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Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 34 | देवासुरमनुष्याणां सर्वास्त्रेषु विशारदः। सम्यग्विद्याव्रतस्नातो यथावत्साङ्गवेदवित्।।2.2.34।। | He is an expert in wielding all kinds of weapons available to devas, asuras and men. He has achieved mastery over all sciences and has appropriately acquired knowledge of the Vedas and its ancillary sciences. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 35 | गान्धर्वे च भुवि श्रेष्ठो बभूव भरताग्रजः। कल्याणाभिजन स्साधुरदीनात्मा महामतिः।।2.2.35।। | This elder brother of Bharata is the greatest exponent in music on earth. Pious, sagacious, free from meanness, he is of noble descent. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 36 | द्विजैरभिविनीतश्च श्रेष्ठैर्धर्मार्थनैपुणैः। यदा व्रजति सङ्ग्रामं ग्रामार्थे नगरस्य वा।।2.2.36।। गत्वा सौमित्रिसहितो नाऽविजित्य निवर्तते। | Whenever he, wellinstructed in all matters by the best of brahmins wellversed in dharma and artha proceeds along with Lakshmana to wage a war for the sake of a village or a town, he never returns without conquering the enemy. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 37 | सङ्ग्रामात्पुनरागम्य कुञ्जरेण रथेन वा।2.2.37।। पौरान् स्वजनवन्नित्यं कुशलं परिपृच्छति।। पुत्रेष्वग्निषु दारेषु प्रेष्यशिष्यगणेषु च।2.2.38।। निखिलेनानुपूर्व्याच्च पितापुत्रानिवौरसान्।। | While returning from the battlefield, either on a chariot or an elephant Rama stops and enquires in detail and in order, the welfare of the citizens as he would do for his kith and kin. He enquires about the welfare of their children, sacred rituals, wives, their servants and disciples as a father would enquire of hi... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 38 | सङ्ग्रामात्पुनरागम्य कुञ्जरेण रथेन वा।2.2.37।। पौरान् स्वजनवन्नित्यं कुशलं परिपृच्छति।। पुत्रेष्वग्निषु दारेषु प्रेष्यशिष्यगणेषु च।2.2.38।। निखिलेनानुपूर्व्याच्च पितापुत्रानिवौरसान्।। | While returning from the battlefield, either on a chariot or an elephant Rama stops and enquires in detail and in order, the welfare of the citizens as he would do for his kith and kin. He enquires about the welfare of their children, sacred rituals, wives, their servants and disciples as a father would enquire of hi... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 39 | शुश्रूषन्ते च व श्शिष्याः कच्चित्कर्मसु दंशिताः।।2.2.39।। इति नः पुरुषव्याघ्र स्सदा रामोऽभिभाषते। | Rama, a tiger among men, always enquires whether our disciples discharge their duties. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 40 | व्यसनेषु मनुष्याणां भृशं भवति दुःखितः।।2.2.40।। उत्सवेषु च सर्वेषु पितेव परितुष्यति। | He grieves profoundly whenever people are afflicted by misfortunes (and) rejoices like a father on festive occasions. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 41 | सत्यवादी महेष्वासो वृद्धसेवी जितेन्द्रियः।।2.2.41।। स्मितपूर्वाभिभाषी च धर्मं सर्वात्मना श्रितः। | . He is one who speaks the truth. He is a great archer, one who has conquered his senses and serves the aged. He speaks with a smile and protects dharma with all his heart. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 42 | सम्यग्योक्ता श्रेयसां च न विगृह्य कथारुचिः।।2.2.42।। उत्तरोत्तरयुक्तौ च वक्ता वाचस्पतिर्यथा। | He helps those who take refuge in him. He is not interested in conversation leading to dissentions. But during debates he is eloquent like Brihaspati (establing the truth on the basis of reasoning). |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 43 | सुभ्रूः आयतताम्राक्षः साक्षाद्विष्णुरिव स्वयम्।।2.2.43।। रामो लोकाभिरामोऽयं शौर्यवीर्यपराक्रमैः। | Rama, who is the source of delight to the world, has charming eyebrows and large coppercoloured eyes. He is endowed with heroism, bravery and valour like Visnu manifested. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 44 | प्रजापालनतत्त्वज्ञो न रागोपहतेन्द्रियः।।2.2.44।। शक्तस्त्रैलोक्यमप्येको भोक्तुं किन्नु महीमिमाम्। | He is proficient in the ways and means of ruling the people. His senses are not overpowered by passion. He alone is capable of ruling the three worlds, what to speak the earth |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 45 | नास्य क्रोधः प्रसादश्च निरर्थोऽस्ति कदाचन।।2.2.45।। हन्त्येव नियमाद्वध्यानवध्ये न च कुप्यति। | His anger or favour never goes in vain. He kills those who rightly deserve to be killed and flares not at those whose life is to be spared. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 46 | युनक्त्यर्थैः प्रहृष्टश्च तमसौ यत्र तुष्यति।।2.2.46।। शान्तै स्सर्वप्रजाकान्तैः प्रीतिसञ्जननैर्नृणाम्। गुणैर्विरुरुचे रामो दीप्त स्सूर्य इवांशुभिः।।2.2.47।। | When pleased, Rama bestows wealth. Like the Sun shining with his rays, He shines with his qualities of tranquil, charming and loving nature. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 47 | युनक्त्यर्थैः प्रहृष्टश्च तमसौ यत्र तुष्यति।।2.2.46।। शान्तै स्सर्वप्रजाकान्तैः प्रीतिसञ्जननैर्नृणाम्। गुणैर्विरुरुचे रामो दीप्त स्सूर्य इवांशुभिः।।2.2.47।। | When pleased, Rama bestows wealth. Like the Sun shining with his rays, He shines with his qualities of tranquil, charming and loving nature. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 48 | तमेवंगुणसम्पन्नं रामं सत्यपराक्रमम्। लोकपालोपमं नाथमकामयत मेदिनी।।2.2.48।। | The earth desired to have Rama, richly endowed with such virtues, possessing proven prowess, comparable to Indra and other regents of the world, as her lord. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 49 | वत्सश्श्रेयसि जातस्ते दिष्ट्याऽसौ तव राघव। दिष्ट्या पुत्रगुणैर्युक्तो मारीच इव काश्यपः।।2.2.49।। | O son of the Raghus (Dasaratha), because of your good fortune that Rama, endowed with the qualities of an ideal son like Kasyapa to Maricha was born to you for the welfare of this world. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 50 | बलमारोग्यमायुश्च रामस्य विदितात्मनः। देवासुरमनुष्येषु सगन्धर्वोरगेषु च।।2.2.50।। आशंसते जनस्सर्वो राष्ट्रे पुरवरे तथा। आभ्यन्तरश्च बाह्यश्च पौरजानपदो जनः।।2.2.51।। | Gandharvas, uragas, devas, asuras, the inhabitants of towns and villages, all men living in neighbouring or distant regions are wish the illustrious Rama strength, health and long life. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 51 | बलमारोग्यमायुश्च रामस्य विदितात्मनः। देवासुरमनुष्येषु सगन्धर्वोरगेषु च।।2.2.50।। आशंसते जनस्सर्वो राष्ट्रे पुरवरे तथा। आभ्यन्तरश्च बाह्यश्च पौरजानपदो जनः।।2.2.51।। | Gandharvas, uragas, devas, asuras, the inhabitants of towns and villages, all men living in neighbouring or distant regions are wish the illustrious Rama strength, health and long life. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 52 | स्त्रियो वृद्धास्तरुण्यश्च सायं प्रातस्समाहिताः। सर्वान् देवान् नमस्यन्ति रामस्यार्थे यशस्विनः।।2.2.52।। | Women, young and old alike devoutly invoke at dusk and at dawn all the gods for the sake of the celebrated Rama. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 53 | तेषामायाचितं देव त्वत्प्रसादात्समृद्ध्यताम्। राममिन्दीवरश्यामं सर्वशत्रुनिबर्हणम्।।2.2.53।। पश्यामो यौवराज्यस्थं तव राजोत्तमात्मजम्। | O Lord let the peoples' prayer be fulfilled by your blessings. We would like to see your son Rama of the complexion of a bluelotus and destroyer of enemies as prince regent. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 2 | 54 | तं देव देवोपममात्मजं ते सर्वस्य लोकस्य हिते निविष्टम्। हिताय नः क्षिप्रमुदारजुष्टं मुदाऽभषेक्तुं वरद त्वमर्हसि।।2.2.54।। | O bestower of boons it behoves you to install with delight and without delay your son (Rama) endowed with all virtues equal to god of the gods and committed to our wellbeing and to the welfare of this world, as your heirapparent. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये अयोध्याकाण्डे द्वितीयस्सर्गः।। Thus ends the ... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 1 | तेषामञ्जलिपद्मानि प्रगृहीतानि सर्वशः। प्रतिगृह्याब्रवीद्राजा तेभ्यः प्रियहितं वचः।।2.3.1।। | The citizens held out their palms folded like lotuses in reverence and urged king Dasaratha in all possible ways (to coronate Rama). He reciprocated their respect with words preasing and beneficial to them: |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 2 | अहोऽस्मि परमप्रीतः प्रभावश्चातुलो मम। यन्मे ज्येष्ठं प्रियं पुत्रं यौवराज्यस्थमिच्छथ।।2.3.2।। | I am immensely happy that you have added to my incomparable resilience with your desire to see my beloved eldest son installed heirapparent. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 3 | इति प्रत्यर्च्य तान्राजा ब्राह्मणानिदमब्रवीत्। वसिष्ठं वामदेवं च तेषामेवोपशृण्वताम्।।2.3.3।। | Having honoured them (the invitees) in return for their response, king Dasaratha addressed Vasistha, Vamadeva and other brahmins. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 4 | चैत्रश्श्रीमानयं मासः पुण्यः पुष्पितकाननः। यौवराज्याय रामस्य सर्वमेवोपकल्प्यताम्।।2.3.4।। राज्ञस्तूपरते वाक्ये जनघोषो महानभूत्। | This auspicious month of Chaitra is sacred with its blossoming groves. Let all the arrangements be made for the installation of Rama as heirapparent. On hearing this, all the members of the assembly applauded the king tumultously. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 5 | शनैस्तस्मिन्प्रशान्ते च जनघोषे जनाधिपः।।2.3.5।। वसिष्ठं मुनिशार्दूलं राजा वचनमब्रवीत्। | With the tumult gradually calmed down, the lord of the people, the king (Dasaratha) spoke this to Vasistha, a tiger among ascetics: |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 6 | अभिषेकाय रामस्य यत्कर्म सपरिच्छदम्।।2.3.6।। तदद्य भगवन् सर्वमाज्ञापयितु मर्हसि। | O revered one, you should issue appropriate orders to keep ready the necessary articles required for the performance of installation ceremony of Rama. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 7 | तच्छ्रुत्वा भूमिपालस्य वसिष्ठो द्विजसत्तमः।।2.3.7।। आदिदेशाग्रतो राज्ञ स्स्थितान्युक्तान् कृताञ्जलीन्। | Hearing the words of the king, Vasistha, best of the brahmins thus ordered the counsellors who stood in front of the king with folded palms: |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 8 | सुवर्णादीनि रत्नानि बलीन् सर्वौषधीरपि।।2.3.8।। शुक्लमाल्यांश्च लाजांश्च पृथक्च मधुसर्पिषी। अहतानि च वासांसि रथं सर्वायुधान्यपि।।2.3.9।। चतुरङ्गबलं चैव गजं च शुभलक्षणम्। चामरव्यजने श्वेते ध्वजं छत्रं च पाण्डुरम्।।2.3.10।। शतं च शातकुम्भानां कुम्भानाग्निवर्चसाम्। हिरण्यशृङ्गमृषभं समग्रं व्याघ्रचर्म च।।2.3.11।। उपस्थापयत... | By tomorrow early morning arrange in the place set aside for sacred fire in the king's palace gold and other metals, gems, articles of worship, also herbs, garlands of white flowers, roasted corn, honey and clarified butter in separate containers, fresh clothes, chariot, weapons of every kind, army of four divisions,... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 9 | सुवर्णादीनि रत्नानि बलीन् सर्वौषधीरपि।।2.3.8।। शुक्लमाल्यांश्च लाजांश्च पृथक्च मधुसर्पिषी। अहतानि च वासांसि रथं सर्वायुधान्यपि।।2.3.9।। चतुरङ्गबलं चैव गजं च शुभलक्षणम्। चामरव्यजने श्वेते ध्वजं छत्रं च पाण्डुरम्।।2.3.10।। शतं च शातकुम्भानां कुम्भानाग्निवर्चसाम्। हिरण्यशृङ्गमृषभं समग्रं व्याघ्रचर्म च।।2.3.11।। उपस्थापयत... | By tomorrow early morning arrange in the place set aside for sacred fire in the king's palace gold and other metals, gems, articles of worship, also herbs, garlands of white flowers, roasted corn, honey and clarified butter in separate containers, fresh clothes, chariot, weapons of every kind, army of four divisions,... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 10 | सुवर्णादीनि रत्नानि बलीन् सर्वौषधीरपि।।2.3.8।। शुक्लमाल्यांश्च लाजांश्च पृथक्च मधुसर्पिषी। अहतानि च वासांसि रथं सर्वायुधान्यपि।।2.3.9।। चतुरङ्गबलं चैव गजं च शुभलक्षणम्। चामरव्यजने श्वेते ध्वजं छत्रं च पाण्डुरम्।।2.3.10।। शतं च शातकुम्भानां कुम्भानाग्निवर्चसाम्। हिरण्यशृङ्गमृषभं समग्रं व्याघ्रचर्म च।।2.3.11।। उपस्थापयत... | By tomorrow early morning arrange in the place set aside for sacred fire in the king's palace gold and other metals, gems, articles of worship, also herbs, garlands of white flowers, roasted corn, honey and clarified butter in separate containers, fresh clothes, chariot, weapons of every kind, army of four divisions,... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 11 | सुवर्णादीनि रत्नानि बलीन् सर्वौषधीरपि।।2.3.8।। शुक्लमाल्यांश्च लाजांश्च पृथक्च मधुसर्पिषी। अहतानि च वासांसि रथं सर्वायुधान्यपि।।2.3.9।। चतुरङ्गबलं चैव गजं च शुभलक्षणम्। चामरव्यजने श्वेते ध्वजं छत्रं च पाण्डुरम्।।2.3.10।। शतं च शातकुम्भानां कुम्भानाग्निवर्चसाम्। हिरण्यशृङ्गमृषभं समग्रं व्याघ्रचर्म च।।2.3.11।। उपस्थापयत ... | By tomorrow early morning arrange in the place set aside for sacred fire in the king's palace gold and other metals, gems, articles of worship, also herbs, garlands of white flowers, roasted corn, honey and clarified butter in separate containers, fresh clothes, chariot, weapons of every kind, army of four divisions, a... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 12 | यच्चान्यत्किञ्चिदेष्टव्यं तत्सर्वमुपकल्प्यताम्।।2.3.12।। अन्तःपुरस्य द्वाराणि सर्वस्य नगरस्य च। चन्दनस्रग्भिरर्च्यन्तां धूपैश्च घ्राणहारिभिः।।2.3.13।। | Even the smallest items required be arranged. Let the gates of the inner apartment and of the entire city be decorated with sandalpaste and garlands. Let fragrant incense be burnt for worship. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 13 | यच्चान्यत्किञ्चिदेष्टव्यं तत्सर्वमुपकल्प्यताम्।।2.3.12।। अन्तःपुरस्य द्वाराणि सर्वस्य नगरस्य च। चन्दनस्रग्भिरर्च्यन्तां धूपैश्च घ्राणहारिभिः।।2.3.13।। | Even the smallest items required be arranged. Let the gates of the inner apartment and of the entire city be decorated with sandalpaste and garlands. Let fragrant incense be burnt for worship. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 14 | प्रशस्तमन्नं गुणवद्दधिक्षीरोपसेचनम्। द्विजानां शतसाहस्रे यत्प्रकाममलं भवेत्।।2.3.14।। | Arrange fine rice cooked with milk and curd sufficient for a hundred thousand brahmins to eat to their heart's content. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 15 | सत्कृत्य द्विजमुख्यानां श्वःप्रभाते प्रदीयताम्। घृतं दधि च लाजाश्च दक्षिणाश्चापि पुष्कलाः।।2.3.15।। | At dawn tomorrow the best of brahmins be honoured with cooked rice clarified butter, curd, roasted corn and gifts in abundance. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 16 | सूर्येऽभ्युदितमात्रे श्वो भविता स्वस्तिवाचनम्। ब्राह्मणाश्च निमन्त्र्यन्तां कल्प्यन्तामासनानि च।।2.3.16।। | As soon as the Sun rises tomorrow, arrangements be made for Swastivachana (a benedictory utterance). Brahmins be invited and seats provided to them. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 17 | आबध्यन्तां पताकाश्च राजमार्गश्च सिंच्यताम्। सर्वे च तालावचरा गणिकाश्च स्वलङ्कृताः।।2.3.17।। कक्ष्यां द्वितीयामासाद्य तिष्ठन्तु नृपवेश्मनः। | Banners be fastened and royal highways be sprinkled with water. All actors and beautifully adorned courtesans should reach the second inner apartment of the king's residence and remain seated there. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 18 | देवायतनचैत्येषुसान्नभक्षा स्सदक्षिणाः।।2.3.18।। उपस्थापयितव्या स्स्युर्माल्ययोग्याः पृथक्पृथक्। | Persons to cater food and other eatables and to hold garlands and gifts be stationed at all temples and other places of worship. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 19 | दीर्घासिबद्धा योधाश्च सन्नद्धा मृष्टवाससः।।2.3.19।। महाराजाङ्गणं सर्वे प्रविशन्तु महोदयम्। | Let all the warriors in fresh clothes, armed with long swords and fully alert enter the courtyard of the glorious king. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 20 | एवं व्यादिश्य विप्रौ तौ क्रियास्तत्र सुनिष्ठितौ।।2.3.20।। चक्रतुश्चैव यच्छेषं पार्थिवाय निवेद्य च। | The two highly selfdisciplined ascetics (Vasistha and Vamadeva), having ordered the tasks to be performed and whatever remained to be done reported to the king. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 21 | कृतमित्येव चाब्रूतां अभिगम्य जगत्पतिम्।।2.3.21।। यथोक्तवचनं प्रीतौ हर्षयुक्तौ द्विजर्षभौ। | Satisfied with the arrangements, the two illustrious brahmins(Vasistha and Vamadeva) approached the lord of the earth (Dasaratha) with delight and said All things have been arranged in accordance with your word of command. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 22 | ततस्सुमन्त्रं द्युतिमान्राजा वचनमब्रवीत्। रामः कृतात्मा भवता शीघ्रमानीयतामिति।।2.3.22।। | Thereafter the glorious king said to Sumantra, Bring immediately the selfpossessed Rama. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 23 | स तथेति प्रतिज्ञाय सुमन्त्रो राजशासनात्।।2.3.23।। रामं तत्रानयाञ्चक्रे रथेन रथिनां वरम्। | In response to the king's command Sumantra, the best of charioteers said, 'so be it' and fetched Rama in a chariot. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 24 | अथ तत्र समासीना स्तदा दशरथं नृपम्।।2.3.24।। प्राच्योदीच्याः प्रतीच्याश्च दाक्षिणात्याश्च भूमिपाः। म्लेच्छाश्चार्याश्च ये चान्ये वनशैलान्तवासिनः।।2.3.25।। उपासाञ्चक्रिरे सर्वे तं देवा इव वासवम्। | After Sumantra had gone, the kings from eastern, northern, western, southern nonAryan and Aryan countries, rulers from forests and mountains paid homage to king Dasaratha, as devatas do to Indra. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 25 | अथ तत्र समासीना स्तदा दशरथं नृपम्।।2.3.24।। प्राच्योदीच्याः प्रतीच्याश्च दाक्षिणात्याश्च भूमिपाः। म्लेच्छाश्चार्याश्च ये चान्ये वनशैलान्तवासिनः।।2.3.25।। उपासाञ्चक्रिरे सर्वे तं देवा इव वासवम्। | After Sumantra had gone, the kings from eastern, northern, western, southern nonAryan and Aryan countries, rulers from forests and mountains paid homage to king Dasaratha, as devatas do to Indra. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 26 | तेषां मध्ये स राजर्षिर्मरुतामिव वासवः।।2.3.26।। प्रासादस्थो रथगतं ददर्शायान्तमात्मजम्। | The rajarsi, (Dasaratha), seated among the kings like Indra amidst maruts, beheld his son Rama sitting in a chariot and approaching him. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 27 | गन्धर्वराजप्रतिमं लोके विख्यातपौरुषम्।।2.3.27।। दीर्घबाहुं महासत्त्वं मत्तमातङ्गगामिनम्। चन्द्रकान्ताननं राममतीव प्रियदर्शनम्।।2.3.28।। रूपौदार्यगुणैः पुंसां दृष्टिचित्तापहारिणम्। घर्माभितप्ताः पर्जन्यं ह्लादयन्तमिव प्रजाः।।2.3.29।। न ततर्प समायान्तं पश्यमानो नराधिपः। | Rama appeared as the very image of king of the gandharvas known for his courage in this world. With his long arms, he was extremely handsome with a countenance of the colour of moonstone possessed of immense strength, he walked with the gait of an intoxicated elephant. He captivated the eyes and hearts of men with hi... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 28 | गन्धर्वराजप्रतिमं लोके विख्यातपौरुषम्।।2.3.27।। दीर्घबाहुं महासत्त्वं मत्तमातङ्गगामिनम्। चन्द्रकान्ताननं राममतीव प्रियदर्शनम्।।2.3.28।। रूपौदार्यगुणैः पुंसां दृष्टिचित्तापहारिणम्। घर्माभितप्ताः पर्जन्यं ह्लादयन्तमिव प्रजाः।।2.3.29।। न ततर्प समायान्तं पश्यमानो नराधिपः। | Rama appeared as the very image of king of the gandharvas known for his courage in this world. With his long arms, he was extremely handsome with a countenance of the colour of moonstone possessed of immense strength, he walked with the gait of an intoxicated elephant. He captivated the eyes and hearts of men with hi... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 29 | गन्धर्वराजप्रतिमं लोके विख्यातपौरुषम्।।2.3.27।। दीर्घबाहुं महासत्त्वं मत्तमातङ्गगामिनम्। चन्द्रकान्ताननं राममतीव प्रियदर्शनम्।।2.3.28।। रूपौदार्यगुणैः पुंसां दृष्टिचित्तापहारिणम्। घर्माभितप्ताः पर्जन्यं ह्लादयन्तमिव प्रजाः।।2.3.29।। न ततर्प समायान्तं पश्यमानो नराधिपः। | Rama appeared as the very image of king of the gandharvas known for his courage in this world. With his long arms, he was extremely handsome with a countenance of the colour of moonstone possessed of immense strength, he walked with the gait of an intoxicated elephant. He captivated the eyes and hearts of men with hi... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 30 | अवतार्य सुमन्त्रस्तं राघवं स्यन्दनोत्तमात्।।2.3.30।। पितुस्समीपं गच्छन्तं प्राञ्जलिः पृष्ठतोऽन्वगात्। | Sumantra assisted Rama while alighting from that splendid chariot and followed him with folded palms as Rama was proceeding towards his father. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 31 | स तं कैलासशृङ्गाभं प्रासादं नरपुङ्गवः।।2.3.31।। आरुरोह नृपं द्रष्टुं सह सूतेन राघवः। | Best among men, Rama accompanied by charioteer Sumantra ascended that palace that was lofty as the peak of Kailasa mountain in order to see the king. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 32 | स प्राञ्जलिरभिप्रेत्य प्रणतः पितुरन्तिके।।2.3.32।। नाम स्वं श्रावयन्रामो ववन्दे चरणौ पितुः। | Rama, approached his father with folded palms and bowed low near him, pronounced his (own) name and touched his father's feet with reverence. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 33 | तं दृष्ट्वा प्रणतं पार्श्वे कृताञ्जलिपुटं नृपः।।2.3.33।। गृह्याञ्जलौ समाकृष्य सस्वजे प्रियमात्मजम्। | Seeing his beloved son Rama who was standing by his side with folded hands in supplication, king Dasaratha, held his folded hands and drew him near and embraced him. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 34 | तस्मै चाभ्युदितं दिव्यं मणिकाञ्चनभूषितम्।।2.3.34।। दिदेश राजा रुचिरं रामाय परमासनम्। | The king (Dasaratha) offered Rama a seat on the lofty, glorious throne splendidly decorated with gold and gems. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 35 | तदासनवरं प्राप्य व्यदीपयत राघवः।।2.3.35।। स्वयैव प्रभया मेरुमुदये विमलो रविः। | The lofty seat Rama occupied was illuminated by him resplenderce like mount Meru in the translucent rays of the morning Sun. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 36 | तेन विभ्राजता तत्र सा सभाऽभिव्यरोचत।।2.3.36।। विमलग्रहनक्षत्रा शारदी द्यौरिवेन्दुना। | That assembly was illumined by (the presence of) Rama like the Moon dazzling the clear autumnal sky bespangled with sparkling planets and stars. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 37 | तं पश्यमानो नृपतिस्तुतोष प्रियमात्मजम्।।2.3.37।। अलङ्कृतमिवात्मानमादर्शतलसंस्थितम्। | The king was delighted to see his beloved son as though he saw his own reflection adorning a mirror. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 38 | स तं सस्मितमाभाष्य पुत्रं पुत्रवतां वरः।।2.3.38।। उवाचेदं वचो राजा देवेन्द्रमिव काश्यपः। | The best among fathers, he (Dasaratha) said these words to his son with a smile, like Kasyapa addressing Devendra. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 39 | ज्येष्ठायामसि मे पत्न्यां सदृश्यां सदृशस्सुतः।।2.3.39।। उत्पन्नस्त्वं गुणश्रेष्ठो मम रामात्मजः प्रियः। | A worthy son of my worthy eldest wife, O Rama, your great virtues have endeared you to me. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 40 | यतस्त्वया प्रजाश्चेमा स्स्वगुणैरनुरञ्जिताः।।2.3.40।। तस्मात्त्वं पुष्ययोगेन यौवराज्यमवाप्नुहि। | As you have endeared yourself to these subjects with your virtues, you shall assume the office of heirapparent when Pushya star is in conjunction with the Moon. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 41 | कामतस्त्वं प्रकृत्यैव विनीतो गुणवानसि।।2.3.41।। गुणवत्यपि तु स्नेहात्पुत्र वक्ष्यामि ते हितम्। | Admittedly gentle by nature, you are gifted with virtues. O son, even though virtuous, I shall offer you counsel for your good out of affection for you. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 42 | भूयो विनयमास्थाय भव नित्यं जितेन्द्रियः।।2.3.42।। कामक्रोधसमुत्थानि त्यजेथा व्यसनानि च। | With humility, always keep your senses under control. Keep off all violations arising out of lust and anger. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 43 | परोक्षया वर्तमानो वृत्त्या प्रत्यक्षया तथा।।2.3.43।। अमात्यप्रभृतीस्सर्वाःप्रकृतीश्चानुरञ्जय। | With your behaviour keep the ministers and the people satisfied by means direct or indirect. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 44 | कोष्ठागारायुधागारैःकृत्वा सन्निचयान्बहून्।।2.3.44।। तुष्टानुरक्तप्रकृतिर्यः पालयति मेदिनीम्। तस्यनन्दन्ति मित्राणि लब्ध्वाऽमृतमिवामराः।।2.3.45।। तस्मात्त्वमपि चात्मानं नियम्यैवं समाचर। | You shall rule the earth by filling granaries of foodgrains and arsenals and keeping the subjects loyal and contented. The friends of such a person will memain pleased like devatas with nectar. Hence conduct yourself with your mind under control. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 45 | कोष्ठागारायुधागारैःकृत्वा सन्निचयान्बहून्।।2.3.44।। तुष्टानुरक्तप्रकृतिर्यः पालयति मेदिनीम्। तस्यनन्दन्ति मित्राणि लब्ध्वाऽमृतमिवामराः।।2.3.45।। तस्मात्त्वमपि चात्मानं नियम्यैवं समाचर। | You shall rule the earth by filling granaries of foodgrains and arsenals and keeping the subjects loyal and contented. The friends of such a person will memain pleased like devatas with nectar. Hence conduct yourself with your mind under control. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 46 | तच्छ्रुत्वा सुहृदस्तस्य रामस्य प्रियकारिणः।।2.3.46।। त्वरिताः शीघ्रमभ्येत्य कौसल्यायै न्यवेदयन्। | Having heard this, Rama's friends quickly reported the matter to Kausalya so that she might be happy. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 47 | सा हिरण्यं च गाश्चैव रत्नानि विविधानि च।।2.3.47।। व्यादिदेश प्रियाख्येभ्यः कौसल्या प्रमदोत्तमा। | The foremost of women, Kausalya ordered gifts of gold, cows and various kinds of gems to be given to the messengers who brought this good tiding. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 48 | अथाऽभिवाद्य राजानं रथमारुह्य राघवः।।2.3.48।। ययौ स्वं द्युतिमद्वेश्म जनौघैः प्रतिपूजितः। | Having paid his obeisance to the king, Rama ascended the chariot amidst the acclaim of multitudes of men and left for his splendid abode. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 3 | 49 | ते चापि पौरा नृपतेर्वचस्त च्छृत्वा तथा लाभमिवेष्टमाशु। नरेन्द्रमामन्त्र्य गृहाणि गत्वा देवान्समानर्चुरतिप्रहृष्टाः।।2.3.49।। | On hearing such pronouncement by the king, the citizens also felt they have got something beneficial for themselves. They took leave of the king (Dasaratha) and hastening home, full of joy, began worshipping their gods. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये अयोध्याकाण्डे तृतीयस्सर्गः।। Thus ends the third sarga... |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 1 | गतेष्वथ नृपो भूयः पौरेषु सह मन्त्रिभिः। मन्त्रयित्वा ततश्चक्रे निश्चयज्ञस्सनिश्चयम्।।2.4.1।। श्व एव पुष्यो भविताश्वोऽभिषेच्यस्तु मे सुतः। रामो राजीवताम्राक्षो यौवराज्य इति प्रभुः।।2.4.2।। | After the citizens departed, the king, an expert in decisionmaking again consulted his counsellors and said, Tomorrow Pushya star is in the ascendence and my son, Rama (handsome) with coppercoloured eyes which resemble red lotus petals will be installed heirapparent. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 2 | गतेष्वथ नृपो भूयः पौरेषु सह मन्त्रिभिः। मन्त्रयित्वा ततश्चक्रे निश्चयज्ञस्सनिश्चयम्।।2.4.1।। श्व एव पुष्यो भविताश्वोऽभिषेच्यस्तु मे सुतः। रामो राजीवताम्राक्षो यौवराज्य इति प्रभुः।।2.4.2।। | After the citizens departed, the king, an expert in decisionmaking again consulted his counsellors and said, Tomorrow Pushya star is in the ascendence and my son, Rama (handsome) with coppercoloured eyes which resemble red lotus petals will be installed heirapparent. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 3 | अथाऽन्तर्गृहमाविश्य राजा दशरथस्तदा। सूतमामन्त्रयामास रामं पुनरिहानय।।2.4.3।। | Therafter king Dasaratha on retiring to his private apartment, ordered Sumantra to bring Rama once again. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 4 | प्रतिगृह्य स तद्वाक्यं सूतः पुनरुपाययौ। रामस्य भवनं शीघ्रं राममानयितुं पुनः।।2.4.4।। | In obedience to the command of the king charioteer Sumantra set out speedily to the palace of Rama to fetch him back once again. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 5 | द्वार्स्थैरावेदितं तस्य रामायाऽऽगमनं पुनः। श्रुत्वैव चापि रामस्तं प्राप्तं शङ्कान्वितोऽभवत्।।2.4.5।। | The doorkeepers informed Rama of Sumantra's arrival. As soon as he learnt that Sumantra was back again, Rama was filled with apprehensions. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 6 | प्रवेश्य चैनं त्वरितं रामो वचनमब्रवीत्। यदागमनकृत्यं ते भूयस्तद्ब्रूह्यशेषतः।।2.4.6।। | Rama got Sumantra admitted and said to him, What is the purpose of your coming back so quickly ? Tell me whatever is there without holding back. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 7 | तमुवाच तत स्सूतो राजा त्वां द्रष्टुमिच्छति। श्रुत्वा प्रमाणमत्र त्वं गमनायेतराय वा।।2.4.7।। | Then Sumantra replied, 'The king desires to see you. To go or not to go, the decision is yours'. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 8 | इति सूतवच श्श्रुत्वा रामोऽथ त्वरयाऽन्वितः। प्रययौ राजभवनं पुनर्द्रष्टुं नरेश्वरम्।।2.4.8।। | On hearing the words of the charioteer, Rama immediately set out for the royal palace to see the king again. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 9 | तं श्रुत्वा समनुप्राप्तं रामं दशरथो नृपः। प्रवेशयामास गृहं विवक्षुः प्रियमुत्तमम्।।2.4.9।। | Having heard of Rama's arrival, king Dasaratha got him admitted into his apartment to tell him something very pleasant. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 10 | प्रविशन्नेव च श्रीमान्राघवो भवनं पितुः। ददर्श पितरं दूरात्प्रणिपत्य कृताञ्जलिः।।2.4.10।। | On entering his father's palace, glorious Rama, folded his hands and bent low in reverence from a distance and beheld his father. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 11 | प्रणमन्तं समुत्थाप्य तं परिष्वज्य भूमिपः। प्रदिश्य चास्मै रुचिरमासनं पुनरब्रवीत्।।2.4.11।। | As he (Rama) was bending (with reverence), Dasaratha lifted him up and embraced him. Thereafter, he offered him a splendid seat and said again: |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 12 | राम वृद्धोऽस्मि दीर्घायुर्भुक्ता भोगा मयेप्सिताः। अन्नवद्भिः क्रतुशतै स्तथेष्टं भूरिदक्षिणैः।।2.4.12।। | O Rama after a long life I have grown old. I have enjoyed all the pleasures I desired. I have also performed hundreds of rituals which enjoined distribution of abundant food and gifts. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 13 | जातमिष्टमपत्यं मे त्वमद्यानुपमं भुवि। दत्तमिष्टमधीतं च मया पुरुषसत्तम।।2.4.13।। | O best of men I have obtained now a progeny of my liking in you and you have no equal on earth. I have given gifts, performed rituals and also studied (the Vedas) . |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 14 | अनुभूतानि चेष्टानि मया वीर सुखान्यपि। देवर्षिपितृविप्राणामनृणोऽस्मि तथाऽत्मनः।।2.4.14।। | O mighty son I have experienced all the pleasures I longed for. I redeemed my debt to the gods, the sages, my ancestors, brahmins and to myself. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 15 | न किञ्चिन्मम कर्तव्यं तवान्यत्राभिषेचनात्। अतो यत्त्वामहं ब्रूयां तन्मे त्वं कर्तुमर्हसि।।2.4.15।। | There is nothing left to be done by me except your consecration Hence you should perform what I tell you. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 16 | अद्य प्रकृतयस्सर्वास्त्वामिच्छन्ति नराधिपम्। अतस्त्वां युवराजानमभिषेक्ष्यामि पुत्रक।।2.4.16।। | Today all the subjects expresed their desire to see you as their king. Therefore, my dear son, I wish to coronate you heirapparent. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 17 | अपि चाद्याऽशुभान्राम स्वप्ने पश्यामि दारुणान्। सनिर्घाता दिवोल्का च पततीह महास्वना।।2.4.17।। | Moreover Rama, these days I see frightening and ominous events in dreams during day time. I see meteors accompanied by thunders falling, generating great sounds. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 18 | अवष्टब्धं च मे राम नक्षत्रं दारुणैर्ग्रहैः। आवेदयन्ति दैवज्ञाः सूर्याङ्गारकराहुभिः।।2.4.18।। | O Rama astrologers also tell me that formidable planets Sun, Mars and Rahu have afflicted my birth star. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 19 | प्रायेण हि निमित्तानामीदृशानां समुद्भवे। राजा हि मृत्युमाप्नोति घोरां वाऽऽपदमृच्छति।।2.4.19।। | When such ominous signs appear, usually the king either meets with death or faces a grave calamity. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 20 | तद्यावदेव मे चेतो न विमुह्यति राघव। तावदेवाभिषिञ्चस्व चला हि प्राणिनां मतिः।।2.4.20।। | Therefore, before my mind is deluded I wish to see you installed as heirapparent for a man's mind is unstable indeed, O Rama. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 21 | अद्य चन्द्रोऽभ्युपगतः पुष्यात्पूर्वं पुनर्वसू। श्वः पुष्ययोगं नियतं वक्ष्यन्ते दैवचिन्तकाः।।2.4.21।। | Today the Moon is in conjunction with the Punarvasu constellation. Tomorrow the Moon's conjunction with the Pushya constellation is certain and the astrologers say this auspicious time is highly suitable for the purpose of coronation. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 22 | ततः पुष्येऽभिषिञ्चस्व मनस्त्वरयतीव माम्। श्वस्त्वाऽहमभिषेक्ष्यामि यौवराज्ये परन्तप।।2.4.22।। | My mind is hastening me saying, 'Coronate Rama in the Pushya constellation itself'. O Slayer of enemies, I shall install you heir apparent tomorrow. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 23 | तस्मात्त्वयाऽद्य प्रभृति निशेयं नियतात्मना। सह वध्वोपवस्तव्या दर्भप्रस्तरशायिना।।2.4.23।। | Therefore, you and my daughterinlaw (Sita) should fast tonight and sleep on a bed of darbha or kusha grass with selfrestraint. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 24 | सुहृदश्चाप्रमत्तास्त्वां रक्षन्त्वद्य समन्ततः। भवन्ति बहु विघ्नानि कार्याण्येवंविधानि हि।।2.4.24।। | Many impediments befall acts of this sort indeed. Alert your friends to protect you from all sides today onwards. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 25 | विप्रोषितश्च भरतो यावदेव पुरादितः। तावदेवाभिषेकस्ते प्राप्तकालो मतो मम।।2.4.25।। | While Bharata is away from the city, the time is favourable for your installation. This is my opinion. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 26 | कामं खलु सतां वृत्ते भ्राता ते भरतस्स्थितः। ज्येष्ठानुवर्ती धर्मात्मा सानुक्रोशो जितेन्द्रियः।।2.4.26।। | It is true, your brother Bharata has adhered to the path of the virtuous and has followed his elder brother. No doubt, he is righteous, compassionate and self controlled. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 27 | किन्तु चित्तं मनुष्याणामनित्यमिति मे मतिः। सतां च धर्मनित्यानां कृतशोभि च राघव।।2.4.27।। | Yet I think even the propitious minds of those who are virtuous and whose thoughts are fixed in righteousness can also become fickle. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 28 | इत्युक्त स्सोऽभ्यनुज्ञात श्श्वोभाविन्यभिषेचने। व्रजेति रामः पितरमभिवाद्याभ्ययाद्गृहम्।।2.4.28।। | Having spoken to Rama about the installation ceremony fixed for the next day, he (Dasaratha) permitted him to leave saying, 'You may go'. Rama paid obeisance to his father and returned to his abode. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 29 | प्रविश्य चात्मनो वेश्मराज्ञोद्दिष्टेऽभिषेचने। तत्क्षणेन विनिर्गम्य मातुरन्तपुरं ययौ।।2.4.29।। | With the installation fixed by the king, Rama went into his residence but left immediately to see his mother in her inner apartment. |
Ayodhya Kanda | 4 | 30 | तत्र तां प्रवणामेव मातरं क्षौमवासिनीम्। वाग्यतां देवतागारे ददर्शाऽऽयाचतीं श्रियम्।।2.4.30।। | There he beheld his mother in silk apparel engrossed in silent prayer (to the gods) for his royal fortune in the room meant for the worship of the gods. |
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