लभते मनुजो लोके श्रुत्वा रामाभिषेचनम्। महीं विजयते राजा रिपूंश्चाप्यधितिष्ठति
A man, having heard of Rāma's consecration, attains sovereignty in the world, a king conquers the earth and subdues his enemies.
राघवेण यथा माता सुमित्रा लक्ष्मणेन च। भरतेन च कैकेयी जीवपुत्रास्तथा स्त्रियः
Just as Sumitrā rejoiced in Lakṣmaṇa, Kaikeyī in Bharata, and their mothers in their living sons, so too will women.
भविष्यन्ति सदानन्दाः पुत्रपौत्रसमन्विताः। श्रुत्वा रामायणमिदं दीर्घमायुश्च विन्दति
They will always be joyful, surrounded by sons and grandsons; by hearing this Rāmāyaṇa, one also attains long life.
रामस्य विजयं चेमं सर्वमक्लिष्टकर्मणः। शृणोति य इदं काव्यं पुरा वाल्मीकिना कृतम्
Whoever listens to this account of Rāma's victory, whose deeds are flawless, this poem composed long ago by Vālmīki—
श्रद्दधानो जितक्रोधो दुर्गाण्यतितरत्यसौ। समागम्य प्रवासान्ते रमन्ते सह बान्धवैः
—with faith and subdued anger, overcomes hardships, and, after returning from exile, delights together with relatives.
शृण्वन्ति य इदं काव्यं पुरा वाल्मीकिना कृतम्। ते प्रार्थितान् वरान् सर्वान् प्राप्नुवन्तीह राघवात्
Those who listen to this poem composed long ago by Vālmīki obtain from Rāghava all the boons they desire here.
श्रवणेन सुराः सर्वे प्रीयन्ते सम्प्रशृण्वताम्। विनायकाश्च शाम्यन्ति गृहे तिष्ठन्ति यस्य वै
By hearing it, all the gods are pleased with those who listen attentively; obstacles are removed, and prosperity abides in their house.
विजयेत महीं राजा प्रवासी स्वस्तिमान् भवेत्। स्त्रियो रजस्वलाः श्रुत्वा पुत्रान् सूयुरनुत्तमान्
A king conquers the earth, an exile returns safely; women who hear it while menstruating bear excellent sons.
पूजयंश्च पठंश्चैनमितिहासं पुरातनम्। सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्येत दीर्घमायुरवाप्नुयात्
By honoring and reciting this ancient history, one is freed from all sins and attains long life.
प्रणम्य शिरसा नित्यं श्रोतव्यं क्षत्रियैर्द्विजात्। ऐश्वर्यं पुत्रलाभश्च भविष्यति न संशयः
By bowing the head daily, it should be heard by warriors and twice-born; there will be wealth and the gain of sons—of this there is no doubt.
रामायणमिदं कृत्स्नं शृण्वतः पठतः सदा। प्रीयते सततं रामः स हि विष्णुः सनातनः
Rāma is always pleased with the one who always listens to or recites this entire Rāmāyaṇa, for he is the eternal Viṣṇu.
आदिदेवो महाबाहुर्हरिर्नारायणः प्रभुः। साक्षाद् रामो रघुश्रेष्ठः शेषो लक्ष्मण उच्यते
The primeval god, mighty-armed Hari, Nārāyaṇa the Lord, is truly Rāma, the best of the Raghu line; Śeṣa is said to be Lakṣmaṇa.
एवमेतत् पुरावृत्तमाख्यानं भद्रमस्तु वः। प्रव्याहरत विस्रब्धं बलं विष्णोः प्रवर्धताम्
Thus this ancient narrative has been told; may it bring you well-being. Proclaim it confidently—may the power of Viṣṇu increase.
देवाश्च सर्वे तुष्यन्ति ग्रहणाच्छ्रवणात् तथा। रामायणस्य श्रवणे तृप्यन्ति पितरः सदा
All the gods are pleased by its acceptance and hearing; by listening to the Rāmāyaṇa, the ancestors are always satisfied.
भक्त्या रामस्य ये चेमां संहितामृषिणा कृताम्। ये लिखन्तीह च नरास्तेषां वासस्त्रिविष्टपे
Those who, with devotion to Rāma, write or copy this compilation made by the sage, their dwelling is in heaven.
कुटुम्बवृद्धिं धनधान्यवृद्धिं स्त्रियश्च मुख्याः सुखमुत्तमं च। श्रुत्वा शुभं काव्यमिदं महार्थं प्राप्नोति सर्वां भुवि चार्थसिद्धिम्
Hearing this auspicious and greatly meaningful poem, one attains increase of family, abundance of wealth and grain, noble wives, supreme happiness, and the fulfillment of all aims on earth.
आयुष्यमारोग्यकरं यशस्यं सौभ्रातृकं बुद्धिकरं शुभं च। श्रोतव्यमेतन्नियमेन सद्भि- राख्यानमोजस्करमृद्धिकामैः
This narrative, which bestows long life, health, fame, brotherhood, wisdom, and auspiciousness, should be listened to with discipline by the virtuous who desire strength and prosperity.
प्राप्तराज्यस्य रामस्य राक्षसानां वधे कृते । आजग्मुर्ऋषयः सर्वे राघवं प्रतिनन्दितुम् ।। ७.१.
After Rāma had attained the kingdom and the destruction of the Rākṣasas was accomplished, all the sages came to greet Rāghava.
कौशिको ऽथ यवक्रीतो गार्ग्यो गालव एव च । कण्वो मेधातिथेः पुत्रः पूर्वस्यां दिशि ये श्रिताः ।। ७.१.
Then Kauśika, Yavakrīta, Gārgya, Gālava, Kaṇva the son of Medhātithi, and those who dwelt in the eastern quarter arrived.
स्वस्त्यात्रेयो ऽथ भगवान्नमुचिः प्रमुचिस्तथा । आजग्मुस्ते सहागस्त्या ये श्रिता दक्षिणां दिशम् ।। ७.१.
Next, the venerable Svaṣṭātreya, Namuci, and Pramuci came, along with those who resided in the southern quarter, together with Agastya.
नृषद्गुः कवषो धौम्यो रौद्रेयश्च महानृषिः । ते ऽप्याजग्मुः सशिष्या वै ये श्रिताः पश्चिमां दिशम् ।। ७.१.
Nṛṣadgu, Kavaṣa, Dhaumya, and the great sage Raudreya, along with their disciples, who dwelt in the western quarter, also came.
वसिष्ठः कश्यपो ऽथात्रिर्विश्वामित्रः सगौतमः । जमदग्निर्भरद्वाजस्ते ऽपि सप्तर्षयस्तथा ।। ७.१.
Vasiṣṭha, Kaśyapa, Atri, Viśvāmitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, and Bharadvāja—these, too, the seven sages, arrived.
उदीच्यां दिशि सप्तैते नित्यमेव निवासिनः ।। ७.१.
These seven always dwell in the northern quarter.
सम्प्राप्य ते महात्मानो राघवस्य निवेशनम् । विष्टिताः प्रतिहारार्थं हुताशनसमप्रभाः । वेदवेदाङ्गविदुषो नानाशास्त्रविशारदाः ।। ७.१.
Having arrived, those great souls, radiant like fire, masters of the Vedas and Vedāṅgas, and skilled in various sciences, stood at Rāghava’s residence, waiting to be announced.
द्वाःस्थं प्रोवाच धर्मात्मा अगस्त्यो मुनिसत्तमः । निवेद्यतां दाशरथेर्ऋषीनस्मान्समागतान् ।। ७.१.
The righteous sage Agastya, foremost among ascetics, spoke to the doorkeeper: 'Announce to Daśaratha’s son that the sages have assembled.'
प्रतीहारस्ततस्तूर्णमगस्त्यवचनाद्द्रुतम् । समीपं राघवस्याशु प्रविवेश महात्मनः ।। ७.१.
Then, at Agastya’s command, the doorkeeper quickly entered the presence of the great-souled Rāghava.
नयेङ्गितज्ञः सद्वृत्तो दक्षो धैर्यसमन्वितः । स रामं दृश्य सहसा पूर्णचन्द्रसमप्रभम् ।। ७.१.
Skilled in conduct, discerning, virtuous, capable, and steadfast, he suddenly saw Rāma, radiant as the full moon.
अगस्त्यं कथयामास सम्प्राप्तमृषिभिः सह ।। ७.१.
He informed Rāma that Agastya had arrived together with the sages.
श्रुत्वा प्राप्तान्मुनींस्तांस्तु बालसूर्यसमप्रभान् । प्रत्युवाच ततो द्वास्स्थं प्रवेशय यथासुखम् ।। ७.१.
Hearing that the sages, radiant as the rising sun, had arrived, Rāma then said to the doorkeeper, 'Let them enter at their pleasure.'
तान् सम्प्राप्तान् मुनीन् दृष्ट्वा प्रत्युत्थाय कृताञ्जलिः । पाद्यार्घ्यादिभिरानर्च गां निवेद्य च सादरम् ।। ७.१.
Seeing the sages who had arrived, Rāma rose, joined his palms in reverence, honored them with water for the feet and offerings, and respectfully offered them cows.