अश्वमेधशतैरीजं क्रतुभिर्भूरिदक्षिणैः। यश्च विप्रप्रसादेन सर्वकामानवाप्य च
He performed hundreds of horse sacrifices and many other great rituals with abundant gifts, and by the favor of the Brahmins, attained all desires.
सम्प्राप्य विधिवद्राज्यं सर्वभूतानुकम्पनः। `सर्वद्वीपानवष्टभ्य प्रजा धर्मेण पालयन्
Having properly attained the kingdom, showing compassion to all beings, he ruled the people with righteousness, holding all the continents under his sway.
स निर्गलं मुख्यतममश्वमेधशतं प्रभुः। आजहार सुरेशस्य हविषा मुदमाहरन्। अन्यैश्च विविधैर्यज्ञैरीजे बहुगुणैर्नृपः
That lord, surpassing even the foremost horse sacrifice, offered oblations to the lord of the gods, bringing joy, and performed many other diverse and excellent sacrifices.
क्षुत्पिपासेऽजयद्रामः सर्वरोगांश्च देहिनाम्। सततं गुणसम्पन्नो दीप्यमानः स्वतेजसा
Rama conquered hunger and thirst, and all diseases of living beings; ever endowed with virtues, he shone with his own brilliance.
अतिसर्वाणि भूतानि रामो दाशरथिर्बभौ। ऋषीणां देवतानां च मानुषाणां च सर्वशः। पृथिव्यां सह वासोऽभूद्रामे राज्यं प्रशासति
Rama, son of Dasaratha, excelled over all beings—sages, gods, and all humans. While Rama ruled the kingdom, all dwelt together on earth.
नाहीयत तदा प्रामः प्राणिनां न तदा व्यथा। प्राणापानौ समावास्तां रामे राज्यं प्रशासति
At that time, there was no decline or suffering among living beings; the vital breaths were in harmony while Rama ruled the kingdom.
पर्यदीप्यन्त तेजांसि तदाऽनर्थाश्च नाभवन्। दीर्घायुषः प्रजाः सर्वा युवा न म्रियते तदा
At that time, the energies shone brightly, and there were no calamities; all people were long-lived, and no young person died then.
वेदैश्चतुर्भिः सुप्रीताः प्राप्नुवन्ति दिवौकसः। हव्यं कव्यं च विविधं निष्पूर्तं हुतमेव च
The gods, pleased with the four Vedas, received various offerings of oblations and ancestral rites, all performed and properly offered.
अदंशमशका देशा नष्टव्यालसरीसृपाः। नाप्यु प्राणभृतां मृत्युर्नाकाले ज्वलनोऽदहत्
The lands were free from biting insects and mosquitoes, and harmful reptiles had vanished; among living beings, death did not occur out of season, nor did fire burn at the wrong time.
अधर्मरुचयो लुब्धा मूर्खा वा नाभवंस्तदा। शिष्टेष्टप्राज्ञकर्माणः सर्वे वर्णास्तदाऽभवन्
Those who delighted in unrighteousness, the greedy, and the foolish did not exist then; all the social orders acted according to the wise, the virtuous, and the learned.
स्वधां पूजां च रक्षोभिर्जनस्थाने प्रणाशिताम्। प्रादान्निहत्य रक्षांसि पितृदेवेभ्य ईश्वरः
The Lord, having destroyed the demons who had ruined the offerings and worship in people's dwellings, restored the ancestral and divine rites.
सहस्रपुत्राः पुरुषा दशवर्षशतायुषः। न च ज्येष्ठाः कनिष्ठेभ्यस्तदा श्राद्धानि कुर्वते
Men with a thousand sons lived for a hundred years, but at that time, elders did not perform funeral rites for the younger ones.
श्यामो युवा लोहिताक्षो मत्तमातङ्गविक्रमः। आजानुबाहुः सुभुजः सिंहस्कन्धो महाबलः
He was dark, youthful, with red eyes, possessing the strength of a maddened elephant, long-armed, well-built, lion-shouldered, and of great might.
दशवर्षसहस्राणि दशवर्षशतानि च। सर्वभूतमनःकान्तो रामो राज्यमकारयत्
Rama, beloved of all beings, ruled the kingdom for ten thousand and one thousand years.
रामो रामो राम इति प्रजानामभवत्कथा। रामभूतं जगदभूद्रामे राज्यं प्रशासति
The talk among the people was always 'Rama, Rama, Rama'; the world became filled with Rama as he ruled the kingdom.
चतुर्विधाः प्रजा रामः स्वर्गं नीत्वा दिवं गतः। आत्मेच्छया प्रतिष्ठाप्य राजवंशमिहाष्टधा
Rama, having led the fourfold people to heaven, departed to the celestial world, and by his own will established the royal lineage here in eight branches.
स चेन्ममार सृञ्जय चतुर्भद्रतरस्त्वया। पुत्रात्पुण्यतरस्तुभ्यं मा पुत्रमनुतप्यथाः। अयज्वानमदक्षिण्यमभि श्वैत्येत्युदाहरत्
If he died, O Sṛñjaya, he is more blessed in four ways than you; he is more virtuous than a son for you—do not grieve for your son. People speak thus about one who does not sacrifice or give gifts: 'He is like a dog.'
राजाऽपि विविधैरिष्ट्वा यज्ञैर्विविधदक्षिणैः'। गतः पुण्यकृतां लोकान्व्याप्य स्वयशसा दिशः
The king, having performed various sacrifices with many kinds of gifts, attained the worlds of the virtuous, his fame spreading in all directions.
स चेन्ममार सृञ्जय चतुर्भद्रतरस्त्वया। पुत्रात्पुण्यतरस्तुभ्यं मा पुत्रमनुतप्यथाः। अयज्वानमदक्षिण्यमभि श्वैत्येत्युदाहरत्
If he died, O Sṛñjaya, he is more blessed in four ways than you; he is more virtuous than a son for you—do not grieve for your son. People speak thus about one who does not sacrifice or give gifts: 'He is like a dog.'
नाभागमम्बरीषं च मृतं सृञ्जय शुश्रुम। यः सहस्रं सहस्राणां राज्ञां चैकस्त्वयोधयत्
We have heard, O Sṛñjaya, that Nabhaga and Ambarīṣa died—he who alone defeated a thousand kings among thousands.
जिगीषमाणाः सङ्ग्रामे समन्ताद्वैरिणोऽभ्ययुः। अस्त्रयुद्धविदो घोराः सृजन्तश्चाशिवा गिरः
Desiring victory in battle, fierce enemies skilled in the use of weapons surrounded him on all sides, uttering inauspicious words.
बललाघवशिक्षाभिस्तेषां सोऽस्त्रबलेन च। छत्रायुधध्वजरथांश्छित्त्वा प्रासान्गतव्यथः
By his training in strength and agility, and with his mastery of weapons, he fearlessly cut down their umbrellas, weapons, banners, and chariots.
त एनं मुक्तसन्नाहाः प्रार्थयञ्जीवितैषिणः। शरण्यमीयुः शरणं तव स्म इति वादिनः
Those warriors, having cast off their armor and seeking to preserve their lives, approached him for refuge, saying, 'We seek your protection.'
स तु तान्वशगान्कृत्वा जित्वा चेमां वसुन्धराम्। ईजे यज्ञशतैरिष्टैर्यथा शक्रस्तथाऽनघः
Having subdued them and conquered this earth, he performed hundreds of sacrifices with offerings, just as Indra the sinless one did.
बुभुजुः सर्वसम्पन्नमन्नमन्ये जनाः सदा। तस्मिन्यज्ञे तु विप्रेन्द्राः सन्तृप्ताः परमार्चिताः
Other people always enjoyed food that was rich in every kind of provision; but in that sacrifice, the foremost Brahmins were satisfied and honored to the highest degree.
मोदकान्पूरिकापूपान्स्वादुपूर्णाश्च शष्कुलीः। करम्भान्पृथुमृद्वीका अन्नानि सुकृतानि च
They had sweet dumplings, cakes, pancakes, and full platters of delicious śaṣkulī; karambha, abundant raisins, and well-prepared foods.
सूपान्मैरेयकापूपान्रागषाडवपानकान्। मृष्टान्नानि सुयुक्तानि मृदूनि सुरभीणि च
There were soups, cakes made with wine, drinks flavored with spices and sweet-sour sauces; fine foods, skillfully prepared, tender and fragrant.
घृतं मधु पयस्तोयं दधीनि रसवन्ति च। फलं मूलं सुस्वादु द्विजास्तत्रोपभुञ्जते
Ghee, honey, milk, water, curds rich in flavor; fruits and roots, all delicious—these the twice-born consumed there.
मदनीयानि पापानि विदित्वा चात्मनः सुखम्। अपिबन्त यथाकामं पानपा गीतवादितैः
Knowing the intoxicating drinks, and seeking their own pleasure, they drank as they wished, accompanied by music and songs.
तत्र स्म गाथा गायन्ति क्षीबा हृष्टाः पठन्ति च। नाभागस्तुतिसंयुक्ता ननृतुश्च सहस्रशः
There, intoxicated and joyful, they sang songs and recited verses; thousands danced, joined in praise of Nābhāga.