चिरंजीव चिरंजीव ह्याशीर्भिरिति चाभ्यधात् । मातुश्च रामभद्रोऽपि चरणौ प्रणिपत्य च
Uttered, 'Live long, live long!' with blessings. Rama, the noble, also bowed at his mother's feet,
परिष्वज्य मुदायुक्तो जगाद वचनं पुनः । रत्नगर्भे मम भ्रात्रा केनापि न कृतं तथा
Embracing her with joy, he again spoke these words: 'By my brother born of the jewel womb, nothing has been done,
यथायमकरोद्धीमान्ममदुःखापनोदनम्
As this wise one has done, dispelling my sorrow.'
रावणेन हृता सीता मया यत्प्राप्यते पुनः । मातस्तत्सर्वमाविद्धि लक्ष्मणस्य विचेष्टितम्
Sita was abducted by Ravana, and I have regained her. Mother, know all the actions of Lakshmana in this matter.
दत्तामाशिषमागृह्य शिरसायं सुमित्रया । निजमातुश्च भवनं प्रययौ विबुधैर्वृतः
Having received the blessing from Sumitra with his head, he departed to his own mother's house, surrounded by the gods.
मातरं वीक्ष्य हृषितां निजदर्शनलालसाम् । स्वयानादवरुह्याशु चरणावग्रहीद्धरिः
Seeing his mother delighted and eager for his sight, Hari quickly descended from his own vehicle and grasped her feet.
माता तद्दर्शनोत्कंठा विह्वलीकृतमानसा । परिष्वज्य परिष्वज्य रामं मुदमवाप सा
His mother, her mind overwhelmed with longing for his sight, embraced Rama again and again, and attained joy.
शरीरे रोमहर्षोऽभूद्गद्गदा वागभूत्तदा । हर्षाश्रूणि तु सोष्णानि प्रवाहं प्रापुरापदात्
Her body experienced goosebumps, and her speech became faltering. From her eyes, warm tears of joy flowed in a stream.
जननीं वीक्ष्य विनयी ताटंकद्वयवर्जिताम् । कराकल्प पदाकल्परहितां बिभ्रतीं तनुम्
Seeing his mother, humble, lacking both earrings, and her hands and feet unadorned, bearing such a form,
किंचित्स्वदर्शनाद्धृष्टां कृशांगीं तां स शोकभाक् । दुःखस्य समयो नायमिति मत्वा जगाद ताम्
He saw her, somewhat emboldened by his sight, but thin-bodied and bearing sorrow. Thinking this is not the time for grief, he spoke to her.
श्रीराम उवाच। मातर्मया त्वच्चरणौ चिरकालं न सेवितौ । ततः क्षमस्वापराधं भाग्यहीनस्य वै मम
Sri Rama said: 'Mother, for a long time I have not served your feet. Therefore, forgive the offense of your unfortunate son.'
ये पुत्रा मातापित्रोर्न शुश्रूषायां समुत्सुकाः । ते मंतव्याः परा मातः कीटका रेतसो भवाः
Those sons who are not eager to serve their mother and father, O mother, should be regarded as mere insects born of semen.
किं कुर्वे जनकाज्ञातो गतो वै दंडकं वनम् । तत्रापि त्वत्कृपापांगात्तीर्णोऽस्मि दुःखसागरम्
What could I do, obeying my father's command, I went to the Dandaka forest. Even there, by your merciful glance, I have crossed the ocean of sorrow.
रावणेन हृता सीता लंकायां गमिता पुनः । त्वत्कृपातो मया लब्धा तं हत्वा राक्षसेश्वरम्
Sita, abducted by Ravana, was brought again from Lanka. By your mercy, I obtained her, having slain the king of the Rakshasas.
सीतेयं त्वच्चरणयोः पतिता वै पतिव्रता । संभावयाशु चकितां त्वत्पादार्पितमानसाम्
Here is Sita, fallen at your feet, a devoted wife; honor her swiftly, for she is anxious, her mind dedicated to your feet.
इति श्रुत्वा तु तद्वाक्यं पादयोः पतितां स्नुषाम् । आशीर्भिरभियुज्यैनां बभाषे तां पतिव्रताम्
Hearing those words, she saw her daughter-in-law fallen at her feet; she addressed the devoted wife with blessings.
सीते स्वपतिना सार्द्धं चिरं विलस भामिनि । पुत्रौ प्रसूय च कुलं स्वकं पावय पावने
Sita, flourish long with your husband, O beautiful one; bear sons and purify your lineage, O pure-hearted.
त्वत्सदृश्यः पतिपराः पतिदुःखसुखानुगाः । भवंति दुःखभागिन्यो न हि सत्यं जगत्त्रये
Women like you, devoted to their husbands and sharing in their joys and sorrows, rarely experience suffering; this is not truly found in the three worlds.
विदेहपुत्रि स्वकुलं त्वया पावितमात्मना । रामपादाब्जयुगलमनुयांत्या महावनम्
O daughter of Videha, your own family has been purified by you, as you follow the pair of lotus feet of Rama into the great forest.
किं चित्रं यत्पुमांसस्तु वैरिकोटिप्रभंजनाः । येषां गेहे सती भार्या स्वपतिप्रियवाञ्छिका
What wonder is there that men, even those with countless enemies, have in their homes a virtuous wife who desires only her husband's affection?
इत्युक्त्वा रघुनाथस्य भार्यामंचितलोचनाम् । तूष्णीं बभूव हृषिता प्रहृष्टस्वतनूरुहा
Having spoken thus to the wife of Raghunatha, whose eyes were filled with tears, she became silent, delighted, her body thrilled with joy.
अथ भ्रातास्य भरतः पित्रा दत्तं निजं महत् । राज्यं निवेदयामास रामचंद्राय धीमते
Then Bharata, his brother, offered to Ramachandra the great kingdom given to him by their father.
मंत्रिणस्ते प्रहृष्टांगा दैवज्ञान्मंत्रकोविदान् । आहूय सुमुहूर्तंते पप्रच्छुः परमादरात्
His ministers, their bodies filled with joy, summoned skilled astrologers and counselors, and respectfully inquired about the auspicious time.
शुभे मुहूर्ते सुदिने शुभनक्षत्रसंयुते । अभिषेकं महाराज्ये कारयामासुरुद्यताः
On an auspicious day, at a favorable moment, with a propitious constellation, they prepared for the royal consecration with great enthusiasm.
सप्तद्वीपवतीं पृथ्वीं व्याघ्रचर्मणि सुंदरे । लिखित्वोपरि राजेंद्रो महाराजोधितस्थिवान्
The king, having written upon the beautiful tiger skin the earth with its seven continents, sat upon it as the great ruler.
तद्दिनादेव साधूनां मनांसि प्रमुदं ययुः । दुष्टानां चेतसो ग्लानिरभवत्परतापिनाम्
On that very day, the minds of the virtuous were filled with joy, while the hearts of the wicked and those suffering from others' happiness became weary.
स्त्रियस्तु पतिभक्त्या च पतिव्रतपरायणाः । मनसापि कदा पापं नाचरंति जना मुने
Women, devoted to their husbands and dedicated to fidelity, do not commit sin even in thought, O sage.
दैत्यादेवास्तथा नागा यक्षासुरमहोरगाः । सर्वे न्यायपथे स्थित्वा रामाज्ञां शिरसा दधुः
Demons, gods, serpents, yakshas, asuras, and great serpents—all stood on the path of righteousness and bowed to Rama's command.
परोपकरणेयुक्ताः स्वधर्मसुखनिर्वृताः । विद्याविनोदगमिता दिनरात्रिक्षणाः शुभाः
Engaged in helping others, fulfilled in their own duties and happiness, their days and nights passed in learning and enjoyment, auspiciously.
वातोऽपि मार्गसंस्थानां बलान्नाहरते महान् । वासांस्यपि तु सूक्ष्माणि तत्र चौरकथा नहि
Even the wind, though strong, does not carry away the garments of those on the road; even the finest clothes are safe, and there is no talk of theft there.