संगत्या भरतः श्रीमान् राज्येनार्थी स्वयं भवेत्। प्रशास्तु वसुधां सर्वामखिलां रघुनन्दनः
If Bharata, noble and illustrious, desires the kingdom for himself, let the descendant of Raghu rule the entire earth.
तस्य बुद्धिं च विज्ञाय व्यवसायं च वानर। यावन्न दूरं याताः स्मः क्षिप्रमागन्तुमर्हसि
O monkey, having understood his intention and resolve, before we have gone far, you must return quickly.
इति प्रतिसमादिष्टो हनूमान् मारुतात्मजः। मानुषं धारयन् रूपमयोध्यां त्वरितो ययौ
Thus instructed, Hanumān, son of the wind, assuming human form, hastened toward Ayodhyā.
अथोत्पपात वेगेन हनूमान् मारुतात्मजः। गरुत्मानिव वेगेन जिघृक्षन्नुरगोत्तमम्
Then Hanumān, son of the wind, sprang forth with speed, like Garuḍa rushing to seize the foremost serpent.
लङ्घयित्वा पितृपथं विहगेन्द्रालयं शुभम्। गङ्गायमुनयोर्भीमं समतीत्य समागमम्
Crossing the path of his ancestors, the splendid abode of the king of birds, he traversed the mighty confluence of the Gaṅgā and Yamunā.
शृङ्गवेरपुरं प्राप्य गुहमासाद्य वीर्यवान्। स वाचा शुभया हृष्टो हनूमानिदमब्रवीत्
Having reached Śṛṅgaverapura and met Guha, the valiant Hanuman, delighted, spoke these auspicious words.
सखा तु तव काकुत्स्थो रामः सत्यपराक्रमः। ससीतः सह सौमित्रिः स त्वां कुशलमब्रवीत्
Your friend, the scion of Kakutstha, Rama of true valor, together with Sita and Lakshmana, has sent you his well-wishes.
पञ्चमीमद्य रजनीमुषित्वा वचनान्मुनेः। भरद्वाजाभ्यनुज्ञातं द्रक्ष्यस्यत्रैव राघवम्
Having spent five nights here, as instructed by the sage, and with Bharadvaja's permission, you will see Raghava right here.
एवमुक्त्वा महातेजाः सम्प्रहृष्टतनूरुहः। उत्पपात महावेगाद् वेगवानविचारयन्
Having spoken thus, the mighty and radiant one, his body thrilled with joy, leapt up with great speed, swiftly journeying onward.
सोऽपश्यद् रामतीर्थं च नदीं वालुकिनीं तथा। वरूथीं गोमतीं चैव भीमं शालवनं तथा
He beheld Rama's bathing place, the sandy river, the Gomati with its herds, and the fearsome grove of śāla trees.
प्रजाश्च बहुसाहस्रीः स्फीताञ्जनपदानपि। स गत्वा दूरमध्वानं त्वरितः कपिकुञ्जरः
He saw multitudes of people in their thousands, prosperous lands and villages; and having traveled a long distance swiftly, the foremost of monkeys,
आससाद द्रुमान् फुल्लान् नन्दिग्रामसमीपगान्। सुराधिपस्योपवने यथा चैत्ररथे द्रुमान्
Reached the blossoming trees near Nandigrama, like the trees in the pleasure grove of the lord of gods, or those in Caitraratha.
स्त्रीभिः सपुत्रैः पौत्रैश्च रममाणैः स्वलंकृतैः। क्रोशमात्रे त्वयोध्यायाश्चीरकृष्णाजिनाम्बरम्
There, within a krośa of Ayodhya, he saw women with their sons and grandsons, adorned and rejoicing, and
ददर्श भरतं दीनं कृशमाश्रमवासिनम्। जटिलं मलदिग्धाङ्गं भ्रातृव्यसनकर्शितम्
He saw Bharata, emaciated and sorrowful, dwelling in ascetic discipline, with matted hair, body smeared with dirt, worn by his brother's misfortune.
फलमूलाशिनं दान्तं तापसं धर्मचारिणम्। समुन्नतजटाभारं वल्कलाजिनवाससम्
Eating only fruits and roots, self-controlled, a sage devoted to righteousness, with matted locks piled high, clad in bark and black antelope skin.
नियतं भावितात्मानं ब्रह्मर्षिसमतेजसम्। पादुके ते पुरस्कृत्य प्रशासन्तं वसुंधराम्
Disciplined, with a purified mind, equal in brilliance to a brahmarshi, ruling the earth with the sandals set before him.
चातुर्वर्ण्यस्य लोकस्य त्रातारं सर्वतो भयात्। उपस्थितममात्यैश्च शुचिभिश्च पुरोहितैः
Protector of the fourfold order of the world from every danger, attended by ministers and pure-minded priests.
बलमुख्यैश्च युक्तैश्च काषायाम्बरधारिभिः। नहि ते राजपुत्रं तं चीरकृष्णाजिनाम्बरम्
And by chief warriors, equipped and clad in ochre garments; yet the citizens, devoted to righteousness, did not wish to enjoy the prince,
परिभोक्तुं व्यवस्यन्ति पौरा वै धर्मवत्सलाः। तं धर्ममिव धर्मज्ञं देहबन्धमिवापरम्
That prince, clad in bark and black antelope skin; they cherished him as the embodiment of dharma, as one cherishes the body as the seat of the self.
उवाच प्राञ्जलिर्वाक्यं हनूमान् मारुतात्मजः। वसन्तं दण्डकारण्ये यं त्वं चीरजटाधरम्
Hanuman, son of the Wind, with joined palms, spoke these words: 'The one whom you grieve for, dwelling in Dandaka forest, clad in bark and matted hair—'
अनुशोचसि काकुत्स्थं स त्वां कौशलमब्रवीत्। प्रियमाख्यामि ते देव शोकं त्यज सुदारुणम्
'You mourn for Kakutstha, but he has sent you his well-wishes. I bring you joyful news, lord; cast off your terrible grief.'
अस्मिन् मुहूर्ते भ्रात्रा त्वं रामेण सह संगतः। निहत्य रावणं रामः प्रतिलभ्य च मैथिलीम्
'In this very moment, you will be reunited with your brother Rama, who, having slain Ravana and regained Maithili—'
उपयाति समृद्धार्थः सह मित्रैर्महाबलैः। लक्ष्मणश्च महातेजा वैदेही च यशस्विनी। सीता समग्रा रामेण महेन्द्रेण शची यथा
'Now approaches, his purpose fulfilled, together with his mighty friends; Lakshmana of great splendor, and illustrious Vaidehi—Sita, complete with Rama as Śacī is with Mahendra.'
एवमुक्तो हनुमता भरतः कैकयीसुतः। पपात सहसा हृष्टो हर्षान्मोहमुपागमत्
Thus addressed by Hanuman, Bharata, son of Kaikeyi, suddenly fell to the ground, overjoyed, and fainted from happiness.
ततो मुहूर्तादुत्थाय प्रत्याश्वस्य च राघवः। हनूमन्तमुवाचेदं भरतः प्रियवादिनम्
Then, after a moment, Raghava's brother arose, regained his composure, and spoke these words to Hanuman, who spoke kindly.
अशोकजैः प्रीतिमयैः कपिमालिङ्ग्य सम्भ्रमात्। सिषेच भरतः श्रीमान् विपुलैरश्रुबिन्दुभिः
Bharata, radiant with fortune, embraced the monkey in his excitement, and drenched him with abundant tears of joy springing from relief.
देवो वा मानुषो वा त्वमनुक्रोशादिहागतः। प्रियाख्यानस्य ते सौम्य ददामि ब्रुवतः प्रियम्
Whether you are a god or a human, you have come here out of compassion; gentle one, for bringing this joyful news, I grant you a worthy reward.
गवां शतसहस्रं च ग्रामाणां च शतं परम्। सकुण्डलाः शुभाचारा भार्याः कन्यास्तु षोडश
A hundred thousand cows, a hundred excellent villages, and sixteen maidens adorned with earrings and of noble conduct, I bestow upon you.
हेमवर्णाः सुनासोरूः शशिसौम्याननाः स्त्रियः। सर्वाभरणसम्पन्नाः सम्पन्नाः कुलजातिभिः
Women golden in complexion, with fine noses and gentle moon-like faces, adorned with every ornament and born of noble families, are yours.
निशम्य रामागमनं नृपात्मजः कपिप्रवीरस्य तदाद्भुतोपमम्। प्रहर्षितो रामदिदृक्षयाभवत् पुनश्च हर्षादिदमब्रवीद् वचः
Hearing of Rama's return, the prince, filled with wonder at the monkey hero's marvelous tidings, was overcome with joy and, longing to see Rama, again spoke these words out of delight.