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.
त्वय्येव हनुमन्नस्ति बलं बुद्धिः पराक्रमः। देशकालानुवृत्तिश्च नयश्च नयपण्डित
In you alone, Hanumān, reside strength, intelligence, valor, adaptability to place and time, and policy, O wise one.
ततः कार्यसमासङ्गमवगम्य हनूमति। विदित्वा हनुमन्तं च चिन्तयामास राघवः
Then, understanding Hanumān's readiness for the task, and knowing Hanumān, Rāma began to reflect.
सर्वथा निश्चितार्थोऽयं हनूमति हरीश्वरः। निश्चितार्थतरश्चापि हनूमान् कार्यसाधने
In every way, the lord of the monkeys is certain of success with Hanumān; and Hanumān is even more determined in accomplishing the task.
तदेवं प्रस्थितस्यास्य परिज्ञातस्य कर्मभिः। भर्त्रा परिगृहीतस्य ध्रुवः कार्यफलोदयः
Thus, for one who has set out, is recognized by his deeds, and is favored by his master, the attainment of the goal is assured.
तं समीक्ष्य महातेजा व्यवसायोत्तरं हरिम्। कृतार्थ इव संहृष्टः प्रहृष्टेन्द्रियमानसः
Seeing that monkey of great energy, resolute in purpose, Rāma rejoiced as if his aim were already accomplished, his senses and mind delighted.
ददौ तस्य ततः प्रीतः स्वनामाङ्कोपशोभितम्। अङ्गुलीयमभिज्ञानं राजपुत्र्याः परंतपः
Then, pleased, Rāma gave him a ring adorned with his name as a token of recognition for the princess.
अनेन त्वां हरिश्रेष्ठ चिह्नेन जनकात्मजा। मत्सकाशादनुप्राप्तमनुद्विग्नानुपश्यति
With this token, O best of monkeys, the daughter of Janaka will see you as having come from me, and she will not be anxious.
व्यवसायश्च ते वीर सत्त्वयुक्तश्च विक्रमः। सुग्रीवस्य च संदेशः सिद्धिं कथयतीव मे
O hero, your resolve, your courage endowed with strength, and the command of Sugrīva—these all seem to assure me of success.
स तद् गृह्य हरिश्रेष्ठः कृत्वा मूर्ध्नि कृताञ्जलिः। वन्दित्वा चरणौ चैव प्रस्थितः प्लवगर्षभः
Then, taking it, the foremost of monkeys, with hands joined upon his head, after bowing to the feet, set forth—the bull among the vanaras.
स तत् प्रकर्षन् हरिणां महद् बलं बभूव वीरः पवनात्मजः कपिः। गताम्बुदे व्योम्नि विशुद्धमण्डलः शशीव नक्षत्रगणोपशोभितः
That heroic son of the wind, drawing forth the great strength of the monkeys, became like the moon in the clear sky after the clouds have departed, adorned by the host of stars.