दक्षिणस्य समुद्रस्य मध्ये तस्य तु राक्षसी। अङ्गारकेति विख्याता छायामाक्षिप्य भोजिनी
In the midst of the southern ocean there dwells a rākṣasī, famed as Aṅgārakā, who seizes shadows and devours them.
एवं निःसंशयान् कृत्वा संशयान्नष्टसंशयाः। मृगयध्वं नरेन्द्रस्य पत्नीममिततेजसः
Thus, having resolved all doubts and being free from uncertainty, search for the wife of the illustrious king.
तमतिक्रम्य लक्ष्मीवान् समुद्रे शतयोजने। गिरिः पुष्पितको नाम सिद्धचारणसेवितः
Beyond that, at a distance of a hundred yojanas in the ocean, stands the splendid mountain called Puṣpitaka, frequented by siddhas and cāraṇas.
चन्द्रसूर्यांशुसंकाशः सागराम्बुसमाश्रयः। भ्राजते विपुलैः शृङ्गैरम्बरं विलिखन्निव
Resembling the rays of the moon and sun, and embraced by the ocean's waters, it shines with its vast peaks, as if scratching the sky.
तस्यैकं काञ्चनं शृङ्गं सेवते यं दिवाकरः। श्वेतं राजतमेकं च सेवते यन्निशाकरः। न तं कृतघ्नाः पश्यन्ति न नृशंसा न नास्तिकाः
One golden peak of that mountain is worshipped by the sun, and one white, silver peak is worshipped by the moon; those who are ungrateful, cruel, or faithless do not see it.
प्रणम्य शिरसा शैलं तं विमार्गथ वानराः। तमतिक्रम्य दुर्धर्षं सूर्यवान्नाम पर्वतः
Having bowed your heads to that mountain, O vānaras, search there; beyond that lies the formidable mountain named Sūryavān.
अध्वना दुर्विगाहेन योजनानि चतुर्दश। ततस्तमप्यतिक्रम्य वैद्युतो नाम पर्वतः
With a path difficult to traverse, stretching fourteen yojanas, and then, passing beyond that, is the mountain called Vaidyuta.
सर्वकामफलैर्वृक्षैः सर्वकालमनोहरैः। तत्र भुक्त्वा वरार्हाणि मूलानि च फलानि च
There are trees yielding every desired fruit, delightful at all times; there, enjoy the finest roots and fruits.
मधूनि पीत्वा जुष्टानि परं गच्छत वानराः। तत्र नेत्रमनःकान्तः कुञ्जरो नाम पर्वतः
Drink the excellent honey found there, and then proceed further, O vānaras; there stands the mountain called Kuñjara, pleasing to the eyes and mind.
अगस्त्यभवनं यत्र निर्मितं विश्वकर्मणा। तत्र योजनविस्तारमुच्छ्रितं दशयोजनम्
There is the abode of Agastya, constructed by Viśvakarman; it rises ten yojanas high and is a yojana wide.
शरणं काञ्चनं दिव्यं नानारत्नविभूषितम्। तत्र भोगवती नाम सर्पाणामालयः पुरी
There is a divine golden sanctuary, adorned with various jewels; there also lies the city named Bhogavatī, the dwelling of serpents.
विशालरथ्या दुर्धर्षा सर्वतः परिरक्षिता। रक्षिता पन्नगैर्घोरैस्तीक्ष्णदंष्ट्रैर्महाविषैः
Its broad streets are formidable and well-guarded on all sides, protected by fierce serpents with sharp fangs and deadly venom.
सर्पराजो महाघोरो यस्यां वसति वासुकिः। निर्याय मार्गितव्या च सा च भोगवती पुरी
In that city dwells the dreadful serpent king Vāsuki; after leaving, you must search that city of Bhogavatī as well.
तत्र चानन्तरोद्देशा ये केचन समावृताः। तं च देशमतिक्रम्य महानृषभसंस्थितिः
And there, in the adjacent regions, whatever beings are gathered, beyond that land lies the great abode of the bull.
सर्वरत्नमयः श्रीमानृषभो नाम पर्वतः। गोशीर्षकं पद्मकं च हरिश्यामं च चन्दनम्
There stands the illustrious mountain named Ṛṣabha, made entirely of all precious gems, with gośīrṣaka, padmaka, hariśyāma, and sandalwood trees.
रोहिता नाम गन्धर्वा घोरं रक्षन्ति तद्वनम्। तत्र गन्धर्वपतयः पञ्च सूर्यसमप्रभाः
There, the Gandharvas called Rohitās guard that terrible forest; in that place dwell five Gandharva chiefs, radiant as the sun.
शैलूषो ग्रामणीः शिक्षः शुको बभ्रुस्तथैव च। रविसोमाग्निवपुषां निवासः पुण्यकर्मणाम्
Śailūṣa, Grāmaṇī, Śikṣa, Śuka, and Babhrus reside there, shining with the forms of the sun, moon, and fire, and are performers of virtuous deeds.
अन्ते पृथिव्या दुर्धर्षास्ततः स्वर्गजितः स्थिताः। ततः परं न वः सेव्यः पितृलोकः सुदारुणः
At the edge of the earth, those unconquerable ones, who have surpassed heaven, are established; beyond that, you must not venture, for the world of the ancestors is exceedingly dreadful.
राजधानी यमस्यैषा कष्टेन तमसाऽऽवृता। एतावदेव युष्माभिर्वीरा वानरपुंगवाः। शक्यं विचेतुं गन्तुं वा नातो गतिमतां गतिः
This is the city of Yama, shrouded in intense darkness; only up to this point, O heroic leaders of the monkeys, is it possible for you to search or go—beyond this, there is no path for those who possess movement.
सर्वमेतत् समालोक्य यच्चान्यदपि दृश्यते। गतिं विदित्वा वैदेह्याः संनिवर्तितुमर्हथ
Having observed all this and whatever else is visible, and knowing the whereabouts of Vaidehī, you should return.
यश्च मासान्निवृत्तोऽग्रे दृष्टा सीतेति वक्ष्यति। मत्तुल्यविभवो भोगैः सुखं स विहरिष्यति
Whoever returns within a month and declares, 'Sītā has been seen,' shall enjoy pleasures and wealth equal to mine, and live happily.
ततः प्रियतरो नास्ति मम प्राणाद् विशेषतः। कृतापराधो बहुशो मम बन्धुर्भविष्यति
There is no one dearer to me than him, even more than my own life; even if he has committed many offenses, he shall become my kinsman.
अमितबलपराक्रमा भवन्तो विपुलगुणेषु कुलेषु च प्रसूताः। मनुजपतिसुतां यथा लभध्वं तदधिगुणं पुरुषार्थमारभध्वम्
You are all of immeasurable strength and valor, born in noble families endowed with great virtues; strive with all your abilities to find the daughter of the king of men.
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Hear now the forty-second chapter in the glorious Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, in the Kiṣkindhā Kāṇḍa.
अथ प्रस्थाप्य स हरीन् सुग्रीवो दक्षिणां दिशम्। अब्रवीन्मेघसंकाशं सुषेणं नाम वानरम्
Then Sugrīva, having dispatched the monkeys, spoke to the monkey named Suṣeṇa, who resembled a cloud, assigning him to the southern direction.
तारायाः पितरं राजा श्वशुरं भीमविक्रमम्। अब्रवीत् प्राञ्जलिर्वाक्यमभिगम्य प्रणम्य च
Approaching with joined palms, he addressed Tārā's father, the king, his formidable father-in-law, with respectful words.
महर्षिपुत्रं मारीचमर्चिष्मन्तं महाकपिम्। वृतं कपिवरैः शूरैर्महेन्द्रसदृशद्युतिम्
He spoke to Marīca, the son of a great sage, a mighty monkey radiant as Indra, surrounded by heroic leaders of monkeys.
बुद्धिविक्रमसम्पन्नं वैनतेयसमद्युतिम्। मरीचिपुत्रान् मारीचानर्चिर्माल्यान् महाबलान्
Gifted with wisdom and valor, shining like Garuḍa, the sons of Marīca—Marīcās, Arcirmālyas, and the mighty ones—
ऋषिपुत्रांश्च तान् सर्वान् प्रतीचीमादिशद् दिशम्। द्वाभ्यां शतसहस्राभ्यां कपीनां कपिसत्तमाः
He directed all those sons of sages to the western direction; under the leadership of Suṣeṇa, two hundred thousand foremost monkeys set out.
सुषेणप्रमुखा यूयं वैदेहीं परिमार्गथ। सौराष्ट्रान् सहबाह्लीकांश्चन्द्रचित्रांस्तथैव च
Led by Suṣeṇa, you must search for Vaidehī in Saurāṣṭra, along with Bahlikā, and also in the regions of Chandracitra.