Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa · Sarga 6.128
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6.128.1
शिरस्यञ्जलिमाधाय कैकेय्यानन्दवर्धनः।
बभाषे भरतो ज्येष्ठं रामं सत्यपराक्रमम् ॥ ६.१२८.१ ॥
Bharata, who increased Kaikeyī's joy, with folded hands placed upon his head, spoke to his elder brother Rāma, whose valour is true.
6.128.2
पूजिता मामिका माता दत्तं राज्यमिदं मम।
तद् ददामि पुनस्तुभ्यं यथा त्वमददा मम ॥ ६.१२८.२ ॥
My mother was honoured, and this kingdom was given to me. That I now give back to you again, just as you gave it to me.
6.128.3
धुरमेकाकिना न्यस्तां वृषभेण बलीयसा।
किशोरवद् गुरुं भारं न वोढुमहमुत्सहे ॥ ६.१२८.३ ॥
Like a yoke borne alone by a mighty bull, I am not able, like a young calf, to bear this heavy burden.
6.128.4
वारिवेगेन महता भिन्नः सेतुरिव क्षरन्।
दुर्बन्धनमिदं मन्ये राज्यच्छिद्रमसंवृतम् ॥ ६.१२८.४ ॥
Like a dam burst by the great force of water, flowing out, I think this kingdom, with its unguarded breach, is ill-bound.
6.128.5
गतिं खर इवाश्वस्य हंसस्येव च वायसः।
नान्वेतुमुत्सहे वीर तव मार्गमरिंदम ॥ ६.१२८.५ ॥
As a donkey cannot follow the pace of a horse, nor a crow the gait of a swan, so, hero, subduer of foes, I am not able to follow your path.
6.128.6
यथा चारोपितो वृक्षो जातश्चान्तर्निवेशने।
महानपि दुरारोहो महास्कन्धः प्रशाखवान् ॥ ६.१२८.६ ॥
Like a tree planted and grown within the enclosure, though great, with a huge trunk and many branches, it is hard to climb.
6.128.7
शीर्येत पुष्पितो भूत्वा न फलानि प्रदर्शयन्।
तस्य नानुभवेदर्थं यस्य हेतोः स रोपितः ॥ ६.१२८.७ ॥
Having flowered yet showing no fruit, it withers; it does not reap the benefit for which it was planted.
6.128.8
एषोपमा महाबाहो त्वमर्थं वेत्तुमर्हसि।
यद्यस्मान् मनुजेन्द्र त्वं भर्ता भृत्यान् न शाधि हि ॥ ६.१२८.८ ॥
O mighty-armed one, this is a simile; you ought to understand its meaning. O lord of men, if you, being our master, do not rule over your servants...
6.128.9
जगदद्याभिषिक्तं त्वामनुपश्यतु राघव।
प्रतपन्तमिवादित्यं मध्याह्ने दीप्ततेजसम् ॥ ६.१२८.९ ॥
O Rāghava, let the world today behold you consecrated, like the sun blazing at midday with radiant brilliance.
6.128.10
तूर्यसंघातनिर्घोषैः काञ्चीनूपुरनिःस्वनैः।
मधुरैर्गीतशब्दैश्च प्रतिबुध्यस्व शेष्व च ॥ ६.१२८.१० ॥
Awaken to the roar of musical instruments, the jingling of girdles and anklets, and the sweet sounds of song; then rest again.
6.128.11
यावदावर्तते चक्रं यावती च वसुंधरा।
तावत् त्वमिह लोकस्य स्वामित्वमनुवर्तय ॥ ६.१२८.११ ॥
As far as the wheel turns and as far as the earth extends, so far may you maintain sovereignty over this world.
6.128.12
भरतस्य वचः श्रुत्वा रामः परपुरञ्जयः।
तथेति प्रतिजग्राह निषसादासने शुभे ॥ ६.१२८.१२ ॥
Having heard Bharata's words, Rāma, conqueror of enemy cities, said, "So be it," accepted them, and sat down on the auspicious seat.
6.128.13
ततः शत्रुघ्नवचनान्निपुणाः श्मश्रुवर्धनाः।
सुखहस्ताः सुशीघ्राश्च राघवं पर्यवारयन् ॥ ६.१२८.१३ ॥
Then, at Śatrughna's word, skilled barbers, gentle-handed and very swift, gathered around Rāghava (Rāma).
6.128.14
पूर्वं तु भरते स्नाते लक्ष्मणे च महाबले।
सुग्रीवे वानरेन्द्रे च राक्षसेन्द्रे विभीषणे ॥ ६.१२८.१४ ॥
First, after Bharata had bathed, and after the mighty Lakṣmaṇa, the lord of the monkeys Sugrīva, and the lord of the rākṣasas Vibhīṣaṇa had bathed (this was done).
6.128.15
विशोधितजटः स्नातश्चित्रमाल्यानुलेपनः।
महार्हवसनोपेतस्तस्थौ तत्र श्रिया ज्वलन् ॥ ६.१२८.१५ ॥
With his matted hair cleansed and his bath taken, adorned with varied garlands and ointments, clothed in very precious garments, he stood there blazing with splendor.
6.128.16
प्रतिकर्म च रामस्य कारयामास वीर्यवान्।
लक्ष्मणस्य च लक्ष्मीवानिक्ष्वाकुकुलवर्धनः ॥ ६.१२८.१६ ॥
The valiant one, increaser of the Ikṣvāku line, radiant, also had the grooming of Rāma and of Lakṣmaṇa carried out.
6.128.17
प्रतिकर्म च सीतायाः सर्वा दशरथस्त्रियः।
आत्मनैव तदा चक्रुर्मनस्विन्यो मनोहरम् ॥ ६.१२८.१७ ॥
Then all the wives of Daśaratha, thoughtful women, themselves carried out Sītā's grooming in a delightful way.
6.128.18
ततो वानरपत्नीनां सर्वासामेव शोभनम्।
चकार यत्नात् कौसल्या प्रहृष्टा पुत्रवत्सला ॥ ६.१२८.१८ ॥
Then Kausalyā, loving toward her son and delighted, carefully did the fine grooming of all the monkey wives.
6.128.19
ततः शत्रुघ्नवचनात् सुमन्त्रो नाम सारथिः।
योजयित्वाभिचक्राम रथं सर्वाङ्गशोभनम् ॥ ६.१२८.१९ ॥
Then, at Śatrughna's word, the charioteer named Sumantra yoked a chariot beautiful in every part and drove it forward.
6.128.20
अग्न्यर्कामलसंकाशं दिव्यं दृष्ट्वा रथं स्थितम्।
आरुरोह महाबाहू रामः परपुरंजयः ॥ ६.१२८.२० ॥
Seeing the divine chariot standing there, spotless as fire and the sun, the mighty-armed Rāma, conqueror of enemy cities, mounted it.
6.128.21
सुग्रीवो हनुमांश्चैव महेन्द्रसदृशद्युती।
स्नातौ दिव्यनिभैर्वस्त्रैर्जग्मतुः शुभकुण्डलौ ॥ ६.१२८.२१ ॥
Sugrīva and Hanumān, radiant like Indra, having bathed and put on garments like the divine, set out wearing beautiful earrings.
6.128.22
सर्वाभरणजुष्टाश्च ययुस्ताः शुभकुण्डलाः।
सुग्रीवपत्न्यः सीता च द्रष्टुं नगरमुत्सुकाः ॥ ६.१२८.२२ ॥
Sugrīva's wives and Sītā, adorned with all ornaments and wearing beautiful earrings, set out eager to see the city.
6.128.23
अयोध्यायां च सचिवा राज्ञो दशरथस्य च।
पुरोहितं पुरस्कृत्य मन्त्रयामासुरर्थवत् ॥ ६.१२८.२३ ॥
In Ayodhyā, the ministers of King Daśaratha, with the chaplain placed at their head, took counsel to good purpose.
6.128.24
अशोको विजयश्चैव सिद्धार्थश्च समाहिताः।
मन्त्रयन् रामवृद्ध्यर्थमृद्ध्यर्थं नगरस्य च ॥ ६.१२८.२४ ॥
Aśoka, Vijaya and Siddhārtha, attentive, were deliberating for the prosperity of Rāma and the welfare of the city.
6.128.25
सर्वमेवाभिषेकार्थं जयार्हस्य महात्मनः।
कर्तुमर्हथ रामस्य यद् यन्मङ्गलपूर्वकम् ॥ ६.१२८.२५ ॥
Do everything that should be done, with auspicious rites, for the consecration of the great-souled Rāma, who is worthy of victory.
6.128.26
नगरान्निर्ययुस्तूर्णं रामदर्शनबुद्धयः ॥ ६.१२८.२६ ॥
Hastening from the city, their minds set on seeing Rāma, they went out.
6.128.27
हरियुक्तं सहस्राक्षो रथमिन्द्र इवानघः।
प्रययौ रथमास्थाय रामो नगरमुत्तमम् ॥ ६.१२८.२७ ॥
Rāma, sinless like Indra, mounted a chariot yoked with tawny horses and set out for the excellent city.
6.128.28
जग्राह भरतो रश्मीन् शत्रुघ्नश्छत्रमाददे।
लक्ष्मणो व्यजनं तस्य मूर्ध्नि संवीजयंस्तदा ॥ ६.१२८.२८ ॥
Bharata took hold of the reins, Śatrughna held the parasol, and Lakṣmaṇa fanned his head.
6.128.29
श्वेतं च वालव्यजनं जगृहे परितः स्थितः।
अपरं चन्द्रसंकाशं राक्षसेन्द्रो विभीषणः ॥ ६.१२८.२९ ॥
Vibhīṣaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas, standing all around, took up a white yak-tail whisk and another one gleaming like the moon.
6.128.30
ऋषिसङ्घैस्तदाऽऽकाशे देवैश्च समरुद्गणैः।
स्तूयमानस्य रामस्य शुश्रुवे मधुरध्वनिः ॥ ६.१२८.३० ॥
Then, in the sky, a sweet sound was heard of Rāma being praised by throngs of sages, the gods and the host of Maruts.
6.128.31
ततः शत्रुञ्जयं नाम कुञ्जरं पर्वतोपमम्।
आरुरोह महातेजाः सुग्रीवः प्लवगर्षभः ॥ ६.१२८.३१ ॥
Then Sugrīva, of great splendor, the bull among monkeys, mounted the elephant named Śatruñjaya, like a mountain.
6.128.32
नव नागसहस्राणि ययुरास्थाय वानराः।
मानुषं विग्रहं कृत्वा सर्वाभरणभूषिताः ॥ ६.१२८.३२ ॥
Nine thousand elephants went forth, mounted by monkeys who had taken human form and were adorned with all their ornaments.
6.128.33
शङ्खशब्दप्रणादैश्च दुन्दुभीनां च निःस्वनैः।
प्रययौ पुरुषव्याघ्रस्तां पुरीं हर्म्यमालिनीम् ॥ ६.१२८.३३ ॥
With the sound of conches and the roar of drums, the best of men proceeded toward that city adorned with mansions.
6.128.34
ददृशुस्ते समायान्तं राघवं सपुरःसरम्।
विराजमानं वपुषा रथेनातिरथं तदा ॥ ६.१२८.३४ ॥
They saw Rāghava approaching with his vanguard, shining in body, upon his chariot like a great charioteer, a match for many.
6.128.35
ते वर्धयित्वा काकुत्स्थं रामेण प्रतिनन्दिताः।
अनुजग्मुर्महात्मानं भ्रातृभिः परिवारितम् ॥ ६.१२८.३५ ॥
Blessing Kākutstha, and greeted in return by Rāma, they followed the great-souled one, who was surrounded by his brothers.
6.128.36
अमात्यैर्ब्राह्मणैश्चैव तथा प्रकृतिभिर्वृतः।
श्रिया विरुरुचे रामो नक्षत्रैरिव चन्द्रमाः ॥ ६.१२८.३६ ॥
Surrounded by ministers, brahmins, and the people alike, Rāma shone with splendor, like the moon surrounded by the stars.
6.128.37
स पुरोगामिभिस्तूर्यैस्तालस्वस्तिकपाणिभिः।
प्रव्याहरद्भिर्मुदितैर्मङ्गलानि वृतो ययौ ॥ ६.१२८.३७ ॥
Surrounded by those who went before him, with cymbals and auspicious svastika signs in their hands, joyfully sounding instruments and proclaiming blessings, he went forward.
6.128.38
अक्षतं जातरूपं च गावः कन्याः सहद्विजाः।
नरा मोदकहस्ताश्च रामस्य पुरतो ययुः ॥ ६.१२८.३८ ॥
Unbroken grains and gold, cows, maidens, and brahmins, and men with sweets in their hands, went before Rāma.
6.128.39
सख्यं च रामः सुग्रीवे प्रभावं चानिलात्मजे।
वानराणां च तत् कर्म ह्याचचक्षेऽथ मन्त्रिणाम् ॥ ६.१२८.३९ ॥
Rāma then related to the ministers his friendship with Sugrīva, the prowess of Hanumān, the son of the Wind, and that deed of the monkeys.
6.128.40
श्रुत्वा च विस्मयं जग्मुरयोध्यापुरवासिनः।
वानराणां च तत् कर्म राक्षसानां च तद् बलम्।
विभीषणस्य संयोगमाचचक्षेऽथ मन्त्रिणाम् ॥ ६.१२८.४० ॥
Hearing this, the citizens of Ayodhyā were amazed. Rāma then related to the ministers the deed of the monkeys, the strength of the rākṣasas, and the alliance with Vibhīṣaṇa.
6.128.41
द्युतिमानेतदाख्याय रामो वानरसंयुतः।
हृष्टपुष्टजनाकीर्णामयोध्यां प्रविवेश सः ॥ ६.१२८.४१ ॥
Having related all this, the radiant Rāma, accompanied by the monkeys, entered Ayodhyā, filled with joyful and prosperous people.
6.128.42
ततो ह्यभ्युच्छ्रयन् पौराः पताकाश्च गृहे गृहे।
ऐक्ष्वाकाध्युषितं रम्यमाससाद पितुर्गृहम् ॥ ६.१२८.४२ ॥
Then the citizens raised banners at every house, and Rāma reached his father's house, the delightful abode where the Ikṣvāku line had dwelt.
6.128.43
अथाब्रवीद् राजपुत्रो भरतं धर्मिणां वरम्।
अर्थोपहितया वाचा मधुरं रघुनन्दनः ॥ ६.१२८.४३ ॥
Then the king's son, delight of the Raghus, spoke sweetly and meaningfully to Bharata, the best of the righteous.
6.128.44
पितुर्भवनमासाद्य प्रविश्य च महात्मनः।
कौसल्यां च सुमित्रां च कैकेयीमभिवाद्य च ॥ ६.१२८.४४ ॥
Having reached and entered the great-souled father's house, and having bowed to Kausalyā, Sumitrā and Kaikeyī,
6.128.45
तच्च मद्भवनं श्रेष्ठं साशोकवनिकं महत्।
मुक्तावैदूर्यसंकीर्णं सुग्रीवाय निवेदय ॥ ६.१२८.४५ ॥
Present to Sugrīva my excellent great house, with its Aśoka grove, adorned with pearls and lapis lazuli.
6.128.46
तस्य तद् वचनं श्रुत्वा भरतः सत्यविक्रमः।
हस्ते गृहीत्वा सुग्रीवं प्रविवेश तमालयम् ॥ ६.१२८.४६ ॥
Hearing his words, Bharata of true valor took Sugrīva by the hand and entered that dwelling.
6.128.47
ततस्तैलप्रदीपांश्च पर्यङ्कास्तरणानि च।
गृहीत्वा विविशुः क्षिप्रं शत्रुघ्नेन प्रचोदिताः ॥ ६.१२८.४७ ॥
Then, urged on by Śatrughna, they quickly entered carrying oil lamps and couch coverings.
6.128.48
उवाच च महातेजाः सुग्रीवं राघवानुजः।
अभिषेकाय रामस्य दूतानाज्ञापय प्रभो ॥ ६.१२८.४८ ॥
And the splendid younger brother of Rāghava said to Sugrīva: "O lord, command the messengers for Rāma's consecration."
6.128.49
सौवर्णान् वानरेन्द्राणां चतुर्णां चतुरो घटान्।
ददौ क्षिप्रं स सुग्रीवः सर्वरत्नविभूषितान् ॥ ६.१२८.४९ ॥
Sugrīva swiftly gave the four lord-monkeys four golden pots, adorned with every kind of jewel.
6.128.50
तथा प्रत्यूषसमये चतुर्णां सागराम्भसाम्।
पूर्णैर्घटैः प्रतीक्षध्वं तथा कुरुत वानराः ॥ ६.१२८.५० ॥
Likewise, at daybreak, O monkeys, wait with pots filled with the waters of the four oceans, and so act.
6.128.51
एवमुक्ता महात्मानो वानरा वारणोपमाः।
उत्पेतुर्गगनं शीघ्रं गरुडा इव शीघ्रगाः ॥ ६.१२८.५१ ॥
Thus addressed, the great-souled monkeys, like elephants, sprang swiftly into the sky, swift as Garuḍas.
6.128.52
जाम्बवांश्च हनूमांश्च वेगदर्शी च वानरः।
ऋषभश्चैव कलशाञ्जलपूर्णानथानयन् ॥ ६.१२८.५२ ॥
Jāmbavān, Hanumān, the monkey Vegadarśī, and also Ṛṣabha brought pots full of water.
6.128.53
नदीशतानां पञ्चानां जलं कुम्भैरुपाहरन्।
पूर्वात् समुद्रात् कलशं जलपूर्णमथानयत् ॥ ६.१२८.५३ ॥
They brought the waters of five hundred rivers in pots; and from the eastern ocean they brought a pot full of water.
6.128.54
सुषेणः सत्त्वसम्पन्नः सर्वरत्नविभूषितम्।
ऋषभो दक्षिणात्तूर्णं समुद्राज्जलमानयत् ॥ ६.१२८.५४ ॥
Suṣeṇa, endowed with vigour, and Ṛṣabha swiftly brought water from the southern ocean, adorned with all jewels.
6.128.55
रक्तचन्दनकर्पूरैः संवृतं काञ्चनं घटम्।
गवयः पश्चिमात् तोयमाजहार महार्णवात् ॥ ६.१२८.५५ ॥
Gavaya brought water from the western great ocean in a golden jar filled with red sandal and camphor.
6.128.56
रत्नकुम्भेन महता शीतं मारुतविक्रमः।
उत्तराच्च जलं शीघ्रं गरुडानिलविक्रमः ॥ ६.१२८.५६ ॥
Vikrama, mighty as the Wind, quickly brought cool water from the north in a jewelled jar, swift as Garuḍa and the wind.
6.128.57
आजहार स धर्मात्मानिलः सर्वगुणान्वितः।
ततस्तैर्वानरश्रेष्ठैरानीतं प्रेक्ष्य तज्जलम् ॥ ६.१२८.५७ ॥
The righteous-souled Anila, endowed with all virtues, brought the water. Then, seeing that water brought by those best of the vānaras—
6.128.58
अभिषेकाय रामस्य शत्रुघ्नः सचिवैः सह।
पुरोहिताय श्रेष्ठाय सुहृद्भ्यश्च न्यवेदयत् ॥ ६.१२८.५८ ॥
For Rāma's anointing, Śatrughna, together with the ministers, reported to the excellent chaplain and to the well-wishers.
6.128.59
ततः स प्रयतो वृद्धो वसिष्ठो ब्राह्मणैः सह।
रामं रत्नमये पीठे ससीतं संन्यवेशयत् ॥ ६.१२८.५९ ॥
Then the aged, composed Vasiṣṭha, together with the brahmins, seated Rāma with Sītā on a jewelled seat.
6.128.60
वसिष्ठो वामदेवश्च जाबालिरथ काश्यपः।
कात्यायनः सुयज्ञश्च गौतमो विजयस्तथा ॥ ६.१२८.६० ॥
Vasiṣṭha, Vāmadeva, Jābāli, Kāśyapa, Kātyāyana, Suyajña, Gautama and Vijaya likewise were present.
6.128.61
अभ्यषिञ्चन्नरव्याघ्रं प्रसन्नेन सुगन्धिना।
सलिलेन सहस्राक्षं वसवो वासवं यथा ॥ ६.१२८.६१ ॥
As the Vasus anointed Vāsava, the thousand-eyed one, so they anointed Rāma, the tiger among men, with clear and fragrant water.
6.128.62
ऋत्विग्भिर्ब्राह्मणैः पूर्वं कन्याभिर्मन्त्रिभिस्तथा।
योधैश्चैवाभ्यषिञ्चस्ते सम्प्रहृष्टैः सनैगमैः ॥ ६.१२८.६२ ॥
First the officiating priests, the Brahmins, the maidens, the ministers and the warriors, together with the joyful townsmen, anointed you.
6.128.63
सर्वौषधिरसैश्चापि दैवतैर्नभसि स्थितैः।
चतुर्भिर्लोकपालैश्च सर्वैर्देवैश्च संगतैः ॥ ६.१२८.६३ ॥
The gods standing in the sky anointed you as well, with the juices of all herbs, together with the four world-guardians and all the assembled gods.
6.128.64
ब्रह्मणा निर्मितं पूर्वं किरीटं रत्नशोभितम्।
अभिषिक्तः पुरा येन मनुस्तं दीप्ततेजसम् ॥ ६.१२८.६४ ॥
That crown, made long ago by Brahmā and adorned with jewels, with which of old Manu, radiant in splendor, was anointed.
6.128.65
तस्यान्ववाये राजानः क्रमाद् येनाभिषेचिताः।
सभायां हेमक्लृप्तायां शोभितायां महाधनैः ॥ ६.१२८.६५ ॥
In the assembly hall, made of gold and adorned with great riches, in which the kings of his line were anointed in succession.
6.128.66
रत्नैर्नानाविधैश्चैव चित्रितायां सुशोभनैः।
नानारत्नमये पीठे कल्पयित्वा यथाविधि ॥ ६.१२८.६६ ॥
In that assembly hall, painted with many kinds of jewels and very beautiful, having duly arranged the seat made of many jewels.
6.128.67
किरीटेन ततः पश्चाद् वसिष्ठेन महात्मना।
ऋत्विग्भिर्भूषणैश्चैव समयोक्ष्यत राघवः ॥ ६.१२८.६७ ॥
Then the great-souled Vasiṣṭha, together with the priests, anointed Rāghava with the diadem and ornaments.
6.128.68
छत्रं तस्य च जग्राह शत्रुघ्नः पाण्डुरं शुभम्।
श्वेतं च वालव्यजनं सुग्रीवो वानरेश्वरः ॥ ६.१२८.६८ ॥
Śatrughna held the white, auspicious umbrella over him, and Sugrīva, lord of the monkeys, waved the white yak-tail fan.
6.128.69
अपरं चन्द्रसंकाशं राक्षसेन्द्रो विभीषणः।
मालां ज्वलन्तीं वपुषा काञ्चनीं शतपुष्कराम् ॥ ६.१२८.६९ ॥
Vibhīṣaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas, gleaming like the moon, took up another garland—blazing, golden, with a hundred lotuses.
6.128.70
राघवाय ददौ वायुर्वासवेन प्रचोदितः।
सर्वरत्नसमायुक्तं मणिभिश्च विभूषितम् ॥ ६.१२८.७० ॥
Vāyu, impelled by Indra, gave Rāghava a gift set with all kinds of gems and adorned with jewels.
6.128.71
मुक्ताहारं नरेन्द्राय ददौ शक्रप्रचोदितः।
प्रजगुर्देवगन्धर्वा ननृतुश्चाप्सरोगणाः ॥ ६.१२८.७१ ॥
Impelled by Indra, he gave the king a pearl necklace. The gods and gandharvas sang, and troops of apsarases danced.
6.128.72
अभिषेके तदर्हस्य तदा रामस्य धीमतः।
भूमिः सस्यवती चैव फलवन्तश्च पादपाः ॥ ६.१२८.७२ ॥
At that time, worthy of the anointing of the wise Rāma, the earth became rich in crops, and the trees bore fruit.
6.128.73
गन्धवन्ति च पुष्पाणि बभूवू राघवोत्सवे।
सहस्रशतमश्वानां धेनूनां च गवां तथा ॥ ६.१२८.७३ ॥
At the festival of the Rāghava, fragrant flowers bloomed; and a hundred thousand horses, milch cows and other cattle were given.
6.128.74
ददौ शतवृषान् पूर्वं द्विजेभ्यो मनुजर्षभः।
त्रिंशत्कोटीर्हिरण्यस्य ब्राह्मणेभ्यो ददौ पुनः ॥ ६.१२८.७४ ॥
The best of men first gave hundreds of bulls to the twice-born, and then gave thirty crores of gold to the brahmins.
6.128.75
नानाभरणवस्त्राणि महार्हाणि च राघवः।
अर्करश्मिप्रतीकाशां काञ्चनीं मणिविग्रहाम् ॥ ६.१२८.७५ ॥
Rāghava gave various ornaments and very precious garments, and a golden object gleaming like the sun's rays, shaped like a gem.
6.128.76
सुग्रीवाय स्रजं दिव्यां प्रायच्छन्मनुजाधिपः।
वैदूर्यमयचित्रे च चन्द्ररश्मिविभूषिते ॥ ६.१२८.७६ ॥
The lord of men gave Sugrīva a divine garland, and things made of lapis lazuli, variegated and adorned with moonbeams.
6.128.77
वालिपुत्राय धृतिमानङ्गदायाङ्गदे ददौ।
मणिप्रवरजुष्टं तं मुक्ताहारमनुत्तमम् ॥ ६.१२८.७७ ॥
The steadfast one gave Aṅgada, son of Vāli, an armlet, and an unsurpassed pearl necklace set with excellent gems.
6.128.78
सीतायै प्रददौ रामश्चन्द्ररश्मिसमप्रभम्।
अरजे वाससी दिव्ये शुभान्याभरणानि च ॥ ६.१२८.७८ ॥
Rāma gave Sītā an ornament radiant like moonbeams, two stainless divine garments, and auspicious jewels.
6.128.79
अवेक्षमाणा वैदेही प्रददौ वायुसूनवे।
अवमुच्यात्मनः कण्ठाद्धारं जनकनन्दिनी ॥ ६.१२८.७९ ॥
Looking at them, Vaidehī took the necklace from her own neck and gave it to the son of the Wind, the daughter of Janaka.
6.128.80
अवैक्षत हरीन् सर्वान् भर्तारं च मुहुर्मुहुः।
तामिङ्गितज्ञः सम्प्रेक्ष्य बभाषे जनकात्मजाम् ॥ ६.१२८.८० ॥
She looked again and again at all the monkeys and at her husband; he who understood her gestures, seeing her, spoke to the daughter of Janaka.
6.128.81
प्रदेहि सुभगे हारं यस्य तुष्टासि भामिनि।
अथ सा वायुपुत्राय तं हारमसितेक्षणा ॥ ६.१२८.८१ ॥
O fortunate one, give that necklace to him with whom you are pleased, O lovely lady. Then she, dark-eyed, gave that necklace to the son of the Wind.
6.128.82
तेजो धृतिर्यशो दाक्ष्यं सामर्थ्यं विनयो नयः।
पौरुषं विक्रमो बुद्धिर्यस्मिन् नेतानि नित्यदा ॥ ६.१२८.८२ ॥
Radiance, steadfastness, fame, skill, capability, humility, sound policy, manly valor, prowess and intelligence—these are always found in him.
6.128.83
हनूमांस्तेन हारेण शुशुभे वानरर्षभः।
चन्द्रांशुचयगौरेण श्वेताभ्रेण यथाचलः ॥ ६.१२८.८३ ॥
Hanumān, best of monkeys, shone with that necklace, fair as a heap of moonbeams, as a mountain shines with a white cloud.
6.128.84
सर्वे वानरवृद्धाश्च ये चान्ये वानरोत्तमाः।
वासोभिर्भूषणैश्चैव यथार्हं प्रतिपूजिताः ॥ ६.१२८.८४ ॥
All the elder monkeys and the other excellent monkeys were honored, each as was fitting, with garments and ornaments.
6.128.85
विभीषणोऽथ सुग्रीवो हनूमाञ्जाम्बवांस्तथा।
सर्वे वानरमुख्याश्च रामेणाक्लिष्टकर्मणा ॥ ६.१२८.८५ ॥
Vibhīṣaṇa, then Sugrīva, Hanumān, Jāmbavān, and likewise all the chief vānaras were honored by Rāma, whose deeds are effortless.
6.128.86
यथार्हं पूजिताः सर्वे कामै रत्नैश्च पुष्कलैः।
प्रहृष्टमनसः सर्वे जग्मुरेव यथागतम् ॥ ६.१२८.८६ ॥
All, honored as was fitting, with desired goods and abundant jewels, their minds gladdened, went back just the way they had come.
6.128.87
ततो द्विविदमैन्दाभ्यां नीलाय च परंतपः।
सर्वान् कामगुणान् वीक्ष्य प्रददौ वसुधाधिपः ॥ ६.१२८.८७ ॥
Then the scorcher of enemies, lord of the earth, having considered all the desirable gifts, gave them to Dvivida, Mainda and Nīla.
6.128.88
दृष्ट्वा सर्वे महात्मानस्ततस्ते वानरर्षभाः।
विसृष्टाः पार्थिवेन्द्रेण किष्किन्धां समुपागमन् ॥ ६.१२८.८८ ॥
Having seen everyone, those great-souled bulls among vānaras, dismissed by the lord of kings, came to Kiṣkindhā.
6.128.89
सुग्रीवो वानरश्रेष्ठो दृष्ट्वा रामाभिषेचनम्।
पूजितश्चैव रामेण किष्किन्धां प्राविशत् पुरीम् ॥ ६.१२८.८९ ॥
Sugrīva, best of vānaras, having seen Rāma's consecration and honored by Rāma, entered the city of Kiṣkindhā.
6.128.90
विभीषणोऽपि धर्मात्मा सह तैर्नैर्ऋतर्षभैः।
लब्ध्वा कुलधनं राजा लङ्कां प्रायान्महायशाः ॥ ६.१२८.९० ॥
Vibhīṣaṇa, righteous-souled and of great fame, together with those bulls among rākṣasas, having obtained the family wealth, set out for Laṅkā as king.
6.128.91
स राज्यमखिलं शासन्निहतारिर्महायशाः।
राघवः परमोदारः शशास परया मुदा।
उवाच लक्ष्मणं रामो धर्मज्ञं धर्मवत्सलः ॥ ६.१२८.९१ ॥
Ruling the entire kingdom, Rāghava, the slayer of his foes, of great fame and supreme generosity, reigned with supreme joy. Rāma, knower of dharma and lover of dharma, said to Lakṣmaṇa:
6.128.92
आतिष्ठ धर्मज्ञ मया सहेमां
गां पूर्वराजाध्युषितां बलेन।
तुल्यं मया त्वं पितृभिर्धृता या
तां यौवराज्ये धुरमुद्वहस्व ॥ ६.१२८.९२ ॥
O knower of dharma, take your place with me upon this earth, which was inhabited with strength by the former kings. Bear the burden of the crown-prince's office, which our fathers held, equal to me.
6.128.93
सर्वात्मना पर्यनुनीयमानो
यदा न सौमित्रिरुपैति योगम्।
नियुज्यमानो भुवि यौवराज्ये
ततोऽभ्यषिञ्चद् भरतं महात्मा ॥ ६.१२८.९३ ॥
When, though earnestly entreated again and again, Saumitri would not agree to take up the burden of the crown-prince's office, then the noble-souled one anointed Bharata as crown prince.
6.128.94
पौण्डरीकाश्वमेधाभ्यां वाजपेयेन चासकृत्।
अन्यैश्च विविधैर्यज्ञैरयजत् पार्थिवात्मजः ॥ ६.१२८.९४ ॥
The king's son repeatedly performed sacrifice with the Puṇḍarīka and Aśvamedha rites, with the Vājapeya, and with various other sacrifices.
6.128.95
राज्यं दशसहस्राणि प्राप्य वर्षाणि राघवः।
शताश्वमेधानाजह्रे सदश्वान् भूरिदक्षिणान् ॥ ६.१२८.९५ ॥
Having obtained the kingdom for ten thousand years, Rāghava performed a hundred Aśvamedha sacrifices, in which excellent horses and abundant gifts were given.
6.128.96
आजानुलम्बिबाहुः स महावक्षाः प्रतापवान्।
लक्ष्मणानुचरो रामः शशास पृथिवीमिमाम् ॥ ६.१२८.९६ ॥
Rāma, with arms reaching down to his knees, broad-chested and mighty, attended by Lakṣmaṇa, continued to rule this earth.
6.128.97
राघवश्चापि धर्मात्मा प्राप्य राज्यमनुत्तमम्।
ईजे बहुविधैर्यज्ञैः ससुहृज्ज्ञातिबान्धवः ॥ ६.१२८.९७ ॥
And Rāghava, the righteous-souled, having obtained the unsurpassed kingdom, performed many kinds of sacrifices together with his friends, kinsmen and relatives.
6.128.98
न पर्यदेवन् विधवा न च व्यालकृतं भयम्।
न व्याधिजं भयं चासीद् रामे राज्यं प्रशासति ॥ ६.१२८.९८ ॥
No widows lamented, and there was no fear from ferocious beasts, nor fear arising from disease, while Rāma was ruling the kingdom.
6.128.99
निर्दस्युरभवल्लोको नानर्थं कश्चिदस्पृशत्।
न च स्म वृद्धा बालानां प्रेतकार्याणि कुर्वते ॥ ६.१२८.९९ ॥
The world was free of robbers; no one encountered misfortune, and elders did not perform the funeral rites for children.
6.128.100
सर्वं मुदितमेवासीत् सर्वो धर्मपरोऽभवत्।
राममेवानुपश्यन्तो नाभ्यहिंसन् परस्परम् ॥ ६.१२८.१०० ॥
All was joyful; everyone became intent on dharma, and looking only to Rāma, they did not harm one another.
6.128.101
आसन् वर्षसहस्राणि तथा पुत्रसहस्रिणः।
निरामया विशोकाश्च रामे राज्यं प्रशासति ॥ ६.१२८.१०१ ॥
People lived for thousands of years and had thousands of sons; they were free from illness and sorrow while Rāma was ruling the kingdom.
6.128.102
रामो रामो राम इति प्रजानामभवन् कथाः।
रामभूतं जगदभूद् रामे राज्यं प्रशासति ॥ ६.१२८.१०२ ॥
"Rāma, Rāma, Rāma" became the talk of the people; the world became full of Rāma while Rāma was ruling the kingdom.
6.128.103
नित्यमूला नित्यफलास्तरवस्तत्र पुष्पिताः।
कामवर्षी च पर्जन्यः सुखस्पर्शश्च मारुतः ॥ ६.१२८.१०३ ॥
Trees there had eternal roots and eternal fruit, and they were in blossom. The rain-cloud poured rain at will, and the wind blew with a pleasant touch.
6.128.104
ब्राह्मणाः क्षत्रिया वैश्याः शूद्रा लोभविवर्जिताः।
स्वकर्मसु प्रवर्तन्ते तुष्टाः स्वैरेव कर्मभिः ॥ ६.१२८.१०४ ॥
Brahmins, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras, free from greed, were engaged in their own duties, content with their own actions alone.
6.128.105
आसन् प्रजा धर्मपरा रामे शासति नानृताः।
सर्वे लक्षणसम्पन्नाः सर्वे धर्मपरायणाः ॥ ६.१२८.१०५ ॥
When Rāma ruled, the people were intent on dharma and none were untruthful. All were endowed with good marks, and all were devoted to dharma.
6.128.106
दशवर्षसहस्राणि दशवर्षशतानि च।
भ्रातृभिः सहितः श्रीमान् रामो राज्यमकारयत् ॥ ६.१२८.१०६ ॥
Glorious Rāma, together with his brothers, ruled the kingdom for eleven thousand years.
6.128.107
धर्म्यं यशस्यमायुष्यं राज्ञां च विजयावहम्।
आदिकाव्यमिदं चार्षं पुरा वाल्मीकिना कृतम् ॥ ६.१२८.१०७ ॥
This ārṣa ādikāvya was composed long ago by Vālmīki; it is conducive to dharma, brings fame and long life, and brings victory to kings.
6.128.108
यः शृणोति सदा लोके नरः पापात् प्रमुच्यते।
पुत्रकामश्च पुत्रान् वै धनकामो धनानि च ॥ ६.१२८.१०८ ॥
Whoever always hears this in the world is freed from sin; one who desires sons obtains sons, and one who desires wealth obtains wealth.
6.128.109
लभते मनुजो लोके श्रुत्वा रामाभिषेचनम्।
महीं विजयते राजा रिपूंश्चाप्यधितिष्ठति ॥ ६.१२८.१०९ ॥
A man in the world who hears of Rāma's consecration obtains (its fruit); a king conquers the earth and prevails even over his enemies.
6.128.110
राघवेण यथा माता सुमित्रा लक्ष्मणेन च।
भरतेन च कैकेयी जीवपुत्रास्तथा स्त्रियः ॥ ६.१२८.११० ॥
Just as through Rāghava (Rāma) his mother Sumitrā, through Lakṣmaṇa and through Bharata Kaikeyī, live with their sons alive, so too do the women.
6.128.111
भविष्यन्ति सदानन्दाः पुत्रपौत्रसमन्विताः।
श्रुत्वा रामायणमिदं दीर्घमायुश्च विन्दति ॥ ६.१२८.१११ ॥
Having heard this Rāmāyaṇa, they will always be joyful, endowed with sons and grandsons, and will obtain long life.
6.128.112
रामस्य विजयं चेमं सर्वमक्लिष्टकर्मणः।
शृणोति य इदं काव्यं पुरा वाल्मीकिना कृतम् ॥ ६.१२८.११२ ॥
Whoever hears all this victory of Rāma, whose deeds are effortless, and this poem composed long ago by Vālmīki—
6.128.113
श्रद्दधानो जितक्रोधो दुर्गाण्यतितरत्यसौ।
समागम्य प्रवासान्ते रमन्ते सह बान्धवैः ॥ ६.१२८.११३ ॥
The one who has faith and has conquered anger crosses over difficulties; at the end of journeys, they are reunited with their kinsmen and rejoice.
6.128.114
शृण्वन्ति य इदं काव्यं पुरा वाल्मीकिना कृतम्।
ते प्रार्थितान् वरान् सर्वान् प्राप्नुवन्तीह राघवात् ॥ ६.१२८.११४ ॥
Those who hear this poem composed long ago by Vālmīki obtain here, from Rāghava, all the boons they have desired.
6.128.115
श्रवणेन सुराः सर्वे प्रीयन्ते सम्प्रशृण्वताम्।
विनायकाश्च शाम्यन्ति गृहे तिष्ठन्ति यस्य वै ॥ ६.१२८.११५ ॥
By hearing this, all the gods are pleased with those who listen attentively; in whose house it dwells, the obstructing spirits are calmed.
6.128.116
विजयेत महीं राजा प्रवासी स्वस्तिमान् भवेत्।
स्त्रियो रजस्वलाः श्रुत्वा पुत्रान् सूयुरनुत्तमान् ॥ ६.१२८.११६ ॥
May the king conquer the earth, may the traveller be safe and well, and may women in their courses, having heard this, bear unsurpassed sons.
6.128.117
पूजयंश्च पठंश्चैनमितिहासं पुरातनम्।
सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्येत दीर्घमायुरवाप्नुयात् ॥ ६.१२८.११७ ॥
Honouring and reciting this ancient history, one is freed from all sins and attains long life.
6.128.118
प्रणम्य शिरसा नित्यं श्रोतव्यं क्षत्रियैर्द्विजात्।
ऐश्वर्यं पुत्रलाभश्च भविष्यति न संशयः ॥ ६.१२८.११८ ॥
Bowing the head, it should always be heard by kṣatriyas and brahmins; prosperity and the gain of sons will surely come, there is no doubt.
6.128.119
रामायणमिदं कृत्स्नं शृण्वतः पठतः सदा।
प्रीयते सततं रामः स हि विष्णुः सनातनः ॥ ६.१२८.११९ ॥
Rāma is constantly and always pleased with one who hears and recites this entire Rāmāyaṇa; he indeed is the eternal Viṣṇu.
6.128.120
आदिदेवो महाबाहुर्हरिर्नारायणः प्रभुः।
साक्षाद् रामो रघुश्रेष्ठः शेषो लक्ष्मण उच्यते ॥ ६.१२८.१२० ॥
The primeval god, the mighty-armed Hari, Nārāyaṇa, the lord — directly, it is Rāma, best of the Raghus; and Śeṣa is said to be Lakṣmaṇa.
6.128.121
एवमेतत् पुरावृत्तमाख्यानं भद्रमस्तु वः।
प्रव्याहरत विस्रब्धं बलं विष्णोः प्रवर्धताम् ॥ ६.१२८.१२१ ॥
Thus is this ancient account; may you be blessed. Recite it with confidence, and may the strength of Viṣṇu increase.
6.128.122
देवाश्च सर्वे तुष्यन्ति ग्रहणाच्छ्रवणात् तथा।
रामायणस्य श्रवणे तृप्यन्ति पितरः सदा ॥ ६.१२८.१२२ ॥
By receiving and by hearing it, all the gods are pleased; and at the hearing of the Rāmāyaṇa the ancestors are always satisfied.
6.128.123
भक्त्या रामस्य ये चेमां संहितामृषिणा कृताम्।
ये लिखन्तीह च नरास्तेषां वासस्त्रिविष्टपे ॥ ६.१२८.१२३ ॥
Those who, with devotion to Rāma, write down here this compilation composed by the sage, their dwelling is in heaven.
6.128.124
कुटुम्बवृद्धिं धनधान्यवृद्धिं
स्त्रियश्च मुख्याः सुखमुत्तमं च।
श्रुत्वा शुभं काव्यमिदं महार्थं
प्राप्नोति सर्वां भुवि चार्थसिद्धिम् ॥ ६.१२८.१२४ ॥
Growth of family, growth of wealth and grain, excellent wives, and supreme happiness: having heard this auspicious poem of great meaning, a man obtains on earth complete accomplishment of every aim.
6.128.125
आयुष्यमारोग्यकरं यशस्यं
सौभ्रातृकं बुद्धिकरं शुभं च।
श्रोतव्यमेतन्नियमेन सद्भि-
राख्यानमोजस्करमृद्धिकामैः ॥ ६.१२८.१२५ ॥
This narrative grants long life, health, fame, brotherly harmony, and wisdom, and is auspicious; good people who desire prosperity should hear it faithfully, for it gives vigor.