Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa · Sarga 4.43
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4.43.1
ततः संदिश्य सुग्रीवः श्वशुरं पश्चिमां दिशम्।
वीरं शतबलिं नाम वानरं वानरेश्वरः ॥ ४.४३.१ ॥
Then Sugrīva, lord of the monkeys, having given instructions, sent westward the heroic monkey named Śatabali, his father-in-law.
4.43.2
उवाच राजा सर्वज्ञः सर्ववानरसत्तमः।
वाक्यमात्महितं चैव रामस्य च हितं तदा ॥ ४.४३.२ ॥
The king, all-knowing and best of all monkeys, then spoke words beneficial both to himself and to Rāma.
4.43.3
वृतः शतसहस्रेण त्वद्विधानां वनौकसाम्।
वैवस्वतसुतैः सार्धं प्रविष्टः सर्वमन्त्रिभिः ॥ ४.४३.३ ॥
Surrounded by a hundred thousand forest monkeys like you, he entered together with the sons of Vaivasvata and all the counsellors.
4.43.4
दिशं ह्युदीचीं विक्रान्तां हिमशैलावतंसिकाम्।
सर्वतः परिमार्गध्वं रामपत्नीं यशस्विनीम् ॥ ४.४३.४ ॥
Search thoroughly everywhere in the valiant northern quarter, adorned with the Himalayan peaks, for Rāma's glorious wife.
4.43.5
अस्मिन् कार्ये विनिर्वृत्ते कृते दाशरथेः प्रिये।
ऋणान्मुक्ता भविष्यामः कृतार्थार्थविदां वराः ॥ ४.४३.५ ॥
When this task is accomplished and what is dear to Daśaratha's son is done, we shall be freed from debt, best of those who know what is meaningful.
4.43.6
कृतं हि प्रियमस्माकं राघवेण महात्मना।
तस्य चेत्प्रतिकारोऽस्ति सफलं जीवितं भवेत् ॥ ४.४३.६ ॥
Great-souled Rāghava has done us a kindness. If there is a way to repay him, our life would be fruitful.
4.43.7
अर्थिनः कार्यनिर्वृत्तिमकर्तुरपि यश्चरेत्।
तस्य स्यात् सफलं जन्म किं पुनः पूर्वकारिणः ॥ ४.४३.७ ॥
If one labors to fulfill the aim of a supplicant, even for one who has not himself acted, his birth is made fruitful; how much more so for one who has acted before!
4.43.8
एतां बुद्धिं समास्थाय दृश्यते जानकी यथा।
तथा भवद्भिः कर्तव्यमस्मत्प्रियहितैषिभिः ॥ ४.४३.८ ॥
Taking up this very resolve, as Jānakī may be found, so must you act, you who wish well and good for us.
4.43.9
अयं हि सर्वभूतानां मान्यस्तु नरसत्तमः।
अस्मासु च गतः प्रीतिं रामः परपुरंजयः ॥ ४.४३.९ ॥
This best of men, Rāma, the conqueror of enemy cities, is honored by all beings, and has shown his affection toward us.
4.43.10
इमानि बहुदुर्गाणि नद्यः शैलान्तराणि च।
भवन्तः परिमार्गन्तु बुद्धिविक्रमसम्पदा ॥ ४.४३.१० ॥
Search thoroughly through these many difficult places, rivers, and mountain valleys, with the wealth of intellect and valor.
4.43.11
तत्र म्लेच्छान् पुलिन्दांश्च शूरसेनांस्तथैव च।
प्रस्थलान् भरतांश्चैव कुरूंश्च सह मद्रकैः ॥ ४.४३.११ ॥
There, search among the mlecchas, the Pulindas, the Śūrasenas, the Prasthalas, the Bharatas, the Kurus, and together with the Madrakas.
4.43.12
काम्बोजयवनांश्चैव शकानां पत्तनानि च।
अन्वीक्ष्य दरदांश्चैव हिमवन्तं विचिन्वथ ॥ ४.४३.१२ ॥
Having looked over the Kāmbojas, the Yavanas, and the cities of the Śakas, and having looked among the Daradas as well, search thoroughly the Himālaya.
4.43.13
लोध्रपद्मकषण्डेषु देवदारुवनेषु च।
रावणः सह वैदेह्या मार्गितव्यस्ततस्ततः ॥ ४.४३.१३ ॥
Among the thickets of lodhra and lotus, and in the deodar forests, Rāvaṇa with Vaidehī must be sought here and there.
4.43.14
ततः सोमाश्रमं गत्वा देवगन्धर्वसेवितम्।
कालं नाम महासानुं पर्वतं तं गमिष्यथ ॥ ४.४३.१४ ॥
Then, having gone to the hermitage of Soma, frequented by gods and gandharvas, you shall go to that mountain named Kāla, with its great peaks.
4.43.15
महत्सु तस्य शैलेषु पर्वतेषु गुहासु च।
विचिन्वत महाभागां रामपत्नीमनिन्दिताम् ॥ ४.४३.१५ ॥
Among its great rocks, mountains, and caves, search for the greatly fortunate, blameless wife of Rāma.
4.43.16
तमतिक्रम्य शैलेन्द्रं हेमगर्भं महागिरिम्।
ततः सुदर्शनं नाम पर्वतं गन्तुमर्हथ ॥ ४.४३.१६ ॥
Having passed beyond that lord of mountains, the great mountain with golden heart, then you should go to the mountain named Sudarśana.
4.43.17
ततो देवसखो नाम पर्वतः पतगालयः।
नानापक्षिसमाकीर्णो विविधद्रुमभूषितः ॥ ४.४३.१७ ॥
Then the mountain named Devasakha, the abode of birds, thronged with many kinds of birds and adorned with various trees.
4.43.18
तस्य काननषण्डेषु निर्झरेषु गुहासु च।
रावणः सह वैदेह्या मार्गितव्यस्ततस्ततः ॥ ४.४३.१८ ॥
Among its forest thickets, waterfalls, and caves, Rāvaṇa with Vaidehī must be sought here and there.
4.43.19
तमतिक्रम्य चाकाशं सर्वतः शतयोजनम्।
अपर्वतनदीवृक्षं सर्वसत्त्वविवर्जितम् ॥ ४.४३.१९ ॥
Having crossed that sky, extending a hundred yojanas on every side, without mountains, rivers, or trees, and devoid of all living beings.
4.43.20
तत्तु शीघ्रमतिक्रम्य कान्तारं रोमहर्षणम्।
कैलासं पाण्डुरं प्राप्य हृष्टा यूयं भविष्यथ ॥ ४.४३.२० ॥
Swiftly crossing that hair-raising wilderness, and reaching the white Kailāsa, you will rejoice.
4.43.21
तत्र पाण्डुरमेघाभं जाम्बूनदपरिष्कृतम्।
कुबेरभवनं रम्यं निर्मितं विश्वकर्मणा ॥ ४.४३.२१ ॥
There stands the delightful abode of Kubera, resembling a white cloud, adorned with gold, built by Viśvakarman.
4.43.22
विशाला नलिनी यत्र प्रभूतकमलोत्पला।
हंसकारण्डवाकीर्णा अप्सरोगणसेविता ॥ ४.४३.२२ ॥
There is a vast lotus pond, abounding in lotuses and blue lotuses, filled with swans and ducks, attended by troops of apsarās.
4.43.23
तत्र वैश्रवणो राजा सर्वलोकनमस्कृतः।
धनदो रमते श्रीमान् गुह्यकैः सह यक्षराट् ॥ ४.४३.२३ ॥
There King Vaiśravaṇa, revered by all worlds, giver of wealth, glorious lord of the yakṣas, delights together with the guhyakas.
4.43.24
तस्य चन्द्रनिकाशेषु पर्वतेषु गुहासु च।
रावणः सह वैदेह्या मार्गितव्यस्ततस्ततः ॥ ४.४३.२४ ॥
Among the moon-bright mountains and caves of his realm, Rāvaṇa together with Vaidehī must be searched for here and there.
4.43.25
क्रौञ्चं तु गिरिमासाद्य बिलं तस्य सुदुर्गमम्।
अप्रमत्तैः प्रवेष्टव्यं दुष्प्रवेशं हि तत् स्मृतम् ॥ ४.४३.२५ ॥
Having reached the Krauñca mountain, one must enter its very difficult cave with vigilance, for it is said to be hard to enter.
4.43.26
वसन्ति हि महात्मानस्तत्र सूर्यसमप्रभाः।
देवैरभ्यर्थिताः सम्यग् देवरूपा महर्षयः ॥ ४.४३.२६ ॥
There dwell great-souled sages, radiant as the sun, rightly entreated by the gods, godlike in form.
4.43.27
क्रौञ्चस्य तु गुहाश्चान्याः सानूनि शिखराणि च।
निर्दराश्च नितम्बाश्च विचेतव्यास्ततस्ततः ॥ ४.४३.२७ ॥
The other caves of the Krauñca, its peaks, slopes, ravines and hillsides must be searched here and there.
4.43.28
अवृक्षं कामशैलं च मानसं विहगालयम्।
न गतिस्तत्र भूतानां देवानां न च रक्षसाम् ॥ ४.४३.२८ ॥
Kāmaśaila, treeless, and Mānasa, the abode of birds — there is no passage there for creatures, nor for gods, nor for rākṣasas.
4.43.29
स च सर्वैर्विचेतव्यः ससानुप्रस्थभूधरः।
क्रौञ्चं गिरिमतिक्रम्य मैनाको नाम पर्वतः ॥ ४.४३.२९ ॥
That mountain, with its slopes and plateaus, must be searched by all; beyond the Krauñca mountain is the mountain named Mainaka.
4.43.30
मयस्य भवनं तत्र दानवस्य स्वयंकृतम्।
मैनाकस्तु विचेतव्यः ससानुप्रस्थकन्दरः ॥ ४.४३.३० ॥
There stands the self-built palace of the Dānava Maya; Mainaka must be searched, with its slopes, plateaus and caves.
4.43.31
स्त्रीणामश्वमुखीनां तु निकेतस्तत्र तत्र तु।
तं देशं समतिक्रम्य आश्रमं सिद्धसेवितम् ॥ ४.४३.३१ ॥
There are dwellings of the horse-faced women here and there. Passing beyond that region, reach the hermitage frequented by the siddhas.
4.43.32
सिद्धा वैखानसा यत्र वालखिल्याश्च तापसाः।
वन्दितव्यास्ततः सिद्धास्तपसा वीतकल्मषाः ॥ ४.४३.३२ ॥
Where the siddhas, the vaikhānasa ascetics, the vālakhilyas and the ascetics dwell, there the siddhas should be revered; they are free from stain through austerity.
4.43.33
प्रष्टव्या चापि सीतायाः प्रवृत्तिर्विनयान्वितैः।
हेमपुष्करसंछन्नं तत्र वैखानसं सरः ॥ ४.४३.३३ ॥
Humbly, news of Sītā should also be asked there. There is the Vaikhānasa lake, covered with golden lotuses.
4.43.34
तरुणादित्यसंकाशैर्हंसैर्विचरितं शुभैः।
औपवाह्यः कुबेरस्य सार्वभौम इति स्मृतः ॥ ४.४३.३४ ॥
That lake is frequented by beautiful swans gleaming like the young sun. Kubera's royal elephant is remembered by the name Sārvabhauma.
4.43.35
गजः पर्येति तं देशं सदा सह करेणुभिः।
तत् सरः समतिक्रम्य नष्टचन्द्रदिवाकरम्।
अनक्षत्रगणं व्योम निष्पयोदमनादितम् ॥ ४.४३.३५ ॥
The elephant ever roams that region with his female elephants. Having passed that lake, there is the sky where sun and moon are lost, without host of stars, without clouds, unsounded.
4.43.36
गभस्तिभिरिवार्कस्य स तु देशः प्रकाश्यते।
विश्राम्यद्भिस्तपःसिद्धैर्देवकल्पैः स्वयंप्रभैः ॥ ४.४३.३६ ॥
That region shines as with the rays of the sun, by the siddhas at rest—ascetic-perfected, godlike, self-luminous.
4.43.37
तं तु देशमतिक्रम्य शैलोदा नाम निम्नगा।
उभयोस्तीरयोस्तस्याः कीचका नाम वेणवः ॥ ४.४३.३७ ॥
Having crossed that region, there is a river named Śailodā. On both of its banks stand bamboo reeds called Kīcakas.
4.43.38
ते नयन्ति परं तीरं सिद्धान् प्रत्यानयन्ति च।
उत्तराः कुरवस्तत्र कृतपुण्यप्रतिश्रयाः ॥ ४.४३.३८ ॥
They carry the siddhas across to the far bank and bring them back again. There dwell the Northern Kurus, abodes won by those who have done meritorious deeds.
4.43.39
ततः काञ्चनपद्माभिः पद्मिनीभिः कृतोदकाः।
नीलवैदूर्यपत्राढ्या नद्यस्तत्र सहस्रशः ॥ ४.४३.३९ ॥
Then there are thousands of rivers there, filled with water from lotus-ponds bearing golden lotuses, rich with leaves of blue vaidūrya stone.
4.43.40
रक्तोत्पलवनैश्चात्र मण्डिताश्च हिरण्मयैः।
तरुणादित्यसंकाशा भान्ति तत्र जलाशयाः ॥ ४.४३.४० ॥
Here the reservoirs, adorned with groves of red lotuses and with golden ornaments, shine like the rising young sun.
4.43.41
महार्हमणिपत्रैश्च काञ्चनप्रभकेसरैः।
नीलोत्पलवनैश्चित्रैः स देशः सर्वतो वृतः ॥ ४.४३.४१ ॥
That region is surrounded on all sides by wondrous groves of blue lotuses, with petals of precious gems and filaments gleaming gold.
4.43.42
निस्तुलाभिश्च मुक्ताभिर्मणिभिश्च महाधनैः।
उद्धूतपुलिनास्तत्र जातरूपैश्च निम्नगाः ॥ ४.४३.४२ ॥
The sandbanks of the rivers there are stirred up by waves and filled with incomparable pearls, jewels, and gold of great wealth.
4.43.43
सर्वरत्नमयैश्चित्रैरवगाढा नगोत्तमैः।
जातरूपमयैश्चापि हुताशनसमप्रभैः ॥ ४.४३.४३ ॥
It was overspread with the finest mountains, wondrous and made of all kinds of gems, and also with golden ones shining like fire.
4.43.44
नित्यपुष्पफलास्तत्र नगाः पत्ररथाकुलाः।
दिव्यगन्धरसस्पर्शाः सर्वकामान् स्रवन्ति च ॥ ४.४३.४४ ॥
There the trees always bear flowers and fruit, thronged with birds; their scent, taste and touch are divine, and they yield all desires.
4.43.45
नानाकाराणि वासांसि फलन्त्यन्ये नगोत्तमाः।
मुक्तावैदूर्यचित्राणि भूषणानि तथैव च।
स्त्रीणां यान्यनुरूपाणि पुरुषाणां तथैव च ॥ ४.४३.४५ ॥
Other excellent trees bear garments of many shapes; likewise wondrous ornaments of pearl and lapis lazuli, and whatever is suited to women and likewise to men.
4.43.46
सर्वर्तुसुखसेव्यानि फलन्त्यन्ये नगोत्तमाः।
महार्हमणिचित्राणि फलन्त्यन्ये नगोत्तमाः ॥ ४.४३.४६ ॥
Other excellent trees bear fruits pleasant to enjoy in every season; other excellent trees bear wondrous things made of precious gems.
4.43.47
शयनानि प्रसूयन्ते चित्रास्तरणवन्ति च।
मनःकान्तानि माल्यानि फलन्त्यत्रापरे द्रुमाः ॥ ४.४३.४७ ॥
Here other trees produce couches with wondrous coverlets, and garlands that delight the mind.
4.43.48
पानानि च महार्हाणि भक्ष्याणि विविधानि च।
स्त्रियश्च गुणसम्पन्ना रूपयौवनलक्षिताः ॥ ४.४३.४८ ॥
There are costly drinks and foods of many kinds; and women endowed with virtues, marked by beauty and youth.
4.43.49
गन्धर्वाः किन्नराः सिद्धा नागा विद्याधरास्तथा।
रमन्ते सततं तत्र नारीभिर्भास्वरप्रभाः ॥ ४.४३.४९ ॥
Gandharvas, kinnaras, siddhas, nāgas and vidyādharas delight there constantly with women radiant in splendor.
4.43.50
सर्वे सुकृतकर्माणः सर्वे रतिपरायणाः।
सर्वे कामार्थसहिता वसन्ति सह योषितः ॥ ४.४३.५० ॥
All have done good deeds, all are devoted to pleasure, and all, possessing desire and wealth, dwell together with women.
4.43.51
गीतवादित्रनिर्घोषः सोत्कृष्टहसितस्वनः।
श्रूयते सततं तत्र सर्वभूतमनोरमः ॥ ४.४३.५१ ॥
There the sound of song and instruments and the ring of loud laughter is constantly heard, delighting the minds of all beings.
4.43.52
तत्र नामुदितः कश्चिन्नात्र कश्चिदसत्प्रियः।
अहन्यहनि वर्धन्ते गुणास्तत्र मनोरमाः ॥ ४.४३.५२ ॥
There no one is unhappy, and here no one is fond of what is wrong; there delightful virtues grow day by day.
4.43.53
समतिक्रम्य तं देशमुत्तरः पयसां निधिः।
तत्र सोमगिरिर्नाम मध्ये हेममयो महान् ॥ ४.४३.५३ ॥
Having crossed that region, to the north of the ocean, in the middle of it stands a great golden mountain named Somagiri.
4.43.54
इन्द्रलोकगता ये च ब्रह्मलोकगताश्च ये।
देवास्तं समवेक्षन्ते गिरिराजं दिवं गताः ॥ ४.४३.५४ ॥
The gods who have gone to Indra's world and to Brahmā's world, having reached heaven, gaze upon that king of mountains.
4.43.55
स तु देशो विसूर्योऽपि तस्य भासा प्रकाशते।
सूर्यलक्ष्म्याभिविज्ञेयस्तपतेव विवस्वता ॥ ४.४३.५५ ॥
That region, though without the sun, shines with its own light, as if recognised by the splendour of the blazing Vivasvān (the sun).
4.43.56
भगवांस्तत्र विश्वात्मा शम्भुरेकादशात्मकः।
ब्रह्मा वसति देवेशो ब्रह्मर्षिपरिवारितः ॥ ४.४३.५६ ॥
There dwells the blessed Śambhu, soul of the universe, who has eleven forms; and Brahmā, lord of the gods, dwells surrounded by the brahmarṣi sages.
4.43.57
न कथंचन गन्तव्यं कुरूणामुत्तरेण वः।
अन्येषामपि भूतानां नानुक्रामति वै गतिः ॥ ४.४३.५७ ॥
You must not go by any means beyond the north of the Kurus; the path of other beings does not reach there either.
4.43.58
स हि सोमगिरिर्नाम देवानामपि दुर्गमः।
तमालोक्य ततः क्षिप्रमुपावर्तितुमर्हथ ॥ ४.४३.५८ ॥
That mountain called Somagiri is hard to reach even for the gods; having seen it, you should turn back at once.
4.43.59
एतावद् वानरैः शक्यं गन्तुं वानरपुंगवाः।
अभास्करममर्यादं न जानीमस्ततः परम् ॥ ४.४३.५९ ॥
O best of vānaras, only this far can vānaras go; beyond it, where there is no sun and no limit, we do not know.
4.43.60
सर्वमेतद् विचेतव्यं यन्मया परिकीर्तितम्।
यदन्यदपि नोक्तं च तत्रापि क्रियतां मतिः ॥ ४.४३.६० ॥
All that I have declared must be carefully considered; and in what I have not said, let your own judgment be exercised.
4.43.61
ततः कृतं दाशरथेर्महत्प्रियं
महत्प्रियं चापि ततो मम प्रियम्।
कृतं भविष्यत्यनिलानलोपमा
विदेहजादर्शनजेन कर्मणा ॥ ४.४३.६१ ॥
Then the great service of love for Daśaratha's son was done, and after that a great joy was done for me as well. This deed, like wind and fire, has been accomplished by the sight of Vaidehī's daughter.
4.43.62
ततः कृतार्थाः सहिताः सबान्धवा
मयार्चिताः सर्वगुणैर्मनोरमैः।
चरिष्यथोर्वीं प्रति शान्तशत्रवः
सहप्रिया भूतधराः प्लवंगमाः ॥ ४.४३.६२ ॥
Then, with your aims accomplished, together with your kinsmen, honored by me with all delightful excellences, your enemies pacified, you will roam the earth with your beloved ones, O leaping monkeys who bear the earth.