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.
पूर्वं कृतयुगे तात पर्वताः पक्षिणोऽभवन्। तेऽपि जग्मुर्दिशः सर्वा गरुडा इव वेगिनः
In the former Krita age, dear one, the mountains were winged; they too went in all directions, swift as Garudas.
ततस्तेषु प्रयातेषु देवसङ्घाः सहर्षिभिः। भूतानि च भयं जग्मुस्तेषां पतनशङ्कया
When they moved about, the hosts of gods along with the sages, and all beings, became afraid, fearing their fall.
ततः क्रुद्धः सहस्राक्षः पर्वतानां शतक्रतुः। पक्षांश्चिच्छेद वज्रेण ततः शतसहस्रशः
Then, Indra, the thousand-eyed lord of the mountains, enraged, cut off their wings with his thunderbolt—hundreds of thousands of them.
स मामुपगतः क्रुद्धो वज्रमुद्यम्य देवराट्। ततोऽहं सहसा क्षिप्तः श्वसनेन महात्मना
When the king of the gods, angered, approached me with the thunderbolt raised, I was suddenly cast away by the great-souled Wind.
अस्मिँल्लवणतोये च प्रक्षिप्तः प्लवगोत्तम। गुप्तपक्षः समग्रश्च तव पित्राभिरक्षितः
Thus, O best of monkeys, I was thrown into this salty ocean, my wings hidden and my form intact, protected by your father.
ततोऽहं मानयामि त्वां मान्योऽसि मम मारुते। त्वया ममैष सम्बन्धः कपिमुख्य महागुणः
Therefore, I honor you; you are worthy of my respect, O son of the wind. Through you, this connection with me has arisen, O foremost of monkeys, endowed with great virtues.
अस्मिन् नेवंगते कार्ये सागरस्य ममैव च। प्रीतिं प्रीतमनाः कर्तुं त्वमर्हसि महामते
In this matter, concerning both my own and the ocean's interests, you, O wise one, ought to act with a delighted mind to bring me joy.
श्रमं मोक्षय पूजां च गृहाण हरिसत्तम। प्रीतिं च मम मान्यस्य प्रीतोऽस्मि तव दर्शनात्
Relieve your fatigue and accept my offering, O best among monkeys. Receive my affection, for you are honored; I am pleased by your arrival.
एवमुक्तः कपिश्रेष्ठस्तं नगोत्तममब्रवीत्। प्रीतोऽस्मि कृतमातिथ्यं मन्युरेषोऽपनीयताम्
Thus addressed, the chief of monkeys spoke to that excellent mountain: 'I am pleased; hospitality has been rendered. Let this resentment be set aside.'
त्वरते कार्यकालो मे अहश्चाप्यतिवर्तते। प्रतिज्ञा च मया दत्ता न स्थातव्यमिहान्तरा
The time for action presses upon me, and the day is passing. I have given my word; I must not remain here any longer.
इत्युक्त्वा पाणिना शैलमालभ्य हरिपुङ्गवः। जगामाकाशमाविश्य वीर्यवान् प्रहसन्निव
Having spoken thus, the foremost monkey touched the mountain with his hand, entered the sky, and departed, powerful and seeming to smile.
स पर्वतसमुद्राभ्यां बहुमानादवेक्षितः। पूजितश्चोपपन्नाभिराशीर्भिरभिनन्दितः
He was observed with great respect by both the mountain and the ocean, honored and blessed with fitting benedictions.
अथोर्ध्वं दूरमागत्य हित्वा शैलमहार्णवौ। पितुः पन्थानमासाद्य जगाम विमलेऽम्बरे
Then, having traveled far upward, leaving behind the mountain and the vast ocean, he reached his father's path and moved through the clear sky.
भूयश्चोर्ध्वं गतिं प्राप्य गिरिं तमवलोकयन्। वायुसूनुर्निरालम्बो जगाम कपिकुञ्जरः
Again, ascending higher, gazing at that mountain, the son of the wind, unsupported, advanced, the mighty leader of monkeys.
तद् द्वितीयं हनुमतो दृष्ट्वा कर्म सुदुष्करम्। प्रशशंसुः सुराः सर्वे सिद्धाश्च परमर्षयः
Witnessing Hanuman's second, exceedingly difficult feat, all the gods, the perfected beings, and the supreme sages praised him.
देवताश्चाभवन् हृष्टास्तत्रस्थास्तस्य कर्मणा। काञ्चनस्य सुनाभस्य सहस्राक्षश्च वासवः
The deities present there rejoiced at his deed, including the golden-naved Sunabha and Indra, the thousand-eyed lord.
उवाच वचनं धीमान् परितोषात् सगद्गदम्। सुनाभं पर्वतश्रेष्ठं स्वयमेव शचीपतिः
The wise lord of Shachi, himself, spoke words, stammering with satisfaction, to Sunabha, the foremost mountain.
हिरण्यनाभ शैलेन्द्र परितुष्टोऽस्मि ते भृशम्। अभयं ते प्रयच्छामि गच्छ सौम्य यथासुखम्
O Sunabha, lord of mountains with golden navel, I am greatly pleased with you. I grant you fearlessness; go, gentle one, as you wish.
साह्यं कृतं ते सुमहद् विश्रान्तस्य हनूमतः। क्रमतो योजनशतं निर्भयस्य भये सति
You have rendered great assistance to Hanuman, who rested here, enabling him to traverse a hundred yojanas step by step, fearless amidst danger.
रामस्यैष हितायैव याति दाशरथेः कपिः। सत्क्रियां कुर्वता शक्त्या तोषितोऽस्मि दृढं त्वया
This monkey goes solely for the welfare of Rama, son of Dasharatha. By performing this act of hospitality with your power, you have firmly pleased me.