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.
स तत् प्रहर्षमलभद् विपुलं पर्वतोत्तमः। देवतानां पतिं दृष्ट्वा परितुष्टं शतक्रतुम्
The excellent mountain attained great joy, seeing Indra, lord of the gods, fully satisfied.
स वै दत्तवरः शैलो बभूवावस्थितस्तदा। हनूमांश्च मुहूर्तेन व्यतिचक्राम सागरम्
That mountain, having received the boon, remained there; and Hanuman, within a moment, crossed over the ocean.
ततो देवाः सगन्धर्वाः सिद्धाश्च परमर्षयः। अब्रुवन् सूर्यसंकाशां सुरसां नागमातरम्
Then the gods, along with the Gandharvas, the Siddhas, and the supreme sages, spoke to Surasa, the serpent-mother, radiant as the sun.
अयं वातात्मजः श्रीमान् प्लवते सागरोपरि। हनूमान् नाम तस्य त्वं मुहूर्तं विघ्नमाचर
This illustrious son of the wind, Hanuman by name, is crossing over the ocean; for a moment, you must create an obstacle for him.
राक्षसं रूपमास्थाय सुघोरं पर्वतोपमम्। दंष्ट्राकरालं पिङ्गाक्षं वक्त्रं कृत्वा नभःस्पृशम्
Assume a terrifying and monstrous form, like a great mountain, with dreadful fangs and tawny eyes, and a mouth reaching the sky.
बलमिच्छामहे ज्ञातुं भूयश्चास्य पराक्रमम्। त्वां विजेष्यत्युपायेन विषादं वा गमिष्यति
We wish to know his strength and further his prowess; either he will overcome you by some means, or he will fall into despair.
एवमुक्ता तु सा देवी दैवतैरभिसत्कृता। समुद्रमध्ये सुरसा बिभ्रती राक्षसं वपुः
Thus addressed, that goddess, honored by the gods, Surasā, took on a demonic form in the midst of the ocean.
विकृतं च विरूपं च सर्वस्य च भयावहम्। प्लवमानं हनूमन्तमावृत्येदमुवाच ह
Grotesque and misshapen, inspiring fear in all, she blocked Hanuman as he was flying and spoke these words.
मम भक्ष्यः प्रदिष्टस्त्वमीश्वरैर्वानरर्षभ। अहं त्वां भक्षयिष्यामि प्रविशेदं ममाननम्
You have been appointed as my food by the gods, O foremost of monkeys; I will devour you—enter my mouth.
वर एष पुरा दत्तो मम धात्रेति सत्वरा। व्यादाय वक्त्रं विपुलं स्थिता सा मारुतेः पुरः
This boon was once given to me by the Creator: 'Be swift!' With her vast mouth opened wide, she stood before the son of the wind.