अवलीनः स निर्वाक्यो हनुमान् शिंशपाद्रुमे। सीतां संतर्जयन्तीस्ता राक्षसीरशृणोत् कपिः
Hanumān, silent and concealed in the śiṃśapā tree, heard those rākṣasīs threatening Sītā.
तामभिक्रम्य संरब्धा वेपमानां समन्ततः। भृशं संलिलिहुर्दीप्तान् प्रलम्बान् दशनच्छदान्
Rushing at her from all sides, furious, they licked their long, blazing fangs intensely as she trembled.
ऊचुश्च परमक्रुद्धाः प्रगृह्याशु परश्वधान्। नेयमर्हति भर्तारं रावणं राक्षसाधिपम्
Seizing their sharp axes, they spoke in great anger: 'She does not deserve Rāvaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas, as her husband.'
सा भर्त्स्यमाना भीमाभी राक्षसीभिर्वरांगना। सा बाष्पमपमार्जन्ती शिंशपां तामुपागमत्
That noble lady, threatened by the terrifying rākṣasīs, wiped away her tears and approached the śiṃśapā tree.
ततस्तां शिंशपां सीता राक्षसीभिः समावृता। अभिगम्य विशालाक्षी तस्थौ शोकपरिप्लुता
Then Sītā, surrounded by the rākṣasīs, came to the śiṃśapā tree; the wide-eyed one stood there, overwhelmed by grief.
तां कृशां दीनवदनां मलिनाम्बरवासिनीम्। भर्त्सयाञ्चक्रिरे भीमा राक्षस्यस्ताः समन्ततः
Those terrifying rākṣasīs all around began to threaten her—emaciated, with a sorrowful face, clad in soiled garments.
ततस्तु विनता नाम राक्षसी भीमदर्शना। अब्रवीत् कुपिताकारा कराला निर्णतोदरी
Then a rākṣasī named Vinatā, fearsome in appearance, with a terrible face and sunken belly, spoke in anger.
सीते पर्याप्तमेतावद् भर्तुः स्नेहः प्रदर्शितः। सर्वत्रातिकृतं भद्रे व्यसनायोपकल्पते
O Sita, this much affection from your husband has been sufficiently shown; everywhere, O gentle one, excess leads to misfortune.
परितुष्टास्मि भद्रं ते मानुषस्ते कृतो विधिः। ममापि तु वचः पथ्यं ब्रुवन्त्याः कुरु मैथिलि
I am satisfied; may good befall you. The human path has been fulfilled. But now, Maithili, do what I say, for it is beneficial.
रावणं भज भर्तारं भर्तारं सर्वरक्षसाम्। विक्रान्तमापतन्तं च सुरेशमिव वासवम्
Accept Ravana as your husband, the lord of all the Rakshasas, mighty and advancing like Indra, the king of the gods.
दिव्यांगरागा वैदेहि दिव्याभरणभूषिता। अद्यप्रभृति लोकानां सर्वेषामीश्वरी भव
O Vaidehi, adorned with divine perfumes and divine ornaments, from this day forth, become the sovereign of all the worlds.
अग्नेः स्वाहा यथा देवी शची वेन्द्रस्य शोभने। किं ते रामेण वैदेहि कृपणेन गतायुषा
Just as Svaha is to Agni, and Sachi to Indra, O lovely one, what use have you for Rama, who is wretched and whose life is as good as ended?
एतदुक्तं च मे वाक्यं यदि त्वं न करिष्यसि। अस्मिन् मुहूर्ते सर्वास्त्वां भक्षयिष्यामहे वयम्
If you do not do what I have said, then in this very moment, we will all devour you.
अन्या तु विकटा नाम लम्बमानपयोधरा। अब्रवीत् कुपिता सीतां मुष्टिमुद्यम्य तर्जती
Then another, named Vikata, with hanging breasts, angrily threatened Sita, raising her fist.
बहून्यप्रतिरूपाणि वचनानि सुदुर्मते। अनुक्रोशान्मृदुत्वाच्च सोढानि तव मैथिलि
Many improper words, O Maithili, have been endured from you, out of compassion and gentleness, though you are of evil mind.
न च नः कुरुषे वाक्यं हितं कालपुरस्कृतम्। आनीतासि समुद्रस्य पारमन्यैर्दुरासदम्
You do not heed our timely and beneficial advice; you have been brought across the ocean, which is difficult for others to cross.
रावणान्तःपुरे घोरे प्रविष्टा चासि मैथिलि। रावणस्य गृहे रुद्धा अस्माभिस्त्वभिरक्षिता
You have entered the dreadful inner chambers of Ravana, O Maithili, and are confined in Ravana's house, guarded by us.
न त्वां शक्तः परित्रातुमपि साक्षात् पुरंदरः। कुरुष्व हितवादिन्या वचनं मम मैथिलि
Not even Purandara himself could save you; heed my words, O Maithili, for I speak for your good.
अलमश्रुनिपातेन त्यज शोकमनर्थकम्। भज प्रीतिं प्रहर्षं च त्यजन्ती नित्यदैन्यताम्
Enough of shedding tears; abandon this useless grief. Seek joy and delight, casting aside constant misery.
सीते राक्षसराजेन परिक्रीड यथासुखम्। जानीमहे यथा भीरु स्त्रीणां यौवनमध्रुवम्
O Sita, sport as you please with the king of the Rakshasas. We know well, O timid one, that youth is fleeting for women.
यावन्न ते व्यतिक्रामेत् तावत् सुखमवाप्नुहि। उद्यानानि च रम्याणि पर्वतोपवनानि च
Enjoy happiness while your time lasts; the pleasant gardens and mountain groves are yours.
सह राक्षसराजेन चर त्वं मदिरेक्षणे। स्त्रीसहस्राणि ते देवि वशे स्थास्यन्ति सुन्दरि
Roam with the king of the Rakshasas, O one with intoxicating eyes; thousands of women will be at your command, O beautiful lady.
रावणं भज भर्तारं भर्तारं सर्वरक्षसाम्। उत्पाट्य वा ते हृदयं भक्षयिष्यामि मैथिलि
Accept Ravana as your husband, the lord of all the Rakshasas, or else, O Maithili, I will tear out your heart and devour it.
यदि मे व्याहृतं वाक्यं न यथावत् करिष्यसि। ततश्चण्डोदरी नाम राक्षसी क्रूरदर्शना
If you do not do exactly as I have said, then the Rakshasi named Chandodari, fierce in appearance, will—
भ्रामयन्ती महच्छूलमिदं वचनमब्रवीत्। इमां हरिणशावाक्षीं त्रासोत्कम्पपयोधराम्
Brandishing a great spear, she spoke these words: 'This doe-eyed one, whose breasts tremble in fear—'
रावणेन हृतां दृष्ट्वा दौर्हृदो मे महानयम्। यकृत्प्लीहं महत् क्रोडं हृदयं च सबन्धनम्
Seeing Sita abducted by Ravana, this great anger has arisen in me; I wish to devour her liver, spleen, the great heart, and all her entrails.
गात्राण्यपि तथा शीर्षं खादेयमिति मे मतिः। ततस्तु प्रघसा नाम राक्षसी वाक्यमब्रवीत्
My mind is set to eat even her limbs and head; then the rakshasi named Praghasa spoke these words.
कण्ठमस्या नृशंसायाः पीडयामः किमास्यते। निवेद्यतां ततो राज्ञे मानुषी सा मृतेति ह
Let us strangle this cruel woman’s throat—what is the delay? Then report to the king that this human woman is dead.
नात्र कश्चन संदेहः खादतेति स वक्ष्यति। ततस्त्वजामुखी नाम राक्षसी वाक्यमब्रवीत्
There is no doubt here; he will say, 'Eat her.' Then the rakshasi named Ajāmukhī spoke these words.
विशस्येमां ततः सर्वान् समान् कुरुत पिण्डकान्। विभजाम ततः सर्वा विवादो मे न रोचते
Let us cut her up, then make equal portions for all; let us divide her, for I do not like disputes.