Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa · Sarga 3.1
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3.1.1
प्रविश्य तु महारण्यं दण्डकारण्यमात्मवान्।
रामो ददर्श दुर्धर्षस्तापसाश्रममण्डलम् ॥ ३.१.१ ॥
Having entered the great forest, the Daṇḍaka forest, Rāma, self-controlled and unassailable, saw the circle of ascetics' hermitages.
3.1.2
कुशचीरपरिक्षिप्तं ब्राह्म्या लक्ष्म्या समावृतम्।
यथा प्रदीप्तं दुर्दर्शं गगने सूर्यमण्डलम् ॥ ३.१.२ ॥
Surrounded by kuśa grass and bark garments, enveloped in brahminical splendor, it was hard to look upon, like a blazing sun-disc in the sky.
3.1.3
शरण्यं सर्वभूतानां सुसम्मृष्टाजिरं सदा।
मृगैर्बहुभिराकीर्णं पक्षिसंघैः समावृतम् ॥ ३.१.३ ॥
A refuge for all beings, its courtyard always well swept, filled with many deer, and surrounded by flocks of birds.
3.1.4
पूजितं चोपनृत्तं च नित्यमप्सरसां गणैः।
विशालैरग्निशरणैः स्रुग्भाण्डैरजिनैः कुशैः ॥ ३.१.४ ॥
Always honored by troops of apsarases, where they danced, it was adorned with vast fire-altars, ladles and vessels, antelope skins, and kuśa grass.
3.1.5
समिद्भिस्तोयकलशैः फलमूलैश्च शोभितम्।
आरण्यैश्च महावृक्षैः पुण्यैः स्वादुफलैर्वृतम् ॥ ३.१.५ ॥
Adorned with firewood, water pots, fruits and roots, surrounded by great forest trees and sacred trees with sweet fruit.
3.1.6
बलिहोमार्चितं पुण्यं ब्रह्मघोषनिनादितम्।
पुष्पैश्चान्यैः परिक्षिप्तं पद्मिन्या च सपद्मया ॥ ३.१.६ ॥
Honored with offerings and oblations, sacred, resounding with the chanting of the Veda, surrounded by other flowers and a lotus pond with lotuses.
3.1.7
फलमूलाशनैर्दान्तैश्चीरकृष्णाजिनाम्बरैः।
सूर्यवैश्वानराभैश्च पुराणैर्मुनिभिर्युतम् ॥ ३.१.७ ॥
Filled with ancient sages who live on fruit and roots, self-controlled, clad in bark garments and black antelope skins, radiant like the sun and the sacrificial fire.
3.1.8
पुण्यैश्च नियताहारैः शोभितं परमर्षिभिः।
तद् ब्रह्मभवनप्रख्यं ब्रह्मघोषनिनादितम् ॥ ३.१.८ ॥
Adorned with holy great sages of disciplined diet, that hermitage resembled the world of Brahmā, resounding with the sound of Vedic chanting.
3.1.9
ब्रह्मविद्भिर्महाभागैर्ब्राह्मणैरुपशोभितम्।
तद् दृष्ट्वा राघवः श्रीमांस्तापसाश्रममण्डलम् ॥ ३.१.९ ॥
Seeing that circle of ascetic hermitages, adorned by knowers of Brahman and greatly fortunate brahmins, the glorious Rāghava (Rāma).
3.1.10
अभ्यगच्छन्महातेजा विज्यं कृत्वा महद् धनुः।
दिव्यज्ञानोपपन्नास्ते रामं दृष्ट्वा महर्षयः ॥ ३.१.१० ॥
The great-splendored one went forward with a great bow, its string strung; those great sages endowed with divine knowledge saw Rāma.
3.1.11
अभिजग्मुस्तदा प्रीता वैदेहीं च यशस्विनीम्।
ते तु सोममिवोद्यन्तं दृष्ट्वा वै धर्मचारिणम् ॥ ३.१.११ ॥
Then, pleased, they also approached the famed Vaidehī (Sītā); having seen Rāma, the follower of dharma, like the rising moon.
3.1.12
लक्ष्मणं चैव दृष्ट्वा तु वैदेहीं च यशस्विनीम्।
मङ्गलानि प्रयुञ्जानाः प्रत्यगृह्णन् दृढव्रताः ॥ ३.१.१२ ॥
Having seen Lakṣmaṇa and also the famed Vaidehī (Sītā), the sages firm in their vows welcomed them, uttering auspicious words.
3.1.13
रूपसंहननं लक्ष्मीं सौकुमार्यं सुवेषताम्।
ददृशुर्विस्मिताकारा रामस्य वनवासिनः ॥ ३.१.१३ ॥
The forest-dwellers, their faces filled with wonder, gazed upon Rāma's form, his sturdy frame, his splendour, his gentleness, and his fine appearance.
3.1.14
वैदेहीं लक्ष्मणं रामं नेत्रैरनिमिषैरिव।
आश्चर्यभूतान् ददृशुः सर्वे ते वनवासिनः ॥ ३.१.१४ ॥
All the forest-dwellers gazed at Vaidehī, Lakṣmaṇa and Rāma with unblinking eyes, as though they were marvels.
3.1.15
अत्रैनं हि महाभागाः सर्वभूतहिते रताः।
अतिथिं पर्णशालायां राघवं संन्यवेशयन् ॥ ३.१.१५ ॥
Those greatly fortunate ones, devoted to the welfare of all beings, lodged Rāghava as their guest in the leaf-hut.
3.1.16
ततो रामस्य सत्कृत्य विधिना पावकोपमाः।
आजह्रुस्ते महाभागाः सलिलं धर्मचारिणः ॥ ३.१.१६ ॥
Then those greatly fortunate ones, bright as fire and walking in dharma, honoured Rāma according to rule and brought him water.
3.1.17
मङ्गलानि प्रयुञ्जाना मुदा परमया युताः।
मूलं पुष्पं फलं सर्वमाश्रमं च महात्मनः ॥ ३.१.१७ ॥
Performing auspicious rites, filled with supreme joy, they offered the great-souled one roots, flowers, fruits and everything, and the hermitage as well.
3.1.18
निवेदयित्वा धर्मज्ञास्ते तु प्राञ्जलयोऽब्रुवन्।
धर्मपालो जनस्यास्य शरण्यश्च महायशाः ॥ ३.१.१८ ॥
Having made their offering, those knowers of dharma said with folded hands: "This one is the protector of dharma for these people, their refuge, and of great fame."
3.1.19
पूजनीयश्च मान्यश्च राजा दण्डधरो गुरुः।
इन्द्रस्यैव चतुर्भागः प्रजा रक्षति राघव ॥ ३.१.१९ ॥
The king is worthy of honour, respected, bearer of the rod of punishment, and a teacher; like a fourth part of Indra himself, he protects the people, O Rāghava.
3.1.20
राजा तस्माद् वरान् भोगान् रम्यान् भुङ्क्ते नमस्कृतः।
ते वयं भवता रक्ष्या भवद्विषयवासिनः।
नगरस्थो वनस्थो वा त्वं नो राजा जनेश्वरः ॥ ३.१.२० ॥
Therefore the king, honoured with salutation, enjoys the excellent and delightful pleasures. We dwell in your realm and must be protected by you. Whether in the city or in the forest, you are our king, lord of the people.
3.1.21
न्यस्तदण्डा वयं राजञ्जितक्रोधा जितेन्द्रियाः।
रक्षणीयास्त्वया शश्वद् गर्भभूतास्तपोधनाः ॥ ३.१.२१ ॥
O king, we have laid down the rod of punishment; we have conquered anger and mastered our senses. Asceticism is our wealth. You must always protect us, like an unborn child in the womb.
3.1.22
एवमुक्त्वा फलैर्मूलैः पुष्पैरन्यैश्च राघवम्।
वन्यैश्च विविधाहारैः सलक्ष्मणमपूजयन् ॥ ३.१.२२ ॥
Having spoken thus, they honoured Rāghava together with Lakṣmaṇa with fruits, roots, flowers, other forest produce, and various foods.
3.1.23
तथान्ये तापसाः सिद्धा रामं वैश्वानरोपमाः।
न्यायवृत्ता यथान्यायं तर्पयामासुरीश्वरम् ॥ ३.१.२३ ॥
Likewise the other accomplished ascetics, blazing like sacrificial fire and conducting themselves justly, gratified the lord Rāma according to rule.