Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa · Sarga 2.3
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2.3.1
तेषामञ्जलिपद्मानि प्रगृहीतानि सर्वशः।
प्रतिगृह्याब्रवीद् राजा तेभ्यः प्रियहितं वचः ॥ २.३.१ ॥
Accepting their lotus-like folded hands, the king spoke to them words that were pleasing and beneficial.
2.3.2
अहोऽस्मि परमप्रीतः प्रभावश्चातुलो मम।
यन्मे ज्येष्ठं प्रियं पुत्रं यौवराज्यस्थमिच्छथ ॥ २.३.२ ॥
Ah, I am exceedingly pleased, and my power is incomparable, that you desire to see my beloved eldest son established in the office of crown prince.
2.3.3
वसिष्ठं वामदेवं च तेषामेवोपशृण्वताम् ॥ २.३.३ ॥
Speaking to Vasiṣṭha and Vāmadeva while those people were listening.
2.3.4
चैत्रः श्रीमानयं मासः पुण्यः पुष्पितकाननः।
यौवराज्याय रामस्य सर्वमेवोपकल्प्यताम् ॥ २.३.४ ॥
This glorious month of Caitra is sacred, and the forests are in bloom. Let everything be arranged for Rāma's installation as crown prince.
2.3.5
राज्ञस्तूपरते वाक्ये जनघोषो महानभूत्।
शनैस्तस्मिन् प्रशान्ते च जनघोषे जनाधिपः ॥ २.३.५ ॥
When the king's speech had ceased, a great uproar of joy arose among the people; and when that uproar had gradually subsided, the lord of the people (went on to speak).
2.3.6
वसिष्ठं मुनिशार्दूलं राजा वचनमब्रवीत्।
अभिषेकाय रामस्य यत् कर्म सपरिच्छदम् ॥ २.३.६ ॥
The king spoke to Vasiṣṭha, the tiger among sages: Prepare all the rites needed for Rāma's consecration, together with their accessories.
2.3.7
तदद्य भगवन् सर्वमाज्ञापयितुमर्हसि।
तच्छ्रुत्वा भूमिपालस्य वसिष्ठो मुनिसत्तमः ॥ २.३.७ ॥
Venerable one, today you should command all of this. Hearing the king's words, Vasiṣṭha, best of sages,
2.3.8
आदिदेशाग्रतो राज्ञः स्थितान् युक्तान् कृताञ्जलीन्।
सुवर्णादीनि रत्नानि बलीन् सर्वौषधीरपि ॥ २.३.८ ॥
He instructed those standing before the king, appointed and with palms joined: gold and the like, jewels, offerings, and all the herbs as well.
2.3.9
शुक्लमाल्यानि लाजांश्च पृथक् च मधुसर्पिषी।
अहतानि च वासांसि रथं सर्वायुधान्यपि ॥ २.३.९ ॥
White garlands, parched grains, honey and ghee each in its own vessel, unworn garments, a chariot, and all weapons as well.
2.3.10
चतुरङ्गबलं चैव गजं च शुभलक्षणम्।
चामरव्यजने चोभे ध्वजं छत्रं च पाण्डुरम् ॥ २.३.१० ॥
The fourfold army, an elephant of auspicious marks, both yak-tail fans, a banner, and a white parasol as well.
2.3.11
शतं च शातकुम्भानां कुम्भानामग्निवर्चसाम्।
हिरण्यशृङ्गमृषभं समग्रं व्याघ्रचर्म च ॥ २.३.११ ॥
A hundred golden vessels blazing like fire, a bull with golden horns, and an entire tiger-skin.
2.3.12
यच्चान्यत् किंचिदेष्टव्यं तत् सर्वमुपकल्प्यताम्।
उपस्थापयत प्रातरग्न्यगारे महीपतेः ॥ २.३.१२ ॥
Whatever else is needed, let all of it be made ready, and let it be brought before the king in the sacred fire-chamber in the morning.
2.3.13
अन्तःपुरस्य द्वाराणि सर्वस्य नगरस्य च।
चन्दनस्रग्भिरर्च्यन्तां धूपैश्च घ्राणहारिभिः ॥ २.३.१३ ॥
Let the gates of the inner palace and all the gates of the city be adorned with garlands of sandalwood and with incense pleasing to the sense of smell.
2.3.14
प्रशस्तमन्नं गुणवद् दधिक्षीरोपसेचनम्।
द्विजानां शतसाहस्रं यत्प्रकाममलं भवेत् ॥ २.३.१४ ॥
Let there be excellent, well-prepared food, served with curds and milk, enough for a hundred thousand brahmins to eat as much as they desire.
2.3.15
सत्कृत्य द्विजमुख्यानां श्वः प्रभाते प्रदीयताम्।
घृतं दधि च लाजाश्च दक्षिणाश्चापि पुष्कलाः ॥ २.३.१५ ॥
Tomorrow at dawn, having honoured the foremost of the brahmins, let there be given ghee, curds, puffed grain, and abundant gifts.
2.3.16
सूर्येऽभ्युदितमात्रे श्वो भविता स्वस्तिवाचनम्।
ब्राह्मणाश्च निमन्त्र्यन्तां कल्प्यन्तामासनानि च ॥ २.३.१६ ॥
As soon as the sun has just risen tomorrow, the benedictory recitation will take place; let the brahmins be invited and seats be prepared.
2.3.17
आबध्यन्तां पताकाश्च राजमार्गश्च सिच्यताम्।
सर्वे च तालापचरा गणिकाश्च स्वलंकृताः ॥ २.३.१७ ॥
Let banners be tied up and the royal road be sprinkled; let all the dancers and musicians and the well-adorned courtesans be present.
2.3.18
कक्ष्यां द्वितीयामासाद्य तिष्ठन्तु नृपवेश्मनः।
देवायतनचैत्येषु सान्नभक्ष्याः सदक्षिणाः ॥ २.३.१८ ॥
Having reached the second courtyard of the royal residence, let them stand there; and in temples and shrines let food and delicacies be given together with gifts.
2.3.19
उपस्थापयितव्याः स्युर्माल्ययोग्याः पृथक्पृथक्।
दीर्घासिबद्धगोधाश्च संनद्धा मृष्टवाससः ॥ २.३.१९ ॥
They should be made to stand in attendance, each separately, adorned with garlands, with long swords and arm-guards bound on, armored and clad in fine clean garments.
2.3.20
महाराजाङ्गनं शूराः प्रविशन्तु महोदयम्।
एवं व्यादिश्य विप्रौ तु क्रियास्तत्र विनिष्ठितौ ॥ २.३.२० ॥
Let the heroes enter the great king's courtyard, into that grand palace. Having thus given the instructions, the two brahmins completed the rites there.
2.3.21
चक्रतुश्चैव यच्छेषं पार्थिवाय निवेद्य च।
कृतमित्येव चाब्रूतामभिगम्य जगत्पतिम् ॥ २.३.२१ ॥
Having also performed what remained and offered it to the king, they simply said, 'It is done,' having approached the lord of the world.
2.3.22
यथोक्तवचनं प्रीतौ हर्षयुक्तौ द्विजोत्तमौ।
ततः सुमन्त्रं द्युतिमान् राजा वचनमब्रवीत् ॥ २.३.२२ ॥
The two excellent brahmins, pleased and filled with joy at the words as spoken. Then the radiant king said these words to Sumantra.
2.3.23
रामः कृतात्मा भवता शीघ्रमानीयतामिति।
स तथेति प्रतिज्ञाय सुमन्त्रो राजशासनात् ॥ २.३.२३ ॥
"Rāma, the self-controlled one, let him be brought quickly by you." Sumantra, by the king's command, promised, saying, "So be it."
2.3.24
रामं तत्रानयांचक्रे रथेन रथिनां वरम्।
अथ तत्र सहासीनास्तदा दशरथं नृपम् ॥ २.३.२४ ॥
There he brought Rāma, the best of charioteers, by chariot. Then, to King Daśaratha, who was seated there together with the others.
2.3.25
प्राच्योदीच्या प्रतीच्याश्च दाक्षिणात्याश्च भूमिपाः।
म्लेच्छाश्चार्याश्च ये चान्ये वनशैलान्तवासिनः ॥ २.३.२५ ॥
The kings of the east, north, west and south, the barbarians and the Āryas, and the others who dwell in forests and at the foot of mountains;
2.3.26
उपासांचक्रिरे सर्वे तं देवा वासवं यथा।
तेषां मध्ये स राजर्षिर्मरुतामिव वासवः ॥ २.३.२६ ॥
All of them honoured him as the gods honour Vāsava (Indra); and in their midst that royal sage shone like Vāsava among the Maruts.
2.3.27
प्रासादस्थो दशरथो ददर्शायान्तमात्मजम्।
गन्धर्वराजप्रतिमं लोके विख्यातपौरुषम् ॥ २.३.२७ ॥
Daśaratha, standing on the palace terrace, saw his son approaching, like the lord of the Gandharvas, famed in the world for his prowess.
2.3.28
दीर्घबाहुं महासत्त्वं मत्तमातङ्गगामिनम्।
चन्द्रकान्ताननं राममतीव प्रियदर्शनम् ॥ २.३.२८ ॥
Rāma, long-armed, of great spirit, moving like a maddened elephant, moon-faced, was exceedingly pleasant to behold.
2.3.29
रूपौदार्यगुणैः पुंसां दृष्टिचित्तापहारिणम्।
घर्माभितप्ताः पर्जन्यं ह्लादयन्तमिव प्रजाः ॥ २.३.२९ ॥
Stealing the eyes and hearts of men by the qualities of his form and nobility, gladdening like a rain-cloud the creatures scorched by summer heat.
2.3.30
न ततर्प समायान्तं पश्यमानो नराधिपः।
अवतार्य सुमन्त्रस्तु राघवं स्यन्दनोत्तमात् ॥ २.३.३० ॥
The king, watching him approach, was still not satisfied; then Sumantra, having brought the best chariot down, helped Rāghava (Rāma) alight from it.
2.3.31
पितुः समीपं गच्छन्तं प्राञ्जलिः पृष्ठतोऽन्वगात्।
स तं कैलासशृङ्गाभं प्रासादं रघुनन्दनः ॥ २.३.३१ ॥
Following behind the one going to his father's side, with joined palms, Rāma, delight of the Raghus, looked upon that palace, which resembled a peak of Kailāsa.
2.3.32
आरुरोह नृपं द्रष्टुं सहसा तेन राघवः।
स प्राञ्जलिरभिप्रेत्य प्रणतः पितुरन्तिके ॥ २.३.३२ ॥
To see the king, Rāghava at once ascended that palace; with joined palms he approached and bowed before his father.
2.3.33
नाम स्वं श्रावयन् रामो ववन्दे चरणौ पितुः।
तं दृष्ट्वा प्रणतं पार्श्वे कृताञ्जलिपुटं नृपः ॥ २.३.३३ ॥
Announcing his own name, Rāma bowed at his father's feet; and the king, seeing him bowed low beside him with folded palms,
2.3.34
गृह्याञ्जलौ समाकृष्य सस्वजे प्रियमात्मजम्।
तस्मै चाभ्युद्यतं सम्यङ्मणिकाञ्चनभूषितम् ॥ २.३.३४ ॥
Taking his joined hands, the king drew near and embraced his beloved son; and for him a seat finely adorned with gems and gold was raised up.
2.3.35
दिदेश राजा रुचिरं रामाय परमासनम्।
तथाऽऽसनवरं प्राप्य व्यदीपयत राघवः ॥ २.३.३५ ॥
The king directed that a beautiful, supreme seat be given to Rāma; and having obtained that excellent seat, Rāghava shone forth.
2.3.36
स्वयैव प्रभया मेरुमुदये विमलो रविः।
तेन विभ्राजिता तत्र सा सभापि व्यरोचत ॥ २.३.३६ ॥
Just as the spotless sun at its rising lights up Meru with its own radiance, so that assembly too, lit up by him, shone brightly.
2.3.37
विमलग्रहनक्षत्रा शारदी द्यौरिवेन्दुना।
तं पश्यमानो नृपतिस्तुतोष प्रियमात्मजम् ॥ २.३.३७ ॥
As the autumn sky, bright with its planets and stars, shines with the moon, so the king, looking at his beloved son, was delighted.
2.3.38
अलंकृतमिवात्मानमादर्शतलसंस्थितम्।
स तं सुस्थितमाभाष्य पुत्रं पुत्रवतां वरः ॥ २.३.३८ ॥
As if seeing himself adorned in a mirror's surface, the best of fathers of sons spoke to that son who stood there well.
2.3.39
उवाचेदं वचो राजा देवेन्द्रमिव कश्यपः।
ज्येष्ठायामसि मे पत्न्यां सदृश्यां सदृशः सुतः ॥ २.३.३९ ॥
The king spoke these words, as Kaśyapa spoke to Indra: You are born of my eldest wife, who is equal to me, and you are a son worthy of her.
2.3.40
उत्पन्नस्त्वं गुणज्येष्ठो मम रामात्मजः प्रियः।
त्वया यतः प्रजाश्चेमाः स्वगुणैरनुरञ्जिताः ॥ २.३.४० ॥
You were born, eldest in virtue, my beloved son, the son of Rāma; since these subjects have been delighted by your own virtues.
2.3.41
तस्मात् त्वं पुष्ययोगेन यौवराज्यमवाप्नुहि।
कामतस्त्वं प्रकृत्यैव निर्णीतो गुणवानिति ॥ २.३.४१ ॥
Therefore, under the Puṣya constellation, obtain the office of crown prince; you have been determined by nature to be virtuous, as you desire.
2.3.42
गुणवत्यपि तु स्नेहात् पुत्र वक्ष्यामि ते हितम्।
भूयो विनयमास्थाय भव नित्यं जितेन्द्रियः ॥ २.३.४२ ॥
Though you are virtuous, my son, out of affection I will tell you what is beneficial. Again take up humility and always be master of your senses.
2.3.43
कामक्रोधसमुत्थानि त्यजस्व व्यसनानि च।
परोक्षया वर्तमानो वृत्त्या प्रत्यक्षया तथा ॥ २.३.४३ ॥
Abandon the vices that arise from desire and anger, and conduct yourself with good behaviour both in hidden matters and in open ones.
2.3.44
अमात्यप्रभृतीः सर्वाः प्रजाश्चैवानुरञ्जय।
कोष्ठागारायुधागारैः कृत्वा संनिचयान् बहून् ॥ २.३.४४ ॥
Gladden all the subjects, beginning with the ministers, and having made many stores in the treasuries and armouries.
2.3.45
इष्टानुरक्तप्रकृतिर्यः पालयति मेदिनीम्।
तस्य नन्दन्ति मित्राणि लब्ध्वामृतमिवामराः ॥ २.३.४५ ॥
The friends of the king who protects the earth with beloved and devoted subjects rejoice, as the immortals rejoice on obtaining nectar.
2.3.46
तस्मात् पुत्र त्वमात्मानं नियम्यैवं समाचर।
तच्छ्रुत्वा सुहृदस्तस्य रामस्य प्रियकारिणः ॥ २.३.४६ ॥
Therefore, son, restrain yourself and conduct yourself thus. Having heard this, the well-wishers of Rāma, who do what is dear to him—
2.3.47
त्वरिताः शीघ्रमागत्य कौसल्यायै न्यवेदयन्।
सा हिरण्यं च गाश्चैव रत्नानि विविधानि च ॥ २.३.४७ ॥
Hurrying quickly, they came and reported this to Kausalyā. She then gave gold, cows, and various jewels—
2.3.48
व्यादिदेश प्रियाख्येभ्यः कौसल्या प्रमदोत्तमा।
अथाभिवाद्य राजानं रथमारुह्य राघवः।
ययौ स्वं द्युतिमद् वेश्म जनौघैः प्रतिपूजितः ॥ २.३.४८ ॥
Kausalyā, the best of women, bestowed gifts upon those who brought the glad tidings. Then Rāghava, having respectfully greeted the king and mounted his chariot, went to his radiant dwelling, honoured in return by throngs of people.
2.3.49
ते चापि पौरा नृपतेर्वचस्त-
च्छ्रुत्वा तदा लाभमिवेष्टमाशु।
नरेन्द्रमामन्त्र्य गृहाणि गत्वा
देवान् समानर्चुरभिप्रहृष्टाः ॥ २.३.४९ ॥
Hearing the king's words, the townsfolk, as though they had gained what they desired, quickly took leave of the king, went to their homes, and, greatly delighted, worshipped the gods.