ततः काञ्चनपद्माभिः पद्मिनीभिः कृतोदकाः। नीलवैदूर्यपत्राढ्या नद्यस्तत्र सहस्रशः
There, thousands of rivers flow, their waters formed by golden lotuses, and their banks adorned with blue beryl leaves and lotus ponds.
रक्तोत्पलवनैश्चात्र मण्डिताश्च हिरण्मयैः। तरुणादित्यसंकाशा भान्ति तत्र जलाशयाः
There, the reservoirs of water shine, adorned with groves of red lotuses and golden ornaments, and they appear like the radiance of the rising sun.
महार्हमणिपत्रैश्च काञ्चनप्रभकेसरैः। नीलोत्पलवनैश्चित्रैः स देशः सर्वतो वृतः
That region is entirely covered with precious jeweled leaves, golden filaments, and variegated groves of blue lotuses.
निस्तुलाभिश्च मुक्ताभिर्मणिभिश्च महाधनैः। उद्धूतपुलिनास्तत्र जातरूपैश्च निम्नगाः
There, the riverbanks are strewn with incomparable pearls and great treasures of jewels, and the streams flow with gold.
नित्यपुष्पफलास्तत्र नगाः पत्ररथाकुलाः। दिव्यगन्धरसस्पर्शाः सर्वकामान् स्रवन्ति च
There, the trees are always laden with flowers and fruits, their branches thick with leaves; they possess divine fragrance, taste, and touch, and they yield every desired object.
नानाकाराणि वासांसि फलन्त्यन्ये नगोत्तमाः। मुक्तावैदूर्यचित्राणि भूषणानि तथैव च। स्त्रीणां यान्यनुरूपाणि पुरुषाणां तथैव च
Other excellent trees bear garments of various kinds, and ornaments adorned with pearls and cat's-eye gems, suitable for women and likewise for men.
सर्वर्तुसुखसेव्यानि फलन्त्यन्ये नगोत्तमाः। महार्हमणिचित्राणि फलन्त्यन्ये नगोत्तमाः
Some other excellent trees yield fruits that are enjoyable in every season, and others bear fruits adorned with precious jewels.
शयनानि प्रसूयन्ते चित्रास्तरणवन्ति च। मनःकान्तानि माल्यानि फलन्त्यत्रापरे द्रुमाः
Beds are produced there, furnished with colorful coverings, and other trees yield garlands delightful to the mind.
पानानि च महार्हाणि भक्ष्याणि विविधानि च। स्त्रियश्च गुणसम्पन्ना रूपयौवनलक्षिताः
There are exquisite drinks and various kinds of food, and women endowed with virtues, marked by beauty and youth.
गन्धर्वाः किन्नराः सिद्धा नागा विद्याधरास्तथा। रमन्ते सततं तत्र नारीभिर्भास्वरप्रभाः
Gandharvas, Kinnaras, Siddhas, Nagas, and Vidyadharas, shining with radiant splendor, always delight there together with women.
सर्वे सुकृतकर्माणः सर्वे रतिपरायणाः। सर्वे कामार्थसहिता वसन्ति सह योषितः
All are performers of virtuous deeds, all are devoted to pleasure, and all live together with women, possessing every object of desire.
गीतवादित्रनिर्घोषः सोत्कृष्टहसितस्वनः। श्रूयते सततं तत्र सर्वभूतमनोरमः
There, the sound of singing and musical instruments, accompanied by loud laughter, is always heard, enchanting to all beings.
तत्र नामुदितः कश्चिन्नात्र कश्चिदसत्प्रियः। अहन्यहनि वर्धन्ते गुणास्तत्र मनोरमाः
There, no one is ever unhappy, nor is anyone displeasing; day by day, delightful virtues increase there.
समतिक्रम्य तं देशमुत्तरः पयसां निधिः। तत्र सोमगिरिर्नाम मध्ये हेममयो महान्
Beyond that region lies the northern ocean, and in its midst stands the great golden mountain called Soma.
इन्द्रलोकगता ये च ब्रह्मलोकगताश्च ये। देवास्तं समवेक्षन्ते गिरिराजं दिवं गताः
The gods who have gone to Indra's world and those who have reached Brahma's world gaze upon that king of mountains, shining in the heavens.
स तु देशो विसूर्योऽपि तस्य भासा प्रकाशते। सूर्यलक्ष्म्याभिविज्ञेयस्तपतेव विवस्वता
Even without the sun, that region shines with its own radiance; it is recognized by the splendor of the sun and seems to burn with the brilliance of the sun itself.
भगवांस्तत्र विश्वात्मा शम्भुरेकादशात्मकः। ब्रह्मा वसति देवेशो ब्रह्मर्षिपरिवारितः
There dwells the blessed Lord, the soul of the universe, Shiva of eleven forms, the god of gods, Brahma, surrounded by the great sages.
न कथंचन गन्तव्यं कुरूणामुत्तरेण वः। अन्येषामपि भूतानां नानुक्रामति वै गतिः
You must not go beyond the northern region of the Kurus; even the other beings do not traverse further.
स हि सोमगिरिर्नाम देवानामपि दुर्गमः। तमालोक्य ततः क्षिप्रमुपावर्तितुमर्हथ
For that mountain called Soma is difficult to reach even for the gods; having seen it, you should quickly turn back from there.
एतावद् वानरैः शक्यं गन्तुं वानरपुंगवाः। अभास्करममर्यादं न जानीमस्ततः परम्
O foremost of monkeys, it is possible for monkeys to go only this far; we do not know anything beyond this sunless, boundless region.
सर्वमेतद् विचेतव्यं यन्मया परिकीर्तितम्। यदन्यदपि नोक्तं च तत्रापि क्रियतां मतिः
Everything that I have described must be searched; and if there is anything else not mentioned, let your minds attend to that as well.
ततः कृतं दाशरथेर्महत्प्रियं महत्प्रियं चापि ततो मम प्रियम्। कृतं भविष्यत्यनिलानलोपमा विदेहजादर्शनजेन कर्मणा
Then, a great favor will be done for Rāma, son of Daśaratha, and also for me; the deed of seeing the daughter of Videha, accomplished by one equal to wind and fire, will be done.
ततः कृतार्थाः सहिताः सबान्धवा मयार्चिताः सर्वगुणैर्मनोरमैः। चरिष्यथोर्वीं प्रति शान्तशत्रवः सहप्रिया भूतधराः प्लवंगमाः
Then, having achieved your purpose, together with your companions, honored by me with all delightful virtues, you monkeys, with your beloveds, will roam the earth, your enemies subdued.
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Listen to the forty-fourth sarga in the glorious Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Kiṣkindhā Kāṇḍa.
विशेषेण तु सुग्रीवो हनूमत्यर्थमुक्तवान्। स हि तस्मिन् हरिश्रेष्ठे निश्चितार्थोऽर्थसाधने
Sugrīva spoke especially to Hanumān, for he was certain of success in accomplishing the task with that best of monkeys.
अब्रवीच्च हनूमन्तं विक्रान्तमनिलात्मजम्। सुग्रीवः परमप्रीतः प्रभुः सर्ववनौकसाम्
Sugrīva, the greatly pleased lord of all forest-dwellers, addressed Hanumān, the heroic son of the wind, saying:
न भूमौ नान्तरिक्षे वा नाम्बरे नामरालये। नाप्सु वा गतिसङ्गं ते पश्यामि हरिपुंगव
O best of monkeys, I see no obstacle to your movement on earth, in the sky, in the air, in the abode of immortals, or in the waters.
सासुराः सहगन्धर्वाः सनागनरदेवताः। विदिताः सर्वलोकास्ते ससागरधराधराः
All the worlds, with their oceans and mountains, along with the asuras, gandharvas, nāgas, humans, and gods, are known to you.
गतिर्वेगश्च तेजश्च लाघवं च महाकपे। पितुस्ते सदृशं वीर मारुतस्य महौजसः
Your speed, swiftness, brilliance, and lightness, O great monkey, are equal to your father, the mighty Wind.
तेजसा वापि ते भूतं न समं भुवि विद्यते। तद् यथा लभ्यते सीता तत्त्वमेवानुचिन्तय
There is nothing on earth equal to your brilliance; therefore, consider well how Sītā may be found.