Sri Rama, who was
as tender-hearted as He was staunch in battle, immediately relieved the agony of
Ocean's heart. The god presiding over the ocean was rejoiced and gratified to witness
Sri Rama's astounding might and valour. He related to the Lord all the doings (of those
villains); and bowing to His feet, Ocean took his leave.
निज भवन गवनेउ सिंधु श्रीरघुपतिहि यह मत भायऊ।
यह चरित कलि मलहर जथामति दास तुलसी गायऊ।।
सुख भवन संसय समन दवन बिषाद रघुपति गुन गना।।
तजि सकल आस भरोस गावहि सुनहि संतत सठ मना।।
nija bhavana gavanēu siṃdhu śrīraghupatihi yaha mata bhāyaū.
yaha carita kali malahara jathāmati dāsa tulasī gāyaū
sukha bhavana saṃsaya samana davana biṣāda raghupati guna ganā
taji sakala āsa bharōsa gāvahi sunahi saṃtata saṭha manā
The god presiding over the ocean left for his home; the idea (of bridging the ocean)
commended itself to the blessed Lord of the Raghus. This story (of Sri Rama's exploits in
this Kanda), which wipes out the impurities of the Kali age, has been sung by Tulasidasa
according to his own (poor) lights. The excellences of Sri Rama (the Lord of the Raghus)
are an abode of delight, a panacea for all doubt and an unfailing remedy for sorrow. Therefore,
giving up all other hope and faith, ever sing and hear them, O foolish mind.
सकल सुमंगल दायक रघुनायक गुन गान।
सादर सुनहिं ते तरहिं भव सिंधु बिना जलजान।।60।।
[5-60]
sakala sumaṃgala dāyaka raghunāyaka guna gāna.
sādara sunahiṃ tē tarahiṃ bhava siṃdhu binā jalajāna
[5-60]
A recital of the virtues of Sri Rama (the Lord of the Raghus) bestows all blessings.
Those who reverently hear them cross the ocean of mundane existence without any
bark.