त्वमिहासुरसङ्घानां देवराज्ञा महात्मना। पातालनिलयानां हि परिघः संनिवेशितः
Here, by the great-souled king of the gods, you have been stationed as a barrier for the hosts of Asuras dwelling in the netherworld.
त्वमेषां ज्ञातवीर्याणां पुनरेवोत्पतिष्यताम्। पातालस्याप्रमेयस्य द्वारमावृत्य तिष्ठसि
You, whose strength is known among them, stand blocking the door of the immeasurable netherworld, lest they rise again.
तिर्यगूर्ध्वमधश्चैव शक्तिस्ते शैल वर्धितुम्। तस्मात् संचोदयामि त्वामुत्तिष्ठ गिरिसत्तम
Your power, O mountain, extends in all directions—across, above, and below; therefore, I urge you, best of mountains, arise.
स एष कपिशार्दूलस्त्वामुपर्येति वीर्यवान्। हनूमान् रामकार्यार्थी भीमकर्मा खमाप्लुतः
That heroic Hanuman, tiger among monkeys, leaping through the sky for Rama's purpose and mighty in deed, is now approaching you.
अस्य साह्यं मया कार्यमिक्ष्वाकुकुलवर्तिनः। मम इक्ष्वाकवः पूज्याः परं पूज्यतमास्तव
It is my duty to assist him, who upholds the Ikshvaku line; the Ikshvakus are to be revered by me, and they are supremely worthy of your reverence as well.
कुरु साचिव्यमस्माकं न नः कार्यमतिक्रमेत्। कर्तव्यमकृतं कार्यं सतां मन्युमुदीरयेत्
Render your help to us, so that our task is not hindered; for a duty left undone stirs the anger of the virtuous.
सलिलादूर्ध्वमुत्तिष्ठ तिष्ठत्वेष कपिस्त्वयि। अस्माकमतिथिश्चैव पूज्यश्च प्लवतां वरः
Rise up from the water and let this monkey stand upon you; he is our guest and worthy of honor, foremost among those who leap.
चामीकरमहानाभ देवगन्धर्वसेवित। हनूमाँस्त्वयि विश्रान्तस्ततः शेषं गमिष्यति
O Mainaka, with your great golden peaks, served by gods and Gandharvas, let Hanuman rest upon you, and then he will continue his journey.
काकुत्स्थस्यानृशंस्यं च मैथिल्याश्च विवासनम्। श्रमं च प्लवगेन्द्रस्य समीक्ष्योत्थातुमर्हसि
Considering the compassion of Kakutstha and Sita's exile, and the toil of the monkey chief, you ought to rise up.
हिरण्यगर्भो मैनाको निशम्य लवणाम्भसः। उत्पपात जलात् तूर्णं महाद्रुमलतावृतः
Hearing this, Mainaka, golden-peaked, swiftly rose from the salty waters, covered with great trees and vines.
स सागरजलं भित्त्वा बभूवात्युच्छ्रितस्तदा। यथा जलधरं भित्त्वा दीप्तरश्मिर्दिवाकरः
Then, breaking through the ocean's water, he stood towering high, as the sun with blazing rays pierces through the clouds.
स महात्मा मुहूर्तेन पर्वतः सलिलावृतः। दर्शयामास शृङ्गाणि सागरेण नियोजितः
That great mountain, covered by water, revealed his peaks in a moment, as directed by the ocean.
शातकुम्भमयैः शृङ्गैः सकिंनरमहोरगैः। आदित्योदयसंकाशैरुल्लिखद्भिरिवाम्बरम्
With peaks of burnished gold, adorned with Kinnaras and great serpents, shining like the sunrise, they seemed to scratch the sky.
तस्य जाम्बूनदैः शृङ्गैः पर्वतस्य समुत्थितैः। आकाशं शस्त्रसंकाशमभवत् काञ्चनप्रभम्
With peaks of Jambunada gold rising up, the sky became resplendent like a field of weapons, glowing with a golden radiance.
जातरूपमयैः शृङ्गैर्भ्राजमानैर्महाप्रभैः। आदित्यशतसंकाशः सोऽभवद् गिरिसत्तमः
With peaks of pure gold, shining with great brilliance, that best of mountains appeared like a hundred suns.
समुत्थितमसङ्गेन हनूमानग्रतः स्थितम्। मध्ये लवणतोयस्य विघ्नोऽयमिति निश्चितः
Hanuman saw the mountain suddenly rise before him, standing in the midst of the salty ocean, and thought, 'This is an obstacle.'
स तमुच्छ्रितमत्यर्थं महावेगो महाकपिः। उरसा पातयामास जीमूतमिव मारुतः
That great monkey, swift as the wind, struck the towering mountain with his chest, as the wind would hurl a rain cloud.
स तदासादितस्तेन कपिना पर्वतोत्तमः। बुद्ध्वा तस्य हरेर्वेगं जहर्ष च ननाद च
Then, as that foremost of mountains was touched by the monkey, realizing the force of that Vanara, he rejoiced and roared.
तमाकाशगतं वीरमाकाशे समुपस्थितः। प्रीतो हृष्टमना वाक्यमब्रवीत् पर्वतः कपिम्
Seeing that hero approaching in the sky, the mountain, delighted and with a joyful heart, spoke these words to the monkey.
मानुषं धारयन् रूपमात्मनः शिखरे स्थितः। दुष्करं कृतवान् कर्म त्वमिदं वानरोत्तम
Assuming a human form and standing on his own peak, he said: 'O best of monkeys, you have accomplished this difficult feat.'
निपत्य मम शृङ्गेषु सुखं विश्रम्य गम्यताम्। राघवस्य कुले जातैरुदधिः परिवर्धितः
Descend and rest comfortably on my summits, then proceed; the ocean has been increased by those born in the lineage of Raghu.
स त्वां रामहिते युक्तं प्रत्यर्चयति सागरः। कृते च प्रतिकर्तव्यमेष धर्मः सनातनः
The ocean, engaged in Rama's cause, honors you; for a favor received, a return must be made—this is the eternal law.
सोऽयं तत्प्रतिकारार्थी त्वत्तः सम्मानमर्हति। त्वन्निमित्तमनेनाहं बहुमानात् प्रचोदितः
Therefore, seeking to repay that favor, he deserves respect from you; for your sake, I have been prompted by him with great regard.
योजनानां शतं चापि कपिरेष खमाप्लुतः। तव सानुषु विश्रान्तः शेषं प्रक्रमतामिति
This monkey has leapt a hundred yojanas through the sky; let him rest on your slopes and then continue the remaining distance.
तिष्ठ त्वं हरिशार्दूल मयि विश्रम्य गम्यताम्। तदिदं गन्धवत् स्वादु कन्दमूलफलं बहु
Stay here, tiger among monkeys, rest upon me and then go on; here are many fragrant, sweet roots, tubers, and fruits.
तदास्वाद्य हरिश्रेष्ठ विश्रान्तोऽथ गमिष्यसि। अस्माकमपि सम्बन्धः कपिमुख्य त्वयास्ति वै। प्रख्यातस्त्रिषु लोकेषु महागुणपरिग्रहः
After tasting these, O best of monkeys, and resting, you will proceed; O chief of monkeys, you have a connection with us as well, renowned in the three worlds for your great virtues.
वेगवन्तः प्लवन्तो ये प्लवगा मारुतात्मज। तेषां मुख्यतमं मन्ये त्वामहं कपिकुञ्जर
Among the swift and leaping Vanaras, O son of the Wind, I consider you the foremost, O elephant among monkeys.
अतिथिः किल पूजार्हः प्राकृतोऽपि विजानता। धर्मं जिज्ञासमानेन किं पुनर्यादृशो भवान्
It is said that even an ordinary guest deserves honor from one who knows, especially from one who seeks to understand righteousness—how much more so for someone like you.
त्वं हि देववरिष्ठस्य मारुतस्य महात्मनः। पुत्रस्तस्यैव वेगेन सदृशः कपिकुञ्जर
For you are the son of the most excellent god, the great-souled Wind; O elephant among monkeys, you are equal to him in speed.
पूजिते त्वयि धर्मज्ञे पूजां प्राप्नोति मारुतः। तस्मात् त्वं पूजनीयो मे शृणु चाप्यत्र कारणम्
When you, who know righteousness, are honored, the Wind himself receives honor; therefore you are to be honored by me—listen also to the reason for this.