Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa · Sarga 3.12
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3.12.1
स प्रविश्याश्रमपदं लक्ष्मणो राघवानुजः।
अगस्त्यशिष्यमासाद्य वाक्यमेतदुवाच ह ॥ ३.१२.१ ॥
Lakṣmaṇa, the younger brother of Rāghava, having entered the hermitage grounds and approached a disciple of Agastya, spoke these words.
3.12.2
राजा दशरथो नाम ज्येष्ठस्तस्य सुतो बली।
रामः प्राप्तो मुनिं द्रष्टुं भार्यया सह सीतया ॥ ३.१२.२ ॥
Rāma, the eldest and mighty son of the king named Daśaratha, has come with his wife Sītā to see the sage.
3.12.3
लक्ष्मणो नाम तस्याहं भ्राता त्ववरजो हितः।
अनुकूलश्च भक्तश्च यदि ते श्रोत्रमागतः ॥ ३.१२.३ ॥
I am Lakṣmaṇa, his younger brother, devoted, compliant and faithful—if this has reached your ears.
3.12.4
ते वयं वनमत्युग्रं प्रविष्टाः पितृशासनात्।
द्रष्टुमिच्छामहे सर्वे भगवन्तं निवेद्यताम् ॥ ३.१२.४ ॥
By our father's command we have entered this most terrible forest. We all wish to see the venerable one; let him be informed.
3.12.5
तस्य तद् वचनं श्रुत्वा लक्ष्मणस्य तपोधनः।
तथेत्युक्त्वाग्निशरणं प्रविवेश निवेदितुम् ॥ ३.१२.५ ॥
Having heard those words of Lakṣmaṇa, the sage rich in austerity said, 'So be it,' and entered the fire-chamber to report.
3.12.6
स प्रविश्य मुनिश्रेष्ठं तपसा दुष्प्रधर्षणम्।
कृताञ्जलिरुवाचेदं रामागमनमञ्जसा ॥ ३.१२.६ ॥
Entering before the foremost of sages, who was unassailable by austerity, he folded his hands and at once announced Rāma's arrival in these words.
3.12.7
यथोक्तं लक्ष्मणेनैव शिष्योऽगस्त्यस्य सम्मतः।
पुत्रौ दशरथस्येमौ रामो लक्ष्मण एव च ॥ ३.१२.७ ॥
As Lakṣmaṇa had said, the disciple dear to Agastya declared: these two are the sons of Daśaratha, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.
3.12.8
प्रविष्टावाश्रमपदं सीतया सह भार्यया।
द्रष्टुं भवन्तमायातौ शुश्रूषार्थमरिंदमौ ॥ ३.१२.८ ॥
Having entered the hermitage grounds with Sītā, his wife, these two subduers of foes have come to see you and to serve you.
3.12.9
यदत्रानन्तरं तत् त्वमाज्ञापयितुमर्हसि।
ततः शिष्यादुपश्रुत्य प्राप्तं रामं सलक्ष्मणम् ॥ ३.१२.९ ॥
What is to be done next, you should command. Then, having heard from the disciple that Rāma had arrived with Lakṣmaṇa—
3.12.10
वैदेहीं च महाभागामिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।
दिष्ट्या रामश्चिरस्याद्य द्रष्टुं मां समुपागतः ॥ ३.१२.१० ॥
And to the greatly fortunate Vaidehī he spoke these words: By good fortune, Rāma has come today to see me after a long time.
3.12.11
मनसा कांक्षितं ह्यस्य मयाप्यागमनं प्रति।
गम्यतां सत्कृतो रामः सभार्यः सहलक्ष्मणः ॥ ३.१२.११ ॥
I too had desired in my mind their coming. Let Rāma, with his wife and Lakṣmaṇa, be brought here with honor.
3.12.12
प्रवेश्यतां समीपं मे किमसौ न प्रवेशितः।
एवमुक्तस्तु मुनिना धर्मज्ञेन महात्मना ॥ ३.१२.१२ ॥
Let him be brought near to me; why has he not been brought in? Thus addressed by the sage, knower of dharma and great-souled—
3.12.13
अभिवाद्याब्रवीच्छिष्यस्तथेति नियताञ्जलिः।
तदा निष्क्रम्य सम्भ्रान्तः शिष्यो लक्ष्मणमब्रवीत् ॥ ३.१२.१३ ॥
Having saluted, the disciple said, "So be it," and with palms joined, he went out in agitation and spoke to Lakṣmaṇa.
3.12.14
कोऽसौ रामो मुनिं द्रष्टुमेतु प्रविशतु स्वयम्।
ततो गत्वाऽऽश्रमपदं शिष्येण सह लक्ष्मणः ॥ ३.१२.१४ ॥
"Let that Rāma come to see the sage; let him enter himself." Then, going to the hermitage with the disciple, Lakṣmaṇa...
3.12.15
दर्शयामास काकुत्स्थं सीतां च जनकात्मजाम्।
तं शिष्यः प्रश्रितं वाक्यमगस्त्यवचनं ब्रुवन् ॥ ३.१२.१५ ॥
He showed Rāma, the Kākutstha, and Sītā, daughter of Janaka. The disciple, speaking respectful words that were Agastya's message...
3.12.16
प्रावेशयद् यथान्यायं सत्कारार्हं सुसत्कृतम्।
प्रविवेश ततो रामः सीतया सह लक्ष्मणः ॥ ३.१२.१६ ॥
He duly led in Rāma, worthy of honour and well honoured. Then Rāma entered, with Sītā, and Lakṣmaṇa.
3.12.17
प्रशान्तहरिणाकीर्णमाश्रमं ह्यवलोकयन्।
स तत्र ब्रह्मणः स्थानमग्नेः स्थानं तथैव च ॥ ३.१२.१७ ॥
Surveying the hermitage, filled with peaceful deer, he saw there the shrine of Brahmā and likewise the shrine of Agni.
3.12.18
विष्णोः स्थानं महेन्द्रस्य स्थानं चैव विवस्वतः।
सोमस्थानं भगस्थानं स्थानं कौबेरमेव च ॥ ३.१२.१८ ॥
The shrine of Viṣṇu, the shrine of Mahendra, the shrine of Vivasvat (the sun), the shrine of Soma, the shrine of Bhaga, and likewise the shrine of Kubera.
3.12.19
धातुर्विधातुः स्थानं च वायोः स्थानं तथैव च।
स्थानं च पाशहस्तस्य वरुणस्य महात्मनः ॥ ३.१२.१९ ॥
The abode of Dhātṛ and Vidhātṛ, likewise the abode of Vāyu, and the abode of the great-souled Varuṇa, who holds the noose in his hand.
3.12.20
स्थानं तथैव गायत्र्या वसूनां स्थानमेव च।
स्थानं च नागराजस्य गरुडस्थानमेव च ॥ ३.१२.२० ॥
Likewise the abode of Gāyatrī and the abode of the Vasus; the abode of the king of serpents and also the abode of Garuḍa.
3.12.21
कार्तिकेयस्य च स्थानं धर्मस्थानं च पश्यति।
ततः शिष्यैः परिवृतो मुनिरप्यभिनिष्पतत् ॥ ३.१२.२१ ॥
He sees also the abode of Kārttikeya and the abode of Dharma. Then the sage, surrounded by his disciples, came forth as well.
3.12.22
तं ददर्शाग्रतो रामो मुनीनां दीप्ततेजसाम्।
अब्रवीद् वचनं वीरो लक्ष्मणं लक्ष्मिवर्धनम् ॥ ३.१२.२२ ॥
The hero Rāma saw him before the sages of blazing splendor, and spoke these words to Lakṣmaṇa, the increaser of glory.
3.12.23
बहिर्लक्ष्मण निष्क्रामत्यगस्त्यो भगवानृषिः।
औदार्येणावगच्छामि निधानं तपसामिमम् ॥ ३.१२.२३ ॥
Lakṣmaṇa, the blessed sage Agastya is coming out. By his generosity I perceive that this is a treasury of austerities.
3.12.24
एवमुक्त्वा महाबाहुरगस्त्यं सूर्यवर्चसम्।
जग्राहापततस्तस्य पादौ च रघुनन्दनः ॥ ३.१२.२४ ॥
Having said this, the mighty-armed delight of the Raghus went to Agastya, radiant as the sun, and falling down, seized both his feet.
3.12.25
अभिवाद्य तु धर्मात्मा तस्थौ रामः कृताञ्जलिः।
सीतया सह वैदेह्या तदा रामः सलक्ष्मणः ॥ ३.१२.२५ ॥
Having paid his respects, righteous Rāma stood with joined palms; then Rāma stood there with Sītā, the Vaidehī princess, and Lakṣmaṇa.
3.12.26
प्रतिगृह्य च काकुत्स्थमर्चयित्वाऽऽसनोदकैः।
कुशलप्रश्नमुक्त्वा च आस्यतामिति सोऽब्रवीत् ॥ ३.१२.२६ ॥
Receiving Rāma of the Kakutstha line, he honored him with a seat and water, asked after his well-being, and said, 'Be seated.'
3.12.27
अग्निं हुत्वा प्रदायार्घ्यमतिथीन् प्रतिपूज्य च।
वानप्रस्थेन धर्मेण स तेषां भोजनं ददौ ॥ ३.१२.२७ ॥
Having made the fire-offering, given the water of honor, and duly honored the guests, he served them food according to the rule of the forest-dwelling hermit.
3.12.28
प्रथमं चोपविश्याथ धर्मज्ञो मुनिपुंगवः।
उवाच राममासीनं प्राञ्जलिं धर्मकोविदम् ॥ ३.१२.२८ ॥
Having first seated himself, the foremost of sages, knower of dharma, spoke to Rāma, who sat with palms joined, learned in dharma.
3.12.29
अग्निं हुत्वा प्रदायार्घ्यमतिथिं प्रतिपूजयेत्।
अन्यथा खलु काकुत्स्थ तपस्वी समुदाचरन्।
दुःसाक्षीव परे लोके स्वानि मांसानि भक्षयेत् ॥ ३.१२.२९ ॥
One should honor a guest by offering into the fire and giving the water of honor; otherwise, O Rāma of the Kakutstha line, an ascetic who acts otherwise, like a false witness, will eat his own flesh in the next world.
3.12.30
राजा सर्वस्य लोकस्य धर्मचारी महारथः।
पूजनीयश्च मान्यश्च भवान् प्राप्तः प्रियातिथिः ॥ ३.१२.३० ॥
You are king of all the world, one who practices dharma, a great charioteer; worthy of honor and respect, you have come as a dear guest.
3.12.31
एवमुक्त्वा फलैर्मूलैः पुष्पैश्चान्यैश्च राघवम्।
पूजयित्वा यथाकामं ततोऽगस्त्यस्तमब्रवीत् ॥ ३.१२.३१ ॥
Having spoken thus, and having honoured Rāghava as he wished with fruits, roots, flowers and other things, Agastya then addressed him.
3.12.32
इदं दिव्यं महच्चापं हेमवज्रविभूषितम्।
वैष्णवं पुरुषव्याघ्र निर्मितं विश्वकर्मणा ॥ ३.१२.३२ ॥
O best of men, this divine great bow, adorned with gold and diamond, belongs to Viṣṇu and was made by Viśvakarman.
3.12.33
अमोघः सूर्यसंकाशो ब्रह्मदत्तः शरोत्तमः।
दत्तौ मम महेन्द्रेण तूणी चाक्षय्यसायकौ ॥ ३.१२.३३ ॥
This unfailing arrow, shining like the sun, is the best of arrows, given by Brahmā; and the two quivers with inexhaustible arrows were given to me by Mahendra.
3.12.34
सम्पूर्णौ निशितैर्बाणैर्ज्वलद्भिरिव पावकैः।
महाराजतकोशोऽयमसिर्हेमविभूषितः ॥ ३.१२.३४ ॥
Those two quivers are full of sharp arrows, blazing as if they were fires; and this sword, with its great golden sheath, is adorned with gold.
3.12.35
अनेन धनुषा राम हत्वा संख्ये महासुरान्।
आजहार श्रियं दीप्तां पुरा विष्णुर्दिवौकसाम् ॥ ३.१२.३५ ॥
O Rāma, with this very bow, having slain great demons in battle, Viṣṇu long ago won back the radiant glory of the gods.
3.12.36
तद्धनुस्तौ च तूणी च शरं खड्गं च मानद।
जयाय प्रतिगृह्णीष्व वज्रं वज्रधरो यथा ॥ ३.१२.३६ ॥
O giver of honour, accept this bow, those two quivers, the arrow and the sword for victory, as the wielder of the thunderbolt accepts the thunderbolt.
3.12.37
एवमुक्त्वा महातेजाः समस्तं तद्वरायुधम्।
दत्त्वा रामाय भगवानगस्त्यः पुनरब्रवीत् ॥ ३.१२.३७ ॥
Having spoken thus, the blazing-radiant lord Agastya gave all those excellent weapons to Rāma and spoke again.