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Bala Kanda
43
24
सलिलेनैव सलिलं क्वचिदभ्याहतं पुन:।।1.43.24।। मुहुरूर्ध्वमुखं गत्वा पपात वसुधातलम्।
Sometimes waves dashed against waves. They rose repeatedly upwards and fell down on the ground.
Bala Kanda
43
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तच्छङ्करशिरोभ्रष्टं भ्रष्टं भूमितले पुन:।।1.43.25।। व्यरोचत तदा तोयं निर्मलं गतकल्मषम्।
The waters of Ganga descended on Shankara's head and from there to the earth. Freed from all impurities, the waters looked pure and clean.
Bala Kanda
43
26
तत्र देवर्षिगन्धर्वा वसुधातलवासिन:।।1.43.26।। भवाङ्गपतितं तोयं पवित्रमिति पस्पृशु:।
Considering the waters fallen from the head of Siva sacred, devatas, rishis and gandharvas and those living on earth touched it (with reverence).
Bala Kanda
43
27
शापात्प्रपतिता ये च गगनाद्वसुधातलम्।।1.43.27।। कृत्वा तत्राभिषेकं ते बभूवुर्गतकल्मषा:।
Those cursed to fall from heaven to earth were absolved of their sins after bathing there (in the waters of Ganga).
Bala Kanda
43
28
धूतपापा: पुनस्तेन तोयेनाथ सुभास्वता।।1.43.28।। पुनराकाशमाविश्य स्वान् लोकान् प्रतिपेदिरे।
Cleansed of their sins by the sparkling waters, they ascended through the sky once again to their own (celestial) worlds.
Bala Kanda
43
29
मुमुदे मुदितो लोकस्तेन तोयेन भास्वता।।1.43.29।। कृताभिषेको गङ्गायां बभूव विगतक्लम:।
People rejoiced at the sight of those shining waters. They were happy to have a dip in Ganga and their fatigue was gone.
Bala Kanda
43
30
भगीरथोऽपि राजार्षिर्दिव्यं स्यन्दनमास्थित:। प्रायादग्रे महातेजास्तं गङ्गा पृष्ठतोऽन्वगात्।।1.43.30।
Most brilliant rajarshi Bhagiratha also mounting the divine chariot moved forward and Ganga followed him.
Bala Kanda
43
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देवास्सर्षिगणा: सर्वे दैत्यदानवराक्षसा:।।1.43.31।। गन्धर्वयक्षप्रवरास्सकिन्नरमहोरगा:। सर्वाश्चाप्सरसो राम भगीरथरथानुगाम्।।1.43.32।। गङ्गामन्वगमन् प्रीतास्सर्वे जलचराश्च ये।
O Rama besides acquatic beings, rishis, devatas, daityas, danavas, rakshasas along with kinnaras, serpents, foremost of gandharvas, yakshas and apsaras all followed the chariot of Bhagiratha. They were happy to follow Ganga.
Bala Kanda
43
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देवास्सर्षिगणा: सर्वे दैत्यदानवराक्षसा:।।1.43.31।। गन्धर्वयक्षप्रवरास्सकिन्नरमहोरगा:। सर्वाश्चाप्सरसो राम भगीरथरथानुगाम्।।1.43.32।। गङ्गामन्वगमन् प्रीतास्सर्वे जलचराश्च ये।
O Rama besides acquatic beings, rishis, devatas, daityas, danavas, rakshasas along with kinnaras, serpents, foremost of gandharvas, yakshas and apsaras all followed the chariot of Bhagiratha. They were happy to follow Ganga.
Bala Kanda
43
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यतो भगीरथो राजा ततो गङ्गायशस्विनी।।1.43.33।। जगाम सरितां श्रेष्ठा सर्वपापप्रणाशिनी।
Ganga, famous and foremost of rivers, destroyer of all sins, flowed in the direction king Bhagiratha moved.
Bala Kanda
43
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ततो हि यजमानस्य जह्नोरद्भुतकर्मण:।।1.43.34।। गङ्गा सम्प्लावयामास यज्ञवाटं महात्मन:।
Then while Ganga was flowing, it inundated the sacrificial ground of the great sage Jahnu. Jahnu who used to work wonders was performing a sacrifice.
Bala Kanda
43
35
तस्यावलेपनं ज्ञात्वा क्रुद्धो यज्वा तु राघव।।1.43.35।। अपिबच्च जलं सर्वं गङ्गाया: परमाद्भुतम्।
O Descendant of the Raghu dynasty sage Jahnu who was performing the sacrifice, observed her pride and grew furious. And astonishingly drank the entire waters of Ganga.
Bala Kanda
43
36
ततो देवास्सगन्धर्वा ऋषयश्च सुविस्मिता:।।1.43.36।। पूजयन्ति महात्मानं जह्नुं पुरुषसत्तमम्। गङ्गां चापि नयन्ति स्म दुहितृत्वे महात्मन:।।1.43.37।।
Devatas, rishis and gandharvas stood amazed (at this act). They worshipped the magnanimous Jahnu, noblest among men. The devatas entreated the illustrious Jahnu to treat Ganga as his daughter.
Bala Kanda
43
37
ततो देवास्सगन्धर्वा ऋषयश्च सुविस्मिता:।।1.43.36।। पूजयन्ति महात्मानं जह्नुं पुरुषसत्तमम्। गङ्गां चापि नयन्ति स्म दुहितृत्वे महात्मन:।।1.43.37।।
Devatas, rishis and gandharvas stood amazed (at this act). They worshipped the magnanimous Jahnu, noblest among men. The devatas entreated the illustrious Jahnu to treat Ganga as his daughter.
Bala Kanda
43
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ततस्तुष्टो महातेजाश्श्रोत्राभ्यामसृजत् पुन:।।1.43.38।। तस्माज्जह्नुसुता गङ्गा प्रोच्यते जाह्नवीतिच।
The brilliant (Jahnu) was pleased. He released her through both his both ears. Hence Ganga is called Jahnavi, daughter of Jahnu.
Bala Kanda
43
39
जगाम च पुनर्गङ्गा भगीरथरथानुगा। सागरं चापि सम्प्राप्ता सा सरित्प्रवरा तदा।।1.43.39।। रसातलमुपागच्छत्सिद्ध्यर्थं तस्य कर्मण:।
Ganga, best among rivers, following the chariot of Bhagiratha, reached the ocean. She entered the nether regions of the earth in order to fulfil his mission (salvation of the sons of Sagara).
Bala Kanda
43
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भगीरथोऽपि राजर्षि: गङ्गामादाय यत्नत:। पितामहान् भस्मकृतानपश्यद्दीनचेतन:।।1.43.40।।
Rajarshi Bhagiratha, having brought Ganga with supreme efforts, saw with a sad heart his grandfathers reduced to ashes.
Bala Kanda
43
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अथ तद्भस्मनां राशिं गङ्गासलिलमुत्तमम्। प्लावयद्धूतपाप्मानस्स्वर्गं प्राप्ता रघूत्तम।।1.43.41।।
O Best of the Raghus thereafter the holy waters of Ganga inundated those heaps of ashes and the sons of Sagara, purged of their sins, reached heaven" (said Viswamitra). इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे त्रिचत्वारिंशस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the fortythird sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the firs...
Bala Kanda
44
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स गत्वा सागरं राजा गङ्गयाऽनुगतस्तदा । प्रविवेश तलं भूमेर्यत्र ते भस्मसात्कृता:।।1.44.1।।
Thereupon that king followed by Ganga reached the ocean and entered the lower regions of the earth where the sons of Sagara were found reduced to ashes.
Bala Kanda
44
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भस्मन्यथाऽप्लुते राम गङ्गायास्सलिलेन वै। सर्वलोकप्रभुर्ब्रह्मा राजानमिदमब्रवीत्।।1.44.2।।
After the ashes were inundated by the waters of Ganga, Brahma, lord of the world, appeared before king Bhagiratha and said:
Bala Kanda
44
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तारिता नरशार्दूल दिवं याताश्च देववत्। षष्ठि: पुत्रसहस्राणि सगरस्य महात्मन:।।1.44.3।।
"O Tiger among men sixty thousand sons of illustrious Sagara having been liberated, had gone towards heaven like devatas.
Bala Kanda
44
4
सागरस्य जलं लोके यावत्स्थास्यति पार्थिव। सगरस्यात्मजास्तावत्स्वर्गे स्थास्यन्ति देववत्।।1.44.4।।
O King as long as the waters in the ocean exist in this world, shall the sons of Sagara, live in heavens like gods.
Bala Kanda
44
5
इयं च दुहिता ज्येष्ठा तव गङ्गा भविष्यति । त्वत्कृतेन च नाम्नाऽथ लोके स्थास्यति विश्रुता।।1.44.5।।
This Ganga will become your eldest daughter and from now on she will be wellknown in this world (as Bhagirathi) after your name.
Bala Kanda
44
6
गङ्गा त्रिपथगा राजन् दिव्या भागीरथीति च। त्रीन् पथो भावयन्तीति ततस्त्रिपथगा स्मृता।।1.44.6।।
O King divine Ganga will be called Tripathaga as well as Bhagirathi. Since she flows in the three worlds (heaven, earth and the lower world: Patala), she will be known as Tripathaga.
Bala Kanda
44
7
पितामहानां सर्वेषां त्वमत्र मनुजाधिप । कुरुष्व सलिलं राजन् प्रतिज्ञामपवर्जय।।1.44.7।।
O Lord of men O King you may offer the waters of Ganga here to all your ancestors and thereby fulfil your vow.
Bala Kanda
44
8
पूर्वकेण हि ते राजंस्तेनातियशसा तदा। धर्मिणां प्रवरेणापि नैष प्राप्तो मनोरथ:।।1.44.8।।
O King by the highly renowned ancestors of yours, the foremost among righteous ones (even Sagara) this desire has not been fulfilled.
Bala Kanda
44
9
तथैवांशुमता तात लोकेऽप्रतिमतेजसा। गङ्गां प्रार्थयतानेतुं प्रतिज्ञा नापवर्जिता।।1.44.9।।
O Child similarly though Anshuman possessed unparalleled prowess in this world his prayer to Ganga, his vow could not be fulfilled.
Bala Kanda
44
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राजर्षिणा गुणवता महर्षिसमतेजसा। मत्तुल्यतपसा चैव क्षत्रधर्मस्थितेन च।।1.44.10।। दिलीपेन महाभाग तव पित्राऽति तेजसा। पुनर्न शङ्किताऽनेतुं गङ्गां प्रार्थयताऽनघ।।1.44.11।।
O Sinless one (Bhagiratha) O Distinguished one on the part of Dilipa brilliant your father who had the virtuous of a rajarshi, who was equal to a maharshi in splendour, and to me in austerities and abiding to the duties of a kshatriya it was even not possible to bring Ganga through prayer.
Bala Kanda
44
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राजर्षिणा गुणवता महर्षिसमतेजसा। मत्तुल्यतपसा चैव क्षत्रधर्मस्थितेन च।।1.44.10।। दिलीपेन महाभाग तव पित्राऽति तेजसा। पुनर्न शङ्किताऽनेतुं गङ्गां प्रार्थयताऽनघ।।1.44.11।।
O Sinless one (Bhagiratha) O Distinguished one on the part of Dilipa brilliant your father who had the virtuous of a rajarshi, who was equal to a maharshi in splendour, and to me in austerities and abiding to the duties of a kshatriya it was even not possible to bring Ganga through prayer.
Bala Kanda
44
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सा त्वया समनुक्रान्ता प्रतिज्ञा पुरुषर्षभ। प्राप्तोऽसि परमं लोके यश: परमसम्मतम्।।1.44.12।।
O Best among men you have fulfilled that vow. You have achieved supreme renown and reverence in this world.
Bala Kanda
44
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यच्च गङ्गावतरणं त्वया कृतमरिन्दम। अनेन च भवान् प्राप्तो धर्मस्यायतनं महत्।।1.44.13।।
O Destroyer of enemies by bringing about the descent of Ganga, you have secured a great abode in dharma.
Bala Kanda
44
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प्लावयस्व त्वमात्मानं नरोत्तम सदोचिते। सलिले पुरुषव्याघ्र शुचि: पुण्यफलो भव।।1.44.14।।
O Best among men O Tiger among men take a dip in the eternally sacred waters, purify yourself and acquire holiness.
Bala Kanda
44
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पितामहानां सर्वेषां कुरुष्व सलिलक्रियाम्। स्वस्ति तेऽस्तु गमिष्यामि स्वं लोकं गम्यतां नृप।।1.44.15।।
O King perform the rites of all your forefathers with the waters (of Ganga), farewell. I shall return to my world (now). Go back, O King" (said Grandsire)
Bala Kanda
44
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इत्येवमुक्त्वा देवेश: सर्वलोकपितामह:। यथाऽऽगतं तथाऽगच्छत् देवलोकं महायशा:।।1.44.16।।
"The Grandsire of all the worlds, highly renowned lord of the gods, having Said this, returned to heaven the way he had come.
Bala Kanda
44
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भगीरथोऽपि राजर्षि: कृत्वा सलिलमुत्तमम्। यथाक्रमं यथान्यायं सागराणां महायशा:।।1.44.17।। कृतोदकश्शुची राजा स्वपुरं प्रविवेश ह। समृद्धार्थो रघुश्रेष्ठ स्वराज्यं प्रशशास ह।।1.44.18।।
The illustrious rajarshi Bhagiratha, performed the rites of offering the sacred water of Ganga, in accordance with proper order and tradition for the sons of Sagara. Purified with the ablutions entered his own city." O Best of the Raghus his desire thus fulfilled he continued to rule the kingdom thereafter".
Bala Kanda
44
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भगीरथोऽपि राजर्षि: कृत्वा सलिलमुत्तमम्। यथाक्रमं यथान्यायं सागराणां महायशा:।।1.44.17।। कृतोदकश्शुची राजा स्वपुरं प्रविवेश ह। समृद्धार्थो रघुश्रेष्ठ स्वराज्यं प्रशशास ह।।1.44.18।।
The illustrious rajarshi Bhagiratha, performed the rites of offering the sacred water of Ganga, in accordance with proper order and tradition for the sons of Sagara. Purified with the ablutions entered his own city." O Best of the Raghus his desire thus fulfilled he continued to rule the kingdom thereafter".
Bala Kanda
44
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प्रमुमोद ह लोकस्तं नृपमासाद्य राघव। नष्टशोकस्समृद्धार्थो बभूव विगतज्वर:।।1.44.19।।
"O Best of the Raghus the world rejoiced having Bhagiratha as king. With his purpose achieved, he was freed from all mental afflictions and sorrows and thereafter lived happily.
Bala Kanda
44
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एष ते राम गङ्गाया विस्तरोऽभिहितो मया। स्वस्ति प्राप्नुहि भद्रं ते संध्याकालोऽतिवर्तते।।1.44.20।।
O Rama I have related you the story of Ganga in detail. Evening time is passing by (and we shall perform the ablutions) farewell.
Bala Kanda
44
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धन्यं यशस्यमायुष्यं पुत्र्यं स्वर्ग्यमतीव च। यश्श्रावयति विप्रेषु क्षत्रियेष्वितरेषु च।।1.44.21।। प्रीयन्ते पितरस्तस्य प्रीयन्ते दैवतानि च।
He will be blessed with fame, longevity, progeny and (after death) heaven brahmins One who recites this story of Ganga to the kshatriyas and others, the gods and his forefathers would be pleased with him.
Bala Kanda
44
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इदमाख्यानमव्यग्रो गङ्गावतरणं शुभम्।।1.44.22।। यश्शृणोति च काकुत्स्थ सर्वान् कामानवाप्नुयात्। सर्वे पापा: प्रणश्यन्ति आयु: कीर्तिश्च वर्धते।।1.44.23।।
O Son of the Kakusthas whosoever listens to this auspicious story relating to the descent of Ganga with concentration, all his desires will be achieved, his sins will be destroyed and his longevity and fame will increase". इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे चतुश्चत्वारिंशस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the fort...
Bala Kanda
45
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विश्वामित्रवचश्श्रुत्वा राघव स्सहलक्ष्मण:। विस्मयं परमं गत्वा विश्वामित्रमथाब्रवीत्।।1.45.1।।
On hearing the words of Viswamitra, Rama along with Lakshmana, filled with astonishment said to him:
Bala Kanda
45
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अत्यद्भुतमिदं ब्रह्मन् कथितं परमं त्वया। गङ्गावतरणं पुण्यं सागरस्यापि पूरणम्।।1.45.2।।
"O Knower of the Brahman this story narrated by you relating to the descent of the sacred Ganga and the fullness of the ocean (due to Ganga's fall) is very wonderful".
Bala Kanda
45
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तस्य सा शर्वरी सर्वा सह सौमित्रिणा तदा। जगाम चिन्तयानस्य विश्वामित्रकथां शुभाम् ।।1.45.3।।
Then Rama along with Lakshmana spent the whole night reflecting on the auspicious story narrated by Viswamitra.
Bala Kanda
45
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तत: प्रभाते विमले विश्वामित्रं महामुनिम्। उवाच राघवो वाक्यं कृताह्निकमरिन्दम:।।1.45.4।।
Thereafter, the progeny of the Raghus, the destroyer of enemies (Rama) addressed Viswamitra in the clear early morning after Viswamitra had completed his routine rites:
Bala Kanda
45
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गता भगवती रात्रिश्श्रोतव्यं परमं श्रुतम्। क्षणभूतेव नौ रात्रि स्सम्वृत्तेयं महातप:।।1.45.5।। इमां चिन्तयतस्सर्वां निखिलेन कथां तव।
"O Noble ascetic we have heard this great story worthy to be listened. As we both lay pondering over the entire story (narrated by you), the glorious night passed off just like a moment.
Bala Kanda
45
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तराम सरितां श्रेष्ठां पुण्यां त्रिपथगां नदीम्।।1.45.6।। नौरेषा हि सुखास्तीर्णा ऋषीणां पुण्यकर्मणाम्। भगवन्तमिह प्राप्तं ज्ञात्वा त्वरितमागता।।1.45.7।।
We will cross over Ganga, the best of rivers, the sacred river that flows in three directions.This boat of pious saints which is well laidout has come here swiftly, having come to know that you, O Venerable one have arrived".
Bala Kanda
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तराम सरितां श्रेष्ठां पुण्यां त्रिपथगां नदीम्।।1.45.6।। नौरेषा हि सुखास्तीर्णा ऋषीणां पुण्यकर्मणाम्। भगवन्तमिह प्राप्तं ज्ञात्वा त्वरितमागता।।1.45.7।।
We will cross over Ganga, the best of rivers, the sacred river that flows in three directions.This boat of pious saints which is well laidout has come here swiftly, having come to know that you, O Venerable one have arrived".
Bala Kanda
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तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा राघवस्य महात्मन:। सन्तारं कारयामास सर्षिसङ्घ स्सराघव:।।1.45.8।।
Hearing the words of noble Rama, he (Viswamitra), accompanied by hosts of sages besides Rama and Lakshmana made arrangements to cross (the river).
Bala Kanda
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उत्तरं तीरमासाद्य सम्पूज्यर्षिगणं तदा। गङ्गाकूले निविष्टास्ते विशालां ददृशु: पुरीम्।।1.45.9।।
Having reached the northern bank, they paid homage to the sages encamped on the bank of Ganga and beheld the city of Vishala.
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ततो मुनिवरस्तूर्णं जगाम सह राघव: । विशालां नगरीं रम्यां दिव्यां स्वर्गोपमां तदा।।1.45.10।।
Thereupon Viswamitra, the best of ascetics, accompanied by Rama and Lakshmana soon proceeded towards the enchanting and splendid city of Vishala comparable to heaven.
Bala Kanda
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अथ रामो महाप्राज्ञो विश्वामित्रं महामुनिम् । पप्रच्छ प्राञ्जलिर्भूत्वा विशालामुत्तमां पुरीम्।।1.45.11।।
Thereafter great intellectual, Rama, with folded palms enquired of eminent ascetic Viswamitra, about the excellent city of Vishala.
Bala Kanda
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कतरो राजवंशोऽयं विशालायां महामुने। श्रोतुमिच्छामि भद्रं ते परं कौतूहलं हि मे।।.1.45.12।।
"O Distinguished ascetic, which royal dynasty is ruling this city of Vishala? Could you tell me? Great is my curiosity. May you prosper"
Bala Kanda
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तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा रामस्य मुनिपुङ्गव:। आख्यातुं तत्समारेभे विशालस्य पुरातनम्।।1.45.13।।
Viswamitra, preeminent among ascetics, hearing the words of Rama commenced to relate the history of the ancient city of Vishala.
Bala Kanda
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श्रूयतां राम शक्रस्य कथां कथयतश्शुभाम्। अस्मिन् देशे तु यद्वृत्तं तदपि शृणु राघव।।1.45.14।।
"O Rama hear the auspicious legend of Indra. Listen, too, what had happened to this country.
Bala Kanda
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15
पूर्वं कृतयुगे राम दिते: पुत्रा महाबला:। अदितेश्च महाभाग वीर्यवन्तस्सुधार्मिका:।।1.45.15।।
O Blessed Rama in kritayuga, the sons of Diti were very strong and those of Aditi were spirited and righteous.
Bala Kanda
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ततस्तेषां नरश्रेष्ठ बुद्धिरासीन्महात्मनाम् । अमरा अजराश्चैव कथं स्याम निरामया:।।1.45.16।।
O Best among men a thought came to those illustrious ones, 'how can we be free from old age, death and disease'?
Bala Kanda
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तेषां चिन्तयतां राम बुद्धिरासीन्महात्मनाम्। क्षीरोदमथनं कृत्वा रसं प्राप्स्याम तत्र वै।।1.45.17।।
"O Rama While the noble sons were reflecting over this matter an idea flashed across their minds to get nectar by churning the ocean of milk.
Bala Kanda
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ततो निश्चित्य मथनं योक्त्रं कृत्वा च वासुकिम्। मन्थानं मन्दरं कृत्वा ममन्थुरमितौजस:।।1.45.18।।
Thereupon, having decided to churn (the ocean mind) those very powerful ones, made Vasuki, (the great snake), as a rope and Mandara mountain as the churning rod.And started churning it.
Bala Kanda
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अथ वर्षसहस्रेण योक्त्रसर्पशिरांसि च। वमन्त्यति विषं तत्र ददंशुर्दशनैश्शिला:।।1.45.19।।
After a thousand years, the hoods of the snake made as rope vomitted venom and started biting the rocks of the Mandara mountain with their teeth.
Bala Kanda
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20
उत्पपाताग्निसङ्काशं हालाहलमहाविषम्। तेन दग्धं जगत्सर्वं सदेवासुरमानुषम्।।1.45.20।।
Therefrom was produced halahala, virulent venom resembling fire.The entire universe consisting of devatas, asuras and mortals was burnt down.
Bala Kanda
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अथ देवा महादेवं शङ्करं शरणार्थिन:। जग्मु: पशुपतिं रुद्रं त्राहि त्राहीति तुष्टुवु:।।1.45.21।।
The devatas sought refuge in the great god Rudra who causes happiness, the Lord of all living beings. 'Save us, Save us', the cried.
Bala Kanda
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एवमुक्तस्ततो देवैर्देवदेवेश्वर: प्रभु:। प्रादुरासीत्ततोऽत्रैव शङ्खचक्रधरो हरि:।।1.45.22।।
Thereupon, Hari the Lord of celestial beings extolled by the devatas appeared bearing the conch and discus.
Bala Kanda
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23
उवाचैनं स्मितं कृत्वा रुद्रं शूलभृतं हरि:। दैवतैर्मथ्यमाने तु यत्पूर्वं समुपस्थितम् ।।1.45.23।। त्वदीयंहि सुरश्रेष्ठ सुराणामग्रजोऽसि यत् । अग्रपूजामिमां मत्वा गृहाणेदं विषं प्रभो।।1.45.24।।
Hari, smiling said to the tridentbearing Rudra "O Chief of celestial beings you were born the earliest among the devatas. Therefore, while churning the ocean whichever is produced first shall be offered to you. Considering it the first offering, O Lord accept this venom."
Bala Kanda
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उवाचैनं स्मितं कृत्वा रुद्रं शूलभृतं हरि:। दैवतैर्मथ्यमाने तु यत्पूर्वं समुपस्थितम् ।।1.45.23।। त्वदीयंहि सुरश्रेष्ठ सुराणामग्रजोऽसि यत् । अग्रपूजामिमां मत्वा गृहाणेदं विषं प्रभो।।1.45.24।।
Hari, smiling said to the tridentbearing Rudra "O Chief of celestial beings you were born the earliest among the devatas. Therefore, while churning the ocean whichever is produced first shall be offered to you. Considering it the first offering, O Lord accept this venom."
Bala Kanda
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इत्युक्त्वा च सुरश्रेष्ठस्तत्रैवान्तरधीयत। देवतानां भयं दृष्टवाश्रुत्वा वाक्यं तु शार्ङ्गिण:। हालाहलविषं घोरं स जग्राहामृतोपमम्।।1.45.25।।
Visnu, the highest among the devatas having the spoken, vanished. Siva who had heard Visnu's words and seen the fear of the gods received that dreadful halahala treating it as nectar.
Bala Kanda
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देवान्विसृज्य देवेशो जगाम भगवान् हर:। ततो देवासुरास्सर्वे ममन्थू रघुनन्दन ।।1.45.26।।
Lord of the gods, venerable Siva went away to his abode leaving behind the devatas. O Descendant of Raghu then all the devatas and asuras resumed churning.
Bala Kanda
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प्रविवेशाथ पातालं मन्थान: पर्वतोऽनघ। ततो देवास्सगन्धर्वास्तुष्टुवुर्मधुसूदनम्।।1.45.27।।
'O Sinless one after the mountain (Mandara) used as churning rod sank down to nether world (patala) the devatas along with the gandharvas invoked Visnu'.
Bala Kanda
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त्वं गति: सर्वभूतानां विशेषेण दिवौकसाम्। पालयास्मान्महाबाहो गिरिमुद्धर्तुमर्हसि।।1.45.28।।
"O mightyarmed Visnu you are the ultimate refuge for all living beings, specially for the devatas. Protect us, you (alone) are fit to lift up the Mandara mountain".
Bala Kanda
45
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इति श्रुत्वा हृषीकेश: कामठं रूपमास्थित:। पर्वतं पृष्ठत: कृत्वा शिश्ये तत्रोदधौ हरि:।।1.45.29।।
Having heard these words, the controller of the sense organs, Visnu, assumed the form of a tortoise reclined in the ocean supporting the mountain on its back.
Bala Kanda
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पर्वताग्रे तु लोकात्मा हस्तेनाक्रम्य केशव:। देवानां मध्यत: स्थित्वा ममन्थ पुरुषोत्तम:।।1.45.30।।
Visnu, the Supreme being, the soul of the universe standing amidst the devatas took hold of the peak of mountain with his hand and continued to churn the ocean.
Bala Kanda
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अथ वर्षसहस्रेण सदण्डस्सकमण्डलु:। पूर्वं धन्वन्तरिर्नाम अप्सराश्च सुवर्चस:।।1.45.31।।
In this way thousand years rolled by. In the beginining came out Dhanvantari holding a staff and a water pot (carried by ascetics) and apsaras of high lustre.
Bala Kanda
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अप्सु निर्मथनादेव रसास्तस्माद्वरस्त्रिय:। उत्पेतुर्मनुजश्रेष्ठ तस्मादप्सरसोऽभवन्।।1.45.32।।
O Best among men excellent women emerged out of the essence produced by churning of waters. Therefore they are known as apsarasas.
Bala Kanda
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षष्टि: कोट्योऽभवंस्तासाम् अप्सराणां सुवर्चसाम्। असङ्ख्येयास्तु काकुत्स्थ यास्तासां परिचारिका:।।1.45.33।।
O Kakutstha there appeared sixty crore highly lustrous apsarasas. Their attendants were countless in number.
Bala Kanda
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न तास्स्म परिगृह्णन्ति सर्वे ते देवदानवा:। अप्रतिग्रहणात्ताश्च सर्वास्साधारणास्स्मृता:।।1.45.34।।
Neither devas nor danavas accept them in marriage. Unmarried, all of them have been regarded as belonging to all.
Bala Kanda
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वरुणस्य तत: कन्या वारुणी रघुनन्दन । उत्पपात महाभागा मार्गमाणा परिग्रहम्।।1.45.35।।
O Joy of the Raghus (Rama) thereafter Varuna's daughter Varuni (goddess of wine) came out searching for a consort.
Bala Kanda
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दिते: पुत्रा न तां राम जगृहुर्वरुणात्मजाम्। अदितेस्तु सुता वीर जगृहुस्तामनिन्दिताम्।।1.45.36।।
O Rama while Diti's sons did not accept the unblemished Varuni, O heroic one, the sons of Aditi did.
Bala Kanda
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असुरास्तेन दैतेयास्सुरास्तेनादितेस्सुता:। हृष्टा: प्रमुदिताश्चासन् वारुणीग्रहणात्सुरा:।।1.45.37।।
For that reason, sons of Diti were called asuras. Aditi's sons were known as suras. Devatas grew exceedingly glad for having Varuni.
Bala Kanda
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उच्चैश्श्रवा हयश्रेष्ठो मणिरत्नं च कौस्तुभम्। उदतिष्ठन्नरश्रेष्ठ तथैवामृतमुत्तमम्।।1.45.38।।
O Foremost among men (Rama) ucchaishravas, the best of horses (the celestial horse), kausthubham, the best jewel and also nectar came (from churning).
Bala Kanda
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अथ तस्य कृते राम महानासीत्कुलक्षय:। अदितेस्तु तत: पुत्रा दिते: पुत्रानसूदयन्।।1.45.39।।
O Rama the race of devatas and daityas suffered great destruction because of (their fight for) that nectar. Thereafter Aditi's sons, the devatas killed Diti's sons, the daityas.
Bala Kanda
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एकतोऽभ्यागमन् सर्वे ह्यसुरा राक्षसैस्सह। युद्धमासीन्महाघोरं वीर त्रैलोक्यमोहनम्।।1.45.40।।
O Heroic Rama all the asuras along with the rakshasas joined on one side. A violent and a dreadful battle which threw the three worlds in to a great confusion, ensued.
Bala Kanda
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यदा क्षयं गतं सर्वं तदा विष्णुर्महाबल:। अमृतं सोऽहरत्त्तूर्णं मायामास्थाय मोहिनीम्।।1.45.41।।
When everything was destroyed completely, the exceedingly powerful Visnu assuming the form of Mohini a charming woman (elusive form) with the power of illusion quickly stole away the nectar.
Bala Kanda
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ये गताऽभिमुखं विष्णुमक्षयं पुरुषोत्तमम्। सम्पिष्टास्ते तदा युद्धे विष्णुना प्रभविष्णुना।।1.45.42।।
Those who opposed the imperishable, supreme purusha, Visnu, in the battle were crushed by all powerful Visnu.
Bala Kanda
45
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अदितेरात्मजा वीरा दिते: पुत्रान्निजघ्निरे। तस्मिन् घोरे महायुद्धे दैतेयादित्ययोर्भृशम्।।1.45.43।।
In that great and terrible battle between daityas and devatas, Aditi's sons killed Diti's.
Bala Kanda
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निहत्य दितिपुत्रांश्च राज्यं प्राप्य पुरन्दर:। शशास मुदितो लोकान् सर्षिसङ्घान् सचारणान्।।1.45.44।।
Indra, having killed the sons of Diti was happy with the kingdom gained. He ruled the worlds in the company of rishis and celestial singers". इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे पञ्चचत्वारिंशस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the fortyfifth sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Val...
Bala Kanda
46
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हतेषु तेषु पुत्रेषु दिति: परमदु:खिता। मारीचं काश्यपं राम भर्तारमिदमब्रवीत्।।1.46.1।।
"O Rama! afflicted with great grief when her sons were killed, Diti said to her husband Kasyapa, son of Maricha:
Bala Kanda
46
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हतपुत्राऽस्मि भगवंस्तव पुत्रैर्महाबलै:। शक्रहन्तारमिच्छामि पुत्रं दीर्घतपोऽर्जितम्।।1.46.2।।
"O adorable one, your highly powerful sons, (devatas) have killed mine through extensive austerities. I am desirous of obtaining a (mighty) son capable of killing Indra.
Bala Kanda
46
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साऽहं तपश्चरिष्यामि गर्भं मे दातुमर्हसि। ईश्वरं शक्रहन्तारं त्वमनुज्ञातुमर्हसि।।1.46.3।।
I shall practise austerities. You ought to grant me a son who would be the supreme ruler of the world and capable of killing Indra. You can say yes (if you will)".
Bala Kanda
46
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तस्यास्तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा मारीच: काश्यपस्तदा। प्रत्युवाच महातेजा दितिं परमदु:खिताम्।।1.46.4।।
Then, Maricha's son, exceedingly bright Kasyapa on hearing the words of Diti who was deeply grieved replied:
Bala Kanda
46
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एवं भवतु, भद्रं ते शुचिर्भव तपोधने। जनयिष्यसि पुत्रं त्वं शक्रहन्तारमाहवे।।1.46.5।।
"O one vested with the wealth of austerities be it so. Prosperity to you Remain chaste, you will deliver a son who will kill Indra in the battle.
Bala Kanda
46
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पूर्णे वर्षसहस्रे तु शुचिर्यदि भविष्यसि। पुत्रं त्रैलोक्यभर्तारं मत्तस्त्वं जनयिष्यसि।।1.46.6।।
"If you remain pure and clean, on completion of a thousand years you will give birth to a son through me who will be the lord of the three worlds".
Bala Kanda
46
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एवमुक्त्वा महातेजा: पाणिना स ममार्ज ताम्। समालभ्य ततस्स्वस्तीत्युक्त्वा स तपसे ययौ।।1.46.7।।
Highly brilliant Kasyapa, having thus spoken, touched her gently with his palm, stroked her body and said, "May good betide thee". Having said this, Kasyapa went away to perform austerities.
Bala Kanda
46
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गते तस्मिन्नरश्श्रेष्ठ दिति: परमहर्षिता। कुशप्लवनमासाद्य तपस्तेपे सुदारुणम्।।1.46.8।।
"O foremost among men after Kasyapa had left, Diti exceedingly delighted (at the prospect of having sons) reached Kushaplavana, and practised intense mortifications.
Bala Kanda
46
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तपस्तस्यां हि कुर्वन्त्यां परिचर्यां चकार ह। सहस्राक्षो नरश्श्रेष्ठ परया गुणसम्पदा।।1.46.9।।
O foremost of men great treasure of virtues while she was practising austerities, the thousandeyed Indra began to serve her.
Bala Kanda
46
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अग्निं कुशान् काष्ठमप: फलं मूलं तथैव च। न्यवेदयत्सहस्राक्षो यच्चान्यदपि काङ्क्षितम्।।1.46.10।।
The thousandeyed Indra served her by providing fire, Kusha grass, sticks for burning, water, fruits, roots and all other things desired by her.
Bala Kanda
46
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गात्रसंवहनश्चैव श्रमापनयनैस्तथा। शक्रस्सर्वेषु कालेषु दितिं परिचचार ह ।।1.46.11।।
Indra attended on Diti, stroking her limbs gently from time to time to help her regain their suppleness and alleviate her fatigue.
Bala Kanda
46
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अथ वर्षसहस्रे तु दशोने रघुनन्दन । दिति: परमसम्प्रीता सहस्राक्षमथाब्रवीत्।।1.46.12।।
O son of the Raghus ten years before completion of a thousand years. Diti, highly pleased with the services rendered by Indra, addressed him", saying:
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याचितेन सुरश्रेष्ठ तव पित्रा महात्मना। वरो वर्षसहस्रान्ते दत्तो मम सुतं प्रति।।1.46.13।।
"O best of the gods your illustrious father granted me a boon for a son I sought on completion of a thousand years (of penance).
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तपश्चरन्त्या वर्षाणि दश वीर्यवतां वर। अवशिष्टानि भद्रं ते भ्रातरं द्रक्ष्यसे तत:।।1.46.14।।
O the best of the brave ten years is yet to go (for completion of austerities). You will have a brother. May you prosper
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तमहं त्वत्कृते पुत्र समाधास्ये जयोत्सुकम्। त्रैलोक्यविजयं पुत्र सह भोक्ष्यसि विज्वर:।।1.46.15।।
O Child I'll create in him eagerness victory. Together with him you will gain victory over the three worlds. Relieved of sorrows, enjoy you'll with him".
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एवमुक्त्वा दितिश्शक्रं प्राप्ते मध्यं दिवाकरे। निद्रयाऽपहृता देवी पादौ कृत्वाऽथ शीर्षत:।।1.46.16।।
After speaking thus to Indra, goddess Diti overpowered with sleep around midsday dropped off, her feet towards her head.