श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीये आदिकाव्ये अयोध्याकाण्डे षड्विंशः सर्गः
Verse 1
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
[धर्मिष्ठे]मार्गे[स्थितः]श्रीरामः मातुः स्वस्तिवाचनकर्मणि[समाप्ते]कौसल्याम्[प्रणम्य]ततः वनम् प्रति[प्रस्थितः।] - English: Remaining on the most righteous path, Lord Rama, after his mother Kausalya's swastivachana ritual was completed and after paying respects to her, set out for the forest from there.
Verse 2
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
तस्मिन् काले
[जनपूर्णम्]राजमार्गम्[प्रकाशयता]राजकुमारेण श्रीरामेण[स्वकीयैः][सद्गुणैः]जनानाम् मनांसि[प्रकम्पितानि।]([एतादृशः][गुणवान्]रामः वनवासम्[प्रेषितः]इति[विचार्य]जनाः[शोकाकुलाः]अभूवन्।) - English: At that time, by Prince Rama, who was illuminating the crowded royal highway, the hearts of the people were stirred through his virtues (thinking that such a virtuous Rama was sent to exile, the people became grief-stricken).
Verse 3
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
[तपस्विन्या][विदेहनन्दिन्या]सीतया तत्कालपर्यन्तम् सः[सर्वः]वृत्तान्तः न[श्रुतः।]तस्याः हृदये एषा एव धारणा[स्थिता]यत् मम पत्युः युवराजपदे अभिषेकः क्रियते इति। - English: By the ascetic daughter of Videha, Sita, that entire account had not been heard until that time. In her heart, this very belief was established that her husband's consecration as Crown Prince was taking place.
Verse 4
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
विदेहराजकुमार्या सीतया
[सामयिककर्तव्यानि][राजधर्माश्च][ज्ञाताः।]अतः देवान्[सम्पूज्य][प्रसन्नचित्तेन]तया श्रीरामस्य आगमनस्य प्रतीक्षा[कृता।] - English: By Princess Sita of Videha, timely duties and royal ethics were known; therefore, having worshipped the deities, the awaiting of Lord Rama's arrival was done by her with a joyful mind.
Verse 5
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
एतस्मिन् अन्तरे
[प्रसन्नजनैः][पूर्णम्][सुसज्जितम्]अन्तःपुरम् श्रीरामेण[प्रविष्टम्।]तस्मिन् काले लज्जया तस्य मुखम् किञ्चित्[अवनतम्][जातम्।] - English: In the meantime, the beautifully decorated inner palace, filled with happy people, was entered by Lord Rama. At that time, due to sorrow and restraint, his face became slightly lowered.
Verse 6
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
तम्
[दृष्ट्वा]एव सीतया आसनात्[उत्थाय][स्थितम्।]तस्य अवस्थाम्[दृष्ट्वा]तया[कम्पितम्।][चिन्ताकुलेन्द्रियः][शोकसन्तप्तश्च][स्वकीयः]पतिः तया[निरीक्षितः।] - English: As soon as he was seen, standing up from her seat was done by Sita. Seeing his condition, trembling occurred to her, and her grief-stricken husband, whose senses were distressed with anxiety, was gazed upon by her.
Verse 7
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीताम्
[दृष्ट्वा][धर्मात्मना]श्रीरामेण[स्वकीयस्य][मानसिकशोकस्य]वेगः न[सोढः।]अतः तस्य सः शोकः[प्रकटीभूतः।] - English: Upon seeing Sita, the surge of his mental grief could not be borne by the righteous Rama, and therefore that sorrow of his became manifest.
Verse 8
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
तस्य मुखम्
[म्लानम्][जातम्।]तस्य गात्रेभ्यः स्वेदः[निर्गतः।]सः स्वशोकम् निग्रहीतुम्[असमर्थः][जातः।]तम्[तादृश्याम्]अवस्थायाम्[दृष्ट्वा]सीता दुःखेन[सन्तप्ता]भूत्वा अवोचत् — "प्रभो! अस्मिन् काले एषा का भवतः दशा अस्ति? - English: His face became pale. Sweat came out from his limbs. He became unable to suppress his grief. Seeing him in such a condition, Sita became tormented with sorrow and spoke — "O Lord! What is this state of yours at this time?"
Verse 9
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "रघुनन्दन! अद्य
[बृहस्पतिदैवतम्][मङ्गलमयम्][अभिषेकार्हम्]पुष्यनक्षत्रम् अस्ति। तस्मिन् पुष्ययोगे[विद्वद्भिः]ब्राह्मणैः भवतः अभिषेकः[उक्तः।]अस्मिन् समये यदा भवता[प्रसन्नेन]भवितव्यम् तदा भवतः मनः किमर्थम् एतावत्[विषण्णम्]अस्ति? - English: Sita — "O descendant of Raghu! Today is the auspicious Pushya constellation presided over by Lord Brihaspati, which is fit for consecration. In that Pushya alignment, your coronation was declared by learned Brahmins. At a time when you should be happy, why is your mind so dejected?"
Verse 10
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "मया दृश्यते यत् अस्मिन् काले भवतः
[मनोहरम्]मुखम्[जलफेनशुभ्रेण][शतशलाकेन][श्वेतछत्रेण]न[आच्छादितम्।]अतः एतत् न अतिशोभते। - English: Sita — "By me it is seen that at this time your charming face is not covered by the white umbrella with a hundred ribs, white as water-foam; therefore, it does not shine as brightly."
Verse 11
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "
[कमलसदृशसुन्दरनेत्र!][चन्द्रहंसशुभ्राभ्याम्]द्वाभ्याम्[श्रेष्ठचामराभ्याम्]अस्मिन् भवतः मुखे वीजनम् न[कृतम्।]" - English: Sita — "O one with beautiful eyes like lotuses! Fanning has not been done upon this face of yours by two excellent chowries white as the moon and the swan."
Verse 12
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "
[नरश्रेष्ठ!]अद्य[सुप्रसन्नाः]भूत्वा[प्रवचनकुशलाः]वन्दिनः सूताः मागधाश्च[स्वकीयैः][माङ्गलिकवचनैः]भवतः स्तुतिम्[कुर्वन्तः]न[दृष्टाः।]" - English: Sita — "O best among men! Today, having become joyful, eloquent bards, heralds, and minstrels praising you with their auspicious words have not been seen."
Verse 13
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "
[वेदपारङ्गतैः][विद्वद्भिः]ब्राह्मणैः अद्य[अभिषेक्ष्यमाणस्य]भवतः मूर्ध्नि[तीर्थोदकमिश्रितस्य]मधुनः दध्नश्च विधिपूर्वकम् अभिषेकः न[कृतः।]" - English: Sita — "By learned Brahmins well-versed in the Vedas, the solemn pouring of honey and curd mixed with holy water upon the head of you, who were to be anointed today, was not performed."
Verse 14
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "मन्त्रिसेनापत्यादीनाम् सर्वासाम् प्रकृतीनाम्
[वस्त्राभूषणविभूषितानाम्]मुख्यानाम् श्रेष्ठिनाम् नगरस्य जनपदस्य च जनानाम् अद्य भवतः पृष्ठतः अनुगमने इच्छा न अभूत्! (अस्य किम् कारणम्?)" - English: Sita — "Among all the subjects including ministers and generals, among the prominent merchants adorned with garments and ornaments, and among the people of the city and countryside, today there was no desire to follow behind you! (What is the reason for this?)"
Verse 15
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "
[हेमभूषितैः]चतुर्भिः[वेगवद्भिः]हयैः[युक्तः][श्रेष्ठः]पुष्परथः अद्य भवतः पुरतः किमर्थम् न[गतः?]" - English: Sita — "Why has the grand floral chariot, yoked with four swift horses adorned with golden trappings, not gone ahead of you today?"
Verse 16
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "
[वीर!]भवतः प्रयाणकाले[सर्वशुभलक्षणनिमित्तम्][प्रशंसितः][कृष्णमेघाच्छादितेन]पर्वतेन[सदृशः][विशालकायः][तेजस्वी]गजराजः अद्य भवत्पुरतः किमर्थम् न[दृष्टः?]" - English: Sita — "O Hero! At the time of your journey, why has the luminous royal elephant — praised on account of all auspicious marks and possessing a massive body like a mountain covered in dark clouds — not been seen ahead of you today?"
Verse 17
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "
[प्रियदर्शन][वीर!]अद्य भवतः[सुवर्णखचितम्]भद्रासनम् सादरम् हस्ते[गृहीत्वा]भवत्पुरतः[गच्छन्][अग्रगामी]सेवकः किमर्थम् न[दृष्टः?]" - English: Sita — "O handsome hero! Today, why has the leading servant, reverently holding your gold-studded royal throne in his hands and going ahead of you, not been seen?"
Verse 18
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
सीता — "यदा अभिषेकस्य सर्वाः सज्जाः
[सिद्धाः]तदा अस्मिन् काले भवतः एषा का दशा[जाता?]भवतः मुखस्य कान्तिः[अपगता।][एतादृशम्]पूर्वम् कदापि न[जातम्।]भवतः मुखे प्रसन्नतायाः किमपि चिह्नम् न[दृष्टम्।]अस्य किम् कारणम्?" - English: Sita — "When all preparations for the coronation have been completed, what is this state that has become of you at such a time? The luster of your face has vanished. Such a thing has never happened before. No sign of joy has been seen on your face. What is the reason for this?"
Verse 19
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
एवम् विलापम्
[कुर्वती]सीता रघुनन्दनेन श्रीरामेण[उक्ता]— "सीते! अद्य[पूज्येन]पित्रा अहम् वनम् प्रेष्ये।" - English: To Sita who was lamenting in this manner, she was addressed by Lord Rama, descendant of Raghu — "Sita! Today I am being sent to the forest by my revered father."
Verse 20
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "
[महाकुलोत्पन्ने][धर्मज्ञे][धर्मपरायणे]जनकनन्दिनि! येन कारणेन अद्य मया एषः वनवासः[प्राप्तः]तत् क्रमेण मया कथ्यते श्रूयताम्।" - English: Rama — "O daughter of Janaka, born of a noble family, knower of righteousness and devoted to virtue! The reason due to which this forest exile has been obtained by me today is being told by me step-by-step; let it be heard."
Verse 21
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "मम
[सत्यप्रतिज्ञेन]पित्रा महाराजेन दशरथेन पूर्वम् मात्रे कैकेय्यै द्वौ[महान्तौ]वरौ[दत्तौ।]" - English: Rama — "Previously, two grand boons were granted to Mother Kaikeyi by my truthful father, King Dasharatha."
Verse 22
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "इतः यदा महाराजस्य प्रयत्नेन मम राज्याभिषेकस्य सज्जा
[आरब्धा]तदा कैकेय्या तस्य वरदानस्य प्रतिज्ञा[स्मारिता]महाराजश्च धर्मतः[वशीकृतः।]" - English: Rama — "Now, when the preparation for my coronation was commenced through the effort of the King, that pledge of boons was brought to remembrance by Kaikeyi, and the King was bound through righteousness."
Verse 23
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "अनेन
[विवशीकृतेन]पित्रा भरतः तु युवराजपदे[नियुक्तः]मम कृते च[द्वितीयः]वरः[स्वीकृतः]येन मया चतुर्दश वर्षाणि यावत् दण्डकारण्ये निवासः[करणीयः।]" - English: Rama — "Rendered helpless by this, Bharata was appointed to the post of Crown Prince by Father, and for my sake, the second boon was accepted, according to which living in the Dandaka forest for fourteen years must be undertaken by me."
Verses 24–25
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "अस्मिन् काले मया
[निर्जनम्]वनम् गन्तुम् प्रस्थानम्[कृतम्]त्वया सह मेलनाय अत्र[आगतम्।]भरतस्य समीपे त्वया कदापि मम प्रशंसा न[कर्तव्या]यतः[समृद्धिमद्भिः]जनैः अन्यस्य स्तुतिः न सह्यते। अतः मया कथ्यते यत् भरतस्य पुरतः त्वया मम गुणानाम् प्रशंसा न[कर्तव्या।]" - English: Rama — "At this time, departure to go to the uninhabited forest has been made by me, and coming here to meet you has been done. Praise of me must never be made by you in the presence of Bharata, for praise of another is not tolerated by prosperous persons. Therefore, it is stated by me that praise of my virtues must not be made by you in front of Bharata."
Verse 26
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "विशेषतः भरतस्य समक्षम्
[स्वसखीभिः]सह अपि पुनः पुनः मम चर्चा त्वया न[कर्तव्या]यतः तस्य मनसः अनुकूलम्[आचरन्त्या]एव त्वया तस्य समीपे वस्तुम् शक्यते।" - English: Rama — "Especially, in the presence of Bharata, even with your own companions, repeated discussion of me must not be made by you; because residing near him can be done by you only by acting favorably to his mind."
Verse 27
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "सीते! नृपेण तस्मै सर्वदा युवराजपदम्
[दत्तम्]अतः त्वया विशेषप्रयत्नेन सः[प्रसन्नः][करणीयः]यतः सम्प्रति तेनैव राज्ञा भवितव्यम्।" - English: Rama — "Sita! The position of Crown Prince has been given to him forever by the King; therefore, with special effort, he must be kept pleased by you, because now being the king is to be undertaken by him alone."
Verse 28
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "मया अपि पितुः तस्याः प्रतिज्ञायाः पालनाय अद्य एव वनम् गन्तव्यम्। हे
[मनस्विनि!]त्वया धैर्येण स्थातव्यम्।" - English: Rama — "By me also, for the fulfillment of that pledge of Father, going to the forest must be undertaken today itself. O high-minded lady! Remaining with patience must be done by you."
Verse 29
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "
[कल्याणि!][निष्पापे]सीते! मयि[मुनिजनसेवितम्]वनम्[गते]सति त्वया प्रायः व्रतोपवासयोः[रतया]भवितव्यम्।" - English: Rama — "O auspicious one! O sinless Sita! Upon me having departed to the forest served by sages, being mostly engaged in vows and fasts must be maintained by you."
Verse 30
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "प्रतिदिनम् प्रातः
[उत्थाय]देवानाम् विधिपूर्वकम् पूजनम्[कृत्वा]त्वया मम पितुः महाराजस्य दशरथस्य वन्दना[कर्तव्या।]" - English: Rama — "Rising every morning and duly performing the worship of the deities, reverence to my father, King Dasharatha, must be offered by you."
Verse 31
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "मम माता कौसल्या अपि त्वया
[नमस्कर्तव्या।]एका तु सा[वृद्धा][जाता]द्वितीयम् तु दुःखेन सन्तापेन च सा[दुर्बलीकृता]अतः धर्मम् एव[पुरस्कृत्य]त्वया सा विशेषतः[पूजनीया।]" - English: Rama — "My mother Kausalya also must be bowed to by you. For one, she has become old, and furthermore, she has been weakened by grief and sorrow; therefore, placing righteousness foremost, she must be especially honored by you."
Verse 32
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "याः मम
[अन्याः]मातरः सन्ति तासाम् अपि पादयोः त्वया प्रतिदिनम् प्रणामः[कर्तव्यः]यतः स्नेहेन उत्कृष्टेन प्रेम्णा पालनेन च सर्वाः मातरः मया[समानाः][मताः।]" - English: Rama — "The other mothers of mine who are there, at their feet also daily bowing must be performed by you; because in terms of affection, supreme love, and upbringing, all mothers are considered equal by me."
Verse 33
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "भरतः शत्रुघ्नश्च मया प्राणेभ्योऽपि
[प्रियतरौ][मतौ]अतः त्वया तौ उभौ विशेषतः[स्वभ्रातृवत्][स्वपुत्रवत्]च[द्रष्टव्यौ][मन्तव्यौ]च।" - English: Rama — "Bharata and Shatrughna are regarded by me as dearer than my own life; therefore, both of them must especially be seen and treated by you like your own brother and son."
Verse 34
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "विदेहनन्दिनि! भरतस्य इच्छायाः
[विरुद्धम्]किमपि कार्यम् त्वया न[कर्तव्यम्]यतः अस्मिन् काले मम देशस्य कुलस्य च राज्यम् तेनैव क्रियते।" - English: Rama — "O daughter of Janaka! Any action contrary to the desire of Bharata must not be done by you; because at this time, the ruling of my country and dynasty is done by him alone."
Verse 35
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "
[अनुकूलाचरणेन]आराधनया यत्नेन सेवया च राजानः[प्रसन्नाः]क्रियन्ते[विपरीताचरणेन]च ते[कुपिताः]क्रियन्ते।" - English: Rama — "Through favorable conduct, adoration, and diligent service, kings are made pleased; and through contrary behavior, they are rendered angry."
Verse 36
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "ये
[अहितकारिणः]सन्ति ते[स्वकीयाः][औरसपुत्राः]अपि स्युः चेत् राजभिः ते त्यज्यन्ते[अनात्मीयाः]अपि ये[समर्थाः]सन्ति ते[स्वकीयाः]क्रियन्ते।" - English: Rama — "Those who are harm-doers, even if they be their own legitimate sons, are abandoned by kings; and those who are capable, even if unrelated, are embraced as their own."
Verse 37
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "अतः
[कल्याणि!]नृपस्य भरतस्य[अनुकूला]भूत्वा धर्मे सत्यव्रते च[रतया]त्वया अत्र वस्तव्यम्।" - English: Rama — "Therefore, O auspicious one! Acting favorably towards King Bharata and remaining devoted to righteousness and the vow of truth, dwelling here must be undertaken by you."
Verse 38
- Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्):
श्रीरामः — "
[प्रिये!]अधुना मया तत्[विशालम्]वनम् गन्तव्यम्।[भामिनि!]त्वया अत्र एव वस्तव्यम्। तव आचरणेन कस्यापि कष्टम् न भवेत् इति ध्यानम्[कुर्वत्या]त्वया मम एषा आज्ञा सर्वदा[पालनीया।]" - English: Rama — "My dear! Now, going to that vast forest must be undertaken by me. O noble lady! Dwelling right here must be done by you. Ensuring that no suffering occurs to anyone through your conduct, this command of mine must always be obeyed by you."
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