कक्षान्तरविनिक्षिप्तं द्वास्स्थं रामो ऽब्रवीद्वचः । लक्ष्मणं भरतं चैव गत्वा तौ लघुविक्रमौ ७.८२.
Rāma spoke to the doorkeeper, who was standing in the inner chamber, and said, 'Go and summon Lakṣmaṇa and Bharata, those swift and valiant ones.'
इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीये आदिकाव्ये श्रीमदुत्तरकाण्डे व्द्यशीतितमः सर्गः
Thus ends the eighty-second sarga in the glorious Uttarakāṇḍa of the ancient and illustrious Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa.
तच्छ्रुत्वा भाषितं तस्य रामस्याक्लिष्ट कर्मणः । द्वास्स्थः कुमारावाहूय राघवाय न्यवेदयत् ।। ७.८३.
Hearing the words of Rāma, whose actions were flawless, the doorkeeper summoned the princes and reported to Rāghava.
दृष्ट्वा तु राघवः प्राप्तौ प्रियौ भरतलक्ष्मणौ । परिष्वज्य तदा रामो वाक्यमेतदुवाच ह ।। ७.८३.
When Rāghava saw his beloved Bharata and Lakṣmaṇa had arrived, Rāma embraced them and spoke these words.
कृतं मया यथा तथ्यं द्विजकार्यमनुत्तमम् । धर्मसेतुमथो भूयः कर्तुमिच्छामि राघवौ ।। ७.८३.
I have performed, as is true, the supreme duty toward the twice-born; now, O Rāghavas, I wish to establish once more the bridge of righteousness.
अक्षय्यश्चाव्ययश्चैव धर्मसेतुर्मतो मम । धर्मप्रसाधकं ह्येतत् सर्वपापप्रणाशनम् ।। ७.८३.
For me, the bridge of righteousness is inexhaustible and imperishable; indeed, this establishes dharma and destroys all sin.
युवाभ्यामात्मभूताभ्यां राजसूयमनुत्तमम् । सहितो यष्टुमिच्छामि तत्र धर्मो हि शाश्वतः ।। ७.८३.
With you two, who are like my own selves, I wish to perform the supreme Rājasūya sacrifice together, for therein lies eternal righteousness.
इष्ट्वा तु राजसूयेन मित्रः शत्रुनिबर्हणः । सुहुतेन सुयज्ञेन वरुणत्वमुपागमत् ।। ७.८३.
Having performed the Rājasūya, Mitra, the destroyer of foes, attained the state of Varuṇa through excellent and well-offered sacrifices.
सोमश्च राजसूयेन इष्ट्वा धर्मेण धर्मवित् । प्राप्तश्च सर्वलोकेषु कीर्तिस्थानं च शाश्वतम् ।। ७.८३.
And Soma, having performed the Rājasūya with righteousness, attained everlasting fame in all the worlds.
अस्मिन्नहनि यच्छ्रेयश्चिन्त्यतां तन्मया सह । हितं चायतियुक्तं च प्रयतौ कर्तुमर्हथः ।। ७.८३.
On this very day, consider what is best, together with me; you should strive to accomplish what is beneficial and appropriate for the future.
श्रुत्वा तु राघवस्यैतद्वाक्यं वाक्यविशारदः । भरतः प्राञ्जलिर्भूत्वा वाक्यमेतदुवाच ह ।। ७.८३.
Hearing these words of Rāghava, Bharata, skilled in speech, with joined palms, spoke these words.
त्वयि धर्मः परः साधो त्वयि सर्वा वसुन्धरा । प्रतिष्ठिता महाबाहो यशश्चामितविक्रम ।। ७.८३.
O noble one, supreme righteousness abides in you; in you, mighty-armed and of boundless prowess, the entire earth is established, as is fame.
महीपालाश्च सर्वे त्वां प्रजापतिमिवामराः । निरीक्षन्ते महात्मानं लोकानाथं यथा वयम् ।। ७.८३.
All the kings look upon you, O great-souled one, as the immortals look upon Prajāpati, as we do upon the lord of the worlds.
पुत्राश्च पितृवद्राजन्पश्यन्ति त्वां महाबल । पृथिव्या गतिभूतो ऽसि प्राणिनामपि राघव ।। ७.८३.
And, O mighty king, sons look upon you as a father; you are the path of the earth and of all living beings, O Rāghava.
स त्वमेवंविधं यज्ञमाहर्तासि कथं नृप । पृथिव्यां राजवंशानां विनाशो यत्र दृश्यते ।। ७.८३.
How, O king, can you, who are such a performer of sacrifice, undertake a rite in which the destruction of royal lineages on earth is seen?
पृथिव्यां ये च पुरुषा राजन्पौरुषमागताः । सर्वेषां भविता तत्र सङ्क्षयः सर्वकोपजः ।। ७.८३.
O king, all those men on earth who have attained manliness will all face destruction there, arising from universal wrath.
स त्वं पुरुषशार्दूल गुणैरतुलविक्रम । पृथिवीं नार्हसे हन्तुं वशे हि तव वर्तते ।। ७.८३.
Therefore, O tiger among men, of incomparable prowess and virtues, you should not destroy the earth, for it is under your control.
भरतस्य तु तद्वाक्यं श्रुत्वा ऽमृतमयं तदा । प्रहर्षमतुलं लेभे रामः सत्यपराक्रमः ।। ७.८३.
Hearing those words of Bharata, which were like nectar, Rama, whose valor is true, experienced incomparable joy.
उवाच च शुभं वाक्यं कैकेय्यानन्दवर्धनम् । प्रीतो ऽस्मि परितुष्टो ऽस्मि तवाद्य वचने ऽनघ ।। ७.८३.
He spoke auspicious words, increasing the happiness of Kaikeyi’s son: 'I am pleased, I am fully satisfied with your words today, O blameless one.'
इदं वचनमक्लीबं त्वया धर्मसमाहितम् । व्याहृतं पुरुषव्याघ्र पृथिव्याः परिपालनम् ।। ७.८३.
This manly speech, imbued with righteousness, has been spoken by you, O tiger among men, for the protection of the earth.
एष्यदस्मदभिप्रायाद्राजसूयात्क्रतूत्तमात् । निवर्तयामि धर्मज्ञ तव सुव्याहृतेन च ।। ७.८३.
From our intention regarding the great Rajasuya sacrifice, I desist, O knower of dharma, because of your well-spoken words.
लोकपीडाकरं कर्म न कर्तव्यं विचक्षणैः । बालानां तु शुभं वाक्यं ग्राह्य लक्ष्मणपूर्वज । तस्माच्छृणोमि ते वाक्यं साधु युक्तं महामते ।। ७.८३.
Actions that cause suffering to the world should not be performed by the wise; but the auspicious words of the young must be accepted, O elder brother of Lakshmana. Therefore, I listen to your words, which are good and appropriate, O great-minded one.
इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीये आदिकाव्ये श्रीमदुत्तरकाण्डे त्र्यशीतितमः सर्गः
Thus ends the eighty-third sarga in the glorious Uttarakanda of the holy Ramayana, the first epic composed by the sage Valmiki.
तथोक्तवति रामे तु भरते च महात्मनि । लक्ष्मणो ऽथ शुभं वाक्यमुवाच रघुनन्दनम् ।। ७.८४.
When Rama had spoken thus, and Bharata, the great-souled, as well, then Lakshmana addressed the descendant of Raghu with auspicious words.
अश्वमेधो महायज्ञः पावनः सर्वपाप्मनाम् । पावनस्तव दुर्धर्षो रोचतां रघुनन्दन ।। ७.८४.
The Ashvamedha, the great sacrifice, is purifying for all sinners; may this purifying and formidable rite please you, O descendant of Raghu.
श्रूयते हि पुरावृत्तं वासवे सुमहात्मनि । ब्रह्महत्यावृतः शक्रो हयमेधेन पावितः ।। ७.८४.
It is heard that in ancient times, O greatly illustrious one, Indra, covered by the sin of killing a Brahmin, was purified by performing the horse sacrifice.
पुरा किल महाबाहो देवासुरसमागमे । वृत्रो नाम महानासीद्दैतेयो लोकसम्मतः ।। ७.८४.
Long ago, O mighty-armed one, during the meeting of gods and demons, there was a great demon named Vritra, esteemed by the world.
विस्तीर्णो योजनशतमुच्छ्रितस्त्रिगुणं ततः । अनुरागेण लोकांस्त्रीन्स्नेहात्पश्यति सर्वतः ।। ७.८४.
He was vast, a hundred yojanas in breadth, and three times that in height; out of affection, he looked upon all three worlds everywhere with love.
धर्मज्ञश्च कृतज्ञश्च बुद्ध्या च परिनिष्ठितः । शशास पृथिवीं स्फीतां धर्मेण सुसमाहितः ।। ७.८४.
He was knowledgeable in dharma, grateful, and firmly established in wisdom; he ruled the flourishing earth, well-governed by righteousness.
तस्मिन्प्रशासति तदा सर्वकामदुघा मही । रसवन्ति प्रभूनानि मूलानि च फलानि च ।। ७.८४.
While he ruled, the earth yielded all desired things; roots and fruits were abundant and flavorful for the powerful.