तस्माच्च यज्ञायतनात् पुष्पाणि सुरभीणि च। आनिन्युर्वानरा गत्वा सुग्रीवप्रियकारणात्
And from that sacrificial site, the monkeys brought fragrant flowers, having gone there for Sugrīva’s pleasure.
ते तु सर्वे हरिवराः पृथिव्यां सर्ववानरान्। संचोदयित्वा त्वरितं यूथानां जग्मुरग्रतः
Then all those best of monkeys, after urging all the monkeys on earth, quickly went at the head of the troops.
ते तु तेन मुहूर्तेन कपयः शीघ्रचारिणः। किष्किन्धां त्वरया प्राप्ताः सुग्रीवो यत्र वानरः
And those swift-moving monkeys, in that very moment, reached Kiṣkindhā with haste, where Sugrīva, the monkey, was.
ते गृहीत्वौषधीः सर्वाः फलमूलं च वानराः। तं प्रतिग्राहयामासुर्वचनं चेदमब्रुवन्
The monkeys, having gathered all the herbs and fruits and roots, offered them to him and spoke these words:
सर्वे परिसृताः शैलाः सरितश्च वनानि च। पृथिव्यां वानराः सर्वे शासनादुपयान्ति ते
All the mountains, rivers, and forests on earth have been searched; all the monkeys are coming to you by your command.
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प्रतिगृह्य च तत् सर्वमुपायनमुपाहृतम्। वानरान् सान्त्वयित्वा च सर्वानेव व्यसर्जयत्
Having received all the gifts that were brought, and having comforted all the monkeys, he dismissed them all.
विसर्जयित्वा स हरीन् सहस्रान् कृतकर्मणः। मेने कृतार्थमात्मानं राघवं च महाबलम्
After dismissing those thousands of monkeys who had completed their tasks, he considered himself accomplished, as well as Rāghava, the mighty one.
स लक्ष्मणो भीमबलं सर्ववानरसत्तमम्। अब्रवीत् प्रश्रितं वाक्यं सुग्रीवं सम्प्रहर्षयन्
Then Lakṣmaṇa, delighting Sugrīva, the best and most powerful of all the monkeys, spoke these respectful words:
किष्किन्धाया विनिष्क्राम यदि ते सौम्य रोचते। तस्य तद् वचनं श्रुत्वा लक्ष्मणस्य सुभाषितम्
"If it pleases you, gentle one, let us depart from Kiṣkindhā." Hearing those well-spoken words of Lakṣmaṇa,
सुग्रीवः परमप्रीतो वाक्यमेतदुवाच ह। एवं भवतु गच्छाम स्थेयं त्वच्छासने मया
Sugrīva, greatly pleased, replied with these words: "So be it! Let us go. I shall remain under your command."
तमेवमुक्त्वा सुग्रीवो लक्ष्मणं शुभलक्षणम्। विसर्जयामास तदा ताराद्याश्चैव योषितः
Having thus spoken to Lakṣmaṇa, who bore auspicious marks, Sugrīva then dismissed Tārā and the other women.
एहीत्युच्चैर्हरिवरान् सुग्रीवः समुदाहरत्। तस्य तद् वचनं श्रुत्वा हरयः शीघ्रमाययुः
Sugrīva loudly called out, "Come!" to the best of monkeys. Hearing his words, the monkeys quickly assembled.
बद्धाञ्जलिपुटाः सर्वे ये स्युः स्त्रीदर्शनक्षमाः। तानुवाच ततः प्राप्तान् राजार्कसदृशप्रभः
Then, to all those who were present, their hands joined in reverence and capable of being seen by women, the king, radiant like the sun, spoke as they arrived.
उपस्थापयत क्षिप्रं शिबिकां मम वानराः। श्रुत्वा तु वचनं तस्य हरयः शीघ्रविक्रमाः
Monkeys, quickly bring my palanquin here! Hearing his words, the monkeys, swift in action,
समुपस्थापयामासुः शिबिकां प्रियदर्शनाम्। तामुपस्थापितां दृष्ट्वा शिबिकां वानराधिपः
brought forth a beautiful palanquin. Seeing the palanquin thus brought, the monkey king
लक्ष्मणारुह्यतां शीघ्रमिति सौमित्रिमब्रवीत्। इत्युक्त्वा काञ्चनं यानं सुग्रीवः सूर्यसंनिभम्
said to Saumitri, 'Lakshmana, quickly ascend.' Having said this, Sugriva, shining like the sun, mounted the golden vehicle
बहुभिर्हरिभिर्युक्तमारुरोह सलक्ष्मणः। पाण्डुरेणातपत्रेण ध्रियमाणेन मूर्धनि
yoked with many monkeys, together with Lakshmana, while a white parasol was held above his head.
शुक्लैश्च वालव्यजनैर्धूयमानैः समन्ततः। शंखभेरीनिनादैश्च बन्दिभिश्चाभिनन्दितः
He was fanned on all sides with white yak-tail fans, greeted by the sounds of conches and drums, and praised by bards.
निर्ययौ प्राप्य सुग्रीवो राज्यश्रियमनुत्तमाम्। स वानरशतैस्तीक्ष्णैर्बहुभिः शस्त्रपाणिभिः
Sugriva, having attained the highest royal splendor, set out. He was surrounded by hundreds of fierce monkeys, many armed with weapons.
परिकीर्णो ययौ तत्र यत्र रामो व्यवस्थितः। स तं देशमनुप्राप्य श्रेष्ठं रामनिषेवितम्
Thus encircled, he went to where Rama was waiting. Reaching that place, honored by Rama,
अवातरन्महातेजाः शिबिकायाः सलक्ष्मणः। आसाद्य च ततो रामं कृताञ्जलिपुटोऽभवत्
the mighty Sugriva, together with Lakshmana, descended from the palanquin. Approaching Rama, he stood with joined palms.
कृताञ्जलौ स्थिते तस्मिन् वानराश्चाभवंस्तथा। तटाकमिव तं दृष्ट्वा रामः कुड्मलपङ्कजम्
As Sugriva stood with joined palms, so did the monkeys. Seeing him like a lotus bud in a pond, Rama
वानराणां महत् सैन्यं सुग्रीवे प्रीतिमानभूत्। पादयोः पतितं मूर्ध्ना तमुत्थाप्य हरीश्वरम्
became pleased with Sugriva, seeing the great army of monkeys. Lifting the monkey lord, who had bowed at his feet,
प्रेम्णा च बहुमानाच्च राघवः परिषस्वजे। परिष्वज्य च धर्मात्मा निषीदेति ततोऽब्रवीत्
Raghava embraced him with affection and respect. Having embraced him, the righteous one then said, 'Be seated.'
निषण्णं तं ततो दृष्ट्वा क्षितौ रामोऽब्रवीत् ततः। धर्ममर्थं च कामं च काले यस्तु निषेवते
Then, seeing him seated on the ground, Rama spoke: 'He who attends to righteousness, wealth, and desire at the proper time,
विभज्य सततं वीर स राजा हरिसत्तम। हित्वा धर्मं तथार्थं च कामं यस्तु निषेवते
dividing them always, O hero, that king is the best among monkeys. But he who, abandoning righteousness and wealth, pursues only desire,
स वृक्षाग्रे यथा सुप्तः पतितः प्रतिबुध्यते। अमित्राणां वधे युक्तो मित्राणां संग्रहे रतः
is like one who, sleeping atop a tree, wakes after falling. Engaged in the destruction of enemies and devoted to the protection of friends,
त्रिवर्गफलभोक्ता च राजा धर्मेण युज्यते। उद्योगसमयस्त्वेष प्राप्तः शत्रुनिषूदन
the king, enjoying the fruits of the three aims of life, is established in righteousness. Now is the time for effort, O destroyer of foes.
संचिन्त्यतां हि पिङ्गेश हरिभिः सह मन्त्रिभिः। एवमुक्तस्तु सुग्रीवो रामं वचनमब्रवीत्
Let this be considered, O lord of tawny ones, together with the monkeys and your counselors.' Thus addressed, Sugriva spoke to Rama: