Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa · Sarga 6.17
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6.17.1
इत्युक्त्वा परुषं वाक्यं रावणं रावणानुजः।
आजगाम मुहूर्तेन यत्र रामः सलक्ष्मणः ॥ ६.१७.१ ॥
Having spoken these harsh words to Rāvaṇa, Rāvaṇa's younger brother reached, in a moment, the place where Rāma was, with Lakṣmaṇa.
6.17.2
तं मेरुशिखराकारं दीप्तामिव शतह्रदाम्।
गगनस्थं महीस्थास्ते ददृशुर्वानराधिपाः ॥ ६.१७.२ ॥
Him, having the form of Mount Meru's peak, blazing like a lightning-flash, standing in the sky, the lords of the vānaras on the earth saw.
6.17.3
ते चाप्यनुचरास्तस्य चत्वारो भीमविक्रमाः।
तेऽपि वर्मायुधोपेता भूषणोत्तमभूषिताः ॥ ६.१७.३ ॥
His four followers, too, of terrible valor, equipped with armor and weapons, adorned with excellent ornaments.
6.17.4
स च मेघाचलप्रख्यो वज्रायुधसमप्रभः।
वरायुधधरो वीरो दिव्याभरणभूषितः ॥ ६.१७.४ ॥
And he, resembling a cloud-mountain, with a radiance like the thunderbolt-weapon, the hero bearing excellent weapons, adorned with divine ornaments.
6.17.5
तमात्मपञ्चमं दृष्ट्वा सुग्रीवो वानराधिपः।
वानरैः सह दुर्धर्षश्चिन्तयामास बुद्धिमान् ॥ ६.१७.५ ॥
Seeing him with four others besides himself, Sugrīva, lord of the vānaras, unassailable with the vānaras, the wise one began to ponder.
6.17.6
चिन्तयित्वा मुहूर्तं तु वानरांस्तानुवाच ह।
हनुमत्प्रमुखान् सर्वानिदं वचनमुत्तमम् ॥ ६.१७.६ ॥
Having pondered for a moment, he then spoke this excellent word to all the vānaras, led by Hanumān.
6.17.7
एष सर्वायुधोपेतश्चतुर्भिः सह राक्षसैः।
राक्षसोभ्येति पश्यध्वमस्मान् हन्तुं न संशयः ॥ ६.१७.७ ॥
Look, this one comes armed with every weapon, together with four rākṣasas; he approaches to kill us, there is no doubt.
6.17.8
सुग्रीवस्य वचः श्रुत्वा सर्वे ते वानरोत्तमाः।
सालानुद्यम्य शैलांश्च इदं वचनमब्रुवन् ॥ ६.१७.८ ॥
Having heard Sugrīva's words, all those best of vānaras, raising sāla trees and mountain peaks, spoke these words.
6.17.9
शीघ्रं व्यादिश नो राजन् वधायैषां दुरात्मनाम्।
निपतन्ति हता यावद् धरण्यामल्पचेतनाः ॥ ६.१७.९ ॥
O king, quickly command us to slay these evil-minded ones, so that these feeble-minded fall slain upon the ground.
6.17.10
तेषां सम्भाषमाणानामन्योन्यं स विभीषणः।
उत्तरं तीरमासाद्य खस्थ एव व्यतिष्ठत ॥ ६.१७.१० ॥
While they were conversing with one another, Vibhīṣaṇa, having reached the northern shore, remained standing in the sky itself.
6.17.11
स उवाच महाप्राज्ञः स्वरेण महता महान्।
सुग्रीवं तांश्च सम्प्रेक्ष्य खस्थ एव विभीषणः ॥ ६.१७.११ ॥
Then Vibhīṣaṇa, the very wise and great one, standing in the sky itself, looking at Sugrīva and them, spoke in a loud voice.
6.17.12
रावणो नाम दुर्वृत्तो राक्षसो राक्षसेश्वरः।
तस्याहमनुजो भ्राता विभीषण इति श्रुतः ॥ ६.१७.१२ ॥
The rākṣasa named Rāvaṇa, ill-behaved, is the lord of the rākṣasas. I am his younger brother, known as Vibhīṣaṇa.
6.17.13
तेन सीता जनस्थानाद् हृता हत्वा जटायुषम्।
रुद्धा च विवशा दीना राक्षसीभिः सुरक्षिता ॥ ६.१७.१३ ॥
He seized Sītā from Janasthāna, and having slain Jaṭāyu, she was confined, helpless and wretched, closely guarded by rākṣasī women.
6.17.14
तमहं हेतुभिर्वाक्यैर्विविधैश्च न्यदर्शयम्।
साधु निर्यात्यतां सीता रामायेति पुनः पुनः ॥ ६.१७.१४ ॥
I showed him, with many reasons and words, again and again: let Sītā be properly returned to Rāma.
6.17.15
स च न प्रतिजग्राह रावणः कालचोदितः।
उच्यमानं हितं वाक्यं विपरीत इवौषधम् ॥ ६.१७.१५ ॥
But Rāvaṇa, impelled by fate, did not accept the beneficial words spoken to him, as a man with a perverse constitution refuses medicine.
6.17.16
सोऽहं परुषितस्तेन दासवच्चावमानितः।
त्यक्त्वा पुत्रांश्च दारांश्च राघवं शरणं गतः ॥ ६.१७.१६ ॥
Reviled by him and insulted like a servant, I have abandoned my sons and wives and come seeking refuge with Rāghava.
6.17.17
निवेदयत मां क्षिप्रं राघवाय महात्मने।
सर्वलोकशरण्याय विभीषणमुपस्थितम् ॥ ६.१७.१७ ॥
Quickly announce to the great-souled Rāghava, the refuge of all worlds, that Vibhīṣaṇa stands here.
6.17.18
एतत्तु वचनं श्रुत्वा सुग्रीवो लघुविक्रमः।
लक्ष्मणस्याग्रतो रामं संरब्धमिदमब्रवीत् ॥ ६.१७.१८ ॥
Hearing these words, Sugrīva, swift in valor, spoke this to Rāma in anger, in front of Lakṣmaṇa.
6.17.19
प्रविष्टः शत्रुसैन्यं हि प्राप्तः शत्रुरतर्कितः।
निहन्यादन्तरं लब्ध्वा उलूको वायसानिव ॥ ६.१७.१९ ॥
Having entered the enemy's army, an enemy who has arrived unexpectedly may strike when he finds an opening, as an owl strikes crows.
6.17.20
मन्त्रे व्यूहे नये चारे युक्तो भवितुमर्हसि।
वानराणां च भद्रं ते परेषां च परंतप ॥ ६.१७.२० ॥
O scorcher of foes, you should be attentive in counsel, battle formation, policy, and espionage; may welfare be yours, and that of the monkeys and of the enemies.
6.17.21
अन्तर्धानगता ह्येते राक्षसाः कामरूपिणः।
शूराश्च निकृतिज्ञाश्च तेषां जातु न विश्वसेत् ॥ ६.१७.२१ ॥
These rākṣasas can vanish from sight and take any form they wish; they are valiant and skilled in deceit, and one should never trust them.
6.17.22
प्रणिधी राक्षसेन्द्रस्य रावणस्य भवेदयम्।
अनुप्रविश्य सोऽस्मासु भेदं कुर्यान्न संशयः ॥ ६.१७.२२ ॥
This man may be a spy of Rāvaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas; having entered among us, he will surely sow division, there is no doubt.
6.17.23
अथ वा स्वयमेवैष छिद्रमासाद्य बुद्धिमान्।
अनुप्रविश्य विश्वस्ते कदाचित् प्रहरेदपि ॥ ६.१७.२३ ॥
Or else this clever man himself, finding a weak point, may slip in and strike at some time against those who trust him.
6.17.24
मित्राटविबलं चैव मौलभृत्यबलं तथा।
सर्वमेतद् बलं ग्राह्यं वर्जयित्वा द्विषद्बलम् ॥ ६.१७.२४ ॥
The forces of allies, the forest forces, and the forces of hereditary servants — all this strength should be taken, excluding only the enemy's force.
6.17.25
प्रकृत्या राक्षसो ह्येष भ्रातामित्रस्य वै प्रभो।
आगतश्च रिपुः साक्षात् कथमस्मिंश्च विश्वसेत् ॥ ६.१७.२५ ॥
O lord, this one is by nature a rākṣasa, the brother of your enemy. The enemy himself has come here; how could one trust him?
6.17.26
रावणस्यानुजो भ्राता विभीषण इति श्रुतः।
चतुर्भिः सह रक्षोभिर्भवन्तं शरणं गतः ॥ ६.१७.२६ ॥
Vibhīṣaṇa, known as the younger brother of Rāvaṇa, has come to take refuge in you together with four rākṣasas.
6.17.27
रावणेन प्रणीतं हि तमवेहि विभीषणम्।
तस्याहं निग्रहं मन्ये क्षमं क्षमवतां वर ॥ ६.१७.२७ ॥
Know him to be Vibhīṣaṇa, sent by Rāvaṇa. O best of the forbearing, I think that restraining him is the proper course.
6.17.28
राक्षसो जिह्मया बुद्ध्या संदिष्टोऽयमिहागतः।
प्रहर्तुं मायया छन्नो विश्वस्ते त्वयि चानघ ॥ ६.१७.२८ ॥
This rākṣasa, driven by a crooked mind, has come here, hidden by illusion, to strike you when you trust him, O sinless one.
6.17.29
वध्यतामेष तीव्रेण दण्डेन सचिवैः सह।
रावणस्य नृशंसस्य भ्राता ह्येष विभीषणः ॥ ६.१७.२९ ॥
Let him be slain with a severe punishment, together with his counselors. This Vibhīṣaṇa is indeed the brother of the cruel Rāvaṇa.
6.17.30
एवमुक्त्वा तु तं रामं संरब्धो वाहिनीपतिः।
वाक्यज्ञो वाक्यकुशलं ततो मौनमुपागमत् ॥ ६.१७.३० ॥
Having spoken thus to Rāma, the enraged commander of the army — who knew the meaning of words — then fell silent before Rāma, who was skilled in speech.
6.17.31
सुग्रीवस्य तु तद् वाक्यं श्रुत्वा रामो महाबलः।
समीपस्थानुवाचेदं हनुमत्प्रमुखान् कपीन् ॥ ६.१७.३१ ॥
Hearing these words of Sugrīva, the mighty Rāma spoke these words to the monkeys standing near him, led by Hanumān.
6.17.32
यदुक्तं कपिराजेन रावणावरजं प्रति।
वाक्यं हेतुमदत्यर्थं भवद्भिरपि च श्रुतम् ॥ ६.१७.३२ ॥
The words the monkey king spoke to Rāvaṇa's younger brother were very reasonable, and you too have heard them.
6.17.33
सुहृदामर्थकृच्छ्रेषु युक्तं बुद्धिमता सदा।
समर्थेनोपसंदेष्टुं शाश्वतीं भूतिमिच्छता ॥ ६.१७.३३ ॥
A wise and capable man who desires lasting prosperity should always give fitting counsel to his friends in difficult matters.
6.17.34
इत्येवं परिपृष्टास्ते स्वं स्वं मतमतन्द्रिताः।
सोपचारं तदा राममूचुः प्रियचिकीर्षवः ॥ ६.१७.३४ ॥
Thus questioned, they each, without hesitation and wishing to please, respectfully gave their own opinion to Rāma.
6.17.35
अज्ञातं नास्ति ते किंचित् त्रिषु लोकेषु राघव।
आत्मानं पूजयन् राम पृच्छस्यस्मान् सुहृत्तया ॥ ६.१७.३५ ॥
O Rāghava, nothing in the three worlds is unknown to you. O Rāma, honoring yourself, you ask us as your friends.
6.17.36
त्वं हि सत्यव्रतः शूरो धार्मिको दृढविक्रमः।
परीक्ष्यकारी स्मृतिमान् निसृष्टात्मा सुहृत्सु च ॥ ६.१७.३६ ॥
You are true to your vows, valiant, righteous, firm in valor, one who acts only after examining, mindful, and open-hearted toward your friends.
6.17.37
तस्मादेकैकशस्तावद् ब्रुवन्तु सचिवास्तव।
हेतुतो मतिसम्पन्नाः समर्थाश्च पुनः पुनः ॥ ६.१७.३७ ॥
Therefore let your ministers speak one by one first; let them, endowed with judgment and capable, speak again and again with reasons.
6.17.38
इत्युक्ते राघवायाथ मतिमानङ्गदोऽग्रतः।
विभीषणपरीक्षार्थमुवाच वचनं हरिः ॥ ६.१७.३८ ॥
When Rāghava had spoken thus, the wise Aṅgada came forward and spoke these words, to test Vibhīṣaṇa.
6.17.39
शत्रोः सकाशात् सम्प्राप्तः सर्वथा तर्क्य एव हि।
विश्वासनीयः सहसा न कर्तव्यो विभीषणः ॥ ६.१७.३९ ॥
Vibhīṣaṇa, come from the enemy's side, is certainly to be suspected in every way; he should not be trusted hastily.
6.17.40
छादयित्वाऽऽत्मभावं हि चरन्ति शठबुद्धयः।
प्रहरन्ति च रन्ध्रेषु सोऽनर्थः सुमहान् भवेत् ॥ ६.१७.४० ॥
Concealing their true selves, those of deceitful mind move about and strike at weak points; that would be a very great calamity.
6.17.41
अर्थानर्थौ विनिश्चित्य व्यवसायं भजेत ह।
गुणतः संग्रहं कुर्याद् दोषतस्तु विसर्जयेत् ॥ ६.१७.४१ ॥
Having ascertained benefit and harm, one should adopt a resolve; by virtues one should accept, and by faults one should reject.
6.17.42
यदि दोषो महांस्तस्मिंस्त्यज्यतामविशङ्कितम्।
गुणान् वापि बहून् ज्ञात्वा संग्रहः क्रियतां नृप ॥ ६.१७.४२ ॥
If there is a great fault in him, let him be abandoned without hesitation; or, having known his many virtues, O king, let him be accepted.
6.17.43
शरभस्त्वथ निश्चित्य सार्थं वचनमब्रवीत्।
क्षिप्रमस्मिन् नरव्याघ्र चारः प्रतिविधीयताम् ॥ ६.१७.४३ ॥
Then Śarabha, having made up his mind, spoke a meaningful word: "Quickly, O tiger among men, let a spy be dispatched in this matter."
6.17.44
प्रणिधाय हि चारेण यथावत् सूक्ष्मबुद्धिना।
परीक्ष्य च ततः कार्यो यथान्यायं परिग्रहः ॥ ६.१७.४४ ॥
Having sent a subtle-minded spy and examined him thoroughly, one should then accept him in accordance with what is right.
6.17.45
जाम्बवांस्त्वथ सम्प्रेक्ष्य शास्त्रबुद्ध्या विचक्षणः।
वाक्यं विज्ञापयामास गुणवद् दोषवर्जितम् ॥ ६.१७.४५ ॥
Then Jāmbavān, the discerning one, having considered carefully with a mind learned in scripture, made known a speech full of virtue and free from fault.
6.17.46
बद्धवैराच्च पापाच्च राक्षसेन्द्राद् विभीषणः।
अदेशकाले सम्प्राप्तः सर्वथा शंक्यतामयम् ॥ ६.१७.४६ ॥
This Vibhīṣaṇa, who has bound enmity with the lord of the rākṣasas and is sinful, has come at an improper place and time; he should be regarded with suspicion in every way.
6.17.47
ततो मैन्दस्तु सम्प्रेक्ष्य नयापनयकोविदः।
वाक्यं वचनसम्पन्नो बभाषे हेतुमत्तरम् ॥ ६.१७.४७ ॥
Then Maindа, skilled in the policies of right and wrong, having considered well and being eloquent in speech, spoke a more reasoned word.
6.17.48
अनुजो नाम तस्यैष रावणस्य विभीषणः।
पृच्छ्यतां मधुरेणायं शनैर्नरपतीश्वर ॥ ६.१७.४८ ॥
This is Vibhīṣaṇa, the younger brother of Rāvaṇa. O lord of kings, let him be questioned gently and slowly, with sweet words.
6.17.49
भावमस्य तु विज्ञाय तत्त्वतस्तं करिष्यसि।
यदि दुष्टो न दुष्टो वा बुद्धिपूर्वं नरर्षभ ॥ ६.१७.४९ ॥
O best of men, having truly understood his intention, you shall deal with him — whether he is wicked or not, and whether he acts knowingly.
6.17.50
अथ संस्कारसम्पन्नो हनूमान् सचिवोत्तमः।
उवाच वचनं श्लक्ष्णमर्थवन्मधुरं लघु ॥ ६.१७.५० ॥
Then Hanumān, endowed with refinement, the foremost of ministers, spoke gentle, meaningful, sweet and concise words.
6.17.51
न भवन्तं मतिश्रेष्ठं समर्थं वदतां वरम्।
अतिशाययितुं शक्तो बृहस्पतिरपि ब्रुवन् ॥ ६.१७.५१ ॥
You, the best in judgment and the finest of speakers — not even Bṛhaspati, speaking his best, could surpass you.
6.17.52
न वादान्नापि संघर्षान्नाधिक्यान्न च कामतः।
वक्ष्यामि वचनं राजन् यथार्थं राम गौरवात् ॥ ६.१७.५२ ॥
O king, not from contention, nor from rivalry, nor from a wish to excel, nor from desire — O Rāma, out of respect I shall speak the truth.
6.17.53
अर्थानर्थनिमित्तं हि यदुक्तं सचिवैस्तव।
तत्र दोषं प्रपश्यामि क्रिया नह्युपपद्यते ॥ ६.१७.५३ ॥
In what your ministers have said concerning gain and loss, I see a fault, for that course of action does not hold together.
6.17.54
ऋते नियोगात् सामर्थ्यमवबोद्धुं न शक्यते।
सहसा विनियोगोऽपि दोषवान् प्रतिभाति मे ॥ ६.१७.५४ ॥
Without proper deployment, one cannot know one's capacity; and a hasty deployment too appears faulty to me.
6.17.55
चारप्रणिहितं युक्तं यदुक्तं सचिवैस्तव।
अर्थस्यासम्भवात् तत्र कारणं नोपपद्यते ॥ ६.१७.५५ ॥
What your ministers said, based on the news brought by spies, is proper; but since the matter is impossible, no reason for it can be established.
6.17.56
अदेशकाले सम्प्राप्त इत्ययं यद् विभीषणः।
विवक्षा तत्र मेऽस्तीयं तां निबोध यथामति ॥ ६.१७.५६ ॥
Regarding the fact that Vibhīṣaṇa has come at an improper place and time, this is what I wish to say; listen to it as my understanding allows.
6.17.57
एष देशश्च कालश्च भवतीह यथा तथा।
पुरुषात् पुरुषं प्राप्य तथा दोषगुणावपि ॥ ६.१७.५७ ॥
Just as this place and this time turn out here, so too fault and merit take shape as they pass from one person to another.
6.17.58
दौरात्म्यं रावणे दृष्ट्वा विक्रमं च तथा त्वयि।
युक्तमागमनं ह्यत्र सदृशं तस्य बुद्धितः ॥ ६.१७.५८ ॥
Having seen Rāvaṇa's wickedness and your valor, his coming here is fitting, and in keeping with his own judgment.
6.17.59
अज्ञातरूपैः पुरुषैः स राजन् पृच्छ्यतामिति।
यदुक्तमत्र मे प्रेक्षा काचिदस्ति समीक्षिता ॥ ६.१७.५९ ॥
O king, let him be questioned by men in unknown guise — in what I have said here, some considered judgment of mine has been weighed.
6.17.60
पृच्छ्यमानो विशङ्केत सहसा बुद्धिमान् वचः।
तत्र मित्रं प्रदुष्येत मिथ्या पृष्टं सुखागतम् ॥ ६.१७.६० ॥
When questioned, even a wise man would suddenly doubt his own words; then the friend too would be spoiled, for a false interrogation dishonors one who came in good faith.
6.17.61
अशक्यं सहसा राजन् भावो बोद्धुं परस्य वै।
अन्तरेण स्वरैर्भिन्नैर्नैपुण्यं पश्यतां भृशम् ॥ ६.१७.६१ ॥
O king, the inner feeling of another cannot be known at once; without varied tones of voice, only the subtle skill of close observers can perceive it.
6.17.62
न त्वस्य ब्रुवतो जातु लक्ष्यते दुष्टभावता।
प्रसन्नं वदनं चापि तस्मान्मे नास्ति संशयः ॥ ६.१७.६२ ॥
Even as he speaks, no evil intent is ever seen in him, and his face is serene; therefore I have no doubt.
6.17.63
अशङ्कितमतिः स्वस्थो न शठः परिसर्पति।
न चास्य दुष्टवागस्ति तस्मान्मे नास्ति संशयः ॥ ६.१७.६३ ॥
A man of unsuspecting mind and composure does not scheme like a deceiver, and there is no wickedness in his words; therefore I have no doubt.
6.17.64
आकारश्छाद्यमानोऽपि न शक्यो विनिगूहितुम्।
बलाद्धि विवृणोत्येव भावमन्तर्गतं नृणाम् ॥ ६.१७.६४ ॥
Even when concealed, a man's outward appearance cannot be fully hidden; it forcibly reveals the feeling hidden within men.
6.17.65
देशकालोपपन्नं च कार्यं कार्यविदां वर।
सफलं कुरुते क्षिप्रं प्रयोगेणाभिसंहितम् ॥ ६.१७.६५ ॥
O best of those who know affairs, an action suited to place and time, carefully planned and applied, quickly brings success.
6.17.66
उद्योगं तव सम्प्रेक्ष्य मिथ्यावृत्तं च रावणम्।
वालिनं च हतं श्रुत्वा सुग्रीवं चाभिषेचितम् ॥ ६.१७.६६ ॥
Having observed your effort, and Rāvaṇa of false conduct, and having heard that Vālin was slain and Sugrīva anointed...
6.17.67
राज्यं प्रार्थयमानस्तु बुद्धिपूर्वमिहागतः।
एतावत् तु पुरस्कृत्य युज्यते तस्य संग्रहः ॥ ६.१७.६७ ॥
Seeking the kingdom, he has come here deliberately. Keeping only this in mind, it is fitting to receive him.
6.17.68
यथाशक्ति मयोक्तं तु राक्षसस्यार्जवं प्रति।
प्रमाणं त्वं हि शेषस्य श्रुत्वा बुद्धिमतां वर ॥ ६.१७.६८ ॥
As far as my ability goes, I have spoken honestly about the rākṣasa. O best of the wise, having heard the rest, you yourself must be the authority.