Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa · Sarga 4.29
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4.29.1
समीक्ष्य विमलं व्योम गतविद्युद्बलाहकम्।
सारसाकुलसंघुष्टं रम्यज्योत्स्नानुलेपनम् ॥ ४.२९.१ ॥
Having looked at the clear sky, from which lightning and clouds had gone, crowded and resounding with cranes, smeared with lovely moonlight.
4.29.2
समृद्धार्थं च सुग्रीवं मन्दधर्मार्थसंग्रहम्।
अत्यर्थं चासतां मार्गमेकान्तगतमानसम् ॥ ४.२९.२ ॥
Sugrīva, whose affairs had prospered, who was slack in gathering dharma and wealth, and whose mind had wholly turned to the path of the wicked.
4.29.3
निवृत्तकार्यं सिद्धार्थं प्रमदाभिरतं सदा।
प्राप्तवन्तमभिप्रेतान् सर्वानेव मनोरथान् ॥ ४.२९.३ ॥
whose task was done and whose aims were accomplished, who always delighted in women, and who had obtained all the desires he sought.
4.29.4
स्वां च पत्नीमभिप्रेतां तारां चापि समीप्सिताम्।
विहरन्तमहोरात्रं कृतार्थं विगतज्वरम् ॥ ४.२९.४ ॥
sporting day and night with his beloved wife and with Tārā, whom he greatly desired, gratified and free from distress.
4.29.5
क्रीडन्तमिव देवेशं गन्धर्वाप्सरसां गणैः।
मन्त्रिषु न्यस्तकार्यं च मन्त्रिणामनवेक्षकम् ॥ ४.२९.५ ॥
as if the lord of the gods were playing with troops of Gandharvas and Apsarases; who had entrusted his affairs to his ministers and did not oversee the ministers.
4.29.6
उच्छिन्नराज्यसंदेहं कामवृत्तमिव स्थितम्।
निश्चितार्थोऽर्थतत्त्वज्ञः कालधर्मविशेषवित् ॥ ४.२९.६ ॥
free of any doubt about his kingdom, standing as one who lives by desire. Fixed in purpose, knowing the truth of affairs, and knowing the particular duties of the time.
4.29.7
प्रसाद्य वाक्यैर्विविधैर्हेतुमद्भिर्मनोरमैः।
वाक्यविद् वाक्यतत्त्वज्ञं हरीशं मारुतात्मजः ॥ ४.२९.७ ॥
Hanumān, son of the Wind-god and skilled in speech, won over the lord of the monkeys, who knew the true sense of words, with various pleasing and reasoned speeches.
4.29.8
हितं तथ्यं च पथ्यं च सामधर्मार्थनीतिमत्।
प्रणयप्रीतिसंयुक्तं विश्वासकृतनिश्चयम् ॥ ४.२९.८ ॥
That speech was beneficial, true and wholesome; it contained the policy of conciliation, dharma and profit, was joined with affection and goodwill, and held a resolve founded on trust.
4.29.9
हरीश्वरमुपागम्य हनूमान् वाक्यमब्रवीत्।
राज्यं प्राप्तं यशश्चैव कौली श्रीरभिवर्धिता ॥ ४.२९.९ ॥
Hanumān approached the lord of the monkeys and spoke these words: "The kingdom has been obtained, and fame too; the fortune of the family has greatly increased."
4.29.10
मित्राणां संग्रहः शेषस्तद् भवान् कर्तुमर्हति।
यो हि मित्रेषु कालज्ञः सततं साधु वर्तते ॥ ४.२९.१० ॥
Gathering one's friends remains to be done, and therefore your honour ought to do it. For he who, knowing the right time, always behaves well toward friends—
4.29.11
तस्य राज्यं च कीर्तिश्च प्रतापश्चापि वर्धते।
यस्य कोशश्च दण्डश्च मित्राण्यात्मा च भूमिप।
समान्येतानि सर्वाणि स राज्यं महदश्नुते ॥ ४.२९.११ ॥
For he whose treasury, army, friends and own self all flourish alike—his kingdom, fame and power also grow; O king, such a one enjoys a great kingdom.
4.29.12
तद् भवान् वृत्तसम्पन्नः स्थितः पथि निरत्यये।
मित्रार्थमभिनीतार्थं यथावत् कर्तुमर्हति ॥ ४.२९.१२ ॥
Therefore your honour, endowed with good conduct and standing on the unfailing path, ought to fulfil duly the purpose already set forth for the sake of friends.
4.29.13
संत्यज्य सर्वकर्माणि मित्रार्थे यो न वर्तते।
सम्भ्रमाद् विकृतोत्साहः सोऽनर्थैर्नावरुध्यते ॥ ४.२९.१३ ॥
He who, abandoning all other tasks, does not apply himself to his friend's cause, and whose zeal is disturbed by agitation, is beset by misfortunes.
4.29.14
यो हि कालव्यतीतेषु मित्रकार्येषु वर्तते।
स कृत्वा महतोऽप्यर्थान्न मित्रार्थेन युज्यते ॥ ४.२९.१४ ॥
He who engages in a friend's affairs after the time has passed does not, even though he accomplishes great aims, become united with his friend's cause.
4.29.15
तदिदं मित्रकार्यं नः कालातीतमरिंदम।
क्रियतां राघवस्यैतद् वैदेह्याः परिमार्गणम् ॥ ४.२९.१५ ॥
Therefore this task of our friend is past its time, O subduer of foes. Let this search for Vaidehī be carried out for Rāghava now.
4.29.16
न च कालमतीतं ते निवेदयति कालवित्।
त्वरमाणोऽपि स प्राज्ञस्तव राजन् वशानुगः ॥ ४.२९.१६ ॥
And the wise one who knows time, O king, though hastening, does not report to you that time has passed; he is one who follows your will.
4.29.17
कुलस्य हेतुः स्फीतस्य दीर्घबन्धुश्च राघवः।
अप्रमेयप्रभावश्च स्वयं चाप्रतिमो गुणैः ॥ ४.२९.१७ ॥
Rāghava is the source of his family's prosperity and a long-standing ally; his power is beyond measure, and he himself is incomparable in virtues.
4.29.18
तस्य त्वं कुरु वै कार्यं पूर्वं तेन कृतं तव।
हरीश्वर कपिश्रेष्ठानाज्ञापयितुमर्हसि ॥ ४.२९.१८ ॥
Do his task, for he has done yours before. O lord of the monkeys, you should command the best of the monkeys.
4.29.19
नहि तावद् भवेत् कालो व्यतीतश्चोदनादृते।
चोदितस्य हि कार्यस्य भवेत् कालव्यतिक्रमः ॥ ४.२९.१९ ॥
As yet no time has passed without your urging; a delay can only come in a task that has been urged on.
4.29.20
अकर्तुरपि कार्यस्य भवान् कर्ता हरीश्वर।
किं पुनः प्रतिकर्तुस्ते राज्येन च वधेन च ॥ ४.२९.२० ॥
Lord of the monkeys, even a task you did not perform, you will become its doer. How much more so for one who repays you for your kingdom and your slaying!
4.29.21
शक्तिमानतिविक्रान्तो वानरर्क्षगणेश्वर।
कर्तुं दाशरथेः प्रीतिमाज्ञायां किं नु सज्जसे ॥ ४.२९.२१ ॥
Lord of the hosts of monkeys and bears, you are capable and most valiant. Why do you hesitate in carrying out the command that would please Daśaratha's son?
4.29.22
कामं खलु शरैः शक्तः सुरासुरमहोरगान्।
वशे दाशरथिः कर्तुं त्वत्प्रतिज्ञामवेक्षते ॥ ४.२९.२२ ॥
Indeed, Daśaratha's son is surely able with his arrows to subdue even the great serpents of gods and demons, yet he is waiting to see your vow fulfilled.
4.29.23
प्राणत्यागाविशंकेन कृतं तेन महत् प्रियम्।
तस्य मार्गाम वैदेहीं पृथिव्यामपि चाम्बरे ॥ ४.२९.२३ ॥
Though fearing the loss of his life, he has done you a great service. For his sake we shall search for Vaidehī on earth and even in the sky.
4.29.24
देवदानवगन्धर्वा असुराः समरुद्गणाः।
न च यक्षा भयं तस्य कुर्युः किमिव राक्षसाः ॥ ४.२९.२४ ॥
Neither gods, dānavas, gandharvas, asuras, nor the hosts of Maruts, nor even yakṣas, could strike fear into him; what then could rākṣasas do?
4.29.25
तदेवं शक्तियुक्तस्य पूर्वं प्रतिकृतस्तथा।
रामस्यार्हसि पिङ्गेश कर्तुं सर्वात्मना प्रियम् ॥ ४.२९.२५ ॥
Thus, you ought to do what is pleasing to Rāma, the one endowed with power, who first returned your favour in kind, O lord of the tawny ones, with your whole being.
4.29.26
नाधस्तादवनौ नाप्सु गतिर्नोपरि चाम्बरे।
कस्यचित् सज्जतेऽस्माकं कपीश्वर तवाज्ञया ॥ ४.२९.२६ ॥
O lord of the monkeys, by your command, our course is obstructed by no one—not below on the earth, nor in the waters, nor above in the sky.
4.29.27
तदाज्ञापय कः किं ते कुतो वापि व्यवस्यतु।
हरयो ह्यप्रधृष्यास्ते सन्ति कोट्यग्रतोऽनघ ॥ ४.२९.२७ ॥
So, command who is to do what, and from where. O faultless one, your monkeys are unassailable even before tens of millions.
4.29.28
तस्य तद् वचनं श्रुत्वा काले साधु निरूपितम्।
सुग्रीवः सत्त्वसम्पन्नश्चकार मतिमुत्तमाम् ॥ ४.२९.२८ ॥
Having heard his speech, well-spoken at the right time, Sugrīva, endowed with courage, made an excellent resolve.
4.29.29
संदिदेशातिमतिमान् नीलं नित्यकृतोद्यमम्।
दिक्षु सर्वासु सर्वेषां सैन्यानामुपसंग्रहे ॥ ४.२९.२९ ॥
The exceedingly wise Sugrīva directed Nīla, ever diligent, to gather all the armies from all directions.
4.29.30
यथा सेना समग्रा मे यूथपालाश्च सर्वशः।
समागच्छन्त्यसङ्गेन सेनाग्र्ये ण तथा कुरु ॥ ४.२९.३० ॥
So that my entire army and the troop-leaders all come together without delay, O commander, do so.
4.29.31
ये त्वन्तपालाः प्लवगाः शीघ्रगा व्यवसायिनः।
समानयन्तु ते शीघ्रं त्वरिताः शासनान्मम।
स्वयं चानन्तरं कार्यं भवानेवानुपश्यतु ॥ ४.२९.३१ ॥
Let the border-guard monkeys, swift in going and resolute, quickly and eagerly gather everyone by my command; and afterwards you yourself oversee the task.
4.29.32
त्रिपञ्चरात्रादूर्ध्वं यः प्राप्नुयादिह वानरः।
तस्य प्राणान्तिको दण्डो नात्र कार्या विचारणा ॥ ४.२९.३२ ॥
Whatever monkey arrives here after three or five nights, his punishment shall be death; there is no room for deliberation in this matter.
4.29.33
हरींश्च वृद्धानुपयातु साङ्गदो
भवान् ममाज्ञामधिकृत्य निश्चितम्।
विधाय वेश्म प्रविवेश वीर्यवान् ॥ ४.२९.३३ ॥
Go with Aṅgada to the elder monkeys and firmly carry out my command. Having said this, the mighty one entered his dwelling.