विपुलांसो महाबाहुः कम्बुग्रीवः शुभाननः। गूढजत्रुः सुताम्राक्षो रामो नाम जनैः श्रुतः
Broad-shouldered, mighty-armed, with a neck like a conch, a handsome face, concealed collarbones, and eyes tinged with copper—he is known among people as Rāma.
दुन्दुभिस्वननिर्घोषः स्निग्धवर्णः प्रतापवान्। समश्च सुविभक्ताङ्गो वर्णं श्यामं समाश्रितः
His voice resounds like a drum, his complexion is smooth, he is full of vigor, his body is well-proportioned, his limbs distinctly formed, and he possesses a dark hue.
त्रिस्थिरस्त्रिप्रलम्बश्च त्रिसमस्त्रिषु चोन्नतः। त्रिताम्रस्त्रिषु च स्निग्धो गम्भीरस्त्रिषु नित्यशः
He is firm in three ways, elongated in three ways, equal in three ways, elevated in three ways, coppery in three ways, gentle in three ways, and deep in three ways always.
त्रिवलीमांस्त्र्यवनतश्चतुर्व्यङ्गस्त्रिशीर्षवान्। चतुष्कलश्चतुर्लेखश्चतुष्किष्कुश्चतुःसमः
He has three lines on his flesh, is bent in three places, possesses four prominent features, three heads, four divisions, four marks, four thighs, and four equalities.
चतुर्दशसमद्वन्द्वश्चतुर्दंष्ट्रश्चतुर्गतिः। महोष्ठहनुनासश्च पञ्चस्निग्धोऽष्टवंशवान्
He has fourteen pairs, four fangs, four modes of movement, large lips, jaws, and nose, five gentle qualities, and eight lineages.
दशपद्मो दशबृहत् त्रिभिर्व्याप्तो द्विशुक्लवान्। षडुन्नतो नवतनुस्त्रिभिर्व्याप्नोति राघवः
He has ten lotus-like features, ten broad ones, is covered by three, has two white marks, six elevations, nine slender parts, and Rāghava extends in three ways.
सत्यधर्मरतः श्रीमान् संग्रहानुग्रहे रतः। देशकालविभागज्ञः सर्वलोकप्रियंवदः
He delights in truth and righteousness, is glorious, devoted to gathering and kindness, skilled in distinguishing place and time, and speaks words beloved by all people.
भ्राता चास्य च वैमात्रः सौमित्रिरमितप्रभः। अनुरागेण रूपेण गुणैश्चापि तथाविधः
His brother, born of a different mother, is Saumitri, of immeasurable radiance, equal in affection, appearance, and virtues.
स सुवर्णच्छविः श्रीमान् रामः श्यामो महायशाः। तावुभौ नरशार्दूलौ त्वद्दर्शनकृतोत्सवौ
That Rāma, radiant as gold, glorious, dark-hued, and of great fame, and both those tiger-like men rejoice at seeing you.
विचिन्वन्तौ महीं कृत्स्नामस्माभिः सह संगतौ। त्वामेव मार्गमाणौ तौ विचरन्तौ वसुन्धराम्
Searching the entire earth, they joined with us, and while seeking you, they wander across the land.
ददर्शतुर्मृगपतिं पूर्वजेनावरोपितम्। ऋष्यमूकस्य मूले तु बहुपादपसंकुले
They saw the lord of beasts, placed there by previous destiny, at the foot of Ṛṣyamūka, amidst a dense cluster of trees.
भ्रातुर्भयार्तमासीनं सुग्रीवं प्रियदर्शनम्। वयं च हरिराजं तं सुग्रीवं सत्यसङ्गरम्
They saw Sugrīva, seated in fear of his brother, pleasing to behold; and we too, the monkey king Sugrīva, steadfast in truth.
परिचर्यामहे राज्यात् पूर्वजेनावरोपितम्। ततस्तौ चीरवसनौ धनुःप्रवरपाणिनौ
We serve the kingdom, established by previous destiny; then those two, clad in bark garments, holding excellent bows in their hands.
ऋष्यमूकस्य शैलस्य रम्यं देशमुपागतौ। स तौ दृष्ट्वा नरव्याघ्रौ धन्विनौ वानरर्षभः
They approached the delightful region of Ṛṣyamūka mountain; seeing those two tigers among men, armed with bows, the foremost monkey.
अभिप्लुतो गिरेस्तस्य शिखरं भयमोहितः। ततः स शिखरे तस्मिन् वानरेन्द्रो व्यवस्थितः
He leapt onto the peak of that mountain, bewildered by fear; then, on that summit, the monkey king remained.
तयोः समीपं मामेव प्रेषयामास सत्वरम्। तावहं पुरुषव्याघ्रौ सुग्रीववचनात् प्रभू
He quickly sent me alone to their vicinity; so I, at Sugrīva's command, approached those two tigers among men.
रूपलक्षणसम्पन्नौ कृताञ्जलिरुपस्थितः। तौ परिज्ञाततत्त्वार्थौ मया प्रीतिसमन्वितौ
Endowed with beauty and auspicious marks, with joined palms, they stood before me; and I, recognizing their true nature, was filled with affection.
पृष्ठमारोप्य तं देशं प्रापितौ पुरुषर्षभौ। निवेदितौ च तत्त्वेन सुग्रीवाय महात्मने
Having mounted upon their backs, those foremost of men were brought to that place, and were presented in truth to the great-souled Sugriva.
तयोरन्योन्यसम्भाषाद् भृशं प्रीतिरजायत। तत्र तौ कीर्तिसम्पन्नौ हरीश्वरनरेश्वरौ
From the mutual conversation between the two, a deep affection arose; there, those two, renowned, the lord of monkeys and the lord of men.
परस्परकृताश्वासौ कथया पूर्ववृत्तया। तं ततः सान्त्वयामास सुग्रीवं लक्ष्मणाग्रजः
Comforting each other, they spoke of past events; then, Rama, elder brother of Lakshmana, consoled Sugriva.
स्त्रीहेतोर्वालिना भ्रात्रा निरस्तं पुरुतेजसा। ततस्त्वन्नाशजं शोकं रामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मणः
Driven out by his brother Vali, because of a woman, with great power; then, the grief born from your loss afflicted Rama, whose deeds are flawless.
लक्ष्मणो वानरेन्द्राय सुग्रीवाय न्यवेदयत्। स श्रुत्वा वानरेन्द्रस्तु लक्ष्मणेनेरितं वचः
Lakshmana reported to the king of monkeys, Sugriva; and the monkey king, having heard the words spoken by Lakshmana,
तदासीन्निष्प्रभोऽत्यर्थं ग्रहग्रस्त इवांशुमान्। ततस्त्वद्गात्रशोभीनि रक्षसा ह्रियमाणया
At that time, he was exceedingly without radiance, like the sun seized by a planet; then, adorned with your ornaments, taken by the demon,
यान्याभरणजालानि पातितानि महीतले। तानि सर्वाणि रामाय आनीय हरियूथपाः
All those garlanded ornaments that were dropped upon the earth; the leaders of the monkey troops brought them all to Rama.
संहृष्टा दर्शयामासुर्गतिं तु न विदुस्तव। तानि रामाय दत्तानि मयैवोपहृतानि च
Joyful, they showed them, but did not know your path; those were given to Rama, and I myself brought them.
स्वनवन्त्यवकीर्णानि तस्मिन् विहतचेतसि। तान्यङ्के दर्शनीयानि कृत्वा बहुविधं तदा
Resounding, scattered, while his mind was distressed; then, having placed those beautiful ornaments upon his lap, he gazed at them in many ways.
तेन देवप्रकाशेन देवेन परिदेवितम्। पश्यतस्तानि रुदतस्ताम्यतश्च पुनः पुनः
With that divine radiance, by the god, he lamented; gazing at those, weeping, suffering again and again.
प्रादीपयद् दाशरथेस्तदा शोकहुताशनम्
At that time, the son of Dasharatha kindled the fire of grief.
शायितं च चिरं तेन दुःखार्तेन महात्मना। मयापि विविधैर्वाक्यैः कृच्छ्रादुत्थापितः पुनः
He lay for a long time, overwhelmed by sorrow, that great soul; and I, with various words, with difficulty raised him again.
तानि दृष्ट्वा महार्हाणि दर्शयित्वा मुहुर्मुहुः। राघवः सहसौमित्रिः सुग्रीवे संन्यवेशयत्
Having seen those precious ornaments, showing them again and again; Raghava, together with Saumitri, entrusted them to Sugriva.