यद्यपि प्रतिपत्तिस्ते दैवी चापि तयोर्मतम्। तथाप्युपेक्षणीयं ते न मे तदपि रोचते
Even if your resolve and their will are determined by fate, still, you ought to disregard it; yet, even that does not please me.
विक्लवो वीर्यहीनो यः स दैवमनुवर्तते। वीराः सम्भावितात्मानो न दैवं पर्युपासते
He who is weak and lacking in valor follows fate; but heroes, who are self-respecting, do not submit to destiny.
दैवं पुरुषकारेण यः समर्थः प्रबाधितुम्। न दैवेन विपन्नार्थः पुरुषः सोऽवसीदति
He who is able to overcome fate by human effort does not despair, even when afflicted by misfortune through destiny.
द्रक्ष्यन्ति त्वद्य दैवस्य पौरुषं पुरुषस्य च। दैवमानुषयोरद्य व्यक्ता व्यक्तिर्भविष्यति
Today people will see the power of fate and of human effort; today the distinction between destiny and human action will become clear.
अद्य मे पौरुषहतं दैवं द्रक्ष्यन्ति वै जनाः। यैर्दैवादाहतं तेऽद्य दृष्टं राज्याभिषेचनम्
Today people will see fate overcome by my effort—those who saw your consecration for the kingdom thwarted by destiny.
अत्यङ्कुशमिवोद्दामं गजं मदजलोद्धतम्। प्रधावितमहं दैवं पौरुषेण निवर्तये
Like a mighty elephant gone mad, unrestrained even by the goad, I will chase down fate and turn it back with my own effort.
लोकपालाः समस्तास्ते नाद्य रामाभिषेचनम्। न च कृत्स्नास्त्रयो लोका विहन्युः किं पुनः पिता
Not even all the guardians of the worlds, nor all three worlds together, could prevent your consecration today, Rama—much less your father.
यैर्विवासस्तवारण्ये मिथो राजन् समर्थितः। अरण्ये ते विवत्स्यन्ति चतुर्दश समास्तथा
Those by whom your exile to the forest, O king, was arranged—they will themselves dwell in the forest for fourteen years.
मद्बलेन विरुद्धाय न स्याद् दैवबलं तथा। प्रभविष्यति दुःखाय यथोग्रं पौरुषं मम
Fate's power cannot match the strength of one intoxicated with might; my fierce effort will prevail, bringing suffering to the enemy.
ऊर्ध्वं वर्षसहस्रान्ते प्रजापाल्यमनन्तरम्। आर्यपुत्राः करिष्यन्ति वनवासं गते त्वयि
After a thousand years have passed and the rule of the noble sons is complete, only then should you go to the forest—never now.
पूर्वराजर्षिवृत्त्या हि वनवासोऽभिधीयते। प्रजा निक्षिप्य पुत्रेषु पुत्रवत् परिपालने
For, according to the custom of ancient royal sages, forest dwelling is prescribed only after entrusting the people to sons who care for them like their own children.
स चेद् राजन्यनेकाग्रे राज्यविभ्रमशङ्कया। नैवमिच्छसि धर्मात्मन् राज्यं राम त्वमात्मनि
But if, out of concern for the confusion of the kingdom with many princes, you, righteous Rama, do not wish the kingship for yourself—
प्रतिजाने च ते वीर मा भूवं वीरलोकभाक्। राज्यं च तव रक्षेयमहं वेलेव सागरम्
I vow to you, hero, that I will not seek the world of heroes; I will protect your kingdom as the shore protects the ocean.
मङ्गलैरभिषिञ्चस्व तत्र त्वं व्यापृतो भव। अहमेको महीपालानलं वारयितुं बलात्
Perform your consecration with auspicious rites and be engaged there; I alone will forcibly restrain the fire of the other kings.
न शोभार्थाविमौ बाहू न धनुर्भूषणाय मे। नासिराबन्धनार्थाय न शराः स्तम्भहेतवः
These two arms are not for ornament, nor is the bow for decoration; my headband is not for adornment, nor are my arrows for mere display.
अमित्रमथनार्थाय सर्वमेतच्चतुष्टयम्। न चाहं कामयेऽत्यर्थं यः स्याच्छत्रुर्मतो मम
All these four—arms, bow, headband, and arrows—are for crushing the enemy; nor do I desire anything excessive from one considered my foe.
असिना तीक्ष्णधारेण विद्युच्चलितवर्चसा। प्रगृहीतेन वै शत्रुं वज्रिणं वा न कल्पये
With a sword of sharp edge, shining like a flash of lightning, I do not consider any enemy, even one armed with the thunderbolt, as equal to me.
खड्गनिष्पेषनिष्पिष्टैर्गहना दुश्चरा च मे। हस्त्यश्वरथिहस्तोरुशिरोभिर्भविता मही
Crushed by the blows of my sword, the earth will be covered with the heads, arms, hands, and thighs of elephants, horses, charioteers, and warriors, making it impassable.
खड्गधाराहता मेऽद्य दीप्यमाना इवाग्नयः। पतिष्यन्ति द्विषो भूमौ मेघा इव सविद्युतः
Struck by the edge of my sword, my enemies will fall blazing to the ground like thunderclouds with lightning.
बद्धगोधाङ्गुलित्राणे प्रगृहीतशरासने। कथं पुरुषमानी स्यात् पुरुषाणां मयि स्थिते
With my fingers protected by leather guards and my bow and arrows in hand, how could any man consider himself a man while I stand among men?
बहुभिश्चैकमत्यस्यन्नेकेन च बहूञ्जनान्। विनियोक्ष्याम्यहं बाणान्नृवाजिगजमर्मसु
With my arrows, I will strike down many who are united in purpose, and even if alone, I will lay low multitudes, targeting the vital points of men, horses, and elephants.
अद्य मेऽस्त्रप्रभावस्य प्रभावः प्रभविष्यति। राज्ञश्चाप्रभुतां कर्तुं प्रभुत्वं च तव प्रभो
Today, the power of my weapons will truly be displayed; I will render the king powerless and establish your authority, lord.
अद्य चन्दनसारस्य केयूरामोक्षणस्य च। वसूनां च विमोक्षस्य सुहृदां पालनस्य च
Today is the time for sandalwood paste, for the removal of armlets, for the relinquishing of riches, and for the protection of friends.
अनुरूपाविमौ बाहू राम कर्म करिष्यतः। अभिषेचनविघ्नस्य कर्तॄणां ते निवारणे
These two arms of mine are indeed fit, O Rāma, for performing deeds—especially for repelling those who obstruct your consecration.
ब्रवीहि कोऽद्यैव मया वियुज्यतां तवासुहृत् प्राणयशःसुहृज्जनैः। यथा तवेयं वसुधा वशा भवेत् तथैव मां शाधि तवास्मि किंकरः
Tell me, who today shall be struck down by me—who, though not your friend, boasts of life, fame, and loyal followers—so that this earth may come under your sway; command me as you wish, for I am your servant.
विमृज्य बाष्पं परिसान्त्व्य चासकृत् स लक्ष्मणं राघववंशवर्धनः। उवाच पित्रोर्वचने व्यवस्थितं निबोध मामेष हि सौम्य सत्पथः
Wiping away his tears and repeatedly consoling Lakṣmaṇa, the enhancer of the Raghava line spoke: 'Hear me, gentle one, I am resolved to follow my father's command; this, indeed, is the righteous path.'
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Listen to the twenty-fourth sarga (chapter) in the glorious Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Ayodhyā Kāṇḍa.
तं समीक्ष्य व्यवसितं पितुर्निर्देशपालने। कौसल्या बाष्पसंरुद्धा वचो धर्मिष्ठमब्रवीत्
Seeing him determined to obey his father's command, Kausalyā, her voice choked with tears, spoke these righteous words.
अदृष्टदुःखो धर्मात्मा सर्वभूतप्रियंवदः। मयि जातो दशरथात् कथमुञ्छेन वर्तयेत्
He, who has never known suffering, who is devoted to righteousness and speaks kindly to all beings—how will my son, born of Daśaratha, live by gleaning?
यस्य भृत्याश्च दासाश्च मृष्टान्यन्नानि भुञ्जते। कथं स भोक्ष्यते रामो वने मूलफलान्ययम्
He whose servants and attendants eat well-cooked food—how will this Rāma now eat roots and fruits in the forest?