अप्युपायैस्त्रिभिस्तात योऽर्थः प्राप्तुं न शक्यते। तस्य विक्रमकालांस्तान् युक्तानाहुर्मनीषिणः
"O dear one, if a goal cannot be attained by the three means, then, say the wise, it is time for effort and valor."
अप्रमत्तं कथं तं तु विजिगीषुं बले स्थितम्। जितरोषं दुराधर्षं तं धर्षयितुमिच्छथ
"How do you wish to attack him, who is vigilant, eager for victory, established in strength, with anger subdued, and difficult to overcome?"
समुद्रं लङ्घयित्वा तु घोरं नदनदीपतिम्। गतिं हनूमतो लोके को विद्यात् तर्कयेत वा
"Who in the world knows or can even imagine the speed of Hanūmān, who crossed the ocean, lord of terrifying rivers?"
बलान्यपरिमेयानि वीर्याणि च निशाचराः। परेषां सहसावज्ञा न कर्तव्या कथंचन
"O night-wanderers, the powers and heroism of the enemy are immeasurable; never, under any circumstance, should they be underestimated."
किं च राक्षसराजस्य रामेणापकृतं पुरा। आजहार जनस्थानाद् यस्य भार्यां यशस्विनः
"And what wrong did Rāma formerly do to the king of the demons, whose illustrious wife he took from Janasthāna?"
खरो यद्यतिवृत्तस्तु स रामेण हतो रणे। अवश्यं प्राणिनां प्राणा रक्षितव्या यथाबलम्
"If Khara, though of wicked conduct, was slain in battle by Rāma, still, every being must protect their life as best they can."
एतन्निमित्तं वैदेही भयं नः सुमहद् भवेत्। आहृता सा परित्याज्या कलहार्थे कृते नु किम्
"Because of this, the fear for us regarding Vaidehī will be immense; she who was brought here should be abandoned—why cause conflict for her?"
न तु क्षमं वीर्यवता तेन धर्मानुवर्तिना। वैरं निरर्थकं कर्तुं दीयतामस्य मैथिली
"It is not fitting for a valiant and righteous man to pursue pointless enmity; let Sītā, the daughter of Janaka, be returned to him."
यावन्न सगजां साश्वां बहुरत्नसमाकुलाम्। पुरीं दारयते बाणैर्दीयतामस्य मैथिली
"Before he shatters this city, filled with elephants, horses, and abundant jewels, with his arrows, let Sītā be given to him."
यावत् सुघोरा महती दुर्धर्षा हरिवाहिनी। नावस्कन्दति नो लङ्कां तावत् सीता प्रदीयताम्
"Before the vast, terrible, and invincible army of monkeys overruns Laṅkā, let Sītā be restored to him."
विनश्येद्धि पुरी लङ्का शूराः सर्वे च राक्षसाः। रामस्य दयिता पत्नी न स्वयं यदि दीयते
"For surely the city of Laṅkā and all the valiant demons will perish if Rāma's beloved wife is not given back of our own accord."
प्रसादये त्वां बन्धुत्वात् कुरुष्व वचनं मम। हितं तथ्यं त्वहं ब्रूमि दीयतामस्य मैथिली
"Out of kinship I entreat you—follow my words; I speak what is beneficial and true: let Sītā be returned to him."
पुरा शरत्सूर्यमरीचिसंनिभान् नवाग्रपुङ्खान् सुदृढान् नृपात्मजः। सृजत्यमोघान् विशिखान् वधाय ते प्रदीयतां दाशरथाय मैथिली
"Before the prince, whose arrows are like autumn sunbeams, new-tipped, strong, and unfailing, releases them for your destruction, let Sītā be given to the son of Daśaratha."
त्यजाशु कोपं सुखधर्मनाशनं भजस्व धर्मं रतिकीर्तिवर्धनम्। प्रसीद जीवेम सपुत्रबान्धवाः प्रदीयतां दाशरथाय मैथिली
Abandon your anger at once, which destroys happiness and righteousness; embrace righteousness, which increases delight and fame. Be gracious—let us live with our sons and kin. Let Sītā be returned to Rāma, son of Daśaratha.
विभीषणवचः श्रुत्वा रावणो राक्षसेश्वरः। विसर्जयित्वा तान् सर्वान् प्रविवेश स्वकं गृहम्
Hearing Vibhīṣaṇa’s words, Rāvaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas, dismissed them all and entered his own palace.
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The tenth sarga is to be heard in the glorious Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Yuddha Kāṇḍa, chapter ten.
ततः प्रत्युषसि प्राप्ते प्राप्तधर्मार्थनिश्चयः। राक्षसाधिपतेर्वेश्म भीमकर्मा विभीषणः
Then, at dawn, Vibhīṣaṇa of mighty deeds, resolved in righteousness and purpose, approached the palace of the lord of the rākṣasas.
शैलाग्रचयसंकाशं शैलशृङ्गमिवोन्नतम्। सुविभक्तमहाकक्षं महाजनपरिग्रहम्
It appeared like a peak made of mountain summits, lofty as a mountain crest, with vast, well-divided courtyards and thronged with multitudes.
मतिमद्भिर्महामात्रैरनुरक्तैरधिष्ठितम्। राक्षसैराप्तपर्याप्तैः सर्वतः परिरक्षितम्
It was inhabited by wise and devoted ministers, surrounded on all sides by loyal and sufficient rākṣasas, and well-guarded.
मत्तमातङ्गनिःश्वासैर्व्याकुलीकृतमारुतम्। शङ्खघोषमहाघोषं तूर्यसम्बाधनादितम्
The air was disturbed by the snorting of intoxicated elephants, resounded with the great blare of conches, and was filled with the din of musical instruments.
प्रमदाजनसम्बाधं प्रजल्पितमहापथम्। तप्तकाञ्चननिर्यूहं भूषणोत्तमभूषितम्
It was crowded with women, its great avenues abuzz with conversation, adorned with golden gateways and the finest ornaments.
गन्धर्वाणामिवावासमालयं मरुतामिव। रत्नसंचयसम्बाधं भवनं भोगिनामिव
It was like the dwelling of the Gandharvas, a palace of the Maruts, filled with heaps of jewels, like the abode of the serpents.
तं महाभ्रमिवादित्यस्तेजोविस्तृतरश्मिवान्। अग्रजस्यालयं वीरः प्रविवेश महाद्युतिः
That hero of great splendor, like the sun entering a vast cloud, entered the elder brother’s palace, radiant with far-reaching rays.
पुण्यान् पुण्याहघोषांश्च वेदविद्भिरुदाहृतान्। शुश्राव सुमहातेजा भ्रातुर्विजयसंश्रितान्
He, of immense brilliance, heard auspicious chants and sacred sounds recited by those learned in the Vedas, all invoking his brother’s victory.
पूजितान् दधिपात्रैश्च सर्पिभिः सुमनोक्षतैः। मन्त्रवेदविदो विप्रान् ददर्श स महाबलः
He saw the learned brāhmaṇas, honored with bowls of curds, clarified butter, and scattered flowers, masters of mantras and the Vedas, as he entered.
स राजदृष्टिसम्पन्नमासनं हेमभूषितम्। जगाम समुदाचारं प्रयुज्याचारकोविदः
He, skilled in proper conduct, approached a seat fit for a king, adorned with gold, and performed the customary courtesies.
स रावणं महात्मानं विजने मन्त्रिसंनिधौ। उवाच हितमत्यर्थं वचनं हेतुनिश्चितम्
There, in private and in the presence of the ministers, the great-souled Vibhīṣaṇa spoke to Rāvaṇa words of utmost benefit, well-reasoned.
प्रसाद्य भ्रातरं ज्येष्ठं सान्त्वेनोपस्थितक्रमः। देशकालार्थसंवादि दृष्टलोकपरावरः
Having appeased his elder brother with gentle approach, observing proper order, and speaking in accordance with time, place, and purpose, he who understood the ways of the world addressed him.
यदाप्रभृति वैदेही सम्प्राप्तेह परंतप। तदाप्रभृति दृश्यन्ते निमित्तान्यशुभानि नः
From the time that Sītā arrived here, O subduer of foes, from that very moment, we have been seeing ominous signs.
सस्फुलिङ्गः सधूमार्चिः सधूमकलुषोदयः। मन्त्रसंधुक्षितोऽप्यग्निर्न सम्यगभिवर्धते
The fire, though kindled with mantras, rises with sparks, smoke, and sooty flames, yet does not burn brightly.