ततः सुषेणप्रमुखाः प्लवङ्गाः सुग्रीववाक्यं निपुणं निशम्य। आमन्त्र्य सर्वे प्लवगाधिपं ते जग्मुर्दिशं तां वरुणाभिगुप्ताम्
Then the monkeys, led by Suṣeṇa, having attentively heard Sugrīva’s careful words, saluted the lord of monkeys and set out for that region protected by Varuṇa.
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Let the forty-third chapter be heard in the glorious Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, in the Kiṣkindhā Kāṇḍa.
ततः संदिश्य सुग्रीवः श्वशुरं पश्चिमां दिशम्। वीरं शतबलिं नाम वानरं वानरेश्वरः
Then Sugrīva, having instructed his father-in-law, sent the heroic monkey named Śatabali towards the western direction.
उवाच राजा सर्वज्ञः सर्ववानरसत्तमः। वाक्यमात्महितं चैव रामस्य च हितं तदा
The king, all-knowing and foremost among all monkeys, spoke words beneficial to himself and to Rāma at that time.
वृतः शतसहस्रेण त्वद्विधानां वनौकसाम्। वैवस्वतसुतैः सार्धं प्रविष्टः सर्वमन्त्रिभिः
Accompanied by a hundred thousand forest-dwelling monkeys like yourself, and together with the sons of Vaivasvata, he entered with all his ministers.
दिशं ह्युदीचीं विक्रान्तां हिमशैलावतंसिकाम्। सर्वतः परिमार्गध्वं रामपत्नीं यशस्विनीम्
Search in every direction the mighty northern quarter, adorned with the Himalayan mountains, for Rama's illustrious wife.
अस्मिन् कार्ये विनिर्वृत्ते कृते दाशरथेः प्रिये। ऋणान्मुक्ता भविष्यामः कृतार्थार्थविदां वराः
When this task is accomplished and the beloved of Dasharatha's son is found, we shall be freed from our debts and be foremost among those who fulfill their purpose.
कृतं हि प्रियमस्माकं राघवेण महात्मना। तस्य चेत्प्रतिकारोऽस्ति सफलं जीवितं भवेत्
For the great-souled Raghava has done us a great favor; if we can repay him, our lives will have borne fruit.
अर्थिनः कार्यनिर्वृत्तिमकर्तुरपि यश्चरेत्। तस्य स्यात् सफलं जन्म किं पुनः पूर्वकारिणः
If one fulfills the wish of a supplicant, even if that person has done nothing for him, his birth is fruitful—how much more so when repaying a previous benefactor.
एतां बुद्धिं समास्थाय दृश्यते जानकी यथा। तथा भवद्भिः कर्तव्यमस्मत्प्रियहितैषिभिः
Holding firmly to this resolve, you who seek what is dear and beneficial to us must act so that Janaki may be found.
अयं हि सर्वभूतानां मान्यस्तु नरसत्तमः। अस्मासु च गतः प्रीतिं रामः परपुरंजयः
For Rama, the conqueror of enemy cities, is honored by all beings and has won our affection.
इमानि बहुदुर्गाणि नद्यः शैलान्तराणि च। भवन्तः परिमार्गन्तु बुद्धिविक्रमसम्पदा
You must search through these many difficult regions—rivers and mountain ranges—using your intelligence, courage, and resources.
तत्र म्लेच्छान् पुलिन्दांश्च शूरसेनांस्तथैव च। प्रस्थलान् भरतांश्चैव कुरूंश्च सह मद्रकैः
There, examine the lands of the Mlecchas, Pulindas, Shurasenas, Prasthalas, Bharatas, Kurus, and Madrakas.
काम्बोजयवनांश्चैव शकानां पत्तनानि च। अन्वीक्ष्य दरदांश्चैव हिमवन्तं विचिन्वथ
Investigate also the Kambojas, Yavanas, and the cities of the Shakas; after that, search the Daradas and the Himalaya.
लोध्रपद्मकषण्डेषु देवदारुवनेषु च। रावणः सह वैदेह्या मार्गितव्यस्ततस्ततः
In the groves of lodhra and padmaka trees, and in the forests of deodar, Ravana together with Vaidehi must be sought everywhere.
ततः सोमाश्रमं गत्वा देवगन्धर्वसेवितम्। कालं नाम महासानुं पर्वतं तं गमिष्यथ
Then, reaching the hermitage of Soma, frequented by gods and gandharvas, you shall go to the great mountain called Kala.
महत्सु तस्य शैलेषु पर्वतेषु गुहासु च। विचिन्वत महाभागां रामपत्नीमनिन्दिताम्
On the vast slopes and in the caves of that mountain, search for Rama's blameless wife, O noble ones.
तमतिक्रम्य शैलेन्द्रं हेमगर्भं महागिरिम्। ततः सुदर्शनं नाम पर्वतं गन्तुमर्हथ
Passing beyond that lord of mountains, the great golden-peaked mountain, you should then proceed to the mountain called Sudarshana.
ततो देवसखो नाम पर्वतः पतगालयः। नानापक्षिसमाकीर्णो विविधद्रुमभूषितः
After that is the mountain named Devasakha, the abode of birds, crowded with many kinds of birds and adorned with various trees.
तस्य काननषण्डेषु निर्झरेषु गुहासु च। रावणः सह वैदेह्या मार्गितव्यस्ततस्ततः
In the groves, waterfalls, and caves of that mountain, Ravana together with Vaidehi must be sought everywhere.
तमतिक्रम्य चाकाशं सर्वतः शतयोजनम्। अपर्वतनदीवृक्षं सर्वसत्त्वविवर्जितम्
Passing beyond that, there is a sky expanse a hundred yojanas in all directions, without mountains, rivers, or trees, devoid of all living beings.
तत्तु शीघ्रमतिक्रम्य कान्तारं रोमहर्षणम्। कैलासं पाण्डुरं प्राप्य हृष्टा यूयं भविष्यथ
Quickly crossing that terrifying wilderness, you will reach the pale Kailasa mountain and be filled with joy.
तत्र पाण्डुरमेघाभं जाम्बूनदपरिष्कृतम्। कुबेरभवनं रम्यं निर्मितं विश्वकर्मणा
There stands the delightful mansion of Kubera, resembling a pale cloud, adorned with gold, and constructed by Vishvakarma.
विशाला नलिनी यत्र प्रभूतकमलोत्पला। हंसकारण्डवाकीर्णा अप्सरोगणसेविता
There is a vast lake, filled with abundant lotuses and blue lilies, crowded with swans and cranes, attended by groups of celestial nymphs.
तत्र वैश्रवणो राजा सर्वलोकनमस्कृतः। धनदो रमते श्रीमान् गुह्यकैः सह यक्षराट्
There, King Vaiśravaṇa, revered by all the worlds, the wealthy and illustrious lord of the Yakṣas, delights together with the Guhyakas.
तस्य चन्द्रनिकाशेषु पर्वतेषु गुहासु च। रावणः सह वैदेह्या मार्गितव्यस्ततस्ततः
In the caves and on the moon-bright mountains there, Rāvaṇa must be searched for, along with Sītā, thoroughly and in every place.
क्रौञ्चं तु गिरिमासाद्य बिलं तस्य सुदुर्गमम्। अप्रमत्तैः प्रवेष्टव्यं दुष्प्रवेशं हि तत् स्मृतम्
Upon reaching Mount Krauñca, its cave—extremely difficult to enter—must be entered with great care, for it is known to be hard to access.
वसन्ति हि महात्मानस्तत्र सूर्यसमप्रभाः। देवैरभ्यर्थिताः सम्यग् देवरूपा महर्षयः
For there dwell great sages, radiant as the sun, who, having been earnestly requested by the gods, are divine in form and resemble the great seers.
क्रौञ्चस्य तु गुहाश्चान्याः सानूनि शिखराणि च। निर्दराश्च नितम्बाश्च विचेतव्यास्ततस्ततः
The other caves, slopes, peaks, ravines, and foothills of Mount Krauñca must also be thoroughly searched in every direction.
अवृक्षं कामशैलं च मानसं विहगालयम्। न गतिस्तत्र भूतानां देवानां न च रक्षसाम्
There is the treeless Kāma mountain and the Mānasa lake, abode of birds; neither gods, spirits, nor demons can go there.