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r Rmacaritamnasa

(The Mnasa lake containing the exploits of r Rma)

Descent Five

(Sundara-Ka)

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lokanta vatamaprameyamanagha nirvantipradabrahmambhuphandrasevyamania vedntavedya vibhum,

rmkhya jagadvara suraguru mymanuya harivandeha karukara raghuvara bhuplacumaim.1.I adore the Lord of the universe bearing the name of Rma, the Chief of Raghus

line and the crest-jewel of kings, the mine of compassion, the dispeller of all sins,appearing in human form through His My (deluding potency), the greatest of all gods,knowable through Vednta (the Upaniads), constantly worshipped by Brahm (theCreator), ambhu (Lord iva) and ea (the serpent-god), the bestower of supremepeace in the form of final beatitude, placid, eternal, beyond the ordinary means ofcognition, sinless and all-pervading. (1)

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nny sph raghupate hdayesmadyesatya vadmi ca bhavnakhilntartm,

bhakti prayaccha raghupugava nirbhar mekmdidoarahita kuru mnasa ca.2.

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foot while leaping sank down immediately into the nethermost region (Ptla). Hanumnsped forth in the same way as the unerring shaft of r Rma (the Lord of the Raghus).Knowing him to be r Rmas emissary, the deity presiding over the ocean spoke to mountMainka,*Relieve him of his fatigue, O Mainka (by allowing him to rest on you). (15)

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Do.: hanumna tehi paras kara puni knha pranma,rma kju knhe binu mohi kah birma.1.Hanumn simply touched the mountain with his hand and then made obeisance to

it saying, There can be no rest for me till I have accomplished r Rmas work. (1)

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Cau.: jta pavanasuta devanha dekh, jnai kahu bala buddhi bise.suras nma ahinha kai mt, pahainhi i kah tehi bt.1.ju suranha mohi dnha ahr, sunata bacana kaha pavanakumr.rma kju kari phiri mai vau, st kai sudhi prabhuhi sunvau.2.taba tava badana paihihau , satya kahau mohi jna de m.kavanehu jatana dei nahi jn, grasasi na mohi kaheu hanumn.3.jojana bhari tehi badanu pasr, kapi tanu knha duguna bistr.

soraha jojana mukha tehi hayau, turata pavanasuta battisa bhayau.4.* It is mentioned in our scriptures that formerly mountains had wings and could fly like birds, but

later on Indra clipped them of their wings by his thunderbolt and since then they became stationary.Mainka, however, who was able to accelerate his speed with the help of the wind-god, rushed into theocean and hid himself under its waters. The deity presiding over the ocean, who had been begotten byKing Sagara, and was thus an ancestor of the Lord, took this opportunity to oblige r Rma and directedMainka to come out of his hiding-place and give rest to His envoy in the mid-ocean so as to enable himto cross the ocean by easy stages. Out of gratitude to the ocean, who had afforded him shelter all thetime, and in order to repay his obligation to the wind-god, Mainka emerged from his asylum and servedas a stepping-stone for Hanumn to rest on and replenish his store of energy. Hanumn, however, whowas spurred on by his devotion to r Rma and depended on His all-sufficient grace, needed no othersupport and took leave of the mountain by merely acknowledging his services. The incident further showsHanumns unremitting zeal in the service of his Lord.


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748 * R RMACARITAMNASA *

jasa jasa suras badanu baRhv, tsu duna kapi rupa dekhv.sata jojana tehi nana knh, ati laghu rupa pavanasuta lnh.5.badana paihi puni bhera v, mg bid thi siru nv.

mohi suranha jehi lgi pahv, budhi bala maramu tora mai pv.6.The gods saw the son of the wind-god sweeping along; and in order to test his

extraordinary strength and intelligence they sent Suras, a mother of serpents, whocame near him and said: The gods have provided me a meal today. On hearing thesewords the son of the wind-god said in reply, Let me return after accomplishing rRmas errand and tell my lord the news of St. Then I will approach you and enteryour mouth; I tell you the truth. Mother, only let me go now. When, however, she wouldnot let him go on any account, Hanumn said, Then why not devour me? Shedistended her mouth to a distance of eight miles, while the chief of monkeys grewdouble the size of her mouth. She stretched her mouth to a circumference of a hundredand twenty-eight miles, and the son of the wind-god immediately took a form covering

two hundred and fifty-six miles. Even as Suras expanded her jaws the chief of themonkeys manifested a form twice as large as her mouth. When she further expandedher mouth eight hundred miles wide, the son of the wind-god assumed a very minuteform, by which he entered her mouth and came out again and bowing his head to herbegged leave to proceed. I have gauged the extent of your wit and strength, the errandfor which the gods had despatched me. (16)

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Do.: rma kju sabu karihahu tumha bala buddhi nidhna,

sia dei ga so harai caleu hanumna.2.You will accomplish all the work of r Rma, a storehouse that you are of

strength and intelligence. Having blessed Hanumn she departed and Hanumn toojoyfully resumed his journey (through the air). (2)

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Cau.: nisicari eka sidhu mahu raha, kari my nabhu ke khaga gaha.jva jatu je gagana uRh, jala biloki tinha kai parichh.1.


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gahai chha saka so na uR, ehi bidhi sad gaganacara kh.soi chala hanumna kaha knh, tsu kapau kapi turatahi cnh.2.thi mri mrutasuta br, bridhi pra gayau matidhr.

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ji dekh bana sobh, gujata cacarka madhu lobh.3.nn taru phala phula suhe, khaga mga bda dekhi mana bhe.saila bisla dekhi eka ge , t para dhi caRheu bhaya tyge.4.um na kachu kapi kai adhik, prabhu pratpa jo klahi kh.giri para caRhi lak tehi dekh, kahi na ji ati durga bise.5.ati utaga jalanidhi cahu ps, kanaka koa kara parama praks.6.

There was a demoness who dwelt in the ocean and would catch the birds in theair by conjuring tricks. Seeing on the surface of the water the reflection of the creaturethat coursed in the air she would catch it and the bird was unable to move. In this wayshe would devour birds everyday. She employed the same trick against Hanumn, butthe chief of monkeys at once saw through her game. The valiant son of the wind-goddispatched her and swept across the ocean, resolute of mind as he was. Reaching theother shore he gazed on the loveliness of the forest with the bees humming in quest ofhoney. Trees of various kinds looked charming with fruits and flowers; and he wasparticularly delighted at heart to see the numerous birds and beasts. Beholding a hugemountain ahead of him, he fearlessly ran up to its summit. The chief of the monkeys, OUm (Prvat), deserved no credit for it: it was all attributable to the glory of the Lord, whodevours Death himself. Climbing up the hill he surveyed Lak, a most marvellousfortress that defied description. It was very high and was enclosed by the ocean on allsides. The ramparts of gold shed great lustre all round. (16)

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Cha.: kanaka koa bicitra mani kta sudaryatan ghan,cauhaa haa subaa bth cru pura bahu bidhi ban.gajabji khaccara nikara padacara ratha baruthanhi ko ganai,

bahurupa nisicara jutha atibala sena baranata nahibanai.1.bana bga upabana bik sara kupa bp sohah,nara nga sura gadharba kany rupa muni mana mohah.kahu mla deha bisla saila samna atibala garjah,nn akhrenha bhirahi bahu bidhi eka ekanha tarjah.2.karijatanabhaa koinha bikaa tana nagara cahu disi racchah,kahumahia mnua dhenu khara aja khalaniscarabhacchah.ehi lgi tulasdsa inha k kath kachu eka hai kah,raghubra sara tratha sarranhi tygi gati paihahi sah.3.

The charming city was enclosed by a fortification wall of gold inlaid with preciousstones of various kinds, and contained many beautiful houses, cross roads, bazars,lovely streets and lanes, and was decorated in everyway. Who could count themultitudes of elephants, horses and mules, the crowds of foot soldiers and chariots andthe troops of demons of every shapea formidable host beyond all description ? Grovesand orchards, gardens and parks, lakes and also wells, big and small, looked charming;daughters of human beings, Ngas, gods and Gandharvas (celestial musicians) enrapturedwith their beauty the minds of even hermits. Here roared mighty wrestlers endowed withhuge mountainlike forms. They grappled with one another in many ways in differentcourts and challenged one another to a duel. Myriads of champions possessing frightfulforms sedulously guarded the city on all sides. Elsewhere the vile demons feasted on

buffaloes, human beings, cows, donkeys and goats. Tulasdsa has briefly told theirstory only because they will drop their bodies at the sanctuary of r Rmas arrows andthereby attain the supreme state. (13)

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Do.: pura rakhavre dekhi bahu kapi mana knha bicra,ati laghu rupa dharau nisi nagara karau paisra.3.Seeing a host of guards defending the city, the chief of the monkeys thought to

himself, Let me assume a very minute form and enter the city at night. (3)

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Cau.: masaka samna rupa kapi dhar, lakahi caleu sumiri narahar.nma lakin eka nisicar, so kaha calesi mohi nidar.1.janehi nahi maramu saha mor, mora ahra jah lagi cor.

muhik eka mah kapi han, rudhira bamata dharan

hanaman.2.puni sabhri uh so lak, jori pni kara binaya sasak.jaba rvanahi brahma bara dnh, calata biraci kah mohi cnh.3.bikala hosi tai kapi ke mre, taba jnesu nisicara saghre.tta mora ati punya bah ut, dekheu nayana rma kara dut.4.

Hanumn assumed a form as small as a gnat and, invoking the Lord in humansemblance (Bhagavn r Rma), headed towards Lak. (At the gateway of Lak)lived a demoness, Lakin by name. Where should you be going heedless of me? shesaid. Fool, have you not been able to know who I am? Every thief hereabout is my food.The great monkey dealt her such a blow with his fist that she toppled down vomitingblood. Then, recovering herself, Lak (Lakin), stood up, and joining her palms in dismay,

humbly addressed him, When Brahm granted Rvaa the boon he had asked for, theCreator furnished me with the following clue (to the extermination of the demon race)while departing:When you get discomfited by a blow from a monkey, know that all isover with the demon race. I must have earned very great merit, dear Hanumn, that Ihave been blessed with the sight of r Rmas own messenger. (14)

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Do.: tta svarga apabarga sukha dharia tul eka aga,

tula na thi sakala mili jo sukha lava satasaga.4.In one scale of the balance, dear son, put together the delights of heaven and thebliss of final beatitude; but they will all be outweighed by a moments joy derived fromcommunion with the saints. (4)

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Cau.: prabisi nagara kje saba kj, hdaya rkhi kosalapura rj.garala sudh ripu karahi mit, gopada sidhu anala sital.1.garuRa sumeru renu sama th, rma kp kari citav jh.ati laghu rupa dhareu hanumn, paih nagara sumiri bhagavn.2.madira madira prati kari sodh, dekhe jaha taha aganita jodh.gayau dasnana madira mah, ati bicitra kahi jta so nh.3.


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sayana kie dekh kapi teh, madira mahu na dkhi baideh.bhavana eka puni dkha suhv, hari madira taha bhinna banv.4.

Enter the city with the Lord of Ayodhy enshrined in your heart and accomplish

all your business. Poison is transformed into nectar, foes turn friends, the oceancontracts itself to the size of a cows footprint, fire becomes cool and Mount Meru, OGarua, appears like a grain of sand to him on whom r Rma has cast His benignlook. Hanumn assumed a very minute form and invoking r Rma entered the city.He ransacked every mansion and saw countless warriors here and there. Then he madehis way into Rvaas palace, which was marvellous beyond words. He saw the demonchief buried in sleep; but he did not find Videhas Daughter there. He then noticed anothersplendid building, with a temple sacred to r Hari standing apart. (14)

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fl H 5HDo.: rmyudha akita gha sobh barani na ji,nava tulasik bda taha dekhi haraa kapiri.5.The mansion had the weapons (bow and arrow) of r Rma painted on its walls

and was beautiful beyond words. The monkey chief rejoiced to see clusters of youngTulas plants there. (5)

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Cau.: lak nscara nikara nivs, ih kah sajjana kara bs.mana mahu taraka karaikapi lg, teh samaya bibhanu jg.1.rma rma tehi sumirana knh, hdaya haraa kapi sajjana cnh.ehi sana hahi karihau pahicn, sdhu te hoi na kraja hn.2.

bipra rupa dhari bacana sune, sunata bibhana uhi taha e.kari pranma p uch kusal, bipra kahahu nija kath bujh.3.k tumha hari dsanha maha ko, more hdaya prti ati ho.k tumha rmu dna anurg, yahu mohi karana baRabhg.4.

Lak is the abode of a gang of demons; how could a pious man take up hisresidence here? While the monkey chief was thus reasoning within himself, Vibhaa(Rvaas youngest brother) woke up. He began to repeat r Rmas name in prayerand Hanumn was delighted at heart to find a virtuous soul. I shall make acquaintancewith him at all events; for ones cause would never suffer at the hands of a good man.Having thus resolved he assumed the form of a Brhmaa and accosted Vibhaa. As


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soon as he heard Hanumns words he rose and came where the latter was. Bowinglow he enquired after the Brhmaas welfare: Tell me all about you, holy sir. Are youone of r Haris own servants (Nrada and others)? My heart is filled with exceeding

love at your sight. Or are you r Rma Himself, a loving friend of the poor, who havecome to bless me (by your sight)? (14)

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Do.: taba hanumata kah saba rma kath nija nma,sunata jugala tana pulaka mana magana sumiri guna grma.6.Thereupon Hanumn told him all about r Rma and disclosed his identity as well.

The moment Vibhaa heard this a thrill ran through the body of both and they weretransported with joy at the thought of r Rmas host of virtues. (6)

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H 4HCau.: sunahu pavanasuta rahani hamr, jimi dasananhi mahu jbha bicr.

tta kabahu mohi jni anth, karihahi kp bhnukula nth.1.

tmasa tanu kachu sdhana nh, prti na pada saroja mana mh.

aba mohi bh bharosa hanumat, binu harikp milahi nahi sat.2.

jau raghubra anugraha knh, tau tumha mohi darasu hahi dnh.

sunahu bibhana prabhu kai rt, karahi sad sevaka para prt.3.

kahahu kavana mai parama kuln, kapi cacala sabah bidhi hn.

prta lei jo nma hamr, tehi dina thi na milai ahr.4.

Hear, O son of the wind-god, how I am living here: my plight is similar to that ofthe poor tongue, that lives in the midst of the teeth. Will the Lord of the solar race, dearfriend, ever show His grace to me, knowing me to be masterless? Endowed as I am witha sinful (demoniac) form, I am incapable of doing any Sdhana (striving for God-Realization); and my heart cherishes no love for the Lords lotus-feet. But I am nowconfident, Hanumn, that r Rma will shower His grace on me; for one can never meeta saint without r Haris grace. It is only because the Hero of Raghus race has beenkind to me that you have blessed me with your sight unsolicited. Listen, Vibhaa: theLord is ever affectionate to His servants; for such is His wont. Tell me what superior birthcan I claima frivolous monkey vile in everyway, so much so that if anyone mentionsour name early in the morning he is sure to go without any food that day. (14)


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Do.: asa mai adhama sakh sunu mohu para raghubra,knh kp sumiri guna bhare bilocana nra.7.Listen, my friend: though I am so wretched, the Hero of Raghus race has shown

His grace even to me ! And his eyes filled with tears as he recalled the Lords virtues.(7)

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Cau.: jnatahu asa svmi bisr, phirahi te khe na hohi dukhr.ehi bidhi kahata rma guna grm, pv anirbcya birm.1.puni saba kath bibhana kah, jehi bidhi janakasut taha rah.taba hanumata kah sunu bhrt, dekh cahau jnak mt.2.juguti bibhana sakala sun, caleu pavanasuta bid kar.kari soi rupa gayau puni tahav , bana asoka st raha jahav .3.

dekhi manahi mahu knha pranm, baihehi bti jta nisi jm.ksa tanu ssa ja eka ben, japati hdaya raghupati guna ren.4.

It is not to be wondered that those who knowingly forget such a lord and go adriftshould be unhappy. Thus recounting r Rmas virtues, Hanumn derived unspeakablesolace. Then Vibhaa fully narrated how Janakas Daughter had been living there.Thereupon Hanumn said, Listen, brother: I should like to see Mother St: Vibhaafully explained to him the method of seeing Her and the son of the wind-god took leaveof Vibhaa and proceeded on his errand. Assuming the same (minute) form as he hadtaken before, he repaired to the Aoka grove where St dwelt. He mentally bowed to Heras soon as he saw Her. Obviously She had been squatting away the hours of the night.

Emaciated in body, She wore a single braid* of matted hair on Her head and repeatedto Herself the list of r Rmas excellences. (14)

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Do.: nija pada nayana die mana rma pada kamala lna,parama dukh bh pavanasuta dekhi jnak dna.8.She had Her eyes fixed on Her own feet, while Her mind was absorbed in the

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thought of r Rmas lotus feet. The son of the wind-god felt supremely miserable to seeJanakas Daughter sad. (8)

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Cau.: taru pallava mahu rah luk, karai bicra karau k bh.tehi avasara rvanu taha v, saga nri bahu kie banv.1.bahu bidhi khala stahi samujhv, sma dna bhaya bheda dekhv.kaha rvanu sunu sumukhi sayn, madodar di saba rn.2.tava anucar karau pana mor, eka bra biloku mama or.tna dhari oa kahati baideh, sumiri avadhapati parama saneh.3.sunu dasamukha khadyota praks, kabahu ki nalin karai biks.asa mana samujhu kahati jnak, khala sudhi nahi raghubra bna k.4.saha sune hari nehi moh, adhama nilajja lja nahi toh.5.

Concealing himself among the leaves of a tree he mused within himself, Come, sir,

what should I do? At that very moment Rvaa arrived there gaily adorned andaccompanied by a troop of women. The wretch tried to prevail upon Her in many waysthrough friendly advice, allurements, threats and estrangement. Said Rvaa, Listen, Obeautiful and wise lady: I will make Mandodar and all other queens your handmaids, Iswear, provided you cast your look on me only once. Interposing* a blade of grassbetween Herself and Rvaa and fixing Her thoughts on Her most beloved lord (rRma), the King of Ayodhy, Videhas Daughter rejoined: Listen, O ten-headed monster:can a lotus flower ever expand in the glow of a fire-fly? Ponder this at heart, continuedJanakas Daughter; perhaps you have no idea what r Rmas shafts are like, Owretch. You carried me off at a time when there was none by my side; yet you do notfeel ashamed, O vile and impudent rogue! (15)

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Do.: puhi suni khadyota sama rmahi bhnu samna,parua bacana suni kRhi asi bol ati khisina.9.Hearing himself likened to a glow-worm and r Rma compared to the sun, and

exasperated at Her harsh words, the monster drew out his sword and said: (9)

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Cau.: st tai mama kta apamn, kaihau tava sira kahina kpn.nhi ta sapadi mnu mama bn, sumukhi hoti na ta jvana hn.1.

syma saroja dma sama sudara, prabhu bhuja kari kara sama dasakadhara.so bhuja kaha ki tava asi ghor, sunu saha asa pravna pana mor.2.cadrahsa haru mama paritpa, raghupati biraha anala sajta.stala nisita bahasi bara dhr, kaha st haru mama dukha bhr.3.sunata bacana puni mrana dhv, mayatanay kahi nti bujhv.kahesi sakala nisicarinha bol, stahi bahu bidhi trsahu j.4.msa divasa mahu kah na mn, tau mai mrabi kRhi kpn.5.

St, you have offered me an insult; I will accordingly cut off your head with myrelentless sword. If not, obey my command at once; or else you lose your life, O beautifullady. My lords arm is lovely as a string of blue lotuses and shapely and long as the

trunk of an elephant, O ten-headed monster. Either that arm or your dreadful sword willhave my neck: hear this my solemn vow, O fool. (Turning to Rvaas glittering scimitar)Take away, O Candrahsa*, the burning anguish of my heart caused by the fire ofseparation from the Lord of the Raghus. You possess a cool, sharp and good blade;therefore, relieve the burden of my sorrow, St said. On hearing these words he rushedforward to kill Her; it was Queen Mandodar (Mayas daughter) who (intervened and)pacified him with words of good counsel. Summoning all the demonesses (posted there)he said, Go and intimidate St in every way. If she does not accept my advice in amonths time I will draw my sword and behead her. (15)

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stahi trsa dekhvahi dharahi rupa bahu mada.10.(Having issued these instructions) the ten headed Rvaa returned to his palace;

* The word literally means That which derides the moon by its cool brilliance. Though generallyused as a synonym for a curved sword, it particularly denotes the sword possessed by Rvaa as a gift fromBhagavn akara, to whom it originally belonged. In Her utter despair St looked to Rvaas sword aloneto come to Her rescue and end Her miserable existence; and the sowrd, though cruel and dreadful to allappearance, appeared to Her as agreeable and soothing as the moons rays to a burning heart. Theappellation Candrahsa thus sounded most appropriate to Her.


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while the host of fiendesses in the Aoka grove assumed various kinds of hideous formsand intimidated St. (10)

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Cau.: trija nma rcchas ek, rma carana rati nipuna bibek.sabanhau boli sunesi sapan, stahi sei karahu hita apan.1.

sapane bnara lak jr, jtudhna sen saba mr.khara ruRha nagana dasass, muita sira khaita bhuja bs.2.ehi bidhi so dacchina disi j, lak manahu bibhana p.nagara phir raghubra doh, taba prabhu st boli pah.3.yaha sapan mai kahau pukr, hoihi satya gae dina cr.tsu bacana suni te saba ar, janakasut ke carananhi par.4.

One of these demonesses, Trija by name, was devoted to r Rmas feet andperfect in spiritual wisdom. She summoned all her companions, told them her dream andexhorted them to serve St and thus bless themselves. In my dream a monkey burntLak and the whole demon host was killed. As for the ten-headed Rvaa, I saw him

mounted on a donkey, all naked, with his heads shorn and his twenty arms chopped off.In this fashion he went his way to the south*; and it so appeared that Lak had passedinto the hands of Vibhaa. r Rmas victory was proclaimed (by beat of drum)throughout the city: it was then that the Lord (r Rma) sent for St. This dream, I loudlyproclaim, will come true a few days hence. They were all dismayed to hear her wordsand fell at the feet of Janakas Daughter. (14)

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Do.: jaha taha ga sakala taba st kara mana soca,msa divasa bte mohi mrihi nisicara poca.11.Then they all dispersed in various directions and St anxiously thought within

Herself: At the end of a long month this vile monster will slay me. (11)

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*The abode of Yama (the god of death) is believed to be in the south. That is why journey in a dreamto the south is supposed to forebode death.

As appears from what follows, it is not death that St dreads, but the long interval of a month whichhas to elapse before Her threatened death.


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H fl H 2H H

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Cau.: trija sana bol kara jor, mtu bipati sagini tai mor.tajau deha karu begi up, dusaha birahu aba nahi sahi j.1.

ni kha racu cit ban, mtu anala puni dehi lagsatya karahi mama prti sayn, sunai ko ravana sula sama bn.2.sunata bacana pada gahi samujhesi, prabhu pratpa bala sujasu sunesi.nisi na anala mila sunu sukumr, asa kahi so nija bhavana sidhr.3.kaha st bidhi bh pratik ul, milihi na pvaka miihi na sul.dekhiata pragaa gagana agr, avani na vata ekau tr.4.pvakamaya sasi sravata na g, mnahu mohi jni hata bhg.sunahi binaya mama biapa asok, satya nma karu haru mama sok.5.nutana kisalaya anala samn, dehi agini jani karahi nidn.dekhi parama birahkula st, so chana kapihi kalapa sama bt.6.

With joined palms She said to Trija, Mother, you are my only companion in adversity.Therefore, quickly devise some means whereby I may be enabled to cast off this body; forthis desolation, which is so hard to bear, can no longer be endured. Bring some wood andput up a pyre; and then, my mother, set fire to it. Thus prove the genuineness of my love forthe Lord, O wise lady. Who will stand Rvaas words,that pierce the ear like a shaft? Onhearing these words she clasped Sts feet and comforted Her by recounting the majesty,might and glory of Her lord. Listen, O tender lady: no fire can be had at night. So sayingshe left for her residence. St said (to Herself) Heaven itself has turned hostile to me;there is no fire to be had and I cannot be cured of my agony otherwise. Sparks of fire arevisibly seen in the heavens; but not a single star drops to the earth. The moon, though allfire, refuses to rain sparks, as if conscious of my wretchedness. Hear my prayer, O Aoka

tree: take away my sorrow and answer to your name*. Your fresh and tender leaves bearthe colour of flames; therefore, supply me with fire and do not aggravate my agony beyondlimits. The moment seemed like an ageto Hanumn as he beheld St extremely distresseddue to Her separation from Her lord. (16)

0 N H 12H*The word Aoka literally means that which ends sorrow. Literally speaking, the word Kalpa denotes the span of life of the universe, which has been

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So.: kapi kari hdaya bicra dnhi mudrik ri taba,janu asoka agra dnha harai uhi kara gaheu.12.Then, taking thought within himself, Hanumn (the monkey chief) dropped down

the signet ring, as though the Aoka tree had thrown a spark (in response to Her prayer).She sprang up with joy and took it in Her hand. (12)

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fl H H 4H L H H 5H H 6H

Cau.: taba dekh mudrik manohara, rma nma akita ati sudara.cakita citava mudar pahicn, haraa bida hdaya akuln.1.jti ko sakai ajaya raghur, my te asi raci nahi j.st mana bicra kara nn, madhura bacana boleu hanumn.2.

rmacadra guna baranai lg, sunatahi st kara dukha bhg.lg sunai ravana mana l, dihu te saba kath sun.3.ravanmta jehi kath suh, kah so pragaa hoti kina bh.taba hanumata nikaa cali gaya u, phiri baih mana bisamaya bhayau.4.rma duta mai mtu jnak, satya sapatha karunnidhna k.yaha mudrik mtu mai n, dnhi rma tumha kaha sahidn.5.nara bnarahi saga kahu kaise , kah kath bhai sagati jaise.6.

Now She saw the charming ring with the name of r Rma most beautifullyengraved on it. Recognizing the ring She looked at it with wonder and was agitated atheart with a mixed feeling of joy and sorrow. Who can conquer the invincible Lord of

the Raghus and such a (divine) ring cannot be prepared through My ( a conjuringtrick). As St thus indulged in fancies of various kinds, Hanumn spoke in honeyedaccents and began to recount r Rmacandras praises. The moment they reachedSts ears Her grief took flight. She listened with all Her soul and ears while Hanumnnarrated the whole story from the very beginning. Wherefore does she who has told thistale, which is like nectar to my ears, not reveal herself?* Thereupon Hanumn drewnear Her, while St sat with her back turned towards him, full of amazement. I am rRmas messenger, mother Jnak: I solemnly swear by the all-merciful Lord Himself.

*Obviously the orchard in which St had been confined was open to the fair sex alone. Naturally,therefore, when She heard an unseen voice utter r Rmas praises, She concluded that it must be somefemale.


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This ring has been brought by me, O mother; r Rma gave it to me as a token for you.Tell me what brought about this fellowship between a man and a monkey. ThenHanumn explained the circumstances in which a union was brought about between menand monkeys. (16)

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Do.: kapi ke bacana saprema suni upaj mana bisvsa,jn mana krama bacana yaha kpsidhu kara dsa.13.As She heard the monkeys affectionate words Her soul trusted him and She

recognized him to be a servant of the all-merciful Lord in thought, word and deed. (13)

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H 1H fl H H 2H fl H S H 3H fl H H 4H fl H H 5H

Cau.: harijana jni prti ati gRh, sajala nayana pulakvali bRh.buRata biraha jaladhi hanumn, bhayahu tta mo kahu jalajn.1.aba kahu kusala ju balihr, anuja sahita sukha bhavana kharr.komalacita kpla raghur, kapi kehi hetu dhar nihur.2.sahaja bni sevaka sukha dyaka, kabahuka surati karata raghunyaka.kabahu nayana mama stala tt, hoihahi nirakhi syma mdu gt.3.bacanu na va nayana bhare br, ahaha ntha hau nipaa bisr.dekhi parama birahkula st, bol kapi mdu bacana bint.4.mtu kusala prabhu anuja samet, tava dukha dukh sukp niket.jani janan mnahu jiya un, tumha te premu rma ke dun.5.

Perceiving him to be a devotee of r Hari She developed an intense affection forhim. Her eyes filled with tears and a thrill ran through Her body. To me who was beingdrowned in the ocean of desolation, dear Hanumn, you have come as a veritable bark.Now tell me, I adjure you, the welfare of all-blissful r Rma (the Slayer of Khara) andHis younger brother (Lakmaa). Wherefore has the tender-hearted and compassionateLord of the Raghus become so hard-hearted? Does the Chief of the Raghus everremember meHe who is by natural disposition a source of delight to His servants ? Willmy eyes, dear Hanumn, be ever gladdened by the sight of His swarthy and delicatelimbs? Words failed Her and Her eyes swam with tears. Ah, my lord ! You have entirely


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forgotten me. Seeing St sore distressed due to Her separation from Her lord,Hanumn addressed Her in soft and polite accents: The Lord and His younger brother(Lakmaa) are both doing well, mother, except for the fact that the all-merciful issorrowful because of Your sorrow. Do not feel vexed at heart, mother; r Rma lovesYou twice as much as You love Him. (15)

0 H 14H

Do.: raghupati kara sadesu aba sunu janan dhari dhra,asa kahi kapi gadagada bhayau bhare bilocana nra.14.Mother, compose Yourself now and hear the message of r Rma (the Lord of

the Raghus). Even as he uttered these words, the monkeys voice was choked withemotion and his eyes filled with tears. (14)

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Cau.: kaheu rma biyoga tava st, mo kahu sakala bhae bipart.nava taru kisalaya manahu ksnu, kla nis sama nisi sasi bhnu.1.kubalaya bipina kuta bana saris, brida tapata tela janu baris.je hita rahe karata tei pr, uraga svsa sama tribidha samr.2.kahehu te kachu dukha ghai ho, khi kahau yaha jna na ko.tatva prema kara mama aru tor, jnata priy eku manu mor.3.so manu sad rahata tohi ph, jnu prti rasu etanehi mh.

prabhu sadesu sunata baideh, magana prema tana sudhi nahi teh.4.kaha kapi hdaya dhra dharu mt, sumiru rma sevaka sukhadt.ura nahu raghupati prabhut, suni mama bacana tajahu kadar.5.

r Rma said: Ever since I have been separated from you, St, everything tome has become its very reverse. The fresh and tender leaves on the trees look liketongues of fire; nights appear as dreadful as the night of final dissolution and the moonscorches like the sun. Beds of lotuses are like so many spears planted on the ground,while rain-clouds pour boiling oil as it were. Those that were friendly before have nowbecome tormenting; the cool, soft and fragrant breezes are now like the breath of aserpent. Ones agony is assuaged to some extent even by speaking of it; but to whomshall I speak about it? For there is no one who will understand. The reality about the


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chord of love that binds you and me, dear, is known to my soul alone; and my soul everabides with you. Know this to be the essence of my love. Videhas Daughter was soabsorbed in love the moment She heard the Lords message, that She lost all consciousnessof Her body. Said the monkey, Mother, collect Yourself, and fix Your thoughts on rRma, the delight of His servants. Reflect on the glory of the Lord of the Raghus andshake off all faint-heartedness upon my word. (15)

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Do.: nisicara nikara pataga sama raghupati bna ksnu,janan hdaya dhra dharu jare niscara jnu.15.The hosts of demons are like so many moths, while the shafts of the Lord of the

Raghus are like flames. Have courage in Your heart, mother, and take the demons as

consumed. (15)

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H 4H M fl H 5H

Cau.: jau raghubra hoti sudhi p, karate nahi bilabu raghur.rma bna rabi ue jnak, tama barutha kaha jtudhna k.1.abahi mtu mai ju lav, prabhu yasu nahi rma doh.kachuka divasa janan dharu dhr, kapinha sahita aihahi raghubr.2.nisicara mri tohi lai jaihahi, tihu pura nraddi jasu gaihahi.hai suta kapi saba tumhahi samn, jtudhna ati bhaa balavn.3.more hdaya parama sadeh, suni kapi pragaa knhi nija deh.

kanaka bhudharkra sarr, samara bhayakara atibala br.4.st mana bharosa taba bhaya u, puni laghu rupa pavanasuta layau.5.

Had the Hero of Raghus line any news about You, the Lord of the Raghus wouldnot have tarried. The moment r Rmas arrows make their appearance like the sun, thedemon host would be scattered like the shadows of night. Mother, I would take You toHim this very moment; but, I swear by Rma, I have no such orders from the Lord.Therefore, wait patiently for some days more, mother, till the Hero of Raghus line arriveswith the troops of monkeys. Slaughtering the demons, He will take You away; whileNrada and the other sages will glorify Him in all the three spheres of creation. But, myson, all the monkeys must be pygmies like you, whereas the demons are mighty andgreat warriors. I have grave misgivings in my heart on this score. On hearing this the


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monkey revealed His natural form, colossal as a mountain of gold, terrible in battle,possessing great might and full of valour. St now took comfort in Her heart and the sonof the wind-god thereupon resumed his diminutive appearance. (15)

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Do.: sunu mt skhmga nahi bala buddhi bisla,prabhu pratpa te garuRahi khi parama laghu byla.16.Listen, mother: monkeys possess no great strength or intelligence either; but,

through the Lords might, the most tiny snake might swallow Garua (the king of birdsand the mount of Bhagavn Viu). (16)

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H 1H H H 2H H fl H 3H MH fl H 4H H 5H

Cau.: mana satoa sunata kapi bn, bhagati pratpa teja bala sn.

sia dnhi rmapriya jn, hohu tta bala sla nidhn.1.ajara amara gunanidhi suta hoh u, karahu bahuta raghunyaka chohu.karahu kp prabhu asa suni kn, nirbhara prema magana hanumn.2.bra bra nesi pada ss, bol bacana jori kara ks.aba ktaktya bhayau mai mt, sia tava amogha bikhyt.3.sunahu mtu mohi atisaya bh ukh, lgi dekhi sudara phala rukh.sunu suta karahi bipina rakhavr, parama subhaa rajancara bhr.4.tinha kara bhaya mt mohi nh, jau tumha sukha mnahu mana mh.5.

St felt gratified at heart even as She heard the monkeys words full of devotionand revealing r Rmas majesty, glory and strength. Recognizing him as the beloved

of r Rma She gave him Her blessing: May you become a repository of strength andvirtue, dear child. May you ever remain immune from old age and death and prove to bea storehouse of good qualities, my son; and may the Lord of the Raghus shower Hisabundant grace on you. The moment the words May the Lord be gracious to youreached his ears Hanumn was utterly overwhelmed with emotion. Again and again themonkey bowed his head at Her feet and with joined palms addressed Her thus: I havenow accomplished all that I had to accomplish, my mother; for your blessing, everyoneknows, is unfailing. Listen, mother: I am feeling frightfully hungry at the sight of thesetrees laden with delicious fruits. I tell you, my son, this grove is guarded by most valiantand mighty demons. Mother, I am not at all afraid of them, only if I have your heartyapproval. (15)


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Do.: dekhi buddhi bala nipuna kapi kaheu jnak jhu,raghupati carana hdaya dhari tta madhura phala khhu.17.Seeing the monkey perfect in strength and wit, Janakas Daughter said, Go, my

son, and enjoy the luscious fruit with your heart fixed on r Rmas feet. (17)

0 L L H fl H 1H fl H L H 2H fl H H 3H Hfl H 4H

Cau.: caleu ni siru paiheu bg, phala khesi taru torai lg.rahe tah bahu bhaa rakhavre, kachu mresi kachu ji pukre.1.ntha eka v kapi bhr, tehi asoka bik ujr.khesi phala aru biapa upre, racchaka mardi mardi mahi re.2.suni rvana pahae bhaa nn, tinhahi dekhi garjeu hanumn.saba rajancara kapi saghre, gae pukrata kachu adhamre.3.

puni pahayau tehi acchakumr, cal saga lai subhaa apr.vata dekhi biapa gahi tarj, thi nipti mahdhuni garj.4.

Bowing his head he went forth and entered the grove; and having eaten thefruit he began to break down the trees. A number of warriors had been posted thereas guards; some of them were killed by him, while the rest took flight and cried forhelp, O lord, a huge monkey has made his appearance and laid waste the Aokagrove. He has eaten fruits, uprooted trees, and, having crushed the watchmen, haslaid them on the ground. On hearing this, Rvaa despatched a number of hischampions. Hanumn roared when he saw them and slaughtered the whole demonhost. A few that had survived though well-nigh killed, escaped screaming. Rvaa thensent prince Aka, who sallied forth with a vast number of his best warriors. Seeing

them approach, Hanumn seized a tree and threatened them and, having overthrownthe prince, roared with a loud yell. (14)

0 H 18H

Do.: kachu mresi kachu mardesi kachu milaesi dhari dhuri,kachu puni ji pukre prabhu markaa bala bhuri.18.Some he slew, some he crushed and some he seized and pounded with dust. And

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Cau.: suni suta badha lakesa risn, pahaesi meghanda balavn.mrasi jani suta bdhesu th, dekhia kapihi kah kara h.1.

cal idrajita atulita jodh, badhu nidhana suni upaj krodh.kapi dekh druna bhaa v, kaakai garj aru dhv.2.ati bisla taru eka upr, biratha knha lakesa kumr.rahe mahbhaa tke sag, gahi gahi kapi mardai nija ag.3.tinhahi nipti thi sana bj, bhire jugala mnahu gajarj.muhik mri caRh taru j, thi eka chana muruch .4.uhi bahori knhisi bahu my, jti na ji prabhajana jy.5.

The King of Lak flew into a rage when he heard of his sons death and sent themighty Meghanda. Kill him not, my son, but bind him. Let us see the monkey andascertain wherefrom he comes. Meghanda (the conqueror of Indra) sallied forth, a

peerless champion, seized with fury at the news of his brothers death. When Hanumnsaw this fierce warrior approach, he gnashed his teeth and with a roar rushed forwardto meet him. He tore up a tree of enormous size and smashed with it the car, thusrendering the crown prince of Lak without any transport. As for the mighty warriorswho accompanied him, Hanumn seized them one by one and crushed them by theweight of his limbs. Having finished them off, he closed with Meghanda. It was like theencounter of two lordly elephants. Striking the opponent with his clenched fist, Hanumnsprang and climbed up a tree; while Meghanda lay unconscious for a moment. He roseagain and resorted to many a delusive device; but the son of the wind-god was not tobe vanquished. (15)

0r S r H 19H

Do.: brahma astra tehi sdh kapi mana knha bicra,jau na brahmasara mnau mahim miai apra.19.Meghanda ultimately fitted to his bow the arrow known as Brahmstra (the weapon

presided over by Brahm), when Hanumn thought within himself: If I submit not to Brahmsown weapon, its infinite glory will be cast to the winds. (19)

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Cau.: brahmabna kapi kahu tehi mr, paratihu bra kaaku saghr.tehi dekh kapi muruchita bhaya u, ngapsa bdhesi lai gayau.1.jsu nma japi sunahu bhavn, bhava badhana kahi nara gyn.tsu duta ki badha taru v, prabhu kraja lagi kapihi badhv.2.kapi badhana suni nisicara dhe, kautuka lgi sabh saba e.dasamukha sabh dkhi kapi j, kahi na ji kachu ati prabhut.3.

kara jore sura disipa bint, bhkui bilokata sakala sabht.dekhi pratpa na kapi mana sak, jimi ahigana mahu garuRa asak.4.

He launched the Brahmstra against Hanumn, who crushed a whole host evenas he fell. When he saw that the monkey had swooned, he entangled the latter ina noose of serpents*and carried him off. Now, Prvat, is it conceivable that the envoyof the Lord whose very name enables the wise to cut asunder the bonds of mundaneexistence should come under bondage? No, it was in the service of the Lord thatHanumn allowed himself to be bound. When the demons heard that the monkey hadbeen captured and noosed, they all rushed to the court in order to enjoy the spectacle.The monkey arrived and saw Rvaas court: his superb glory baffled description. Evengods and regents of the quarters stood meek with joined palms, all watching themovement of his eyebrows in great dismay. But the monkeys soul was no moredisturbed at the sight of his power than Garua (the king of birds) would be frightenedin the midst of a number of serpents. (14)

0 N H 20H

Do.: kapihi biloki dasnana bihas kahi durbda,suta badha surati knhi puni upaj hdaya bida.20.When the ten-headed monster saw the monkey he laughed and railed at him. But

presently he recalled his sons death and felt sad at heart. (20)0 fl H

fl H 1H H fl r H 2H H H 3H* A special contrivance to entangle the enemy, possessed by Varua (the god presiding over the

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Cau.: kaha lakesa kavana tai ks, kehi ke bala ghlehi bana khs.k dhau ravana sunehi nahi moh, dekhau ati asaka saha toh.1.mre nisicara kehi apardh, kahu saha tohi na prna kai bdh.sunu rvana brahma niky, pi jsu bala biracati my.2.jke bala biraci hari s, plata sjata harata dasass.j bala ssa dharata sahasnana, aakosa sameta giri knana.3.dharai jo bibidha deha suratrt, tumha se sahanha sikhvanu dt.hara kodaa kahina jehi bhaj, tehi sameta npa dala mada gaj.4.khara duana trisir aru bl, badhe sakala atulita balasl.5.

Said the king of Lak, Who are you, monkey, and by whose might have youwrought the destruction of the grove? What, did you never hear my name? I see you arean exceptionally bold wretch. For what offence did you kill the demons? Tell me, fool, areyou not afraid of losing your life? Listen, Rvaa: recall Him by whose might My(Nature) brings forth numberless universes; by whose might, O ten-headed monster,Brahm, Hari (Viu) and a (iva) carry on their respective function of creation,preservation and destruction; by whose might the thousand-headed serpent (ea)supports on his head the entire globe with its mountains and forests, who assumesvarious forms in order to protect the gods and teach a lesson to wretches like you; whobroke ivas unbending bow and crushed with it the pride of a host of princes; whodespatched Khara, D uaa, Triir and Vl, all unequalled in strength. (15)

0 fl H 21HDo.: jke bala lavalesa te jitehu carcara jhri,

tsu duta mai j kari hari nehu priya nri.21.By an iota of whose might you were able to conquer the entire creation, both

animate and inanimate, and whose beloved spouse has been stolen away by you. Knowme to be His envoy. (21)

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Cau.: jnau mai tumhri prabhut, sahasabhu sana par lar.samara bli sana kari jasu pv, suni kapi bacana bihasi biharv.1.khyau phala prabhu lg bh ukh, kapi subhva te toreu rukh.

saba ke deha parama priya svm, mrahi mohi kumraga gm.2.jinha mohi mr te mai mre, tehi para bdheu tanaya tumhre.mohi na kachu bdhe kai lj, knha cahau nija prabhu kara kj.3.binat karau jori kara rvana, sunahu mna taji mora sikhvana.dekhahu tumha nija kulahi bicr, bhrama taji bhajahu bhagata bhaya hr.4.jke ara ati kla er, jo sura asura carcara kh.tso bayaru kabahu nahi kjai, more kahe jnak djai.5.

I am aware of your glory: you had an encounter with Sahasrabhu* and wondistinction in your contest with Vli. Rvaa heard the words of Hanumn but laughedthem away. I ate the fruit because I felt hungry and broke the boughs as a monkey iswont to do. Ones body, my master, is supremely dear to all; yet those wicked fellows

would insist on belabouring me, so that I had no course left but to return their blows. Stillyour son (Meghanda) put me in bonds; but I am not at all ashamed of being bound, keenas I am to serve the cause of my lord. I implore you with joined palms, Rvaa: give upyour haughtiness and heed my advice. Think of your lineage and view things in thatperspective; in any case disillusion yourself and adore Him who dispels the fear of Hisdevotees. Never antagonize Him who is a source of terror even to Death, that devoursall created beings, both animate and inanimate, gods as well as demons. And returnJanakas Daughter at my request. (15)

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Do.: pranatapla raghunyaka karun sidhu kharri,gae sarana prabhu rkhihai tava apardha bisri.22.Lord r Rma, the Slayer of Khara, is a protector of the suppliant and an ocean

of compassion. Forgetting your offences, He will give you shelter if you but turn to Himfor protection. (22)

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H 2H H H 3H H c H 4H

*(Vide Lak-Ka 23, 8) Once upon a time, when Vli was performing his Sandhy, Rvaa sought to capture him by

stealing behind him. Vli, however, got scent of his mischievous intention; and the moment Rvaaapproached Vli the latter caught hold of him and held him secure in his arm-pit till he had finished hisSandhy and Tarpaa (offering water to the manes). Rvaa remained in that position for six months till at lastBrahm himself came to his rescue and secured his release.


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Cau.: rma carana pakaja ura dharah u, lak acala rju tumha karahu.rii pulasti jasu bimala mayak, tehi sasi mahu jani hohu kalak.1.rma nma binu gir na soh, dekhu bicri tygi mada moh.

basana hna nahi soha surr, saba bhuana bhuita bara nr.2.rma bimukha sapati prabhut, ji rah p binu p.sajala mula jinha saritanha nh, barai gae puni tabahi sukhh.3.sunu dasakaha kahau pana rop, bimukha rma trt nahi kop.sakara sahasa binu aja toh, sakahi na rkhi rma kara droh.4.

Install the image of r Rmas lotus feet in your heart and enjoy the uninterruptedsovereignty of Lak. The glory of the sage Pulastya (your grandfather) shines like themoon without its spot; be not a speck in that moon. Speech is charmless without rRmas name. Ponder and see for yourself, casting aside arrogance and infatuation. Afair lady without clothes, O enemy of gods, does not commend herself even thoughadorned with all kinds of jewels. The fortune and lordship of a man who is hostile to

Rma eventually leave him even if they stay a while, and are as good as lost if acquiredanew. Rivers that have no perennial source get dried up as soon as the rains are over.Listen, O ten-headed Rvaa, I tell you on oath: there is none to save him who isopposed to r Rma. akara, Viu and Brahm* in their thousands are unable toprotect you, an enemy of r Rma. (14)

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Do.: mohamula bahu sula prada tygahu tama abhimna,bhajahu rma raghunyaka kp sidhu bhagavna.23.Abandon pride, which is the same as Tamogua (darkness), rooted as it is in

ignorance and is a source of considerable pain; and adore Lord r Rma, the Chief ofthe Raghus and an ocean of compassion. (23)

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fl H 3H H H 4H H 5H

Cau.: jadapi kah kapi ati hita bn, bhagati bibeka birati naya sn.bol bihasi mah abhimn, mil hamahi kapi gura baRa gyn.1.

* Brahm,Viu and iva are spoken of here as part manifestations of the Supreme Deity, responsiblefor the creation etc., of only one of the countless millions of universes ruled over by r Rma, who representsthe Supreme Deity.


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mtyu nikaa khala toh, lgesi adhama sikhvana moh.ula hoihi kaha hanumn, matibhrama tora pragaa mai jn.2.suni kapi bacana bahuta khisin, begi na harahu muRha kara prn.

sunata niscara mrana dhe, sacivanha sahita bibhanu e.3.ni ssa kari binaya bah ut, nti birodha na mria dut.na daa kachu karia gos, sabah kah matra bhala bh.4.sunata bihasi bol dasakadhara, aga bhaga kari pahaia badara.5.

Although Hanumn gave him exceedingly salutary advice, full of devotion, discretion,dispassion and wisdom, the most haughty Rvaa laughed and said, We have found amost wise Guru in this monkey ! (Turning towards Hanumn he continued) Death hangsover your head, O wretch; that is why you have started exhorting me, O vile monkey.Just the contrary is going to happen; retorted Hanumn. I clearly perceive that you arelabouring under some mental illusion. Hearing these words of Hanumn Rvaa got nettled.Why not some of you quickly kill this fool? As soon as the demons heard it, they rushed

forward to kill him. That very moment came Vibhaa (Rvaas youngest brother) withhis counsellors. Bowing his head he made humble entreaty: It is against all statecraft: anenvoy must not be killed. He may be punished in some other way, my master. All exclaimedto one another, This is sound counsel, brother. Hearing this the ten-headed Rvaa laughedand said, All right, the monkey may be sent back mutilated. (15)

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Do.: kapi ke mamat pucha para sabahi kahau samujhi,

tela bori paa bdhi puni pvaka dehu lagi.24.A monkey is very fond of his tail: I tell you this secret. Therefore, swathe his tail

with rags soaked in oil and then set fire to it. (24)

0 H H 1H H fl H 2H H H 3H Hfl M H 4H Z H 5H

Cau.: puchahna bnara taha jihi, taba saha nija nthahi lai ihi.jinha kai knhisi bahuta baR, dekhau mai tinha kai prabhut.1.bacana sunata kapi mana musukn, bhai sahya srada mai jn.jtudhna suni rvana bacan, lge racai muRha soi racan.2.rah na nagara basana ghta tel, bRh pucha knha kapi khel.kautuka kaha e purabs, mrahi carana karahi bahu hs.3.


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bjahi hola dehi saba tr, nagara pheri puni pucha prajr.pvaka jarata dekhi hanumat, bhayau parama laghurupa turat.4.nibuki caRheu kapi kanaka ar, bha sabhta niscara nr.5.

When the tailless monkey will go back, the wretch will bring his master with him,and I shall have an opportunity of seeing his might, whom he has so lavishly exalted.Hanumn smiled to himself on hearing these words. Goddess rad has provedhelpful to me, I believe. On hearing Rvaas command the stupid demons started doingas they were bid. Not a rag was left in the city nor a drop of ghee (clarified butter) oroil, the tail had grown to such a length through Hanumns playful gesture. The citizensthronged to see the fun; they kicked Hanumn and jeered much at him. With beating ofdrums and clapping of hands they took him round the city and then set fire to his tail.When Hanumn saw the fire blazing, he immediately assumed an utterly diminutive size,and slipping out of his bonds sprang to the attics of the gold palace, to the dismay of thedemonesses. (15)

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Do.: hari prerita tehi avasara cale maruta unacsa,aahsa kari garj kapi baRhi lga aksa.25.At that moment, impelled by God, all the forty-nine* winds began to bluster.

Hanumn roared with a loud laugh and swelled to such a size that he seemed to touchthe sky. (25)

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Cau.: deha bisla parama haru, madira te madira caRha dh.jarai nagara bh loga bihl, jhapaa lapaa bahu koi karl.1.tta mtu h sunia pukr, ehi avasara ko hamahi ubr.hama jo kah yaha kapi nahi ho, bnara rupa dhare sura ko.2.sdhu avagy kara phalu ais, jarai nagara antha kara jais.jr nagaru nimia eka mh, eka bibhana kara gha nh.3.t kara duta anala jehi sirij, jar na so tehi krana girij.ulai palai lak saba jr, kudi par puni sidhu majhr.4.

*Our scriptures tell us that there are forty-nine varieties of winds, each presided over by a distinct god,these gods being collectively known as the Maruts. In the ordinary course it is only at the time of universaldissolution ()that all these winds are let loose by the god of destruction.


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Though colossal in size, Hanumn appeared most nimble-bodied; he ran andsprang from palace to palace. The city was all ablaze and the people were at their witsend. Terrible flames burst forth in myriads and piteous cries were heard everywhere:O father ! Ah, my mother ! Who will save us at this hour? As I said, he is no monkeybut some god in the form of a monkey. Such is the result of despising a noble soul:the city is being consumed by fire as though it had no master. In the twinking of aneye Hanumn burnt down the whole city barring the solitary house of Vibhaa.Prvat, (continues Lord iva,) Hanumn went unscathed because he was themessenger of Him who created fire itself. He burnt the whole of Lak from one endto the other and then leapt into the ocean. (14)

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Do.: pucha bujhi khoi rama dhari laghu rupa bahori,janakasut ke ge hRha bhayau kara jori.26.After quenching his tail and relieving his fatigue he resumed his diminutive form

and stood before Janakas Daughter with joined palms. (26)

0 H fl H 1H H H 2H H

fl fl flH 3H H H 4H

Cau.: mtu mohi dje kachu cnh, jaise raghunyaka mohi dnh.cuRmani utri taba daya u, haraa sameta pavanasuta layau.1.kahehu tta asa mora pranm, saba prakra prabhu puranakm.dna dayla biridu sabhr, harahu ntha mama sakaa bhr.2.tta sakrasuta kath sunehu, bna pratpa prabhuhi samujhehu.msa divasa mahu nthu na v, tau puni mohi jiata nahi pv.3.kahu kapi kehi bidhi rkhau prn, tumhahu tta kahata aba jn.tohi dekhi stali bhai cht, puni mo kahu soi dinu so rt.4.

Be pleased, Mother, to give me some token, such as the Lord of the Raghus gaveme. She thereupon unfastened the jewel on Her head and gave it to the son of the wind-god, who gladly received it. Convey my obeisance to Him, dear son, with these words:My lord is all sufficient; yet recalling Your vow of kindness to the afflicted, relieve, Omaster, my grievous distress. Repeat to him, my son, the episode of Indras son(Jayanta) and remind the Lord of the might of His arrows. If the Lord does not arrive herewithin a month, he will not find me alive. Tell me, Hanumn, how can I preserve my life;for you too, my son, now speak of going. Your sight had brought relief to my heavy heart:I have before me now the same dreary days and weary nights. (14)


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Do.: janakasutahi samujhi kari bahu bidhi dhraju dnha,carana kamala siru ni kapi gavanu rma pahi knha.27.Reassuring Janakas Daughter he consoled Her in many ways and, bowing his

head at Her lotus feet, set forth to meet r Rma. (27)

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Cau.: calata mahdhuni garjesi bhr, garbha sravahi suni nisicara nr.nghi sidhu ehi prahi v, sabada kilikil kapinha sunv.1.harae saba biloki hanumn, nutana janma kapinha taba jn.mukha prasanna tana teja birj, knhesi rmacadra kara kj.2.mile sakala ati bhae sukhr, talaphata mna pva jimi br.cale harai raghunyaka ps, puchata kahata navala itihs.3.

taba madhubana bhtara saba e, agada samata madhu phala khe.rakhavre jaba barajana lge, mui prahra hanata saba bhge.4.

While leaving he roared aloud with such a terrible noise that the wives of the demonsmiscarried. Taking a leap across the ocean he reached the opposite shore and greetedhis fellow-monkeys with a shrill cry of joy. They were all delighted to see Hanumn andfelt as if they had been born anew. He wore a cheerful countenance and his body shonewith a brilliance which left no doubt in their mind that he had executed r Rmacandrascommission. They all met him and felt as delighted as a fish writhing with agony for lackof water would feel on getting it. They then gladly proceeded to see the Lord of the Raghus,asking and telling the latest events. On their way they all entered Sugrvas garden calledMadhuvana and with Agadas consent began to eat the luscious fruit. When the guardsinterfered, they were beaten with fists till they took to their heels. (14)

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Do.: ji pukre te saba bana ujra jubarja,suni sugrva haraa kapi kari e prabhu kja.28.They all approached Sugr va and complained that the Crown Prince was laying

waste the royal garden. Sugrva rejoiced to hear this; for he concluded that the monkeysmust have returned after accomplishing the Lords business. (28)


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Cau.: jau na hoti st sudhi p, madhubana ke phala sakahi ki kh.ehi bidhi mana bicra kara rj, i gae kapi sahita samj.1.i sabanhi nv pada ss, mileu sabanhi ati prema kaps.puch kusala kusala pada dekh, rma kp bh kju bise.2.ntha kju knheu hanumn, rkhe sakala kapinha ke prn.suni sugrva bahuri tehi mileu, kapinha sahita raghupati pahi caleu.3.rma kapinha jaba vata dekh, kie kju mana haraa bise.phaika sil baihe dvau bh, pare sakala kapi carananhi j.4.

If they had failed to get any news of St, they could never dare to eat the fruitof Madhuvana. While the king was thus musing, the monkey chiefs arrived with theirparty. Drawing near they all bowed their head at his feet and the lord of the monkeysreceived them all most cordially and enquired after their welfare. It is well with us, nowthat we have seen your feet. By Rmas grace the work has been accomplished withremarkable success. It is Hanumn, Your Majesty, who did everything and saved the life

of the whole monkey host. Hearing this Sugrva embraced him again and thenproceeded with all the monkeys to see the Lord of the Raghus. When r Rma saw themonkeys approaching with their mission duly accomplished, He was particularly delightedat heart. The two brothers were seated on a crystal rock and all the monkeys went andfell at Their feet. (14)

0 L H 29H

Do.: prti sahita saba bhee raghupati karun puja,puch kusala ntha aba kusala dekhi pada kaja.29.The all-merciful Lord of the Raghus embraced them all with affection and asked

of their welfare. All is well with us, now that we have seen Your lotus feet. (29)

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H Sfl H 4H

Cau.: jmavata kaha sunu raghury, j para ntha karahu tumha dy.

thi sad subha kusala niratara, sura nara muni prasanna t upara.1.soi bija bina guna sgara, tsu sujasu trailoka ujgara.prabhu k kp bhayau sabu kju, janma hamra suphala bh ju.2.ntha pavanasuta knhi jo karan, sahasahu mukha na ji so baran.pavanatanaya ke carita suhe, jmavata raghupatihi sune.3.sunata kpnidhi mana ati bhe, puni hanumna harai hiya le.kahahu tta kehi bhti jnak, rahati karati racch svaprna k.4.

Said Jmbavn, Listen, O Lord of the Raghus: he on whom You bestow Yourblessings is ever lucky and incessantly happy; gods, human beings and sages areall kind to him. He alone is victorious, modest and an ocean of virtues; his fair renown

shines brightly through all the three spheres of creation. Everything has turned outwell by the grace of my Lord; it is only today that our birth has been consummated.The achievement of Hanumn (the son of the wind-god) cannot be described evenwith a thousand tongues. Jmbavn then related to the Lord of the Raghus the charmingexploits of Hanumn (the son of the wind-god). The All-merciful felt much delightedat heart to hear them and in His joy He clasped Hanumn once more to His bosom.Tell me, dear Hanumn, how does Janakas daughter pass her days and sustain herlife? (14)

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H 30HDo.: nma pharu divasa nisi dhyna tumhra kapa,locana nija pada jatrita jhi prna kehi ba.30.Your Name keeps watch night and day, while Her continued thought of You acts

as a pair of closed doors. She has Her eyes fastened on Her own feet; Her life thus findsno outlet whereby to escape. (30)

0 N H H 1H H H 2Hfl H H 3H Sfl H dfl fl H 4H H 5H

Cau.: calata mohi cuRmani dnh, raghupati hdaya li soi lnh.ntha jugala locana bhari br, bacana kahe kachu janakakumr.1.


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anuja sameta gahehu prabhu caran, dna badhu pranatrati haran.mana krama bacana carana anurg, kehi apardha ntha hau tyg.2.avaguna eka mora mai mn, bichurata prna na knha payn.

ntha so nayananhi ko apardh, nisarata prna karahi hahi bdh.3.biraha agini tanu t ula samr, svsa jarai chana mhi sarr.nayana sravahi jalu nija hita lg, jarai na pva deha birahg.4.st kai ati bipati bisl, binahi kahe bhali dnadayl.5.

When I was leaving, She gave me this jewel from the top of Her head. The Lordof the Raghus took it and pressed it to His bosom. My lord, with tears in both Her eyesJanakas Daughter uttered the following few words: Embrace the feet of my lord and Hisyounger brother crying; O befriender of the distressed, reliever of the suppliants agony,I am devoted to Your feet in thought, word and deed; yet for what offence, my lord, haveYou forsaken me? I do admit one fault of mine, that my life did not depart the momentI was separated from You. That, however, my lord, is the fault of my eyes, which forcibly

prevent my life from escaping. The agony of separation from You is like fire, my sighsfan it as a gust of wind and in between stands my body like a heap of cotton, whichwould have been consumed in an instant. But my eyes, in their own interest (i.e., forbeing enabled to feast themselves on Your beauty) rain a flood of tears; that is why thebody fails to catch the fire of desolation. Sts distress is so overwhelmingly great, andYou are so compassionate to the afflicted, that it is better not to describe it. (15)

0 L H 31H

Do.: nimia nimia karunnidhi jhi kalapa sama bti,

begi calia prabhu nia bhuja bala khala dala jti.31.Each single moment, O fountain of mercy, passes like an age to Her. Therefore,

march quickly, my lord, and vanquishing the miscreant crew by Your mighty arm,recover Her. (31)

0 fl H H 1H fl H H 2H

H H 3H H fl H 4H

Cau.: suni st dukha prabhu sukha ayan, bhari e jala rjiva nayan.bacana kya mana mama gati jh, sapanehu bujhia bipati ki th.1.kaha hanumata bipati prabhu so, jaba tava sumirana bhajana na ho.ketika bta prabhu jtudhna k, ripuhi jti nib jnak.2.sunu kapi tohi samna upakr, nahi kou sura nara muni tanudhr.prati upakra karau k tor, sanamukha hoi na sakata mana mor.3.


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sunu suta tohi urina mai nh, dekheu kari bicra mana mh.puni puni kapihi citava suratrt, locana nra pulaka ati gt.4.

When the all-blissful Lord heard of Sts agony, tears rushed to his lotus eyes.

Do you think anyone who depends on me in thought, word and deed can ever dreamof adversity? Said Hanumn: There is no misfortune other than ceasing to rememberand adore You. Of what account are the demons to You? Routing the enemy You willsurely bring back Janakas Daughter. No one endowed with a bodya god, humanbeing or sagehas put me under such obligation, Hanumn, as you have done. Evenmy mind shrinks to face you; how, then, can I repay your obligation? Listen, my son: Ihave thought over the question and concluded that the debt which I owe you cannot berepaid. Again and again as the Protector of the gods gazed on Hanumn His eyes filledwith tears and His body was overpowered with a thrill of emotion. (14)

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flH 32HDo.: suni prabhu bacana biloki mukha gta harai hanumata,

carana pareu premkula trhi trhi bhagavata.32.Even as Hanumn listened to the words of his lord and gazed on His countenance

he experienced a thrill of joy all over his body and fell at His feet, overwhelmed with loveand crying: Save me, save me (from the tentacles of egoism), my lord. (32)

0 fl flH H 1H

fl H N fl flH 2H fl H H 3H H H 4H fl H 5H

Cau.: bra bra prabhu cahai uhv, prema magana tehi uhaba na bhv.

prabhu kara pakaja kapi ke ss, sumiri so das magana gaurs.1.svadhna mana kari puni sakara, lge kahana kath ati sudara.

kapi uhi prabhu hdaya lagv, kara gahi parama nikaa baihv.2.

kahu kapi rvana plita lak, kehi bidhi daheu durga ati bak.

prabhu prasanna jn hanumn, bol bacana bigata abhimn.3.

skhmga kai baRi manus, skh te skh para j.

nghi sidhu hakapura jr, nisicara gana badhi bipina ujr.4.

so saba tava pratpa raghur, ntha na kachu mori prabhut.5.

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(iva) was overcome with emotion as He called to mind Hanumns enviable lot.* But,recovering Himself, iva resumed the most charming narrative. The Lord lifted upHanumn and clasped him to His bosom; then He took him by the hand and seated himvery close to Him. Tell me, Hanumn, how could you burn Rvaas stronghold ofLak, a most impregnable fortress? When Hanumn found the Lord so pleased, hereplied in words altogether free from pride. A monkeys greatest valour lies in hisskipping about from one bough to another. That I should have been able to leap acrossthe ocean, burn the gold city, kill the demon host and lay waste the Aoka grove wasall due to Your might; no credit, my lord, is due to me for the same. (15)

0 fl fl fl H 33H

Do.: t kahuprabhu kachu agama nahij para tumha anukula,

tava prabhva baRavnalahi jri sakai khalu tula.33.Nothing is unattainable, my lord, to him who enjoys Your grace. Through Your

might a mere shred of cotton can surely burn a submarine fire (the impossible can bemade possible). (33)

0 H flS flH 1H fl H fl flH 2H H fl flH 3H H fl H 4H

Cau.: ntha bhagati ati sukhadyan, dehu kp kari anapyan.suni prabhu parama sarala kapibn, evamastu taba kaheu bhavn.1.um rma subhu jehi jn, thi bhajanu taji bhva na n.yaha sabda jsu ura v, raghupati carana bhagati soi pv.2.suni prabhu bacana kahahi kapibd, jaya jaya jaya kpla sukhakad.taba raghupati kapipatihi bolv, kah calai kara karahu banv.3.

aba bilabu kehi krana kje, turata kapinha kahu yasu dje.kautuka dekhi sumana bahu bara, nabha te bhavana cale sura hara.4.

Therefore, be pleased, my lord, to grant me unceasing Devotion, which is asource of supreme bliss. When the Lord, O Prvat, heard the most artless speech ofHanumn He said, Be it so ! Um , he who has come to know the true nature of Rmacan have no relish for anything other than His worship. Even he who takes this dialogue(between r Rma and Hanumn) to heart is blessed with devotion to r Rmas feet.On hearing the words of the Lord the whole host of monkeys cried, Glory, glory, all glory

*It should be remembered in this connection that Lord iva Himself had taken the form of Hanumn.It was, therefore, easy for Him to recall that thrilling experience.


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to the gracious Lord, the fountain of bliss ! The Lord of the Raghus then summonedSugrva (the King of the monkeys) and said, Make preparations for the march. Whyshould we tarry any longer? Issue orders to the monkeys at once. The gods who werewitnessing the spectacle rained down flowers in profusion and then gladly withdrew fromthe lower air to their own celestial spheres. (14)

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Do.: kapipati begi bole e juthapa jutha,nn barana atula bala bnara bhlu barutha.34.Sugrva (the lord of the monkeys) quickly summoned the commanders of the

various troops and they presented themselves in multitudes. The troops of monkeys andbears, though varying in colour, were all unequalled in strength. (34)

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H 4H H P H 5H

Cau.: prabhu pada pakaja nvahi ss, garjahi bhlu mahbala ks.

dekh rma sakala kapi sen, citai kp kari rjiva nain.1.

rma kp bala pi kapid, bhae pacchajuta manahu girid.

harai rma taba knha payn, saguna bhae sudara subha nn.2.

jsu sakala magalamaya kt, tsu payna saguna yaha nt.

prabhu payna jn baideh, pharaki bma aga janu kahi deh.3.

joi joi saguna jnakihi ho, asaguna bhayau rvanahi so.

cal kaaku ko baranai pr, garjahi bnara bhlu apr.4.

nakha yudha giri pdapadhr, cale gagana mahi icchcr.

keharinda bhlu kapi karah, agamaghi diggaja cikkarah.5.

The mighty bears and monkeys bowed their head at the Lords lotus feet androared. r Rma surveyed the whole monkey host and cast on them His graciouslotus-like eyes. Emboldened by His grace the monkey chiefs vied as it were with hugemountains equipped with wings. r Rma then sallied forth glad of heart and manywere the delightful and auspicious omens that occurred to Him. It was in the fitnessof things that good omens should appear at the time of His departure (on an expedition)whose glory itself embodies all blessings. Videhas Daughter came to know of the Lords


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march; the throbbing of Her left limbs apprised Her of the same as it were. But whatwere good omens for Janakas Daughter foreboded evil for Rvaa.* Who couldadequately describe the army as it marched with its countless monkeys and bearsroaring. With no weapon other than their sharp claws, they carried rocks and trees(that they had uprooted on the way) and marched now in the air and now on land,for they had unhampered motion everywhere. The bears and monkeys roared like lionsas they marched, while the elephants guarding the eight cardinal points shook andtrumpeted. (15)

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fl H 1 H C H L S fl flH 2 H

Cha.: cikkarahi diggaja ola mahi giri lola sgara kharabhare,mana haraa sabha gadharba sura muni nga kinara dukha are.

kaakaahimarkaa bikaa bhaa bahu koi koinha dhvah,jaya rma prabala pratpa kosalantha guna gana gvah.1.sahi saka na bhra udra ahipati bra brahi moha,gaha dasana puni puni kamaha pa kahora so kimi soha.raghubra rucira prayna prasthiti jni parama suhvan,janu kamaha kharpara sarparja so likhata abicala pvan.2.The elephants of the eight cardinal points trumpeted, the earth rocked, the

mountains trembled and the oceans were agitated. The Gandharvas, gods, sages,Ngas and Kinnaras, all felt delighted at heart to perceive that their troubles were over.Myriads of formidable monkey warriors gnashed their teeth (in a bellicose mood); whilemany more millions dashed forward crying Glory to r Rma, Kosalas lord, of mightyvalour and hymning His praises. Even the great lord of serpents (ea) found himselfunable to bear the crushing weight of the belligerent troops and felt dizzy again andagain. But each time he would struggle by clutching with his teeth the hard shell of thedivine Tortoise. The scratches thus made by his teeth would make one imagine as if,knowing the departure of r Rma (the Hero of Raghus line) on His glorious expeditionto be a most attractive theme, the serpent-king was inscribing its immortal and sacredstory on the Tortoises back. (1-2)

*According to the science of omens (which was most developed in this country in the remote past) thethrobbing of left limbs is considered as auspicious for women but inauspicious for men.


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Do.: ehi bidhi ji kpnidhi utare sgara tra,jaha taha lge khna phala bhlu bipula kapi bra.35.Continuing His march in this way the All-merciful arrived at the seashore and halted

there. The host of valiant bears and monkeys began to guttle fruits all round there. (35)

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Cau.: uh niscara rahahi sasak, jaba te jri gayau kapi lak.

nija nija gha saba karahi bicr, nahi nisicara kula kera ubr.1.

jsu duta bala barani na j, tehi e pura kavana bhal.

dutinha sana suni purajana bn, madodar adhika akuln.2.rahasi jori kara pati paga lg, bol bacana nti rasa pg.

kata karaa hari sana pariharah u, mora kah ati hita hiya dharahu.3.

samujhata jsu duta kai karan, sravahi garbha rajancara gharan.

tsu nri nija saciva bol, pahavahu kata jo cahahu bhal.4.

tava kula kamala bipina dukhad, st sta nis sama .

sunahu ntha st binu dnhe , hita na tumhra sabhu aja knhe.5.

Ever since Hanumn left after burning down Lak the demons there had lived inconstant terror. In their own houses they thought, There is no hope for the demon race

now. If his messenger was mighty beyond words, what good would result when themaster himself enters the city? When Mandodar (Rvaas principal queen) heard fromher female spies what the citizens were saying, she felt much perturbed. Meeting her lordin seclusion she fell at his feet and with joined palms addressed to him words steepedin wisdom: My lord, avoid all strife with r Hari. Take my words to your heart as a mostsalutary advice. My lord, if you seek your own welfare, call one of your ministers andsend back with him the consort of that prince (r Rma), the very thought of whosemessengers doings makes the wives of the demons miscarry. Just as a frosty nightspells disaster to a bed of lotuses, so St has come here as a bane to your race. Listen,my lord: unless you return St, not even ambhu (Lord iva) and Brahm (the creator)can be of any good to you. (15)


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Do.: rma bna ahi gana sarisa nikara niscara bheka,jaba lagi grasata na taba lagi jatanu karahu taji eka.36.Rmas arrows are like a swarm of serpents, while the demon host can only

compare with frogs. Therefore, giving up obstinacy, devise some means of safety beforethe serpents devour them. (36)

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Cau.: ravana sun saha t kari bn, bihas jagata bidita abhimn.sabhaya subhu nri kara sc, magala mahu bhaya mana ati kc.1.jau vai markaa kaak, jiahi bicre nisicara kh.kapahi lokapa jk trs, tsu nri sabhta baRi hs.2.

asa kahi bihasi thi ura l, caleu sabh mamat adhik.madodar hdaya kara cit, bhayau kata para bidhi bipart.3.baiheu sabh khabari asi p, sidhu pra sen saba .bujhesi saciva ucita mata kahahu, te saba hase maa kari rahahu.4.jitehu sursura taba rama nh, nara bnara kehi lekhe mh.5.

When the foolish Rvaa, who was known all the world over for his haughtiness,heard Mandodars admonition, he roared with laughter, A woman is timorous by nature,it is truly said. She entertains fear even on an auspicious occasion; for her mind is veryweak. If the monkey host comes, the poor demons would feast on them and sustainthemselves. The very guardians of the spheres tremble for fear of me; how ridiculousthat you, my wife, should be afraid! So saying he laughed and embraced her and thenleft for his council-chamber exhibiting great fondness for her. Mandodar, however, felttroubled at heart and thought that heaven had turned against her lord. As he occupiedhis royal seat in the council-chamber, he received intelligence that all the invading hosthad arrived on the other side of the ocean. He thereupon asked his councillors; Giveme proper advice. They however, laughed and submitted, Only remain quiet, my lord.Your Majesty experienced no difficulty when you conquered the gods and demons. Ofwhat account, then, can men and monkeys be? (15)

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Do.: saciva baida gura tni jau priya bolahi bhaya sa,rja dharma tana tni kara hoi begih nsa.37.When a minister, a physician and a religious preceptor these three use pleasing

words from fear or hope of reward, the result is that dominion, health and faithall thethree forthwith go to the dogs. (37)

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Cau.: soi rvana kahu ban sah, astuti karahi suni sun.

avasara jni bibhanu v, bhrt carana ssu tehi nv.1.

puni siru ni baiha nija sana, bol bacana pi anussana.

jau kpla p uchihu mohi bt, mati anur upa kahau hita tt.2.

jo pana chai kalyn, sujasu sumati subha gati sukha nn.

so paranri lilra gos , tajau cauthi ke cada ki n.3.

caudaha bhuvana eka pati ho, bhutadroha tiai nahi so.

guna sgara ngara nara jou, alapa lobha bhala kahai na ko u.4.It was such a contingency that presented itself before Rvaa. They all extolled

him only to his face. Perceiving it to be an opportune hour, Vibhaa (Rvaasyoungest brother) arrived and bowed his head at his brothers feet. Bowing his headonce more he occupied his own seat and, when ordered to speak, addressed him thus:Since Your gracious Majesty has asked me my opinion I tender it, dear brother,according to my own lights and in your own interest. Let him who seeks after his welfare,good reputation, wisdom, a good destiny after his death and joys of various kinds turnhis eyes away from the brow of anothers wife even as one should refuse to see themoon on the fourth night (of the bright half) of a lunar month. Even though a manhappened to be the sole lord of the fourteen spheres, he would certainly fall if he turned

hostile to living beings. No one will speak well of a man who has the slightest avariceeven if he were an ocean of virtues and clever too. (14)

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Do.: kma krodha mada lobha saba ntha naraka ke patha,saba parihari raghubrahi bhajahu bhajahi jehi sata.38.Lust, anger, vanity and covetousness are all paths leading to hell. Abjuring, all

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Cau.: tta rma nahi nara bh upl, bhuvanesvara klahu kara kl.brahma anmaya aja bhagavat, bypaka ajita andi anat.1.go dvija dhenu deva hitakr, kp sidhu mnua tanudhr.

jana rajana bhajana khala brt, beda dharma racchaka sunu bhrt.2.thi bayaru taji nia mth, pranatrati bhajana raghunth.dehu ntha prabhu kahu baideh, bhajahu rma binu hetu saneh.3.sarana gae prabhu thu na tyg, bisva droha kta agha jehi lg.jsu nma traya tpa nasvana, soi prabhu pragaa samujhu jiya rvana.4.

r Rma, dear brother, is no mere human king; He is the Lord of the universe andthe Death of Death himself. He is the Brahma (Absolute) who is free from the maladyof My, the unborn God, all-pervading, invincible, without beginning or end. An oceanof compassion, He has assumed the form of a human being for the good of Earth, theBrhmaa, the cow and the gods. Listen, brother: He delights His devo

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