एते चान्ये च बहवः प्रीयमाणाः प्रियंवदाः। अभिषेकाय रामस्य सह तिष्ठन्ति पार्थिवैः
These and many others, delighted and speaking kindly, are assembled with the kings for Rama's consecration.
त्वरयस्व महाराजं यथा समुदितेऽहनि। पुष्ये नक्षत्रयोगे च रामो राज्यमवाप्नुयात्
Hasten to the great king, so that, when the auspicious day arrives and the constellation Puṣya is in conjunction, Rama may obtain the kingdom.
इति तस्य वचः श्रुत्वा सूतपुत्रो महाबलः। स्तुवन् नृपतिशार्दूलं प्रविवेश निवेशनम्
Hearing these words, the son of the charioteer, mighty in strength, praising the tiger among kings, entered the palace.
तं तु पूर्वोदितं वृद्धं द्वारस्था राजसम्मताः। न शेकुरभिसंरोद्धुं राज्ञः प्रियचिकीर्षवः
Those royal attendants stationed at the door, unable to restrain the aged man previously mentioned, wished to please the king.
स समीपस्थितो राज्ञस्तामवस्थामजज्ञिवान्। वाग्भिः परमतुष्टाभिरभिष्टोतुं प्रचक्रमे
Standing near the king, perceiving his condition, he began to praise him with words of utmost satisfaction.
ततः सूतो यथापूर्वं पार्थिवस्य निवेशने। सुमन्त्रः प्राञ्जलिर्भूत्वा तुष्टाव जगतीपतिम्
Then Sumantra, as before, in the king's palace, with joined palms, praised the lord of the earth.
यथा नन्दति तेजस्वी सागरो भास्करोदये। प्रीतः प्रीतेन मनसा तथा नन्दय नस्ततः
Just as the radiant ocean rejoices at the rising of the sun, so, with a joyful heart, may you bring us happiness.
इन्द्रमस्यां तु वेलायामभितुष्टाव मातलिः। सोऽजयद् दानवान् सर्वांस्तथा त्वां बोधयाम्यहम्
At this hour, Mātali praised Indra, who conquered all the demons; likewise, I awaken you.
वेदाः सहाङ्गा विद्याश्च यथा ह्यात्मभुवं प्रभुम्। ब्रह्माणं बोधयन्त्यद्य तथा त्वां बोधयाम्यहम्
Just as the Vedas with their branches and sciences awaken the self-born lord, Brahma, so I awaken you today.
आदित्यः सह चन्द्रेण यथा भूतधरां शुभाम्। बोधयत्यद्य पृथिवीं तथा त्वां बोधयाम्यहम्
Just as the sun together with the moon awakens the beautiful earth today, so I awaken you.
उत्तिष्ठ सुमहाराज कृतकौतुकमङ्गलः। विराजमानो वपुषा मेरोरिव दिवाकरः
Rise, O great king, with festivities and auspicious rites performed, shining in form like the sun upon Mount Meru.
सोमसूर्यौ च काकुत्स्थ शिववैश्रवणावपि। वरुणश्चाग्निरिन्द्रश्च विजयं प्रदिशन्तु ते
May Soma and Sūrya, O descendant of Kakutstha, Śiva and Kubera, Varuṇa, Agni, and Indra grant you victory.
गता भगवती रात्रिः कृतं कृत्यमिदं तव। बुध्यस्व नृपशार्दूल कुरु कार्यमनन्तरम्
The blessed night has passed, your task is accomplished; awaken, tiger among kings, and attend to the next duty.
उदतिष्ठत रामस्य समग्रमभिषेचनम्। पौरजानपदाश्चापि नैगमश्च कृताञ्जलिः
All preparations for Rama's consecration have been completed; the townspeople, country folk, and merchants stand with joined palms.
स्वयं वसिष्ठो भगवान् ब्राह्मणैः सह तिष्ठति। क्षिप्रमाज्ञाप्यतां राजन् राघवस्याभिषेचनम्
The venerable Vasiṣṭha himself is waiting together with the brāhmaṇas; quickly command, O King, the consecration of Rāghava.
यथा ह्यपालाः पशवो यथा सेना ह्यनायका। यथा चन्द्रं विना रात्रिर्यथा गावो विना वृषम्
Just as cattle without a herdsman, an army without a leader, a night without the moon, or cows without a bull—
एवं हि भविता राष्ट्रं यत्र राजा न दृश्यते। एवं तस्य वचः श्रुत्वा सान्त्वपूर्वमिवार्थवत्
So indeed will a kingdom become, where the king is not seen; thus, hearing his words, which were gentle yet meaningful—
अभ्यकीर्यत शोकेन भूय एव महीपतिः। ततस्तु राजा तं सूतं सन्नहर्षः सुतं प्रति
The king was again overwhelmed by grief; then, regarding his son, the king spoke to the charioteer, his joy gone.
शोकरक्तेक्षणः श्रीमानुद्वीक्ष्योवाच धार्मिकः। वाक्यैस्तु खलु मर्माणि मम भूयो निकृन्तसि
His eyes reddened with sorrow, resplendent and righteous, he looked up and said: 'Indeed, with your words you cut my heart again.'
सुमन्त्रः करुणं श्रुत्वा दृष्ट्वा दीनं च पार्थिवम्। प्रगृहीताञ्जलिः किंचित् तस्माद् देशादपाक्रमत्
Hearing these sorrowful words and seeing the king so dejected, Sumantra, with hands joined, withdrew a little from that place.
यदा वक्तुं स्वयं दैन्यान्न शशाक महीपतिः। तदा सुमन्त्रं मन्त्रज्ञा कैकेयी प्रत्युवाच ह
When the king, out of distress, was unable to speak himself, then Kaikeyī, skilled in counsel, addressed Sumantra.
सुमन्त्र राजा रजनीं रामहर्षसमुत्सुकः। प्रजागरपरिश्रान्तो निद्रावशमुपागतः
Sumantra, the king, longing for Rāma's consecration, spent the night sleepless and exhausted, and has now succumbed to sleep.
तद् गच्छ त्वरितं सूत राजपुत्रं यशस्विनम्। राममानय भद्रं ते नात्र कार्या विचारणा
Therefore, go quickly, charioteer, and bring the illustrious prince Rāma; may good befall you—there is no need for deliberation here.
अश्रुत्वा राजवचनं कथं गच्छामि भामिनि। तच्छ्रुत्वा मन्त्रिणो वाक्यं राजा मन्त्रिणमब्रवीत्
'How can I go, noble lady, without hearing the king's command?' Hearing the minister's words, the king spoke to the minister.
सुमन्त्र रामं द्रक्ष्यामि शीघ्रमानय सुन्दरम्। स मन्यमानः कल्याणं हृदयेन ननन्द च
'Sumantra, I will see Rāma; quickly bring the handsome one.' Thinking that good fortune was at hand, he rejoiced in his heart.
निर्जगाम च स प्रीत्या त्वरितो राजशासनात्। सुमन्त्रश्चिन्तयामास त्वरितं चोदितस्तया
Then, at the king's command, Sumantra departed swiftly and joyfully; urged on by her, he began to reflect quickly.
व्यक्तं रामाभिषेकार्थे इहायास्यति धर्मराट्। इति सूतो मतिं कृत्वा हर्षेण महता पुनः
'Surely, the righteous king will summon Rāma here for the consecration.' Thus, the charioteer, thinking this with great joy—
निर्जगाम महातेजा राघवस्य दिदृक्षया। सागरह्रदसंकाशात्सुमन्त्रोऽन्तःपुराच्छुभात्। निष्क्रम्य जनसम्बाधं ददर्श द्वारमग्रतः
The mighty Sumantra went out, eager to see Rāghava; leaving the splendid inner quarters, like the ocean or a great lake, he saw the crowded gateway ahead.
ततः पुरस्तात् सहसा विनिःसृतो महीपतेर्द्वारगतान् विलोकयन्। ददर्श पौरान् विविधान् महाधना- नुपस्थितान् द्वारमुपेत्य विष्ठितान्
Then, suddenly emerging from the front, he looked at those stationed at the king's gate, and saw various wealthy citizens gathered and standing at the entrance.
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Listen now to the fifteenth sarga (chapter).