Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa · Sarga 2.2
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2.2.1
ततः परिषदं सर्वामामन्त्र्य वसुधाधिपः।
हितमुद्धर्षणं चैवमुवाच प्रथितं वचः ॥ २.२.१ ॥
Then the lord of the earth, having summoned the whole assembly, spoke these words, beneficial and gladdening and renowned.
2.2.2
दुन्दुभिस्वरकल्पेन गम्भीरेणानुनादिना।
स्वरेण महता राजा जीमूत इव नादयन् ॥ २.२.२ ॥
With a voice deep and echoing like the sound of a war-drum, the king spoke, thundering like a cloud.
2.2.3
राजलक्षणयुक्तेन कान्तेनानुपमेन च।
उवाच रसयुक्तेन स्वरेण नृपतिर्नृपान् ॥ २.२.३ ॥
With a voice endowed with royal marks, lovely, incomparable and full of feeling, the king spoke to the kings.
2.2.4
विदितं भवतामेतद् यथा मे राज्यमुत्तमम्।
पूर्वकैर्मम राजेन्द्रैः सुतवत् परिपालितम् ॥ २.२.४ ॥
You know, all of you, that this excellent kingdom of mine was protected as though it were sons by my former great kings.
2.2.5
सोऽहमिक्ष्वाकुभिः सर्वैर्नरेन्द्रैः प्रतिपालितम्।
श्रेयसा योक्तुमिच्छामि सुखार्हमखिलं जगत् ॥ २.२.५ ॥
I, who have been protected by all the kings of the Ikṣvāku line, wish to bind this whole world, worthy of happiness, to welfare.
2.2.6
मयाप्याचरितं पूर्वैः पन्थानमनुगच्छता।
प्रजा नित्यमनिद्रेण यथाशक्त्यभिरक्षिताः ॥ २.२.६ ॥
Following the path walked by my predecessors, I too have always protected my subjects vigilantly, to the best of my ability.
2.2.7
इदं शरीरं कृत्स्नस्य लोकस्य चरता हितम्।
पाण्डुरस्यातपत्रस्य च्छायायां जरितं मया ॥ २.२.७ ॥
This body, which has wandered for the welfare of the whole world, has grown worn in the shade of the white parasol.
2.2.8
प्राप्य वर्षसहस्राणि बहून्यायूंषि जीवतः।
जीर्णस्यास्य शरीरस्य विश्रान्तिमभिरोचये ॥ २.२.८ ॥
Having obtained many thousands of years of life while living, I now desire rest for this worn-out body.
2.2.9
राजप्रभावजुष्टां च दुर्वहामजितेन्द्रियैः।
परिश्रान्तोऽस्मि लोकस्य गुर्वीं धर्मधुरं वहन् ॥ २.२.९ ॥
Burdened with the yoke of dharma, heavy and hard for the unrestrained to bear, and endowed with the majesty of kingship, I am exhausted from carrying the weight of the world.
2.2.10
सोऽहं विश्राममिच्छामि पुत्रं कृत्वा प्रजाहिते।
संनिकृष्टानिमान् सर्वाननुमान्य द्विजर्षभान् ॥ २.२.१० ॥
Therefore, having made my son king for the welfare of the people, I wish for rest, having first obtained the consent of all these foremost brahmins who are near at hand.
2.2.11
अनुजातो हि मां सर्वैर्गुणैः श्रेष्ठो ममात्मजः।
पुरन्दरसमो वीर्ये रामः परपुरंजयः ॥ २.२.११ ॥
My son Rāma, though born after me, is the best in all qualities; he is equal to Indra in valour, and he is a conqueror of enemy cities.
2.2.12
तं चन्द्रमिव पुष्येण युक्तं धर्मभृतां वरम्।
यौवराज्ये नियोक्तास्मि प्रातः पुरुषपुङ्गवम् ॥ २.२.१२ ॥
Like the moon joined with the Puṣya constellation, that best of men, foremost among upholders of dharma, I shall appoint tomorrow morning as crown prince.
2.2.13
अनुरूपः स वो नाथो लक्ष्मीवाँल्लक्ष्मणाग्रजः।
त्रैलोक्यमपि नाथेन येन स्यान्नाथवत्तरम् ॥ २.२.१३ ॥
He, the elder brother of Lakṣmaṇa, glorious and fitting, is your lord; by such a lord even the three worlds would be more truly protected.
2.2.14
अनेन श्रेयसा सद्यः संयोक्ष्येऽहमिमां महीम्।
गतक्लेशो भविष्यामि सुते तस्मिन् निवेश्य वै ॥ २.२.१४ ॥
By this blessing I shall at once unite this earth, and having placed its burden upon that son, I shall indeed become free from distress.
2.2.15
यदिदं मेऽनुरूपार्थं मया साधु सुमन्त्रितम्।
भवन्तो मेऽनुमन्यन्तां कथं वा करवाण्यहम् ॥ २.२.१५ ॥
This fitting purpose I have well deliberated; let you all approve it for me. Or how shall I carry it out?
2.2.16
यद्यप्येषा मम प्रीतिर्हितमन्यद् विचिन्त्यताम्।
अन्या मध्यस्थचिन्ता तु विमर्दाभ्यधिकोदया ॥ २.२.१६ ॥
Although this is my wish, let some other beneficial course also be considered; the impartial mediator's thought is different, and its rise surpasses mere conflict in prosperity.
2.2.17
वृष्टिमन्तं महामेघं नर्दन्त इव बर्हिणः ॥ २.२.१७ ॥
Like peacocks roaring at a great cloud laden with rain, they resounded.
2.2.18
स्निग्धोऽनुनादः संजज्ञे ततो हर्षसमीरितः।
जनौघोद्घुष्टसंनादो मेदिनीं कम्पयन्निव ॥ २.२.१८ ॥
Then a soft resounding echo arose, stirred by joy; the loud acclamation of the multitude seemed to make the earth tremble.
2.2.19
तस्य धर्मार्थविदुषो भावमाज्ञाय सर्वशः।
ब्राह्मणा बलमुख्याश्च पौरजानपदैः सह ॥ २.२.१९ ॥
Understanding fully the intention of him who knows dharma and artha, the brahmins, the chiefs of the army, the townsmen and the people of the countryside gathered together.
2.2.20
समेत्य ते मन्त्रयितुं समतागतबुद्धयः।
ऊचुश्च मनसा ज्ञात्वा वृद्धं दशरथं नृपम् ॥ २.२.२० ॥
Having come together to deliberate, with minds of one accord, they considered in their hearts and spoke to the aged king Daśaratha.
2.2.21
अनेकवर्षसाहस्रो वृद्धस्त्वमसि पार्थिव।
स रामं युवराजानमभिषिञ्चस्व पार्थिवम् ॥ २.२.२१ ॥
You, O king, are aged, having lived many thousands of years. Therefore anoint Rāma as crown prince, O king.
2.2.22
इच्छामो हि महाबाहुं रघुवीरं महाबलम्।
गजेन महता यान्तं रामं छत्रावृताननम् ॥ २.२.२२ ॥
We wish to see the mighty-armed Rāma, hero of the Raghus, the very strong one, going on a great elephant, his face shaded by a parasol.
2.2.23
अजानन्निव जिज्ञासुरिदं वचनमब्रवीत् ॥ २.२.२३ ॥
As though not knowing, desiring to learn, he spoke these words.
2.2.24
श्रुत्वैतद् वचनं यन्मे राघवं पतिमिच्छथ।
राजानः संशयोऽयं मे तदिदं ब्रूत तत्त्वतः ॥ २.२.२४ ॥
Having heard this speech of yours, that you wish Rāghava as my lord, O kings, I have a doubt. Tell me this truly.
2.2.25
कथं नु मयि धर्मेण पृथिवीमनुशासति।
भवन्तो द्रष्टुमिच्छन्ति युवराजं महाबलम् ॥ २.२.२५ ॥
While I rule the earth righteously, why do you wish to see the mighty crown prince?
2.2.26
ते तमूचुर्महात्मानः पौरजानपदैः सह।
बहवो नृप कल्याणगुणाः सन्ति सुतस्य ते ॥ २.२.२६ ॥
Those noble-souled men, together with the townsmen and country folk, said to him: "O king, your son has many auspicious virtues."
2.2.27
गुणान् गुणवतो देव देवकल्पस्य धीमतः।
प्रियानानन्दनान् कृत्स्नान् प्रवक्ष्यामोऽद्य तान्शृणु ॥ २.२.२७ ॥
O king, today we shall declare all the dear and joy-giving virtues of your virtuous, godlike, wise son; listen.
2.2.28
दिव्यैर्गुणैः शक्रसमो रामः सत्यपराक्रमः।
इक्ष्वाकुभ्योऽपि सर्वेभ्यो ह्यतिरिक्तो विशाम्पते ॥ २.२.२८ ॥
Rāma, equal to Indra in divine qualities, is of true valor; O lord of the people, he surpasses all the Ikṣvākus.
2.2.29
रामः सत्पुरुषो लोके सत्यः सत्यपरायणः।
साक्षाद् रामाद् विनिर्वृत्तो धर्मश्चापि श्रिया सह ॥ २.२.२९ ॥
Rāma is a good man in the world, truthful and devoted to truth; from Rāma himself, dharma too, together with Śrī, is never separated.
2.2.30
प्रजासुखत्वे चन्द्रस्य वसुधायाः क्षमागुणैः।
बुद्ध्या बृहस्पतेस्तुल्यो वीर्ये साक्षाच्छचीपतेः ॥ २.२.३० ॥
In giving joy to the people he is like the moon, in the quality of patience like the earth, in intellect equal to Bṛhaspati, and in valor verily equal to the lord of Śacī (Indra).
2.2.31
धर्मज्ञः सत्यसंधश्च शीलवाननसूयकः।
क्षान्तः सान्त्वयिता श्लक्ष्णः कृतज्ञो विजितेन्द्रियः ॥ २.२.३१ ॥
He knew dharma, was firm in his vows of truth, of good character, free from envy, patient, consoling, gentle, grateful, and one who had conquered his senses.
2.2.32
मृदुश्च स्थिरचित्तश्च सदा भव्योऽनसूयकः।
प्रियवादी च भूतानां सत्यवादी च राघवः ॥ २.२.३२ ॥
Rāghava was gentle and steady-minded, always auspicious and free from envy, speaking kindly to all beings and speaking the truth.
2.2.33
बहुश्रुतानां वृद्धानां ब्राह्मणानामुपासिता।
तेनास्येहातुला कीर्तिर्यशस्तेजश्च वर्धते ॥ २.२.३३ ॥
He attends upon the much-learned elders and brahmins, and by this his incomparable fame, glory and splendour grow here in this world.
2.2.34
देवासुरमनुष्याणां सर्वास्त्रेषु विशारदः।
सम्यग् विद्याव्रतस्नातो यथावत् साङ्गवेदवित् ॥ २.२.३४ ॥
He is skilled in all the weapons of gods, asuras and men; fully bathed in the vow of learning, he knows the Vedas with their limbs as they should be known.
2.2.35
गान्धर्वे च भुवि श्रेष्ठो बभूव भरताग्रजः।
कल्याणाभिजनः साधुरदीनात्मा महामतिः ॥ २.२.३५ ॥
On earth he was foremost even in the gandharva arts; he was the elder brother of Bharata, born of an auspicious lineage, good, of undaunted spirit and of great intellect.
2.2.36
द्विजैरभिविनीतश्च श्रेष्ठैर्धर्मार्थनैपुणैः।
यदा व्रजति संग्रामं ग्रामार्थे नगरस्य वा ॥ २.२.३६ ॥
He was well trained by the best of the twice-born, skilled in dharma and artha; when he goes into battle for the sake of a village or of a city,
2.2.37
गत्वा सौमित्रिसहितो नाविजित्य निवर्तते।
संग्रामात् पुनरागत्य कुञ्जरेण रथेन वा ॥ २.२.३७ ॥
Having gone out with Saumitri, he does not return without victory; coming back again from battle, he comes by elephant or by chariot.
2.2.38
पौरान् स्वजनवन्नित्यं कुशलं परिपृच्छति।
पुत्रेष्वग्निषु दारेषु प्रेष्यशिष्यगणेषु च ॥ २.२.३८ ॥
He always asks after the welfare of the citizens as if they were his own kin, and likewise of his sons, the sacred fires, his wives, and the company of servants and students.
2.2.39
निखिलेनानुपूर्व्या च पिता पुत्रानिवौरसान्।
शुश्रूषन्ते च वः शिष्याः कच्चिद् वर्मसु दंशिताः ॥ २.२.३९ ॥
As a father fully and in due order cares for his own begotten sons, do your students serve you? Are they kept ready, armored and equipped?
2.2.40
व्यसनेषु मनुष्याणां भृशं भवति दुःखितः ॥ २.२.४० ॥
In the calamities of people he becomes greatly sorrowful.
2.2.41
उत्सवेषु च सर्वेषु पितेव परितुष्यति।
सत्यवादी महेष्वासो वृद्धसेवी जितेन्द्रियः ॥ २.२.४१ ॥
At all festivals he rejoices like a father. He is truthful, a great archer, one who serves the elders, and self-controlled.
2.2.42
स्मितपूर्वाभिभाषी च धर्मं सर्वात्मनाश्रितः।
सम्यग्योक्ता श्रेयसां च न विगृह्यकथारुचिः ॥ २.२.४२ ॥
He speaks with a smile first, wholly takes refuge in dharma, rightly counsels what is good, and has no taste for contentious talk.
2.2.43
उत्तरोत्तरयुक्तौ च वक्ता वाचस्पतिर्यथा।
सुभ्रूरायतताम्राक्षः साक्षाद् विष्णुरिव स्वयम् ॥ २.२.४३ ॥
A skilled speaker who answers point by point, like Vācaspati himself; fine-browed, with long reddish eyes, he is as if Viṣṇu himself in person.
2.2.44
रामो लोकाभिरामोऽयं शौर्यवीर्यपराक्रमैः।
प्रजापालनसंयुक्तो न रागोपहतेन्द्रियः ॥ २.२.४४ ॥
This Rāma, delight of the world, endowed with valour, strength and prowess, devoted to protecting his subjects, whose senses are not corrupted by passion.
2.2.45
शक्तस्त्रैलोक्यमप्येष भोक्तुं किं नु महीमिमाम्।
नास्य क्रोधः प्रसादश्च निरर्थोऽस्ति कदाचन ॥ २.२.४५ ॥
He is capable of enjoying even the three worlds, so what need to speak of this earth? His anger or his favour is never without purpose.
2.2.46
हन्त्येष नियमाद् वध्यानवध्येषु न कुप्यति।
युनक्त्यर्थैः प्रहृष्टश्च तमसौ यत्र तुष्यति ॥ २.२.४६ ॥
By rule he strikes only those who deserve death, and is not angry with those who should not be slain; and when he is delighted and pleased with someone, he enriches him with wealth.
2.2.47
दान्तैः सर्वप्रजाकान्तैः प्रीतिसंजननैर्नृणाम्।
गुणैर्विरोचते रामो दीप्तः सूर्य इवांशुभिः ॥ २.२.४७ ॥
Self-controlled, beloved of all subjects, and producing affection in men, Rāma shines by his qualities, as the blazing sun shines with its rays.
2.2.48
तमेवंगुणसम्पन्नं रामं सत्यपराक्रमम्।
लोकपालोपमं नाथमकामयत मेदिनी ॥ २.२.४८ ॥
That Rāma, endowed with such qualities, of true prowess, like the guardians of the worlds, the lord — the earth desired him.
2.2.49
वत्सः श्रेयसि जातस्ते दिष्ट्यासौ तव राघवः।
दिष्ट्या पुत्रगुणैर्युक्तो मारीच इव कश्यपः ॥ २.२.४९ ॥
Child, by good fortune this Rāghava has been born for your welfare. By good fortune this son is endowed with a son's qualities, as Kaśyapa was with Marīci.
2.2.50
बलमारोग्यमायुश्च रामस्य विदितात्मनः।
देवासुरमनुष्येषु सगन्धर्वोरगेषु च ॥ २.२.५० ॥
The strength, health and long life of Rāma, the self-knowing one, are (the best) among gods, asuras and men, and among gandharvas and serpents as well.
2.2.51
आशंसते जनः सर्वो राष्ट्रे पुरवरे तथा।
आभ्यन्तरश्च बाह्यश्च पौरजानपदो जनः ॥ २.२.५१ ॥
All the people in the realm and in the excellent city, both those within and those without, townsmen and countrymen, look forward to this.
2.2.52
स्त्रियो वृद्धास्तरुण्यश्च सायं प्रातः समाहिताः।
सर्वा देवान्नमस्यन्ति रामस्यार्थे मनस्विनः।
तेषां तद् याचितं देव त्वत्प्रसादात्समृद्ध्यताम् ॥ २.२.५२ ॥
Elderly and young women, morning and evening, with steadfast minds, all the high-minded women bow to the gods for Rāma's sake. O god, let their prayer be fulfilled by your grace.
2.2.53
राममिन्दीवरश्यामं सर्वशत्रुनिबर्हणम्।
पश्यामो यौवराज्यस्थं तव राजोत्तमात्मजम् ॥ २.२.५३ ॥
Rāma, dark as a blue lotus, destroyer of all enemies, the excellent king's son, we would see established in the office of heir-apparent.
2.2.54
तं देवदेवोपममात्मजं ते
सर्वस्य लोकस्य हिते निविष्टम्।
हिताय नः क्षिप्रमुदारजुष्टं
मुदाभिषेक्तुं वरद त्वमर्हसि ॥ २.२.५४ ॥
Your son, like the god of gods, devoted to the welfare of all the worlds, cherished by the generous—for our welfare, quickly, with joy, it is fitting for you to anoint him, O giver of boons.