Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa · Sarga 5.3
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5.3.1
स लम्बशिखरे लम्बे लम्बतोयदसंनिभे।
सत्त्वमास्थाय मेधावी हनुमान् मारुतात्मजः ॥ ५.३.१ ॥
Standing on that tall peak, which resembled a long-hanging rain cloud, the wise Hanumān, son of the Wind-god, having taken up his resolve, prepared himself.
5.3.2
निशि लंकां महासत्त्वो विवेश कपिकुञ्जरः।
रम्यकाननतोयाढ्यां पुरीं रावणपालिताम् ॥ ५.३.२ ॥
At night the great-spirited Hanumān, elephant among monkeys, entered the city of Laṅkā, rich in pleasant groves and waters, protected by Rāvaṇa.
5.3.3
शारदाम्बुधरप्रख्यैर्भवनैरुपशोभिताम्।
सागरोपमनिर्घोषां सागरानिलसेविताम् ॥ ५.३.३ ॥
Adorned with buildings like autumn clouds, its sound like the roar of the ocean, attended by the sea-breeze — the city of Laṅkā.
5.3.4
सुपुष्टबलसम्पुष्टां यथैव विटपावतीम्।
चारुतोरणनिर्यूहां पाण्डुरद्वारतोरणाम् ॥ ५.३.४ ॥
Well nourished by the strength of its army, like a tree full of branches, with fine arches and projections, its gates and portals white — the city of Laṅkā.
5.3.5
भुजगाचरितां गुप्तां शुभां भोगवतीमिव।
तां सविद्युद्घनाकीर्णां ज्योतिर्गणनिषेविताम् ॥ ५.३.५ ॥
Frequented by serpents, guarded and fair, like the city of Bhogavatī — that Laṅkā, strewn with lightning and clouds, attended by hosts of shining lights.
5.3.6
चण्डमारुतनिर्ह्रादां यथा चाप्यमरावतीम्।
शातकुम्भेन महता प्राकारेणाभिसंवृताम् ॥ ५.३.६ ॥
With the roar of the fierce wind, and like Amarāvatī, Laṅkā was enclosed by a great rampart of gold.
5.3.7
किङ्किणीजालघोषाभिः पताकाभिरलंकृताम्।
आसाद्य सहसा हृष्टः प्राकारमभिपेदिवान् ॥ ५.३.७ ॥
Reaching the city adorned with banners and resounding with the jingling of bell-nets, Hanumān, delighted, suddenly approached the rampart.
5.3.8
विस्मयाविष्टहृदयः पुरीमालोक्य सर्वतः।
जाम्बूनदमयैर्द्वारैर्वैदूर्यकृतवेदिकैः ॥ ५.३.८ ॥
With a heart filled with wonder, Hanumān looked upon the city on every side: its gates were of gold, and its platforms were made of cat's-eye gems.
5.3.9
वज्रस्फटिकमुक्ताभिर्मणिकुट्टिमभूषितैः।
तप्तहाटकनिर्यूहै राजतामलपाण्डुरैः ॥ ५.३.९ ॥
Adorned with diamonds, crystal and pearls, with floors inlaid with gems, its channels of molten gold, pale and pure as silver.
5.3.10
वैदूर्यकृतसोपानैः स्फाटिकान्तरपांसुभिः।
चारुसंजवनोपेतैः खमिवोत्पतितैः शुभैः ॥ ५.३.१० ॥
With stairways of cat's-eye gems and crystal dust between, with fine supports, auspicious buildings that seemed to have risen into the sky.
5.3.11
क्रौञ्चबर्हिणसंघुष्टै राजहंसनिषेवितैः।
तूर्याभरणनिर्घोषैः सर्वतः परिनादिताम् ॥ ५.३.११ ॥
Resounding with the calls of cranes and peacocks, frequented by royal swans, echoing on all sides with the sound of musical instruments and ornaments.
5.3.12
वस्वोकसारप्रतिमां समीक्ष्य नगरीं ततः।
खमिवोत्पतितां लंकां जहर्ष हनुमान् कपिः ॥ ५.३.१२ ॥
Having seen that city like the abode of the Vasus, and Laṅkā seemingly risen into the sky, the monkey Hanumān rejoiced.
5.3.13
तां समीक्ष्य पुरीं लंकां राक्षसाधिपतेः शुभाम्।
अनुत्तमामृद्धिमतीं चिन्तयामास वीर्यवान् ॥ ५.३.१३ ॥
Having surveyed that splendid, incomparable and prosperous city of Laṅkā, the lord of the rākṣasas, the valiant one reflected.
5.3.14
नेयमन्येन नगरी शक्या धर्षयितुं बलात्।
रक्षिता रावणबलैरुद्यतायुधपाणिभिः ॥ ५.३.१४ ॥
This city cannot be assailed by force by any other, for it is guarded by Rāvaṇa's forces with weapons raised in their hands.
5.3.15
कुमुदाङ्गदयोर्वापि सुषेणस्य महाकपेः।
प्रसिद्धेयं भवेद् भूमिर्मैन्दद्विविदयोरपि ॥ ५.३.१५ ॥
This ground could be accomplished by Kumuda and Aṅgada, or by the great monkey Suṣeṇa, and also by Maindа and Dvivida.
5.3.16
विवस्वतस्तनूजस्य हरेश्च कुशपर्वणः।
ऋक्षस्य कपिमुख्यस्य मम चैव गतिर्भवेत् ॥ ५.३.१६ ॥
Access to this place would be possible for the son of Vivasvat, the son of Hari, the bear Kuśaparvan, the chief of monkeys, and indeed for me.
5.3.17
समीक्ष्य च महाबाहो राघवस्य पराक्रमम्।
लक्ष्मणस्य च विक्रान्तमभवत् प्रीतिमान् कपिः ॥ ५.३.१७ ॥
Having considered the valor of Rāghava and the prowess of Lakṣmaṇa, O mighty-armed one, the monkey became pleased.
5.3.18
तां रत्नवसनोपेतां गोष्ठागारावतंसिकाम्।
यन्त्रागारस्तनीमृद्धां प्रमदामिव भूषिताम् ॥ ५.३.१८ ॥
She (Laṅkā) was adorned with jeweled garments, crowned with cattle-sheds and storehouses, with armories as her breasts, prosperous, like a woman adorned with ornaments.
5.3.19
तां नष्टतिमिरां दीपैर्भास्वरैश्च महाग्रहैः।
नगरीं राक्षसेन्द्रस्य स ददर्श महाकपिः ॥ ५.३.१९ ॥
That city of the lord of the rākṣasas, its darkness dispelled by bright lamps and great planets, the great monkey saw.
5.3.20
अथ सा हरिशार्दूलं प्रविशन्तं महाकपिम्।
नगरी स्वेन रूपेण ददर्श पवनात्मजम् ॥ ५.३.२० ॥
Then that city, in its own form, saw the great monkey, the tiger among monkeys, the son of the Wind, entering it.
5.3.21
सा तं हरिवरं दृष्ट्वा लंका रावणपालिता।
स्वयमेवोत्थिता तत्र विकृताननदर्शना ॥ ५.३.२१ ॥
That Laṅkā, guarded by Rāvaṇa, seeing that best of monkeys, rose up of her own accord, her face appearing distorted and frightful.
5.3.22
पुरस्तात् तस्य वीरस्य वायुसूनोरतिष्ठत।
मुञ्चमाना महानादमब्रवीत् पवनात्मजम् ॥ ५.३.२२ ॥
It stood before that hero, the son of the Wind, and, letting out a great roar, spoke to the son of the Wind.
5.3.23
कस्त्वं केन च कार्येण इह प्राप्तो वनालय।
कथयस्वेह यत् तत्त्वं यावत् प्राणा धरन्ति ते ॥ ५.३.२३ ॥
Forest-dweller, who are you, and for what business have you come here? Tell me the truth here, as long as your life remains in you.
5.3.24
न शक्यं खल्वियं लंका प्रवेष्टुं वानर त्वया।
रक्षिता रावणबलैरभिगुप्ता समन्ततः ॥ ५.३.२४ ॥
Monkey, this Laṅkā is indeed not possible for you to enter; it is well guarded on all sides by the forces of Rāvaṇa.
5.3.25
अथ तामब्रवीद् वीरो हनुमानग्रतः स्थिताम्।
कथयिष्यामि तत् तत्त्वं यन्मां त्वं परिपृच्छसे ॥ ५.३.२५ ॥
Then the hero Hanumān spoke to her, who stood before him: "I will tell you the truth that you ask of me."
5.3.26
का त्वं विरूपनयना पुरद्वारेऽवतिष्ठसे।
किमर्थं चापि मां क्रोधान्निर्भर्त्सयसि दारुणे ॥ ५.३.२६ ॥
"Who are you, with your hideous eyes, standing at the city gate? And why do you threaten me in anger, O cruel one?"
5.3.27
हनुमद्वचनं श्रुत्वा लंका सा कामरूपिणी।
उवाच वचनं क्रुद्धा परुषं पवनात्मजम् ॥ ५.३.२७ ॥
Hearing Hanumān's words, that Laṅkā, who could take any form at will, angered, spoke harsh words to the son of the Wind.
5.3.28
अहं राक्षसराजस्य रावणस्य महात्मनः।
आज्ञाप्रतीक्षा दुर्धर्षा रक्षामि नगरीमिमाम् ॥ ५.३.२८ ॥
I am the unassailable one who awaits the command of the great-souled king of the rākṣasas, Rāvaṇa; I guard this city.
5.3.29
न शक्यं मामवज्ञाय प्रवेष्टुं नगरीमिमाम्।
अद्य प्राणैः परित्यक्तः स्वप्स्यसे निहतो मया ॥ ५.३.२९ ॥
You cannot enter this city by disregarding me; today, deprived of your life and slain by me, you will sleep.
5.3.30
अहं हि नगरी लंका स्वयमेव प्लवङ्गम।
सर्वतः परिरक्षामि अतस्ते कथितं मया ॥ ५.३.३० ॥
O monkey! I myself am the city of Laṅkā; I guard it on all sides, and therefore I have told you this.
5.3.31
लंकाया वचनं श्रुत्वा हनुमान् मारुतात्मजः।
यत्नवान् स हरिश्रेष्ठः स्थितः शैल इवापरः ॥ ५.३.३१ ॥
Hearing Laṅkā's words, Hanumān, son of the Wind, the wary best of monkeys, stood like another mountain.
5.3.32
स तां स्त्रीरूपविकृतां दृष्ट्वा वानरपुङ्गवः।
आबभाषेऽथ मेधावी सत्त्ववान् प्लवगर्षभः ॥ ५.३.३२ ॥
Seeing her transformed into a woman's form, the wise and steadfast best of monkeys, the foremost leaper, then spoke.
5.3.33
द्रक्ष्यामि नगरीं लंकां साट्टप्राकारतोरणाम्।
इत्यर्थमिह सम्प्राप्तः परं कौतूहलं हि मे ॥ ५.३.३३ ॥
I shall see the city of Laṅkā with its watchtowers, ramparts and gateways; for this purpose I have come here, and my curiosity is great.
5.3.34
वनान्युपवनानीह लंकायाः काननानि च।
सर्वतो गृहमुख्यानि द्रष्टुमागमनं हि मे ॥ ५.३.३४ ॥
My coming here is indeed to see Laṅkā's forests, groves and woodlands, and the principal houses on every side.
5.3.35
तस्य तद् वचनं श्रुत्वा लंका सा कामरूपिणी।
भूय एव पुनर्वाक्यं बभाषे परुषाक्षरम् ॥ ५.३.३५ ॥
Hearing his words, Laṅkā, who could take any form at will, spoke again in harsh words.
5.3.36
मामनिर्जित्य दुर्बुद्धे राक्षसेश्वरपालिताम्।
न शक्यं ह्यद्य ते द्रष्टुं पुरीयं वानराधम ॥ ५.३.३६ ॥
O foolish one, lowest of monkeys! Without defeating me, who am guarded by the lord of the rākṣasas, you cannot see this city today.
5.3.37
ततः स हरिशार्दूलस्तामुवाच निशाचरीम्।
दृष्ट्वा पुरीमिमां भद्रे पुनर्यास्ये यथागतम् ॥ ५.३.३७ ॥
Then that tiger among monkeys said to that night-wanderer: O good woman, having seen this city, I shall return again the way I came.
5.3.38
ततः कृत्वा महानादं सा वै लंका भयंकरम्।
तलेन वानरश्रेष्ठं ताडयामास वेगिता ॥ ५.३.३८ ॥
Then, letting out a terrifying great roar, Laṅkā swiftly struck the best of monkeys with the palm of her hand.
5.3.39
ततः स हरिशार्दूलो लंकया ताडितो भृशम्।
ननाद सुमहानादं वीर्यवान् मारुतात्मजः ॥ ५.३.३९ ॥
Then that tiger among monkeys, the mighty son of the Wind-god, struck hard by Laṅkā, let out a very great roar.
5.3.40
ततः संवर्तयामास वामहस्तस्य सोऽङ्गुलीः।
मुष्टिनाभिजघानैनां हनुमान् क्रोधर्मूच्छितः ॥ ५.३.४० ॥
Then Hanumān, overcome with anger, curled the fingers of his left hand into a fist and struck her with it.
5.3.41
स्त्री चेति मन्यमानेन नातिक्रोधः स्वयं कृतः।
सा तु तेन प्रहारेण विह्वलाङ्गी निशाचरी।
पपात सहसा भूमौ विकृताननदर्शना ॥ ५.३.४१ ॥
Thinking, "She is a woman," he did not himself show excessive anger. But struck by that blow, her limbs disordered, the night-wanderer suddenly fell to the ground, her face looking distorted.
5.3.42
ततस्तु हनुमान् वीरस्तां दृष्ट्वा विनिपातिताम्।
कृपां चकार तेजस्वी मन्यमानः स्त्रियं च ताम् ॥ ५.३.४२ ॥
Then the hero Hanumān, seeing her fallen, took her for a woman, and the radiant one showed her compassion.
5.3.43
ततो वै भृशमुद्विग्ना लंका सा गद्गदाक्षरम्।
उवाचागर्वितं वाक्यं हनुमन्तं प्लवङ्गमम् ॥ ५.३.४३ ॥
Then Laṅkā, greatly agitated, spoke with a faltering voice, in humble words, to Hanumān, the leaping monkey.
5.3.44
प्रसीद सुमहाबाहो त्रायस्व हरिसत्तम।
समये सौम्य तिष्ठन्ति सत्त्ववन्तो महाबलाः ॥ ५.३.४४ ॥
Be gracious, O mighty-armed one; protect me, best of monkeys. Gentle one, the strong and the very powerful abide by their agreed time.
5.3.45
अहं तु नगरी लंका स्वयमेव प्लवङ्गम।
निर्जिताहं त्वया वीर विक्रमेण महाबल ॥ ५.३.४५ ॥
I myself am the city of Laṅkā. O leaper, O hero, O mighty one, I have been conquered by your valor.
5.3.46
इदं च तथ्यं शृणु मे ब्रुवन्त्या वै हरीश्वर।
स्वयं स्वयम्भुवा दत्तं वरदानं यथा मम ॥ ५.३.४६ ॥
Listen to this truth I tell you, O lord of monkeys. This is the boon that the self-existent Brahmā himself gave me.
5.3.47
यदा त्वां वानरः कश्चिद् विक्रमाद् वशमानयेत्।
तदा त्वया हि विज्ञेयं रक्षसां भयमागतम् ॥ ५.३.४७ ॥
When some monkey, by his valor, brings you under his control, then you must know that fear has come upon the rākṣasas.
5.3.48
स हि मे समयः सौम्य प्राप्तोऽद्य तव दर्शनात्।
स्वयम्भूविहितः सत्यो न तस्यास्ति व्यतिक्रमः ॥ ५.३.४८ ॥
O gentle one, that appointed time of mine has come today through seeing you. Ordained by the self-existent one, it is true, and there is no violation of it.
5.3.49
सीतानिमित्तं राज्ञस्तु रावणस्य दुरात्मनः।
रक्षसां चैव सर्वेषां विनाशः समुपागतः ॥ ५.३.४९ ॥
Because of Sītā, the destruction of the wicked-souled king Rāvaṇa and of all the rākṣasas has drawn near.
5.3.50
तत् प्रविश्य हरिश्रेष्ठ पुरीं रावणपालिताम्।
विधत्स्व सर्वकार्याणि यानि यानीह वाञ्छसि ॥ ५.३.५० ॥
Therefore, best of monkeys, enter this city protected by Rāvaṇa and carry out all the tasks that you desire here.
5.3.51
प्रविश्य शापोपहतां हरीश्वर
पुरीं शुभां राक्षसमुख्यपालिताम्।
यदृच्छया त्वं जनकात्मजां सतीं
विमार्ग सर्वत्र गतो यथासुखम् ॥ ५.३.५१ ॥
Lord of monkeys, enter this fair city, afflicted by a curse and protected by the chief rākṣasas, and go wherever you wish to search for the faithful daughter of Janaka.