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Bala Kanda | 20 | 18 | यदा स्वयं न यज्ञस्य विघ्नकर्ता महाबल:।।1.20.18।। तेन सञ्चोदितौ द्वौ तु राक्षसौ वै महाबलौ। मारीचश्च सुबाहुश्च यज्ञविघ्नं करिष्यत:।।1.20.19।। | Although endowed with great strength, Ravana, by himself, never created impediments to the sacrifice. But two rakshasas by name Maricha and Subahu are incited by him to cause obstacles". |
Bala Kanda | 20 | 19 | यदा स्वयं न यज्ञस्य विघ्नकर्ता महाबल:।।1.20.18।। तेन सञ्चोदितौ द्वौ तु राक्षसौ वै महाबलौ। मारीचश्च सुबाहुश्च यज्ञविघ्नं करिष्यत:।।1.20.19।। | Although endowed with great strength, Ravana, by himself, never created impediments to the sacrifice. But two rakshasas by name Maricha and Subahu are incited by him to cause obstacles". |
Bala Kanda | 20 | 20 | इत्युक्तो मुनिना तेन राजोवाच मुनिं तदा। न हि शक्तोऽस्मि सङ्ग्रामे स्थातुं तस्य दुरात्मन:।।1.20.20।। | Informed in this manner by sage Viswamitra, king Dasaratha addressed the sage, saying, "I am not competent enough to stand before those evilminded rakshasas in the batlle". |
Bala Kanda | 20 | 21 | स त्वं प्रसादं धर्मज्ञ कुरुष्व मम पुत्रके। मम चैवाल्पभाग्यस्य दैवतं हि भवान्गुरु:।।1.20.21।। | "You are the knower of righteousness. Extend your favour to my little son and also to me for I am so who is unfortunate. You are verily my spiritual preceptor and god. |
Bala Kanda | 20 | 22 | देवदानवगन्धर्वा यक्षा:पतगपन्नगा:। न शक्ता रावणं सोढुं किं पुनर्मानवा युधि।।1.20.22।। | Gods, danavas, gandharvas, yakshas, birds and great serpents cannot withstand Ravana in battle. What are men to him? (They are no match to him). |
Bala Kanda | 20 | 23 | स हि वीर्यवतां वीर्यमादत्ते युधि राक्षस:। तेन चाहं न शक्तोऽस्मि संयोद्धुं तस्य वा बलै:।।1.20.23।। सबलो वा मुनिश्रेष्ठ सहितो वा ममात्मजै:। | That rakshasa pulls out warriors' prowess in the battle. O foremost of ascetics Either with forces or with my sons it is not possible for me to engage him or his forces in battle. |
Bala Kanda | 20 | 24 | कथमप्यमरप्रख्यं सङ्ग्रामाणामकोविदम्। बालं मे तनयं ब्रह्मन् नैव दास्यामि पुत्रकम्।।1.20.24।। | O brahman although my son resembles the celestials he is not experienced in warfare. On no account shall I spare him. |
Bala Kanda | 20 | 25 | अथ कालोपमौ युध्दे सुतौ सुन्दोपसुन्दयो:।।1.20.25।। यज्ञविघ्नकरौ तौ ते नैव दास्यामि पुत्रकम्। | Further the sons of Sunda and Upasunda by name Maricha and Subahu are causing obstacles to your sacrifice. They resemble the god of death, Yama. I shall never part with my son. |
Bala Kanda | 20 | 26 | मारीचश्च सुबाहुश्च वीर्यवन्तौ सुशिक्षितौ। तयोरन्यतरेणाहं योध्दा स्यां ससुहृद्गण:।।1.20.26।। | Maricha and Subahu not only possess prowess but also are experienced in warfare. Together with my group of friends I can combat with one of the two". |
Bala Kanda | 20 | 27 | इति नरपतिजल्पनाद्द्विजेन्द्रं कुशिकसुतं सुमहान्विवेश मन्यु:। सुहुत इव मखेऽग्निराज्यसिक्त स्समभवदुज्ज्वलितो महर्षिवह्नि:।।1.20.27।। | Having heard the statements of the king the son of Kusika, Viswamitra who was like Indra among the ascetics was seized by great anger. As though fire in the form of maharshi blazed like the sacrificial fire into which oblations of clarified butter have been poured. ।। iऋफफछफौ चफळउफp८फउफफऋफhफॊ खफफऔउफळE१ळऋफ फबn८E१फखऋफॊ ... |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 1 | तच्छ्रुत्वा वचनं तस्य स्नेहपर्याकुलाक्षरम्। समन्यु: कौशिको वाक्यं प्रत्युवाच महीपतिम्।।1.21.1।। | Out of affection towards his son, his (king Dasaratha's) plea to Viswamitra was full of contradiction. And on hearing the king, enraged Viswamitra replied: |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 2 | पूर्वमर्थं प्रतिश्रुत्य प्रतिज्ञां हातुमिच्छसि। राघवाणामयुक्तोऽयं कुलस्यास्य विपर्यय:।।1.21.2।। | null |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 3 | यदीदं ते क्षमं राजन् गमिष्यामि यथाऽगतम्। मिथ्याप्रतिज्ञ: काकुत्स्थ सुखीभव सबान्धव:।।1.21.3।। | O king, if this act of yours is appropriate to you, I will go back (to the places) where from I came. O scion of the race of kakutstha, you have proved false to your promise. Live happily with your relatives". |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 4 | तस्य रोषपरीतस्य विश्वामित्रस्य धीमत:। चचाल वसुधा कृत्स्ना विवेश च भयं सुरान्।।1.21.4।। | At the sight of the wise sage Viswamitra seized of wrath, the entire earth shook and devatas were gripped in fear. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 5 | त्रस्तरूपं तु विज्ञाय जगत्सर्वं महानृषि:। नृपतिं सुव्रतो धीरो वसिष्ठो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।1.21.5।। | Great Vasishta, an adherent of ascetic practices and steadfast (to duty), seeing that the entire world frightened addressed the king, saying: |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 6 | इक्ष्वाकूणां कुले जातस्साक्षाद्धर्म इवापर:। धृतिमान् सुव्रत: श्रीमान्नधर्मं हातुमर्हसि।।1.21.6।। | "Born in the line of Ikshvaku, you are a veritable the second god of righteousness, firm adherent of vows auspicious and virtuous. It is not right on your part to abandon your promise. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 7 | त्रिषु लोकेषु विख्यातो धर्मात्मा इति राघव। स्वधर्मं प्रतिपद्यस्व नाधर्मं वोढुमर्हसि।।1.21.7।। | O Dasaratha you are reputed in the three worlds as righteousminded. Do your own duty. Do not follow an unjust act which is unworthy of respect. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 8 | संश्रुत्यैवं करिष्यामीत्यकुर्वाणस्य राघव। इष्टापूर्तवधो भूयात्तस्माद्रामं विसर्जय।।1.21.8।। | O Dasaratha, a promise made and not kept amounts to destruction of merits earned through previous pieties. Therefore send Rama (with him). |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 9 | कृतास्त्रमकृतास्त्रं वा नैनं शक्ष्यन्ति राक्षसा:। गुप्तं कुशिकपुत्रेण ज्वलनेनामृतं यथा।।1.21.9।। | Trained or not in the use of arms, as long as Rama is protected by Viswamitra, just as nectar is protected by the flaming firegod rakshasas will not be able to compete with him. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 10 | एष विग्रहवान् धर्म एष वीर्यवतां वर:। एष बुध्याऽधिको लोके तपसश्च परायणम्।।1.21.10।। | This (Viswamitra) is an embodiment of righteousness and unsurpassed among the powerful. None can excel him in intellect in this world. He is the supreme refuge in austerity. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 11 | एषोऽस्त्रान् विविधान्वेत्ति त्रैलोक्ये सचराचरे। नैनमन्य: पुमान्वेत्ति न च वेत्स्यन्ति केचन।।1.21.11।। | This Viswamitra knows the use of various kinds of weapons which no one knows among the animate and the inanimate in the three worlds. Nor will any one even know in future. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 12 | न देवा नर्षय: केचिन्नासुरा न च राक्षसा:। गन्धर्वयक्षप्रवरास्सकिन्नरमहोरगा:।।1.21.12।। | No gods nor sages nor asuras in rakshasas nor kinnaras nor mighty serpents nor gandharvas nor the best of yakshas (will be able to know) |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 13 | सर्वास्त्राणि भृशाश्वस्य पुत्रा: परमधार्मिका:। कौशिकाय पुरा दत्ता यदा राज्यं प्रशासति।।1.21.13।। | All these weapons were given to Viswamitra by Bhrisasva's highly virtuous sons while he was ruling the kingdom. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 14 | तेऽपि पुत्रा भृशाश्वस्य प्रजापतिसुतासुता:। नैकरूपा महावीर्या दीप्तिमन्तो जयावहा:।।1.21.14।। | Grandsons (daughter's sons) of Prajapati, they (these weapons) are in diverse forms, highly energetic and full of glory they bring victory. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 15 | जया च सुप्रभा चैव दक्षकन्ये सुमध्यमे। ते सुवातेऽस्त्रशस्त्राणि शतं परमभास्वरम्।।1.21.15।। | Jaya and Suprabha of slender waists are the two daughters of Daksha. They gave birth to one hundred effulgent sons known as astras and shastras. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 16 | पञ्चाशतं सुतान् लेभे जया नाम परान् पुरा। वधायासुरसैन्यानाममेयान् कामरूपिण:।।1.21.16।। | Formerly Jaya, for the destruction of the army of asuras gave birth to fifty sons by virtue of a boon. They possess immeasurable power of changing forms at will. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 17 | सुप्रभाऽजनयच्चापि पुत्रान्पञ्चाशतं पुन:। संहारान्नामदुर्धर्षान् दुराक्रामान् बलीयस:।।1.21.17।। | Suprabha gave birth to another fifty sons named Samharas who are unassailable, invincible and more powerful. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 18 | तानि चास्त्राणि वेत्त्येष यथावत्कुशिकात्मज:। अपूर्वाणां च जनने शक्तो भूयस्स धर्मवित्।।1.21.18।। | Viswamitra is well conversant with these weapons. Being virtuous, he is capable of creating new weapons also. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 19 | एवं वीर्यो महातेजा विश्वामित्रो महायशाः। न रामगमने राजन् संशयं कर्तुमर्हसि।।1.21.19।। | Such is the prowess of Viswamitra who is a highly effulgent and highly renowned sage. O King in sending Rama, you need not entertain any doubt. |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 20 | तेषां निग्रहणे शक्तस्स्वयं च कुशिकात्मज:। तव पुत्रहितार्थाय त्वामुपेत्याभियाचते।।1.21.20।। | Son of Kusika, even though capable of repressing those rakhsasas by himself, it is for the welfare of your son that he is here requesting you to spare him". |
Bala Kanda | 21 | 21 | इति मुनिवचनात्प्रसन्नचित्तो रघुवृषभस्तु मुमोद भास्वराङ्ग:। गमनमभिरुरोच राघवस्य प्रथितयशा: कुशिकात्मजाय बुध्या।।1.21.21।। | Satisfied in his mind at the words of the sage (Vasishta), the full one among the Raghus' (Dasaratha) one with wide reputation, his frame shining gave his cheerful consent to the son of Kusika for Rama's departure. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे एकविंशस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the twentyfirst sarga of... |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 1 | तथा वसिष्ठे ब्रुवति राजा दशरथस्सुतम प्रहृष्टवदनो राममाजुहाव सलक्ष्मणम्।।1.22.1।। | Vasishta having said thus, king Dasaratha, with cheerful countenance summoned Rama and Lakshmana. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 2 | कृतस्वस्त्ययनं मात्रा पित्रा दशरथेन च। पुरोधसा वसिष्ठेन मङ्गलैरभिमन्त्रितम्।।1.22.2।। स पुत्रं मूर्ध्न्युपाघ्राय राजा दशरथ: प्रियम्। ददौ कुशिकपुत्राय सुप्रीतेनान्तरात्मना।।1.22.3।। | Rama was given farewell by his parents with recitation of mantras (for securing prosperity and averting evils). Priest Vasishta sanctified him with mantras Dasaratha kissed his son on the forehead and delivered him to the care of Viswamitra, with a heart full of cheer. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 3 | कृतस्वस्त्ययनं मात्रा पित्रा दशरथेन च। पुरोधसा वसिष्ठेन मङ्गलैरभिमन्त्रितम्।।1.22.2।। स पुत्रं मूर्ध्न्युपाघ्राय राजा दशरथ: प्रियम्। ददौ कुशिकपुत्राय सुप्रीतेनान्तरात्मना।।1.22.3।। | Rama was given farewell by his parents with recitation of mantras (for securing prosperity and averting evils). Priest Vasishta sanctified him with mantras Dasaratha kissed his son on the forehead and delivered him to the care of Viswamitra, with a heart full of cheer. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 4 | ततो वायुस्सुखस्पर्शो नीरजस्को ववौ तदा। विश्वामित्रगतं दृष्ट्वा रामं राजीवलोचनम्।।1.22.4।। | At the sight of the lotuseyed Rama accompanying Viswamitra, the wind blew pollenfree with a gentle touch. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 5 | पुष्पवृष्टिर्महत्यासीद्देवदुन्दुभिनिस्वनै:। शङ्खदुन्दुभिनिर्घोष: प्रयाते तु महात्मनि।।1.22.5।। | The departure of glorious Viswamitra was greeted with incessant showers of flowers, the beating of celestial drums and the blowing of conches. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 6 | विश्वामित्रो ययावग्रे ततो रामो धनुर्धर:। काकपक्षधरो धन्वी तं च सौमित्रिरन्वगात्।।1.22.6।। | Viswamitra walked in the forefront. Behind him was Rama, bow in hand, while in the archer, Sumitra's son (Lakshmana) with side locks of hair followed. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 7 | कलापिनौ धनुष्पाणी शोभमानौ दिशो दश । विश्वामित्रं महात्मानं त्रिशीर्षाविव पन्नगौ।।1.22.7।। अनुजग्मतुरक्षुद्रौ पितामहमिवाश्विनौ। | Rama and Lakshmana equipped with bows and quivers resembled three hooded serpents. Warriors of no less prowess, they illuminated the ten quarters and followed the high souled Viswamitra like twin Aswanikumaras following the grandsire, Brahma. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 8 | तदा कुशिकपुत्रं तु धनुष्पाणी स्वलङ्कृतौ।।1.22.8।। बद्धगोधाङ्गुलित्राणौ खड्गवन्तौ महाद्युती । कुमारौ चारुवपुषौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ ।।1.22.9।। अनुयातौ श्रिया दीप्तौ शोभयेतामनिन्दितौ। स्थाणुं देवमिवाचिन्त्यं कुमाराविव पावकी ।।1.22.10।। | Then bows in hand, wellattired, their fingers encased in mongrel skin, for protection (against the bowstring) armed with scimitars, resplendent, young, handsome the two brothers, Rama and Lakshmana shone unblemished. As they followed sage Viswamitra spreading radiance, they looked like sons of the god of fire, (Skanda ... |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 9 | तदा कुशिकपुत्रं तु धनुष्पाणी स्वलङ्कृतौ।।1.22.8।। बद्धगोधाङ्गुलित्राणौ खड्गवन्तौ महाद्युती । कुमारौ चारुवपुषौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ ।।1.22.9।। अनुयातौ श्रिया दीप्तौ शोभयेतामनिन्दितौ। स्थाणुं देवमिवाचिन्त्यं कुमाराविव पावकी ।।1.22.10।। | Then bows in hand, wellattired, their fingers encased in mongrel skin, for protection (against the bowstring) armed with scimitars, resplendent, young, handsome the two brothers, Rama and Lakshmana shone unblemished. As they followed sage Viswamitra spreading radiance, they looked like sons of the god of fire, (Skanda ... |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 10 | तदा कुशिकपुत्रं तु धनुष्पाणी स्वलङ्कृतौ।।1.22.8।। बद्धगोधाङ्गुलित्राणौ खड्गवन्तौ महाद्युती । कुमारौ चारुवपुषौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ ।।1.22.9।। अनुयातौ श्रिया दीप्तौ शोभयेतामनिन्दितौ। स्थाणुं देवमिवाचिन्त्यं कुमाराविव पावकी ।।1.22.10।। | Then bows in hand, wellattired, their fingers encased in mongrel skin, for protection (against the bowstring) armed with scimitars, resplendent, young, handsome the two brothers, Rama and Lakshmana shone unblemished. As they followed sage Viswamitra spreading radiance, they looked like sons of the god of fire, (Skanda ... |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 11 | अध्यर्धयोजनं गत्वा सरय्वा दक्षिणे तटे। रामेति मधुरां वाणीं विश्वामित्रोऽभ्यभाषत।।1.22.11।। | After crossing a distance of over half a yojana on the southern bank of Sarayu, Viswamitra addressed Rama sweet in a gentle voice. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 12 | गृहाण वत्स सलिलं मा भूत्कालस्य पर्यय:। मन्त्रग्रामं गृहाण त्वं बलामतिबलां तथा।।1.22.12।। | "O child, take this water (in your hands), let there be no delay. You will receive from me a collection of mantras and also bala and atibala. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 13 | न श्रमो न ज्वरो वा ते न रूपस्य विपर्यय:। न च सुप्तं प्रमत्तं वा धर्षयिष्यन्ति नैऱृता:।।1.22.13।। | "(If you receive these mantras), you will experience neither fatigue, nor fever nor will there be a change in your appearance. Whether you are asleep or agitated, rakshasas cannot harm you. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 14 | न बाह्वोस्सदृशो वीर्ये पृथिव्यामस्ति कश्चन। त्रिषु लोकेषु वै राम न भवेत्सदृशस्तव ।।1.22.14।। | O Rama, there is none in this world equal to the might of your hands nor does such a person exist in the three worlds. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 15 | न सौभाग्ये न दाक्षिण्ये न ज्ञाने बुद्धिनिश्चये। नोत्तरे प्रतिवक्तव्ये समो लोके तवाऽनघ।।1.22.15।। | O sinless one, there is none in this world equal to you in good fortune, kindness, wisdom, in taking a decsion or giving a reply. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 16 | एतद्विद्याद्वये लब्धे भविता नास्ति ते सम:। बलात्वतिबला चैव सर्वज्ञानस्य मातरौ।।1.22.16।। | With these two kinds of knowledge secured, there will be none equal to you, at present or in fututre. Bala and atibala are mother to all kinds of knowledge . |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 17 | क्षुत्पिपासे न ते राम भविष्येते नरोत्तम । बलामतिबलां चैव पठत: पथि राघव।।1.22.17।। | O Rama, best among men, scion in the line of Raghu, on your way you will not feel hunger or thirst if you recite bala and atibala. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 18 | विद्याद्वयमधीयाने यशश्चाप्यतुलं त्वयि। पितामहसुते ह्येते विद्ये तेजस्समन्विते।।1.22.18।। प्रदातुं तव काकुत्स्थ सदृशस्त्वं हि धार्मिक। | O Rama, born in the line Kakutstha and one who is righteous, these two radiant sciences are daughters of the grandsire Brahma. If you pursue these two sciences, you will get unequalled fame. You are a fit person to confer these two sciences. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 19 | कामं बहुगुणास्सर्वे त्वय्येते नात्र संशय:। तपसा सम्भृते चैते बहुरूपे भविष्यत:।।1.22.19।। | You possess all these qualities in great measure. There is no doubt that If these two sciences (mantras) are nourished with austerities they will assume multiple forms (and benefit you)". |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 20 | ततो रामो जलं स्पृष्ट्वा प्रहृष्टवदनश्शुचि:। प्रतिजग्राह ते विद्ये महर्षेर्भावितात्मन:।।1.22.20।। | Thereafter Rama, touched the water and was sanctified. With a cheerful face he received those two sciences from the maharshi who had perceived the supreme soul. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 21 | विद्यासमुदितो रामश्शुशुभे भूरिविक्रम:। सहस्ररश्मिर्भगवान् शरदीव दिवाकर:।।1.22.21।। गुरुकार्याणि सर्वाणि नियुज्य कुशिकात्मजे। ऊषुस्तां रजनीं तत्र सरय्वां सुसुखं त्रय:।।1.22.22।। | . Rama, the highly heroic after acquiring knowledge (of the two sciences) and having rendered all services to preceptor Viswamitra, appeared resplendent like the Sungod in autumn. There the three of them spent the night comfortably on the bank of Sarayu. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 22 | विद्यासमुदितो रामश्शुशुभे भूरिविक्रम:। सहस्ररश्मिर्भगवान् शरदीव दिवाकर:।।1.22.21।। गुरुकार्याणि सर्वाणि नियुज्य कुशिकात्मजे। ऊषुस्तां रजनीं तत्र सरय्वां सुसुखं त्रय:।।1.22.22।। | . Rama, the highly heroic after acquiring knowledge (of the two sciences) and having rendered all services to preceptor Viswamitra, appeared resplendent like the Sungod in autumn. There the three of them spent the night comfortably on the bank of Sarayu. |
Bala Kanda | 22 | 23 | दशरथनृपसूनुसत्तमाभ्यां तृणशयनेऽनुचिते सहोषिताभ्याम्। कुशिकसुतवचोऽनुलालिताभ्यां सुखमिव सा विबभौ विभावरी च।।1.22.23।। | The night was spent as though with comfort by the two eminent sons of Dasaratha, who shared the unaccustomed bed of grass. They were kept in good humour by the words of Kusika's son. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे द्वाविंशस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the twenty second sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramay... |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 1 | प्रभातायां तु शर्वर्यां विश्वामित्रो महामुनि:। अभ्यभाषत काकुत्स्थौ शयानौ पर्णसंस्तरे।।1.23.1।। | When the night turned into daybreak, the eminent ascetic Viswamitra, addressing the descendants of Kakutstha (Rama and Lakshmana) who were lying on a bed of leaves said: |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 2 | कौसल्या सुप्रजा राम पूर्वा सन्ध्या प्रवर्तते। उत्तिष्ठ नरशार्दूल कर्तव्यं दैवमाह्निकम्।।1.23.2।। | "O beloved son of Kausalya, O Rama the day dawns. O best among men, awake, oblations to gods and other sacred rites are required to be performed". |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 3 | तस्यर्षे: परमोदारं वचश्श्रुत्वा नृपात्मजौ । स्नात्वा कृतोदकौ वीरौ जेपतु: परमं जपम्।।1.23.3।। | On hearing the very affectionate call of Viswamitra both the brave princes had their bath and offered oblations to Sungod (standing in the water) and recited the holy name of the Lord. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 4 | कृताह्निकौ महावीर्यौ विश्वामित्रं तपोधनम्। अभिवाद्याभिसंहृष्टौ गमनायाभितस्थतु:।।1.23.4।। | On performing the morning rites, the two highly powerful and and energetic princes stood before Viswamitra who was richly endowed with asceticism. They prostrated before him. And stood ready for their onward journey. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 5 | तौ प्रयातौ महावीर्यौ दिव्यां त्रिपथगां नदीम्। ददृशाते ततस्तत्र सरय्वास्सङ्गमे शुभे।।1.23.5।। | Thereafter, having gone a little further both the heroic brothers looked at the confluence of holy Sarayu with divine Ganga divided into three branches. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 6 | तत्राश्रमपदं पुण्यमृषीणामग्य्रतेजसाम् । बहुवर्षसहस्राणि तप्यतां परमं तप:।।1.23.6।। | There they saw a sacred hermitage of anchorites of great vitality performing severe austerities for thousands of years. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 7 | तं दृष्ट्वा परमप्रीतौ राघवौ पुण्यमाश्रमम्। ऊचतुस्तं महात्मानं विश्वामित्रमिदं वच:।।1.23.7।। | Exceedingly delighted to see the sacred hermitage, the two princes enquired from the illustrious sage Viswamitra: |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 8 | कस्यायमाश्रम: पुण्य: कोन्वस्मिन्वसते पुमान्। भगवन् श्रोतुमिच्छाव: परं कौतूहलं हि नौ।।1.23.8।। | "O worshipful one, whose sacred hermitage is this? Who lives here? Indeed, we are curious to know". |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 9 | तयोस्तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा प्रहस्य मुनिपुङ्गव:। अब्रवीच्छ्रूयतां राम यस्यायं पूर्व आश्रम:।।1.23.9 ।। | On having heard their words, the foremost of sages gently smiled and said, "O Rama listen, who this hermitage belonged to in the past". |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 10 | कन्दर्पो मूर्तिमानासीत्काम इत्युच्यते बुधै:। तपस्यन्तमिह स्थाणुं नियमेन समाहितम्।।1.23.10।। कृतोद्वाहं तु देवेशं गच्छन्तं समरुद्गगणम्। धर्षयामास दुर्मेधा हुङ्कृतश्च महात्मना।।1.23.11।। | "Kandarpa (the god of love) once lived here in human form. He is called Kama by the learned. The wicked Kama on his way with the maruts (god of wind) insulted Siva, the god of gods, while he was absorbed in austere meditation along with his newly wedded consort. On seeing Kama Lord Siva roared at him (menacingly). |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 11 | कन्दर्पो मूर्तिमानासीत्काम इत्युच्यते बुधै:। तपस्यन्तमिह स्थाणुं नियमेन समाहितम्।।1.23.10।। कृतोद्वाहं तु देवेशं गच्छन्तं समरुद्गगणम्। धर्षयामास दुर्मेधा हुङ्कृतश्च महात्मना।।1.23.11।। | "Kandarpa (the god of love) once lived here in human form. He is called Kama by the learned. The wicked Kama on his way with the maruts (god of wind) insulted Siva, the god of gods, while he was absorbed in austere meditation along with his newly wedded consort. On seeing Kama Lord Siva roared at him (menacingly). |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 12 | अवदग्धस्य रौद्रेण चक्षुषा रघुनन्दन। व्यशीर्यन्त शरीरात्स्वात्सर्वगात्राणि दुर्मते:।।1.23.12।। | "O descendant of Raghu, burnt down by his fierce (third) eye, all the limbs of the body of that evilminded Kama were consumed. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 13 | तस्य गात्रं हतं तत्र निर्दग्थस्य महात्मना। अशरीर: कृत: काम: क्रोधाद्देवेश्वरेण हि।।1.23.13।। | Having been completely burnt down by Lord Siva, Kama's body was destroyed. Mighty angry, Siva, reduced Kama to a 'disembodied being. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 14 | अनङ्ग इति विख्यातस्तदाप्रभृति राघव। स चाङ्गविषयश्श्रीमान्यत्राङ्गं प्रमुमोच ह।।1.23.14।। | O descendant of the Raghus, from that time onwards, he was known as 'Ananga' (one without form). The beautiful place where he gave up his body is known as Angadesa. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 15 | तस्यायमाश्रम: पुण्यस्तस्येमे मुनय: पुरा। शिष्या धर्मपरा नित्यं तेषां पापं न विद्यते।।1.23.15।। | This holy hermitage belongs to Kama. These ascetics are his disciples. They are always righteous and are free from sin. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 16 | इहाद्य रजनीं राम वसेम शुभदर्शन। पुण्ययोस्सरितोर्मध्ये श्वस्तरिष्यामहे वयम्।।1.23.16।। | O auspiciouslooking Rama, we will stay here tonight at the confluence of both these sacred rivers (Sarayu and Ganga) and cross over Ganga tomorrow. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 17 | अभिगच्छामहे सर्वे शुचय: पुण्यमाश्रमम्। स्नाताश्च कृतजप्याश्च हुतहव्या नरोत्तम।।1.23.17।। | O best of men, after morning ablutions offering oblations to the sacred fire, all of us sanctified will enter this pious hermitage". |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 18 | तेषां संवदतां तत्र तपोदीर्घेण चक्षुषा। विज्ञाय परमप्रीता मुनयो हर्षमागमन्।।1.23.18।। | As they were conversing thus, the ascetics, with their far reaching spiritual vision (beyond the veil of time) recognised them and were immensely pleased. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 19 | अर्घ्यं पाद्यं तथाऽतिथ्यं निवेद्य कुशिकात्मजे। रामलक्ष्मणयो: पश्चादकुर्वन्नतिथिक्रियाम्।।1.23.19।। | After extending hospitality to the son of Kusika (Viswamitra) with respectful offerings, and water for washing feet they played the host to Rama and Lakshmana. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 20 | सत्कारं समनुप्राप्य कथाभिरभिरञ्जयन्। यथार्हमजपन् सन्ध्यामृषयस्ते समाहिता:।।1.23.20।। | Having received due hospitality, they delighted them (ascetics) with their talk. The rishis with composed minds recited their evening prayer as usual. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 21 | तत्र वासिभिरानीता मुनिभिस्सुव्रतै: सह। न्यवसन् सुसुखं तत्र कामाश्रमपदे तदा।।1.23.21।। | The ascetics who resided there, faithful to their vows, took them in. There they staed happily in Kama's hermitage. |
Bala Kanda | 23 | 22 | कथाभिरभिरामाभिरभिरामौ नृपात्मजौ। रमयामास धर्मात्मा कौशिको मुनिपुङ्गव:।।1.23.22।। | Foremost among the ascetics the son of Kusika (Viswamitra) delighted the charming princes with enchanting tales. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीय आदिकाव्ये बालकाण्डे त्रयोविंशस्सर्ग:।। Thus ends the twentythird sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 1 | तत: प्रभाते विमले कृताह्निकमरिन्दमौ। विश्वामित्रं पुरस्कृत्य नद्यास्तीरमुपागतौ।।1.24.1।। | Thereafter the destroyers of foes, Rama and Lakshmana offering their morning oblations on that bright dawn arrived at the bank of the river (Ganga) with Viswamitra ahead of them. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 2 | ते च सर्वे महात्मानो मुनयस्संश्रितव्रता:। उपस्थाप्य शुभां नावं विश्वामित्रमथाब्रुवन्।।1.24.2।। | All the highminded ascetics and strict followers of vows secured an auspicious boat for them and addressed Viswamitra, saying: |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 3 | आरोहतु भवान्नावं राजपुत्रपुरस्कृत:। अरिष्टं गच्छ पन्थानं मा भूत्कालविपर्यय:।।1.24.3।। | With the princes ahead of you, board the boat. Tread the safe path. Let there be no loss of time. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 4 | विश्वामित्रस्तथेत्युक्तवा तानृषीनभिपूज्य च। ततार सहितस्ताभ्यां सरितं सागरङ्गमाम्।।1.24.4।। | "Be it so", said Viswamitra and paid respect to all those sages. And accompanied by them (Rama and Lakshmana), crossed the river flowing towards the sea. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 5 | ततश्शुश्राव वै शब्दमतिसंरम्भवर्धितम्। मध्यमागम्य तोयस्य सह राम:कनीयसा।।1.24.5।। | As they reached the midstream, Rama and his younger brother heard a sound greatly augmented by the speed (of the river). |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 6 | अथ रामस्सरिन्मध्ये पप्रच्छ मुनिपुङ्गवम्। वारिणो भिद्यमानस्य किमयं तुमुलो ध्वनि:।।1.24.6।। | Rama enquired of Viswamitra, the best of sages, "What is this tumultuous sound bursting out of the waters?" |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 7 | राघवस्य वचश्श्रुत्वा कौतूहलसमन्वित:। कथयामास धर्मात्मा तस्य शब्दस्य निश्चयम्।।1.24.7।। | At the words of Rama filled with curiosity, the righteous (Viswamitra) narrated the true nature of that sound. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 8 | कैलासपर्वते राम मनसा निर्मितं सर:। ब्रह्मणा नरशार्दूल तेनेदं मानसं सर:।।1.24.8।। | "O tiger among men, Rama. Brahma created out of his mind a lake on mount Kailas and so that lake is called Manasa (Sarovara). |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 9 | तस्मात्सुस्राव सरसस्सायोध्यामुपगूहते । सर प्रवृत्ता सरयू: पुण्या ब्रह्मसरश्च्युता।।1.24.9।। | This river which flows from Manasa Sarovara is, therefore, known as 'Sarayu'. It surrounds Ayodhya. This sacred river flows from that lake of Brahma. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 10 | तस्यायमतुलश्शब्दो जाह्नवीमभिवर्तते। वारिसङ्क्षोभजो राम प्रणामं नियत:कुरु।।1.24.10।। | When Ganga approaches this river (Sarayu), there is a clash of waters and this great noise is produced. Rama, offer respectful salutations here, with a calm mind". |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 11 | ताभ्यां तु तावुभौ कृत्वा प्रणाममतिधार्मिकौ। तीरं दक्षिणमासाद्य जग्मतुर्लघुविक्रमौ।।1.24.11।। | Deeply religious (in nature) they both made obeisance to the two rivers and reached the southern bank and advanced with quick steps. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 12 | स वनं घोरसङ्काशं दृष्ट्वा नृपवरात्मज:। अविप्रहतमैक्ष्वाक: पप्रच्छ मुनिपुङ्गवम्।।1.24.12।। | He who was a descendent of Ikshvaku and son of the best of kings, (Dasaratha) having seen that untrodden and dreadful forest asked the foremost of the ascetics: |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 13 | अहो वनमिदं दुर्गं झिल्लिकागणनादितम्। भैरवैश्शपदै: पूर्णं शकुन्तैर्दारुणारुतै:।।1.24.13।। | "What a wonder This inaccessible forest echoes with the (shrill) chirpings of crickets It is filled with ferocious beasts and birds producing fearful sounds. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 14 | नानाप्रकारैश्शकुनै र्वाश्यद्भिर्भैरवस्वनै:। सिंहव्याघ्रवराहैश्च वारणैश्चोपशोभितम्।।1.24.14।। | "It resounds with the frightful shricks of various kinds of birds. Lions, tigers, boars and elephants prowl about. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 15 | धवाश्वकर्णककुभैर्बिल्वतिन्दुकपाटलै:। सङ्कीर्णं बदरीभिश्च किन्न्वेतद्दारुणं वनम्।।1.24.15।। | This forest jampacked with dhava, ashvakarna, kakubha, bilva, tinduka, patala and badari trees, how frightening this forest could be" |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 16 | तमुवाच महातेजा विश्वामित्रो महामुनि:। श्रूयतां वत्स काकुत्स्थ यस्यैतद्दारुणं वनम्।।1.24.16।। | Viswamitra, the great sage radiating energy addressing Rama said, "O child of kakusthsa dynasty I shall tell you whose dreadful forest this is. Listen" |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 17 | एतौ जनपदौ स्फीतौ पूर्वमास्तां नरोत्तम। मलदाश्च करूशाश्च देवनिर्माणनिर्मितौ।।1.24.17।। | O best among men, formerly these two large and prosperous cities called Malada and Karusha built by celestial architects existed. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 18 | पुरा वृत्रवधे राम मलेन समभिप्लुतम्। क्षुधा चैव सहस्राक्षं ब्रह्महत्या समाविशत्।।1.24.18।। | O Rama, in ancient times after killing Vritrasura, Indra was overpowered by the sin of slaying a brahmin and was affected by impurity and hunger. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 19 | तमिन्द्रं स्नापयन् देवा ऋषयश्च तपोधना:। कलशैस्स्नापयामासुर्मलं चास्य प्रमोचयन्।।1.24.19।। | Devas and rishis endowed with the wealth of asceticism bathed Indra with the (consecrated) waters (brought from all rivers) from the pitchers and got him cleansed of impurities. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 20 | इह भूम्यां मलं दत्वा दत्वा कारूशमेव च। शरीरजं महेन्द्रस्य ततो हर्षं प्रपेदिरे।।1.24.20।। | With the hunger and the taint and impurity from the body of Mahendra removed at this place, the devas rejoiced. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 21 | निर्मलो निष्करूशश्च शुचिरिंन्द्रो यदाभवत्। ददौ देशस्य सुप्रीतो वरं प्रभुरनुत्तमम्।।1.24.21।। | Cleansed of his impurities and his hunger gone, Indra once again became pure. Allpowerful Indra highly pleased gave an excellent boon to that region. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 22 | इमौ जनपदौ स्फीतौ ख्यातिं लोके गमिष्यत:। मलदाश्च करूशाश्च ममाङ्गमलधारिणौ।।1.24.22।। | Indra blessed the place saying, 'Having absorbed impurities of my body, let these places be extremely fertile and prosperous and let this be renowned throughout this world as Malada and Karusha'. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 23 | साधु साध्विति तं देवा: पाकशासनमब्रुवन्। देशस्य पूजां तां दृष्ट्वा कृतां शक्रेण धीमता।।1.24.23।। | Having seen the honour bestowed on that land by the wise Indra, the gods said to him, 'Well done, Well done'. |
Bala Kanda | 24 | 24 | एतौ जनपदौ स्फीतौ दीर्घकालमरिन्दम। मलदाश्च करूशाश्च मुदितौ धनधान्यत:।।1.24.24।। | O Destroyers of enemies these prosperous townships, Malada and Karusha looked cheerful with (bumper) crops and wealth for a long time. |
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