Ayodhya Kandam
(Contd)
45.Many Citizens and Brahmins follow Rama
(Large number of citizens of Ayodhya follow Rama. Seeing
some very old feeble Brahmins following him, Rama, sita and Lakshmana get down
from Chariot and walk like all of them. Crying they all plead , Rama to return.)
Those people who loved Rama , accompanied the great Rama , the votary of truth , when
he went to dwell in the forest.
45.1
Though the king and his friends were sent back
compulsorily , they did not return back from
the chariot of Rama.
45.2
That most famous
among men living in Ayodhya with all good qualities , become dear to the people like the full moon.
45.3
In spite of being begged to stay by the citizens , that
son of Kakustha clan , for making the words of his father
truthful, proceeded to the forest.
45.4
Seeing them with love as if he was drinking them and
considering them all as his own sons, he told them. 45.5
“Oh my residents of Ayodhya, show the same love and
respect that you show to me , to Bharatha
and that will endear all of you to me.”
45.6
“That Bharatha , who adds
joy to Kaikeyi is one having auspicious character , would do those things enjoined by
rules, to you , which is for your benefit .”
45.7
“Though he is young , he is old in his intelligence and has soft and valorous nature and do not be afraid as he
would make a very good king.”
45.8
“Since he has all the qualities of a king, he is recognized as Yuvaraja
and he should be recognized as a king by me and others.”
45.9
“Please do not
make the king sad after my going to the forest and that
would only please me. 45.10
As and when the
son of Dasaratha showed his attachment
to Dharma , the people started
loving him more progressively.
45.11
That poor Rama hiding his tears and along with Lakshmana got attracted towards the citizens who were weeping .
45.12
Those Brahmins who
were old in age , wisdom and spirituality
, shaking due to old age , from
a distance spoke to him.
45.13
“Oh horses of good breed
, you who are taking Rama, please turn back and do good service to your master Rama.”
45.14
“The hearing power of all animals are good
especially the horses and so having
heard our request , please do turn
back.”
45.15
“Your master
steeped in Dharma ,, who is pure soul , and who does auspicious
penances should not be taken out of city
to the forest .”
45.16
When those extremely sorrowful and old Brahmins
who were piteously crying like
this , were seen by Rama , he immediately got down from the chariot .
45.17
Then he along with Sita and Lakshmana started
walking towards the forest
and he walked with his foot and that too taking slow steps.
45.18
Rama who liked
good virtues and who was compassionate , started walking on foot as he did not like the Brahmins to be left
behind.
45.19
With a highly agitated
mind on seeing Rama go to the forest , those Brahmins with great
distress told him.
45.20
“The entire group of Brahmins along with their Brahmins , who are carrying
the sacrificial fires on their shoulders
are following you.”
45.21
“Please see the umbrellas obtained by us while performing
Vajapeya Sacrifice following you like the clouds in the end of rainy season.”
45.22
“Since you are not having the ornamental Umbrella and
are scorched by the sun, , we would
prevent those scorching rays by our umbrellas.”
45.23
“Oh Child, normally our minds always follow the study of
Vedas , but now for your sake , we are seeking for life in the forest.”
45.24
“Vedas are our greatest wealth and reside in our mind
and our wives protected by their matrimonial virtue would stay at
home.”
45.25
“Your mind being well set , you would not take a
decision to return as you are on the side of Dharma and firmly located on path of Dharma.”
45.26
“Oh Lord who is firm on doing your duty, we request with a bent head having hairs of the colour
of the swan and soiled by dust of earth
, you to return back.”
45.27
“Many of the Brahmins who have arrived here , have
commenced doing sacrifices and Oh child,
their proper termination depends on your return.”
45.28
“All these devoted
beings, who are movable or
immovable are begging you Rama, and you
show your devotion to those devotees .”
45.29
“The trees who were uplifted by the wind wanted to follow
you but were prevented by their roots , which held them back and they seem to be weeping.”
45.30
“The birds without any movement as well as not taking any
food are sitting on the top of the trees
and they are requesting you who is greatly compassionate to all beings , not to go.” 45.31
When all those Brahmins were crying like this , they saw
Thamasa river , preventing the path of
Rama. “
45.32
Then Sumanthra unyoked
the tired horses from the chariot
, allowing them to roll and relax , bathed them in water and offered water for
them to drink and released them for
grazing not far away from the river.
45.33
This is the end of the forty fifth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
46.Rama leaves the citizens and proceeds
(Near the Thamasa
river Rama, Lakshmana and Sita spend
that night without taking food. Early morning before the citizens wake they cross the Thamasa river and go further towards the forest.)
Then Rama after reaching the pretty banks of the Thamasa
river , and looking at Sita as well as Lakshmana told like this.
46.1
“ Oh Lakshmana, We have been sent to forest and the night has set in today and our forest life would be safe and you should not get worried about
it.”
46.2
“Please see the forest which appears as if it is crying and the wild birds as well as animals , have
concealed themselves in their hide outs
in the forest.”
46.3
“Today , the city of
Ayodhya , the capital of my father
, with all its men and women gone away , without any doubt would be sad.”
46.4
“Due to various good qualities that they posses , kings
are loved by people. Oh man like tiger ,
like that people love me, Bharatha
,Lakshmana and Shatrugna.”
46.5
“I am sorrowing for our famous father and also the mothers, for by frequent crying
they would become blind .” 46.6
“Bharatha who is the soul of Dharma would console our
father and mother with words confirming
to Dharma, Artha and Kama.”
46.7
“I again and again think about Bharatha , who is not evil minded and I do not have any sorrow about our father and mothers.”
46.8
“Oh tiger among men, It is good that you are accompanying
me as you would be able to assist me in
protection of Sita.”
46.9
“Oh son of Sumithra,
I prefer to spent today
night by drinking only water , though
different things which can be eaten
are available in the forest.”
46.10
After saying this to Lakshmana , he told Sumanthra “Oh
gentle one, , please be careful about the horses.”
46.11
Seeing the Sun was setting Sumanthra , tethered the
horses , fed them with plentiful
fodder and sat near them.
46.12
When the night came , after doing rituals of the dusk , Sumanthra made bed for Rama and
Lakshmana.
46.13
Seeing the bed made of
tree leaves on the banks of
Thamasa river , Rama lay down on it along with Sita and Lakshmana.
46.14
Lakshmana seeing that his brother was asleep along with
his wife , told about various good qualities
of Rama to Sumanthra.
46.15
Till the sun rose next day , Lakshmana was talking about virtues of
Rama to Sumanthra by keeping himself awake .
46.16
Rama had spent
that night on the banks of Thamasa
which was greatly crowded with
cattle along with his subjects who
stayed far away.
46.17
After waking up that greatly lustrous Rama, seeing his subjects, told his
brother with auspicious qualities.
46.18
“Oh Lakshmana, son of Sumithra , these people due to
great affection to us , even neglecting
their homes are sleeping near the roots of the tree .”
46.19
“These people have resolved to make us turn us back and they are prepared to give up anything
including their life to make us turn back.”
46.20
“While they continue to sleep , let us board the chariot
quickly and without any fear , go our own way.”
46.21
“These people who are
the inhabitants of the town of
Ikshuvaku clan who love me, are taking
rest near the root of a tree and they
should never do it again.”
46.22
“A prince should
remove the sufferings being undergone by the citizens which was brought
by themselves and definitely should not
cause sufferings to them.”
46.23
Lakshmana then told
to Rama who was great votary of Dharma “I am agreeable to
that and let us board the chariot
quickly.”
46.24
That great Rama
addressing Sumanthra told, “ Oh lord,
Yoke the chariot and let us go to the forest very quickly.”
46.25
That Charioteer with speed yoked the chariot and harnessed the splendid horses and with
palms in salute , informed Rama.
46.26
“Oh great one, I have yoked the Chariot , which is the best among the chariots . You along with Sita and
Lakshmana board the chariot. May you be safe.”
46.27
Rama got in to the chariot along with all the
equipments and crossed the rapidly
flowing Thamasa river along with its whirlpools.
46.28
He crossed the river
without problems and travelled
through the great road , without showing
any fear and protecting others.
46.29
Rama with the aim of confusing the citizens told to the charioteer, “Oh charioteer , after mounting the chariot , proceed to the
northern direction , for a while and
again turn the chariot back speedily . Act with tact so that those
citizens do not know which direction I
have gone.” 46.30-46.31
Hearing the words
and after acting according to them
and after bringing the chariot to Rama, he told.
46.32
The sons of Raghu clan along with Sita after seating
in the well yoked chariot , and Sumanthra drove them through the forests of penance
.
46.33
Then after seeing
the auspiciousness of the proper direction of the journey , Rama
along with the charioteer mounted and drove,
the great chariot towards northern direction . 46.34
This is the end of the forty sixth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
47.Citizens return
to Ayodhya
(When the citizens wake up , not being able to find Rama they become sad
. After some thought , they return sorrowing to Ayodhya.)
After the night was over and the morning dawned ,
those citizens without Rama
with them were stunned with benumbed minds and crushed with grief.
47.1
Drenched in tears of sorrow, seeing hither and
thither and greatly sorrowful, they were
not able to see even a trace of
Rama. 47.2
Those sensitive men separated from the sagacious
Rama, with a sorrow etched face ,
piteously talked about themselves , which evoked compassion.
47.3
“Oh what bad thing sleep is, which has robbed our senses
and due to which we are not able to see
broad chested and mighty armed
Rama.” 47.4
“How can the
service to the great one go waste and how did Rama desert his devotees and gone,
on a travel?”
47.5
“He used to take care of
us like his own children and how did such Rama desert us and go to the
forest?”
47.6
“We will all die
here itself and go to the great
journey of the world of death , for without Rama what is the meaning
of life.” 47.7
“There are many big dry logs of wood lying here and let us all light them and die entering in
to the fire.”
47.8
“What shall we say to other people after conducting
the mighty armed Rama who is free from all malice to the forest ? How can we say this?”
47.9
“When we return greatly dejected to the city, seeing us without Rama , the
women, children and old people would be
robbed of their joy?”
47.10
“Having left the city
with the valiant and self controlled
Rama , how can we go to the city again after abandoning him? “ 47.11
After saying several such words, those people with their hands lifted above wailed and cried like a cow separated from its
calf .
47.12
Again they followed
the tracks of the chariot
for some time and they were overcome with great sorrow , when they were not able to track it.
47.13
Not able to track the path of the chariot , those good people returned “What is this? What we
should do as we have been deceived by fate?”
47.14
With a extremely sorrowing mind, they returned to city by
the way they had come and Ayodhya was completely filled with grieving
people. 47.15
After seeing their cities again , they became ones with a sorrowing mind and due to great sorrow, they cried again and
again.
47.16
The city of Rama
, completely lost its luster, like the depths of river from which
Garuda took away the serpents.
47.17
Overcome with grief , they saw it without joy , like a sky without moon and
ocean without any water.
47.18
They entered their wealthy mansions with
sorrow greater than their
distress and those people affected by grief could not even recognize their own people.
47.19
This is the end of the forty seventh chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
48.The families of the citizen lament
(When the citizens return to their homes , their wives
chide them for leaving Rama all
alone. They long to be with Rama , who was unjustly
banished by Kaikeyi,)
All of those
good people of the town
who had gone with Rama and who had returned back looked like they were afflicted by disease,
had their eyes filled with tears , were
greatly affected by sorrow and were desiring death,
and looked as if their soul is leaving their body . 48.1-48.2
Each of them after reaching their own homes , were
surrounded by their wife and sons ,
covered their faces and shed tears.
48.3
They were not happy nor were delighted , the merchants
did not do trade, the market places were not graceful and house holders did not cook food.
48.4
Having lost Rama, they were not pleased in acquiring great
wealth and mother getting her
first son did not rejoice.
48.5
In each house when the husband came back , they were
reproached by their sad crying wives
with words which hurt them like a goad hurts an elephant .
48.6
For those who are not able to see Rama , what is the use of their house , what is the use of their
wives , what is the use of wealth and
what is the use of sons and all pleasures? 48.7
“There is only one good person in this world and that is
Lakshmana who went with Sita and Rama
in to the forest and does service to them.”
48.8
“The pure waters
in which Rama bathes himself from
rivers, lotus filled tanks, and
lakes are indeed greatly
blessed.”
48.9
“The luster of the son of Kakustha clan would be
increased by forests with pretty trees , rivers , big
lakes , peaks and mountains .”
48.10
“Whether Rama visits a forest or a mountain, he would
be received as dear guests
and they would not fail extend a suitable
hospitality .”
48.11
“Various type of
flowering trees , each having lot
of flower bunches with
honey bees circling them , would be seen by Rama.”
48.12
“ As and when Rama visits
, even in an off season , the trees will present Rama with excellent fruits and flowers out of sympathy
for Rama.”
48.13
“The mountains will make flow pure water and would show him very
picturesque waterfalls.” 48.14
“The trees growing on the top of the peaks will enchant Rama
and there would be no cause of failure wherever Rama goes.”
48.15
“That greatly valorous and strong son of Dasaratha has gone away and we should follow him to a long distance.”
48.16
“Even the shadow of the feet of that great master makes
us happy , as that Lord is the people’s
ultimate refuge.”
48.17
The greatly
distressed wives of the citizens told
them, “we would serve Sita and you , please look after Rama.”
48.18
“In the forest Rama would look after your welfare and
Sita would look after the welfare of the
ladies.” 48.19
“This place is
disagreeable with people choked with great grief and who would be
pleased here to live with a shattered
mind.” 48.20
“If under Kaikeyi , this country becomes an orphan bereft
of Vedas , living here would be meaningless, what of our sons and our wealth?”
48.21
“For the sake of wealth she gave up her husband and will that disgrace to her race spare
anyone else.”
48.22
“We swear that we and
our sons will not live as servants of Kaikeyi , as long as she is alive.”
48.23
“That Characterless person has banished the son of the
king and how can we get pleasure out of
this life without Dharma under her who
has bad behaviour.”
48.24
“This entire kingdom is ruined without a lord to defend
it and all actions of Kaikeyi would lead
only to destruction. “
48.25
“With Rama having been banished our king would not live
long and it is clear that we will live with great sorrow after his
death.”
48.26
“Without blessed deeds and rushing towards all that is bad , it is
better that you drink poison or either ,
we follow Rama or go to a place where we are not heard of.”
48.27
“Rama, Sita and Lakshmana have been exiled for
false reasons and all of us have
been delivered to Bharatha like the
animals that are delivered to the
butcher.”
48.28
“Rama , the elder brother of Lakshmana has a face like full moon, is black in colour
, has hidden collar bones, has long hands touching his thighs and has eyes like the lotus flower. He addresses others
first , is sweet , votary of truth, very
strong , is soft natured and to all others appears like a moon . He is a tiger
among men, is as powerful
as an elephant in rut and a great
charioteer and while moving about
would add luster to the forest.”
48.29-48.31
These were the wailings of the women of the city and they wept
due to great sorrow like the
death is approaching them.
48.32
Like that when the women were crying about Rama in their
houses , the sun had set and the night
had fallen.
48.33
With fires of sacrifices not burning and with divine stories not being related , that
town appeared by completely smeared by
darkness.”
48.34
With markets of traders being closed , without joy ,
without support , the city of Ayodhya looked like a sky without stars.
48.35
The ladies were extremely sad for the sake of Rama
and felt as if their sons or brothers
have been banished and since to them Rama was much more than their sons,
they lamented and wept . 48.36
With stoppage of singing, , celebrations, dance and music , with no joy present , with shops
not displaying their ware , that city of Ayodhya looked like an ocean with
diminished waters. 48.37
This is the end of the forty eighth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
49. Rama travels further towards the forest
( They travelled at great speed and crossed many rivers.
Rama was sorry to leave his town.)
Remembering the command of his father . that tiger among men, covered a long distance in the remnant of the night .
49.1
While he was travelling thus the night ended auspiciously and after
worshipping the auspicious dawn , he reached the border of his country.
49.2
After the of the
villages where land was being ploughed
he reached the forest in flowering , while travelling with great
speed on those great horses , though it seemed that they were travelling slowly to
him . He also heard the talk among various people in the villages. 49.3
“Alas , what a
pity the king Dasaratha was enslaved by passion , That wicked Kaikeyi has been completely tied by her sins without
an end. It is that cruel , indecent
Kaikeyi who is capable of doing harmful
acts , who banished this prince , who is full of compassion ,
wedded to Dharma and one who has won over
his senses and made him live in the forest .”
49.4-49.6
“How will the great fortunate daughter of Janaka who is
used to pleasures undergo and
tolerate these sorrows now?”
49.7
“Alas, that the
king Dasaratha is banishing his spotless and dear Rama without any love and abandoning him.”
49.8
There were the words of the people of villages which was
heard by Rama and listening to them he crossed the boundaries of Kosala
kingdom.
49.9
There after he crossed the river Vedasruthi , in which
auspicious waters were flowing and travelled towards the southern direction towards the hermitage of Agasthya. 49.10
Then after travelling for a long time he reached
the Gomati river , which had cool
waters , with its marshy areas abounding with cows and which flowed in to
the ocean.
49.11
After crossing river Gomati along with swift moving horses , he crossed
the river Syandhika , which echoed the sounds of swans and peacocks
. 49.12
Then Rama Showed
to Sita the vast tracts of the kingdom ,
which Manu presented to the Ikshuvaku
clan.
49.13
Then he with great
affection called in a sweet voice
resembling a swan “Oh charioteer “ and started talking to him.
49.14
“When will I come back to see my father and father and also
see the river Sarayu and its
forest filled with flowers and go for hunting there ? “ 49.15
“The royal sages deem that this hunting is an incomparable pleasure in the forests
near Sarayu., though I am not interested in it.” 49.16
“The royal sages
do hunt in the forests for sport and it
is also desired by expert
archers in proper seasons.” 49.17
Telling these words to the charioteer in sweet words and while he was further thinking, their
journey continued with great speed. 49.18
This is the end of the forty ninth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
50. Rama reaches banks of Ganga and meets Guha
(After crossing through several villages , they leave the
Kosala kingdom and reach the banks of
the very pretty and auspicious river
Ganga. There Rama is met by his friend Guha, the king of
Sringiberipura. Though Guha offers them
food and bed Rama refuses and sleeps on bed of grass. Lakshmana keeps
awake and guards him.)
The elder brother of Rama crossed the very broad and very
pretty Kosala kingdom , and that great
one facing Ayodhya and saluting it told
. 50.1
“I am taking leave of the great city protected by
Kakustha clan and I know that the gods who live there are protecting it
also.” 50.2
“Oh king of the world,
after repaying the debt of life
in the forest , I shall see you again along with my father and
mother.” 50.3
That one with eyes
reddened like the lotus lifted up
his right hand and with face full of
tears addressed the poor people of the
village .
50.4
“”You have shown
already the compassion and kindness to me. It is sinful to prolong this
sorrow and please go back and discharge
your duties.”
50.5
They saluted that great soul and went around him and then crying out loudly they stood here and there. 50.6
They who cried were not getting satisfied on seeing
Rama and at the night fall, he went away and disappeared from their eyes.
50.7
That Kosala kingdom
was blessed with grain and wealth , full of auspicious people who were charitable, was free from fear of any kind, full of pretty temples , full of gardens for sports as
well as mango orchards , full of tanks filled with water , full of
contented and well nourished people , being served by very good cattle, full of
good looking kings and full of the sound of recitation of Vedas .The chariot
moved away from that great kingdom.
50.8-50.10
Rama, endowed with fortitude , travelled
through the pleasant and prosperous
kingdom , full of very pretty
gardens which was fit to be enjoyed by kings.
50.11
He then saw the
holy and pretty river Ganga , with three splits
full of sacred waters and green moss here and there and which was worshipped by sages.
50.12
Decorated by the
divine hermitages situated nearby
, the delighted Apsara maidens were
playing in the auspicious, deep and broad waters.
50.13
It was shining with the presence of devas, Dhanavas , Gandharwas and Kinnaras and that auspicious one(river) was also
served by the wives of several Gandharwas.
50.14
That river which was flowing in the sky for the sake of devas , it had hundreds of sporting places and hundreds of
pleasure gardens for the devas
and was famous as the deva
Padmini 50.15
Its flow created
loud laughter like sound and also
at some places it flowed creating pure smile like foam and in some other places its flow was
straight like the braids of the maiden
along with shining whirlpools .
50.16
In some places it was deep and silent , at some other
places , flowing speedily with sound . It made majestic regal sounds in some
places and with horrible fearsome sound
in other places. 50.17
The waters in
which several deva groups took bath
shined like pure blue lotus
flowers . Vast sand hills covered the river in some places and in some others , it was spread with
white sand . 50.18
The sound of swans
and storks echoed together with the cooing calls of Chakravaka birds .
Several birds inflamed with passion
surrounded that flawless
one.
50.19
The trees on the banks of Ganga made it appear as if they
have garlanded her . In some places the river was covered with fully open water lilies and in some other places it was covered with crowds of lotus flowers.
50.20
In some places it was decorated by water lilies opening at night as well as their half open buds and it some places it
looked as if intoxicated by the heaps of pollen fallen from flowers. 50.21
With all its impurities removed , it looked like a pure gem. The repeated sound of trumpeting
of elephants of directions, , intoxicated elephants, forest elephants,
divine elephants and those fit to carry
gods sounded and resounded in the forests as well as banks of the river. 50.22
She looked like a
woman who has consciously
decorated herself with fruits , flowers tender sprouts ,
flowering shrubs and birds which
surrounded the river side . Small whales
, crocodiles and serpents also served her. 50.23-50.24
That divine
sinless river which destroys sins flowed from the feet of Lord Vishnu and due to the luster of the descendents of
king Sagara , was caught in the matted hair of Lord Shiva and latter issued out from there echoing with the sound made by Krouncha birds
as well as herons reached the ocean. Rama reached Ganga in a place
called Sringiberapuram.
50.25-50.26
Seeing the river
blended with tumultuous waves and
whirlpools , the great Rama told Sumanthra, “Oh charioteer we would spend the night here itself.”
50.27
“Oh Charioteer, not far from here there is a very tall Ingudhi tree(Indian almond) , having many flowers and budding leaves and we shall stay there.”
50.28
“I am seeing a very great divine river , with water which
is fit to be worshipped by devas , dhanavas, Gandharwas , men, animals as well as
birds.”
50.29
Lakshmana and Sumanthra agreed with Rama
and turned the horses towards the Ingudhi tree and reached it.
50.30
The son of Ikshuvaku clan , Rama reached near the pretty
tree , with his wife as well as
Lakshmana and then got down from the
Chariot.
50.31
Sumanthra also got
down and unyoked the best of the
horses and stood with reverence before Rama who has reached
below the tree.
50.32
There lived a king of the hunter tribe known as Guha
, who was very strong and
famous and who was the soul like friend Of Rama .
50.33
Hearing that the tiger among men Rama has arrived in his
region , he surrounded by old people ,
his ministers and people of his clan reached
there to receive him. 50.34
Seeing the king of hunters coming at a distance
, Rama along with Lakshmana went
forwards to receive Guha.
50.35
With great anguish Guha hugged Rama and said, “Oh Rama , you can consider this
city as your Ayodhya .What can I do for you now? Oh great one , who can obtain a great guest like you?” 50.36
Thereafter he brought
various kinds of good
quality eatables like rice as well as various drinks and spoke them as
follows.
50.37
“Oh mighty one,
welcome to you. This entire land is yours . You are the king and we are
your servants and you please rule this
kingdom happily .”
50.38
“Foods suitable for
biting , chewing, drinking and
fit for licking , excellent beds for your sleeping and fodder for your horses , all await you.”
50.39
To Guha who told like
this, Rama replied ,” By Your showing friendliness by coming on foot to
meet us , we feel as if we have been worshipped and are greatly pleased.”
50.40-50.41
Holding tightly his strong hands and pressing them together , Rama further told him , “ I have seen you
Guha without any sickness and along with your relations . Is everything fine with you
, your country, your friend and
your wealth.” 50.42
“All those things which you have given with great love , has to be returned to you as I
am unable to accept them.”
50.43
“ As I have been initiated in Dharma of an ascetic, I have to only wear cloths made of bark and
grass and eat only fruits and roots wander
in the forest .” 50.44
“I would not ask anything more than the fodder for the horses from anyone and if you can provide that I would worship you.” 50.45
“These horses are
very much liked by my father Dasaratha
and if they are well fed, I would feel you have worshipped me.”
50.46
Guha immediately ordered his people to give plenty of water and forage to these horses quickly .”
50.47
After that wearing upper cloth made of grass , Rama performed ritual of dusk and drank only water , which was brought by
Lakshmana. 50.48
After Lakshmana washed their feet , Rama and his wife laid down to sleep on the
ground and Lakshmana returned to a place
of rest below a tree. 50.49
Guha talked along with Sumanthra and Lakshmana and kept guard over Rama keeping himself
awake along with them.
50.50
To Rama , who had
never experienced troubles because he
was accustomed to pleasures and who was
lying on the ground , the night
appeared to be very long .
50.51
This is the end of the fiftieth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
51. Lakshmana shares his sorrow with Guha
(Lakshmana keeps awake to guard Rama. When Guha offeres
him to do that he refuses that offer and
shares his sorrow with Guha.)
Seeing Lakshmana keeping awake for the sake of his
brother , Guha who was greatly grieved
told the following.
51.1
“Oh son, this comfortable bed has been arranged for your
sake .Oh Prince take rest on that
comfortably.”
51.2
“All people are accustomed to troubles and since you are accustomed to comforts , so
for guarding the safety of the son of Kakushta clan, we will keep awake .
“ 51.3
“ I am telling you that
Rama is more dearer to me than
all other persons of the world and I am
taking an oath on oath itself that this
true.” 51.4
“I am desiring for great fame , attainment of Dharma and realization of large wealth , only though the grace
of Rama.”
51.5
“I along with my clan would protect my dear friend Rama along with Sita , who are resting , from
every one with a bow in my hand.” 51.6
“Due to the fact that I always am wandering in this
forest , there is nothing that is not known to me there and I would be able to
even control an army with four divisions.”
51.7
Then Lakshmana addressing Guha told, “Oh Blemish less
Guha, as long as all of us are protected by you with Dharma , we need not be afraid of
anything.”
51.8
“How can I get
sleep or enjoy pleasures of the world , when Rama along with Sita is sleeping on the ground? “
51.9
“ See that He who cannot be faced in war by devas and asuras , is sleeping comfortably
on the blades of grass.”
51.10
“This favourite
son of Dasaratha who was obtained by severe penances involving Manthras and various
other efforts , is very similar to him in all qualities and
seeing him reduced to the state of
sainthood , the king would not be alive for long. And this earth would
become a widow very soon.”
51.11-51.12
“The ladies who were with great sound wailing their heart out , would have been
tired and that may be the reason why no
sound is heard from the king’s palace.” 51.13
“The king, Kausalya as well as my mother , if they are
still alive , may not last for this night .” 51.14
“Thinking of Shatrugna
, my mother may continue to live , but Kausalya due to parting of her
son may not live further.”
51.15
“Filled with affectionate people who like to lead a life
of joy , That city due to the sorrow of death of the king will perish.”
51.16
“How can the king Dasaratha continue to hold his soul in his body , without being able to see his
favourite eldest son?”
51.17
“After the death of the king, Kausalya will die and after that my mother
also will die.”
51.18
“Whatever has happened
has already happened and my
father without fulfilling his desire to consecrate Rama as the king would die.” 51.19
“Those who have accomplished their purpose , at the
Appropriate time would conduct the funeral rites of the king lying in state.”
51.20
“Along with lovely junctions of roads , undivided great roads , blessed with gardens and
palaces , shining with courtesans , crowded with horses and chariots , echoing
with sound of trumpets, filled with all sort of auspiciousness , with well
nourished contented people , having many gardens for recreations , with
community fairs and festivals , the capital of my father would continue to exist happily.
51-.21-51.23
“Now Dasaratha is living but after we return from our sojourn in the forest , will we be
able to see that great one?”
51.24
“After fulfilling our promise , if we return in good
health , would we be able to
enter the city of Ayodhya?”
51.25
When the great prince who was suffering due to sorrow was wailing and talking this way , the night
passed away.
51.26
When the prince who was interested in the welfare of the people was telling the truth out of his regard for
elders , Guha shed tears like the elephant
having fever out of great
sorrow. 51.27
This is the end of the fifty first chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
52. Rama takes leave of Sumanthra and Guha
(when Rama requests Sumanthra to go back, he becomes very
sad and requests Rama to permit him to stay in the forest
itself. Rama consoles Sumanthra and sends him back. Then using the milk of
banyan tree brought by Guha, Rama and
Lakshmana mat their hair and after
bidding farewell to Guha, proceed to the forest.)
After the night was passed , in the morning , the famous
and broad chested Rama told Lakshmana who has all auspicious
characters.
52.1
“The Goddess night has
gone out and it is time for the
sun rise and very black and dark Cuckoo
is singing beautifully.”
52.2
“In the forest we are hearing the screaming sounds of
peacock and now we have to cross the peaceful Ganges which is flowing towards the ocean.
“
52.3
“Hearing the words
of Rama, that Sumithra ’s son who made his friends happy called Guha as well as Sumanthra and stood in front of his brother.”
52.4
“That Guha obeying
the words of Rama quickly summoned his
ministers and told them.” 52.5
“ Please get a
pretty , strong , auspicious and swift boat
which can help us to cross the river
here quickly.”
52.6
His great ministers responding to the order of Guha swiftly brought a boat to cross the river. 52.7
With folded hand in salutation Guha told Rama, “Here is a
boat that you requested. What else can I
do for you?” 52.8
“Oh tiger among men who is like the son of devas , you
please get in to the boat to cross the river that is going towards the
ocean.”
52.9
Then the greatly lustrous Rama told to Guha , “You have
carried out the work that was desired by me”
and then he got in to the boat.
52.10
Then Rama and Lakshmana
, wearing their armour and carrying
shields, swords and bows along with Sita
went towards Ganga.
52.11
Then that charioteer
with folded hands in salutation and with great humbleness asked Rama , who is the follower of Dharma,
“What do you want me to do?”
52.12
Then Rama told that charioteer Sumanthra, touching him affectionately with his right hand “Oh Sumanthra, you go
back from here quickly , and then look
after the king carefully.” 52.13
“You have brought me in your chariot this far and from
now on I will go to the forest on
foot.” 52.14
When the charioteer
Sumanthra was asked to go back , he became emotional and told the tiger
among men belonging to the Ikshuvaku family
.
52.15
“It is natural for you to start residing in the forest
along with your brother and wife , but no one in this world can do anything to
overcome this difficulty.”
52.16
“Oh Rama , this sorrow has happened to you who is a Brahmachari( one who walks in the path of
Brahman) , who knows Vedas well and who is compassionate and pure and so I
think there is no use of possessing
these qualities.”
52.17
“You along with your brother as well as Sita would live
in the forest and would acquire a good
status here and win over the three
worlds. “ 52.18
“Due to the sinful acts of Kaikeyi , Oh Rama , we are
destroyed and we have also lost you and become partners with grief.”
52.19
That Charioteer Sumanthra after telling like this and realizing in his mind became extremely sad and cried loudly. 52.20
That Charioteer Sumanthra after telling like this and realizing in his mind became extremely sad and cried loudly. 52.20
After shedding tears like this that charioteer drank a
sip of water similar to water
oblation and Rama again and again told
the Charioteer. 52.21
“There is no other friend like you to the clan of
Ikshuvaku . Please make king Dasaratha
not to think about me and becoming sad.” 52.22
“The king besides
being old also has his mind filled with
sorrow and is also full of the propensity to love and I am telling this
to you because of that.” 52.23
“That great
king orders several small things to make Kaikeyi his wife to be
happy.” 52.24
“Whatever is in the mind of the king , he would
take all efforts to rule the country and this is how a king rules his country.”
52.25
“Oh Sumanthra,
please carry out all the
tasks in such a way that the king does not became sad or distressed.
Please carry out tasks like that ”
52.26
“The king has not seen
sorrow and he is an aged gentleman
, who has control over his senses . Please tell him on my behalf with
salutations.”
52.27
“Having been banished from Ayodhya to live in a forest , I am not sad and also Sita and Lakshmana are not
sad about it.”
52.28
“As soon as the fourteen years is complete , me ,Lakshmana as well as
Sita would see you again and again
.”
52.29
“Oh Sumanthra, again and again tell this to king Dasaratha as well as to my
mothers and also to other ladies as well as
Kaikeyi. Tell about my health as
well as that of Sita ’s and Lakshmana
’s and
our salutations to her feet , to
Kausalya.” 52.30-52.31
“Request the king to get back Bharatha speedily and on his arrival as per the desire of the
king , he can be made the king.”
52.32
“Once he embraces Bharatha and makes him the Yuvaraja , his sorrow that
was caused by sending us away will not
pain him much.”
52.33
“Tell Bharatha also that
he should treat all his mothers in the same way, without any
difference , just like the way he treats the king.” 52.34
“You should treat my mother Kausalya in the same manner
that you would treat Kaikeyi and
Sumithra.”
52.35
“You would become
the Yuvaraja as per the loving desire of our father and you would
provide pleasure in both
worlds to him.” 52.36
When Rama wanted to send him back, Sumanthra became extremely sad and after hearing all the loving words
of Rama , he told. 52.37
“Out of friendship and courtesy as well as without any fear , I am telling you these words like a devotee . I hope
you will excuse and pardon me.”
52.38
“How can I go back to the city after leaving you here,
for I will feel your absence like a father feels the absence of his son ?” 52.39
“The people who have seen this Chariot with Rama, would become broken hearted when they see this chariot without
Rama.” 52.40
“The city would be pitiable when they see this empty chariot
with only charioteer and would feel like seeing their own army entering
the city after being defeated.”
52.41
“When they know
that you who stay in
front of the heart of the people , is staying far-far away . thinking of you the people would stop
taking food.” 52.42
“Having seen you ,
when they realize that you have gone
away , their mind would be completely filled with sorrow and agony.”
52.43
‘The people seeing
the empty chariot would wail hundred times more than what they did , when they saw you go.”
52.44
“What should I tell the god like lady” Shall I tell her
that I have left your son at his uncle’s
house and console her?”
52.45
“I cannot tell a
lie like that to her and how will I be
able to say the very unpleasant truth?” 52.46
“I used to carry your relatives in this chariot under
your orders, and I am not sure these great horses would draw this chariot
without you in it.”
52.47
“Oh sinless one , I am not in a position to go to Ayodhya
without you and so please order me to
accompany you during your life in the
forest.”
52.48
“If you do not
consent for my begging request ,
as soon as you forsake me , I shall enter the fire along with this
chariot.”
52.49
“By staying the forest with you , I would chase all those
animals that create obstacles during your penance
and drive them out.”
52.50
“You gave me by great pleasure by allowing
me to drive the chariot to bring
you here and I desire that you permit me
further to happily live in the forest with you.
“
52.51
“Be pleased to permit
me to stay in the forest in your neighborhood and I desire
to hear , you to say the pleasing words ”Stay with me.”
52.52
“Oh valorous one , if these horses are able to serve you, while you are
in forest , they would do that and attain divine salvation.”
52.53
“I would live in the forest and do service to you with a
bent head and I would altogether relinquish Ayodhya as well as the world of Gods.”
52.54
“Like a person who
does evil deeds cannot enter the capital
of Indra, I would not be able to enter
Ayodhya without you.”
52.55
“I have dream in my mind
to take you back in this chariot
to Ayodhya , at the end of the period of your stay in forest.”
52.56
“If I accompany to you to the forest the fourteen
years would pass like a second , otherwise
it will appear to be one hundred years.”
52.57
“Oh Rama who loves his servants, Oh my master’s son, I
stand on your path as your devotee and as your servant and so please do not forsake me.”
52.58
After being requested
pitiably again and again , Rama
who was partial to his attendants told Sumanthra like this. 52.59
“Oh Sumanthra who likes his master, I know about your
great devotion , please hear why I am sending back to Ayodhya.”
52.60
“When my younger mother Kaikeyi sees you after you return to Ayodhya , then
only she will believe that I have truly gone to the forest.”
52.61
“If she is happy and convinced that I have gone to the forest , she will not
have any doubt about the Dharma of king
And would believe that he is not a liar .”
52.62
“It is my first requirement that my younger mother is prosperous in the kingdom ruled by her son Bharatha.” 52.63
“For my sake
, return back to the city along with the chariot and deliver messages to all as instructed by me.” 52.64
After telling these words to the Charioteer , he consoled him again and again and
Rama told the following manly and
reasonable words .
52.65
“This forest populated by people is not fit for my
living as I have to live in a
hermitage and do prescribed acts according to rules.”
52.66
“I would now wear
the dress of an ascetic , aimed
at the welfare of my father , Sita and
Lakshmana and I am going to make hair matted by use of the milk of Banyan tree.” 52.67
Guha speedily fetched the milk of the banyan tree and gave it
to Rama , who matted his hair as
well as that of Lakshmana with
it.” 52.68
The tigers of men, who had long arms , twisted and matted their hair and then put
on the robes of tree bark. With the crown of their matted hair , the
brothers Rama and Lakshmana resembled sages and shined with great luster.
52.69-52.70
Rama along with Lakshmana adopting the rules as laid by the Vaikhasana Agama took religious vows and then addressed Guha.
52.71
“Oh Guha, you must be
greatly alert about the common
people , the fort , the army as well
as the treasury .The elders say that it
is only with great difficulty that the country can be protected.”52.72
Then after giving leave to Guha, that son of Ikshuvaku
clan , went along with Lakshmana and
Sita.52.73
The son of the Ikshuvaku clan seeing the boat on the
banks of the river Ganga with its very
swiftly flowing waters told
Lakshmana.
52.74
“Oh tiger among men,
You please get in to the boat
slowly and then holding the beam
help Sita , who is a
sensitive one to ascend
it.”
52.75
The self respecting Lakshmana , hearing the command
of his brother , helped Sita get in to the boat and then he himself got
in to it, without acting contrary to his
brother’s wishes.
52.76
Then the greatly lustrous Rama who was the elder brother of Lakshmana ascended the
boat and then the king Of Nishadas
ordered his clan’s people to row the boat.
52.77
The greatly lustrous Rama , after getting in to the
boat chanted Manthras suitable for
Brahmins and Kshatriyas for the safety of his journey.”
52.78
The greatly lustrous Rama along with as per shastras , with great pleasure , did Aachamanam(inner
cleansing) with the waters of river Ganges
and saluted the river and Lakshmana also did the same.
52.79
Rama then permitted , Sumanthra, his army as well as Guha
to go and then having seated gave directions to the boat man.
52.80
Then that boat
driven well by the oarsmen
swiftly and safely crossed the
river , propelled by strong oars.
52.81
When the boat reached the middle of Bhagirathi river ,
the blameless Sita , with hands folded
in salute told .
52.82
“The son of the great king Dasaratha would fulfill
the orders of his father under
your protection. After completing
fourteen years of life in the forest ,
he would come back along with me and
his brother. Oh pretty Goddess , after coming back safely , and after
fulfilling my desires, I shall worship you.”
52.83-52.85
“Oh Goddess , you have three portions and you flow
through the land of Brahma and in this
world you appear as the wife of the ocean.”
52.86
“Oh Goddess , Oh pretty one , I praise and salute you.
After returning to the city safely with
the tiger among men , I would offer you one hundred thousand cows , cloths as well as very delicious food to
the Brahmins , with an intention of pleasing you.”
52.87-52.88
“Oh Goddess ,
after I return and get purified, I would
offer you one thousand pots of Sura
(nectar/alcohol) and food in the form of
meat and satisfy you.”
52.89
“I would also please
the various Gods who live on your
banks and also worship all the temples
and sacred waters there.” 52.90
“Oh Goddess , Oh spot less one, please
make me along with the great
warrior Rama and his brother enter Ayodhya after living in the forest
.” 52.91
When Sita was thus
conversing the blemish less Ganga ,
they all speedily reached the southern
bank of the river. 52.92
When the boat reached the other shore, that great man
Rama got out of it , and proceeded
further along with Sita and his
brother. 52.93
Then the very strong one told Lakshmana , who increases
the happiness of Sumithra ., “We have to be ready for protection , whether the place is populated or lonely.”
52.94
“In this lonely
forest , which we are not familiar , protection
needs to be given to Sita and so Oh Lakshmana, go in the front and Sita would follow you.” 52.95
“Protecting you and Sita, I would walk behind you both
and we would protect each other
as it is the duty of valorous men.”
52.96
“From now on , it would not be possible to correct any
action which goes out of our hands and
also Sita would now on realize the
sorrow of forest life.” 52.97
“We will now enter the forest which is devoid of people ,
farms and gardens , which is difficult with its deep pits.”
52.98
Hearing these words, Lakshmana started walking in the
front and after wards went Sita, who was followed by Rama of the Raghu
clan.
52.99
Sumanthra with great sorrow was continuously watching
Rama , till he reached the other side of
the river and when he could not see him due to long distance , he turned away
his gaze and shed tears.
52.100
That great Rama , who bestowed boons and who had a luster like a king , after having
crossed the big river Ganga , reached
the highly prosperous country of
Vathsa inhabited by happy people. 52.101
Being very hungry they killed four animals viz a boar, a white antelope , spotted deer and a
great deer and quickly
ate the meat of these animals and
by evening reached below a tree to take
rest. 52.102
This is the end of the fifty second chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
53. Rama laments about behaviour of Kaikeyi
(Rama finds the behaviour
of Kaikeyi to be cruel. He is
worried about the safety of his
mother Kausalya. Lakshmana consoles
him.)
After reaching near the foot of the Rama did ablations of
the dusk and that handsome great man
spoke like this to Lakshmana.
53.1
“We are going to
spend the first night in a place where
people are not there as Sumanthra has gone away. There is no need to worry
about it .”
53.2
“Oh Lakshmana, from now on we have to be vigilant and
awake at night , for the safety/welfare
of Sita depends on both of us.”
53.3
“Oh son of Sumithra, we have to spend today night somehow and we will lie down on some material which we ourselves can collect .”
53.4
That great one who deserved a great bed lay down on the
ground and spoke to Lakshmana these good
and memorable words.
53.5
“Oh Lakshmana, by this time The king would have
slept with sorrow and Kaikeyi , whose desires have been
fulfilled would have become happy.”
53.6
“I hope that after the arrival of Bharatha, Kaikeyi would not
take away the life of the king ,
for the sake of getting the
kingdom.”
53.7
“That old one who is
like an orphan , has been separated from me and what can the soul of passion do as he has
come under the control of Kaikeyi. “
53.8
“Thinking about the king’s confusion of mind , I feel that passion is
stronger than Dharma or wealth.”
53.9
“ Oh my dear Lakshmana
, Will even an ignorant man for
the sake of a woman abandon his son ,
who has been following his will and pleasure ?”
53.10
“Alas the son of Kaikeyi, Bharatha along with his wife would lead a happy and pleasant life , like an emperor of the
Kosala kingdom?”
53.11
“With the king becoming very old and me having come to
the forest , He would become only chief
of that kingdom.”
53.12
“A king who abandons Dharma and Artha and pursues only
passion , will reach a state like King
Dasaratha very quickly.”
53.13
“Oh humble one , I consider Kaikeyi has come in to our home , for destruction of Dasaratha, my banishment
and for making Bharatha as the king.”
53.14
“Will Kaikeyi attracted by the exuberance of her
prosperity , now torment Kausalya
and Sumithra , because of me ?”
53.15
“Oh Lakshmana because of me , mother Sumithra should not
experience any sorrow and so in the
morning you go back to Ayodhya.”
53.16
“I alone Would go
to Dandaka forest along with Sita and you would be the protector of orphan like Kausalya.”
53.17
“Kaikeyi who does heinous deeds out of hatred
may follow unjust means to trouble my mother and so you may entrust the
upkeep of my mother to Bharatha , who
is a follower of Dharma.”
53.18
“Oh son of Sumithra , in which of her previous births did my mother separate a
mother from her son? I feel this has occurred
because of that.”
53.19
“Kausalya nurtured me for a long time with great
difficulty and it this time when she can get fruits from me , she is
separated from me alas?”
53.20
“Oh son of Sumithra , I have given great pain to my
mother and let no mother give birth to a son
like me.”
53.21
“Oh Lakshmana, on hearing about my banishment , my mother’s Myna bird would say to the parrot, “Oh parrot ,
bite the foot of the enemy.” And I
think my mother would be more pleased with that Myna.”
53.22
“ Oh killer of enemies, That soul of sorrow, who has very less of luck could not be helped by her son and she has no sons except me.” 53.23
“My less fortunate mother after parting from me would have become extremely sad and
has fallen down in the sea of
sorrow.” 53.24
“Oh Lakshmana
, if I get angry , all by myself with my arrows I could have
exterminated Ayodhya and even the world , but this valour is without any reason now. “
53.25
“Oh spotless one, Oh Lakshmana, at this time I am not getting crowned to avoid unrighteous conduct as well as to ensure a place in the other
world.”
53.26
In that desolate forest , Rama did many such pitiable lamentations and with a face full of tears , he sat
silently.
53.27
That Lakshmana then consoled Rama
who was lamenting and Rama
became like a fire which was put out or
a ocean without waves.
53.28
“Oh foremost among the people who use weapons , It is
certain that the city of Ayodhya has lost its luster after your departure and
looks like a night without moon.”
53.29
“Oh Rama, Oh best among men, this type of lamentation
from you is dangerous and Sita and me are
becoming sad because of that.” 53.30
Oh Rama neither
Sita and for that matter me,
cannot keep alive even for a short time without you , like a fish cannot survive without water.” 53.31
“Oh tormentor of enemies, without you being near me , I
do not wish to see even Dasaratha, Sumithra, Shatrugna and even heaven.” 53.32
After that those two lovers of Dharma , who were seated
comfortably . having seen the bed made under the tree , not far away from
there, took rest. 53.33
After listening to the excellent words told by Lakshmana
, with great respect , permitted him to live
with dharma, with him till the
total long duration of forest life is over.
53.34
After that in that lonely forest those strong sons of the Raghu clan lived in
that slope of mountains like lions ,
without feeling either afraid or
nervous. 53.35
This is the end of the fifty third chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
54.Rama reaches hermitage of Bharadwaja
(After walking further by evening they reach Prayaga ,
where the visit sage Bharadwaja in his hermitage. The sage advises them
to stay in Chithrakuta mountains.)
Those people spent a very peaceful night under the tree
and after the sun has risen
set out from that region.
54.1
Those people with great fame , entered the very deep forest and seeing various parts of the land which
they have not seen before and further
viewing mind bewitching land areas further travelled with the intention of
reaching the confluence of
Bhagirathi(Ganga) and river Yamuna. 54.2-54.3
They went safely seeing various types of plants and when the day came to an end Rama
told Lakshmana .
54.4
“Oh Lakshmana , see the matchless smoke near
Prayaga , appearing like a flag of the fire God indicating that , there is a sage nearby.”
54.5
“Now it is certain
that we have reached the confluence of
Ganga and Yamuna as sound of water
dashing against water is being heard.”
54.6
“Here we see logs of wood , which have been cut by forest
living people who have cut it for their living
and we also see the hermitage of Bharadwaja surrounded by various types
of trees.” 54.7
Those archers walking at a comfortable pace reached the
hermitage of saint Bharadwaja near the confluence of Yamuna and Ganga when the
sun was about to set.
54.8
When Rama was about to reach the hermitage , the animals and birds were frightened by their movement and walking on the path for a little time they reached the place of
Bharadwaja. 54.9
Then those two valorous ones accompanied by Sita reached
the hermitage and waited at a distance desirous of meeting the sage. 54.10
Rama entered and saw the
great sage surrounded by his disciples.
Having obtained the spiritual
insight , that great one was practicing rigid penances and meditation with a
concentrated mind and was
performing Agnihothra(fire ritual) . Rama, Lakshmana and Sita after saluting him introduced
themselves.
54.11-54.12
After that elder
brother of Rama introduced himself he
told the sage ”Oh great sage we are Rama and Lakshmana , the sons of
Dasaratha.”
54.13
“ This Vaidehi , who is the auspicious daughter of Janaka
is my wife. That irreproachable one has followed me in to this desolate
forest of penance.”
54.14
“When my father banished me , this dear brother of mine
who is the son of Sumithra , with great determination accompanied me to this
forest.”
54.15
“Oh God like person , as sent by father, we will enter
this forest of penance , will practice Dharma and live on collected
roots and fruits.”
54.16
Hearing the words of the sagacious son of a king, the
sage brought water to wash his feet and water to drink to
that soul of Dharma.
54.17
That sage who practiced
penance offered them several
types of food and drinks prepared from
the fruits as well as roots and also arranged for a resting place to
them.
54.18
Surrounded by animals , birds as well as sages , after
welcoming Rama with proper rituals that
sage spoke .
54.19
That sage Bharadwaja
after Rama received all his
hospitality , gave him seat , uttered suitable words of welcome and said.
54.20
“Oh prince of Kakustha clan, after a long time you have
arrived here and I am able to see you
now. I also heard about your being
banished without any reason. “
54.21
“This place in the confluence of great rivers is a solitary region. You can comfortably
stay at this divine , pretty place .”
54.22
Rama , who is interested in the welfare of all , after
hearing these words of Bharadwaja replied in an auspicious and proper way .
54.23
“Oh God like sage, people of the towns and village of my country , who live nearby , can
easily see me and would often come to see me and Sita at this
hermitage and because of that I do not
have wish to stay here.”
54.24-54.25
“Oh god like sage please suggest a suitable place for
a hermitage in a solitary place , Where
the daughter of Janaka who merits all comforts , can entertain herself.” 54.26
After hearing these auspicious words of Rama, that great
sage Bharadwaja told these words
pregnant with meaning .
54.27
“Ten krosas(twenty miles) from here , there is a famous mountain called Chithrakuta which is
similar to Gandhamadhana mountains and
which is auspicious , served by great sages , very pleasant to look at full of wandering apes and habituated by monkeys and bears and you can live there,.” 54.28-54.29
“When men look at the peaks of Chithrakuta ., they will
do only auspicious deeds and sinful
deeds will not even enter their mind.” 54.30
“For hundreds of
autumns many great sages did penance there till only skull remained on
their heads and went to heaven from
there.” 54.31
“Oh Rama , I think that
solitary place would be a nice
place for you to live with joy, if you
think otherwise you can live with me
here till the time of banishment is over .” 54.32
Bharadwaja
honoured and fulfilled all
the desires of his
dear guest along with his wife and his brother .
54.33
In Prayaga when Rama was sitting near the sage , he told
him several divine stories and the night
again set in.
54.34
Overcome by
tiredness , as he was accustomed to life
luxury , that son of Kakustha clan along
with Sita as third member of the
group stayed that night in that very pretty hermitage. 54.35
After the night , in the morning, going near saint Bharadwaja , that tiger
among men told that saint who had a shining luster. 54.36
“Oh God like sage
of truthful character , we have spent the night in your hermitage and today we may be permitted to go to the
dwelling place(suggested by you.”
54.37
When the night came to a close that saint Bharadwaja
told Rama, “You may now go to
Chithrakuta , which has plenty of roots,
fruits and honey.” 54.38
“Oh very strong Rama,
the famous Chithrakuta having
trees of all types , is visited by Kinnaras and Uragas . It is sacred ,
delightful and is visited by mighty tuskers and is always filled
with sound of peacocks . I believe it is the proper place for you to stay and
so you may go there.”
54.39-54.40
“There you would see
herds of elephants as well as hoards of deer. You will see them roaming
in the forest .” 54.41
“Along with Sita , when you are wandering , you will see waterfalls , rivers , plateaus , caves, mountain and
torrents on that mountain.”
54.42
“Filled with the delightful music of Koyashtika birds as
well as Cuckoos and populated by
deer, exuberant elephants
that place is enchanting. When you
reach there please stay in a hermitage. “
54.43
This is the end of the fifty fourth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
55.Rama crosses river Kalindhi(Yamuna)
(As per the instruction of sage Bhardwaja the three
some cross Kalindhi on a raft built by
them. After reaching the other shore
they travel towards Chithrakuta mountain.)
After spending
the night there , those two princes who
are destroyer of enemies , after
saluting the great sage then
went towards the mountain.
55.1
That great sage
chanting greetings for their welfare
and followed them like a father follows his children.
55.2
That great sage Bharadwaja with a great
luster started telling the
following to Rama , who was a valorous teller of truth.
55.3
“Oh great men, after reaching the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna , proceed along the Kalindhi river flowing
westwards .”
55.4
“Oh sons of Raghu clan,
after having reached the rapidly
flowing Kalindhi river , you would reach
an ancient spot in the river bank, which is served by many. There
you construct a raft and cross that river who is the
daughter of Sun God. “
55.5
“There you
would find a banyan tree with lot of lush green leaves and also several densely growing dark trees
served by great sages and let
Sita salute them with folded hands and then should offer them
invocations.”
55.6-55.7
“After reaching that tree you can either stay there or proceed further . If you go
one krosa(two miles ) from there , you
would see a dark forest of mostly
of Palasa and Badari trees
growing on the banks of Yamuna.” 55.8
“That is the path leading to Chithrakuta and I have travelled through that path several times . It is pretty , soft
and free from forest fires.”
55.9
After that great
sage who travels in the path of truth ,
described that path and
Rama saluted him and requested
him to go back to his hermitage .
55.10
After the great sage left
, Rama told Lakshmana, “We appear
to be blessed since the sage showed this
great compassion on us.”
55.11
Like this when the tiger among men talked with each other , keeping the very
pleasant minded Sita in front
and proceeded towards Kalindhi.
55.12
After they reached the fast flowing Kalindhi , they started thinking about how to
cross the river. 55.13
They constructed a big float tying together wooden
planks and dried Bamboo sticks and
spread on it fragrant roots of Ushira plants.
55.14
That valorous
Lakshmana using cut
stems of reeds and branches of Jamoon tree , made a comfortable seat for Sita.
55.15
That lady who resembled Goddess Lakshmi and who was the
darling of the son of Dasaratha felt little shy to climb on the float and was helped by Rama to climb on the
float.
55.16
On one side of Sita
Rama placed her cloths and ornaments and also kept the spade ,
basket and weapons.
55.17
First Sita climbed
, when the float was kept stable by the
sons of Dasaratha , who climbed on to it later
and attentively
ferrying it they crossed the
river.
55.18
When Sita reached
the middle of Kalindhi , she saluted the river and said,
“oh Goddess ,I pray for safety while
crossing .Let my husband fulfill his vows. After I return to the town
ruled by the Ikshuvaku clan, I
will worship you with one thousand cows
and hundred pots of
Sura(Nectar/an alcoholic drink).
55.19-55.20
After the lady with a blessed colour begged the river
with folded hands , they reached the
southern bank of the river.
55.21
Thus on the float they crossed the swift flowing Yamuna
who is daughter of Sun God , which was crowned with waves and which
had trees growing thick on her banks . 55.22
After crossing they got down from the plank they went in the forest adjoining the river Yamuna
which was blessed with greenery and reached the cool dark
banyan tree .
55.23
When they reached the Banyan tree Sita told, “I salute you great tree. Please
protect us and may my husband fulfill his vow .Let me able to
see Kausalya and the famous Sumithra
after my return.” After praying like this they went round that Lord of the
forest.
55.24-55.25
Seeing the blemish less
and his beloved Sita requesting
for blessings Rama told
Lakshmana. 55.26
“Oh best walker, oh
brother of Bharatha , you go in the front with Sita and I shall follow you armed with weapons. “ 55.27
“Whatever flower or fruit is requested by Sita , the
daughter of Janaka , you get that so that
the mind of Vaidehi is pleased.” 55.28
When Sita was walking in between them, she appeared like
a she elephant walking between two he elephants. 55.29
That gentle lady , one by one pointed out trees and shrubs which are completely laden
with flowers and which she has not seen before
or a creeper that she has not seen and asked Rama about them. 55.30
Lakshmana excited
by the interest of Sita, without any effort
brought pretty bunches of flowers
and trees of every kind.
55.31
Then Sita seeing the river Yamuna with its peculiar coloured water and glittering sand and
hearing the echoing sounds made by
swans and cranes was greatly
excited. 55.32
After walking for
one more Krosa(Two miles) those brothers Rama and Lakshmana saw many deer
suitable for sacrifice and after
killing them in Yamuna forest ate them. 55.33
Appearing in high spirits after having seen several peacocks , several monkeys and
elephants and roaming about in the
lovely forest , they reached a
comfortable level place on the banks of
the river and stayed there for the night.
55.34
This is the end of the fifty fifth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
56. Rama starts living in Chithrakuta.
(Before they reach Chithrakuta, they visit the hermitage
of Valmiki. Later they reach Chithrakuta
and and build a house with dried leaves. They kill and sacrifice a black deer
to the Vasthu Purusha of that house and start living there.)
After the night came to an end , Rama who woke up
early gently waked up Lakshmana who
was sleeping .
56.1
“Oh son of Sumithra , please hear the forest birds
singing in melodious voice . Oh destroyer of enemies, the time has come for us
to set out.”
56.2
Lakshmana who was wakened up by his brother , cast off
his sleep though he was drowsy due to the fatigue of the difficult journey .
56.3
Then all of them got
up and after touching the peaceful water of the river, they travelled by the path indicated by the
sage towards Chithrakuta.
56.4
When Rama and Lakshmana were setting out along with Sita who had eyes like lotus petal , Rama told her.
56.5
“Oh daughter of Videha,
see the kimsuka trees in full of
flowers all over, making it appear as
if they have garlanded the entire tee , at the beginning of the spring season .” 56.6
“See the Ballathaka trees , which is bent due to the load of lot
of flowers and fruits , with no men to enjoy them and so we can comfortably live here.”
56.7
“Oh Lakshmana see the honey combs of the size of jars
hanging down in all trees
which are populated by several honey bees.”
56.8
“Hear the screaming of Nathyuha (type of cuckoo) birds
which is echoed by the screaming peacocks and also see the delightful forest
region matted with forest
flowers.” 56.9
“See the
Chithrakuta mountain with its majestic peaks where the flock of melodiously singing birds
are following the herds of elephants .”
56.10
“We would enjoy this blessed Chithrakuta mountains with
its forests where
there is pretty leveled ground in
which various types of trees are growing .”
56.11
Then along with Sita they went on foot
to the beautiful, delightful mountain which entertains the mind .
56.12
After reaching the mountain which was occupied by several types of groups of birds and which was pretty and had several fruits and roots and had very tasty water Rama told Lakshmana. 56.13
“This very attractive and peaceful mountain
containing very many trees and
climbers and also having several types
of fruits and roots , appears to be a good place for us to live.” 56.14
“Very many great sages are living on the top of this
mountain , Oh peaceful and so we would
settle down and live here.” 56.15
Then Sita , Rama and Lakshmana having approached the hermitage of sage Valmiki , introduced themselves and
saluted the sage . 56.16
That very happy sage
who is the follower of Dharma
welcomed and hospitably treated them and also offered them seats and spoke to them. 56.17
Then the
mighty armed lord who was the
elder brother of Lakshmana , having
revealed about himself to the sage according to tradition and told
Lakshmana. 56.18
“Oh peaceful Lakshmana , bring strong logs of good
quality and build a home as I am interested in staying here .”
56.19
Lakshmana who was the destroyer of his enemies having heard these words brought logs of food and built a hut with
leaves as the roof .
56.20
The good looking Rama after looking at the firmly built
hut , which had mats tied to its walls ,
told Lakshmana who was waiting with
concentrated mind to serve him. 56.21
“Oh Lakshmana, since we are going to live here for long, let us satisfy the Vastu
, by offering the flesh of black deer
in sacrifice to it .”
56.22
“Oh good looking Lakshmana , kill an animal
and bring it here speedily. Remembering the tenets of Dharma let us
act according to the rule of Sastras
and you also recollect about the
rituals.” 56.23
That slayer of enemies , having understood the order of
his brother(lord) , carried them out and then Rama told him again.
56.24
“Oh peaceful one,
cook the meat of this deer and
then we will perform the sacrifice. Do it speedily as the auspicious
Muhurtha is drawing near. “
56.25
Then the valorous
Lakshmana after killing the black deer , which is fit for sacrifice ,
cast it in a well kindled fire.
56.26
After assuring that it is well cooked and roasted well, Lakshmana drained its blood and then the tiger among men Rama told him.
56.27
“This black deer is well cooked with all its limbs. As
you are an expert , please offer it to the house which is similar to a
God.”
56.28
That good Rama who
was an expert in Manthras , after having bathed
and after controlling his senses , briefly chanted all the Manthras and
performed the sacrifice.
56.29
Having worshipped all the desirable gods with proper
offering , and becoming pure , that
greatly lustrous Rama entered the house
of leaves with great happiness.
56.30
Then after
offering sacrifices to Vaiswedevas, Rudra
and Vishnu for appeasing the
Vasthu Devatha , he performed auspicious
tasks according to tradition and
chanted Manthras and according to
tradition bathed in the river for removing of all sins and offered final sacrifice. 56.31-56.32
Lakshmana established
suitable altars in the hermitage
and also constructed the place for worship and other sacred places.
56.33
Rama and Lakshmana who possessed auspicious qualities
along with Sita worshipped the (evil)
spirits , with flower garlands , fruits , and roots available in the
forest and also well cooked meat and
water and chanted prayers as specified
in the Vedas and also offered
Samith(sacrificial sticks) and Kusa
grass in the fire and then entered that auspicious hut.
56.34-56.35
That very attractive residence constructed by wood as well as leaves , suited to that environment and
well protected from wind , was entered in to by all of them, which was
similar to the entry of all gods , in to the sanctum of good dharma.
56.36
They wandered in to the forest which had several types of animals and
birds along with various types of brilliant flower bunches and
where the sound of forest animals were echoing . 56.37
Having reached Chithrakuta blessed with beauty and with the river Mayavathi with its very pure
water and which had several animals and
birds all of them rejoiced and started
forgetting about their banishing from Ayodhya. 56.38
This is the end of the fifty sixth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
57.Sumanthra reaches back to the mourning Ayodhya.
(With a heavy heart ,Sumanthra enters back the city which
was sad. All people seeing the empty chariot become sad. Sumanthra goes and
meets Dasaratha . When Dasaratha does not reply, Kausalya becomes sad and falls
down fainted,.)
After seeing that Rama has reached the southern bank of the river , Guha
talked with Sumanthra for a while with
sorrow and pain and went back to his home .
57.1
The people waiting there heard about Rama’s going to
hermitage of Bharadwaja, their stay in the hermitage with him and his going to the mountain.
57.2
Sumanthra who has been permitted to leave , yoked the
great horses to the chariot , with a very heavy
heart started on his journey to Ayodhya.
57.3
Seeing on his way
, the scented forests, rivers, lakes , villages and towns, he travelled with great speed.
57.4
That charioteer reached
Ayodhya on the third day
evening and saw the town bereft of
happiness. 57.5
It looked empty and silent with great grief and Sumanthra
became thoughtful , due to his tormented by violent sorrow. 57.6
“Is this the same place,
which had elephants, horses ,
people and rulers of people? The city
seemed to have been burnt by the fire of sorrow caused due to separation with
Rama.”
57.7
Engaged with these thoughts that charioteer , pulled by the swift running horses , arrived at the entrance of the city and
quickly entered .
57.8
Hundreds and thousands of people , rushed towards Sumanthra who was moving to the city , asking “Where is
Rama?”
57.9
“Taking leave from
that great Rama who was a votary of Dharma, on the banks of river
Ganga I have returned”, he said.
57.10
Knowing that he has
crossed Ganga, the people with their faces drenched with tears , shouted
”Fie upon you”, and taking a deep breath
wailed loudly “Oh Rama.”
57.11
From the people who were standing scattered in groups ,
Sumanthra heard , “we are lost , as we will not be able to see , Rama.”
57.12
“We will not be able to see Rama in our midst , during charities, sacrifices, weddings and
great assemblies of the society.”
57.13
“What a great
benefit for ordinary people? What
a great love? What pleasures he gave “
likes this the people were talking about Rama who looked them after like a
father.
57.14
The women burning
with sorrow due to Rama’s exile, were
looking through windows in the stalls
and loud bewailing was
heard.
57.15
In the middle f the
royal avenue Sumanthra proceeded
with a hidden face and reached the palace of the king.
57.16
After alighting quickly from the chariot , he entered the
palace of the king and crossed the seven courtyards , each of them crowded
with people.
57.17
The ladies who had assembled on towers , palaces and
multi storey buildings with a wish to
see Rama, cried “Alas, alas”, when they
did not see Rama.”
57.18
Women with
their very large , clear
eyes , filled and drenched
with tears , were not able to clearly see each other.
57.19
Here and there in the palace , the wives of Dasaratha
who were sorrowing because
of exile of Rama were speaking
among themselves and this was heard by Sumanthra.
57.20
“He went with Rama but has come back with Rama and what will that
charioteer say to Kausalya who is greatly sorrowing?”
57.21
“Having seen that
her son going away from her
forcibly , I think it is difficult for Kausalya to survive
and even if she survives , it would be a bad life.”
57.22
After hearing these truthful words of the women of the
king, , he entered the house which seemed to be burning due to sorrow.
57.23
When he entered the eighth courtyard , in a pale white room
,he saw the king sorrowing and withered
due to the separation from his son .
57.24
Going near the king who was seated and after saluting
him, Sumanthra told him the words of
Rama as it was told to him.
57.25
Hearing those words silently , the
mind of the king was greatly disturbed
and affected by sorrow due
to the absence of Rama, he lost his
senses and fell on the ground.
57.26
After the king fell
to the ground unconscious , the women of the inner apartment seeing him on the ground , raised their
arms and wailed loudly.
57.27
Kausalya along with Sumithra lifted her husband who has fallen down and told him these words. 57.28
“Oh great one, Why are you not talking to this
messenger who has returned from the
forest home of Rama , who did very difficult task.”
57.29
“Oh son of the Raghu clan, having done an unjustifiable act, you are
ashamed but rise up as the good act done
by you of having fulfilled your word may
help you to get out of this sorrow.” 57.30
“Oh God like person, you are not enquiring
out of fear , for which there is no need , as Kaikeyi is not here and so you can speak.”
57.31
That Kausalya whose voice got choked due to tears who was absorbed in her sorrow , after having
addressed the king, fell down on the earth.
57.32
After seeing Kausalya
cry out loudly this way and later
falling to the ground and also
seeing their husband , all those women wailed
loudly.
57.33
Having heard the great noise of wailing
from the private apartment of the king ,
all the young and old people as
well as women of the city , screamed
and again the city was again
filled with confusion.
57.34
This is the end of the fifty seventh chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
58. Sumanthra delivers message of Rama
(After he is consoled
Dasaratha asks about what was told by Rama. Sumanthra tells that Rama
had told him to look after the kingdom properly . He also wanted
Bharatha to be respected by the queens due to his position. Lakshmana is
furious on Dasaratha and Sita only wept.)
After the king was consoled, he regained
consciousness and then he called the charioteer and asked
him about Rama.
58.1
Then the charioteer
saluted the king who was thinking
of only Rama , who was drowned in grief and sorrow , who was old , burning in grief like a newly captured elephant , who was taking deep
breath and who was worried like a sick
elephant .
58.2-58.3
The king in great grief , seeing the dust coated and dejected charioteer, whose face was bathed
in tears and who was near , asked
him.
58.4
“Would Rama , the follower of Dharma , having taken
refuge in the , foot of the tree , live.
Oh charioteer, having lived a life of luxury , what that Rama , will eat
now? “
58.5
“That son of the king is not accustomed to sorrow and is
accustomed to sleep in proper couches
and how will he sleep on bare ground?”
58.6
“Wherever he goes he would be followed by men, chariots,
horses and elephants and how can that
Rama live in a lonely forest?”
58.7
“How can my sons accompanied by Sita live in a forest , where wild elephants and
black cobras move about?” 58.8
“Oh Sumanthra , how did the princes , along with Sita who is delicate and in the garb of a lady sage enter
the forest on foot after
alighting from the chariot ?”
58.9
“Oh Charioteer, you are
indeed blessed for you have seen
my sons entering the forest like Aswini devathas entering Mandhara mountains.”
58.10
“After reaching the forest , what did Rama say? What did
Lakshmana say and what did the daughter of Mithila say?” 58.11
“Oh Charioteer , describe
how Rama sat , ate and sleep ? I would now live as a saint like
Yayathi.”
58.12
When the king questioned
like this to the charioteer , he
with a faltering voice told the
king , with his face being made wet with tears.
58.13
“Oh king, Rama who
observes Dharma with a folded hand in salutation and with bent head told.”
58.14
“Oh Charioteer ,
tell my very wise father , that I told
this with a bent head and touching his
feet, which is fit to be worshipped.”
58.15
“Oh Sumanthra , tell that I told all the residents of the
private apartments without any distinction , news about my well being and
salutations according to their status.”
58.16
“Tell my mother
Kausalya, the news of my well
being as well as my salutations and request to hear these words with
alertness.”
58.17
“Oh god like mother , Do
all your daily activities with Dharma and perform appropriate rituals
based on fire in your chamber and serve the
godly feet of my god like father
.”
58.18
“ Leaving out the
feeling of self as well as pride and the
thought that you are the principal queen
conduct yourself with all
mothers and Oh mother, mould Kaikeyi in
such a way that she is favourable to the king.” 58.19
“Though Bharatha is your son , behave to him like that of a king and remember that the position of a king grants him a senior position.”
58.20
“You have to tell that
I wanted to enquire about his welfare
and request him to honour equally
all his mothers.” 58.21
“You have to tell the powerful son of Ikshuvaku clan Bharatha , that he should obey the king as a Yuvaraja of the kingdom.”
58.22
“As the king is in advanced age , do not put restrictions
on him , since you live as Yuvaraja in his kingdom, you have to obey him.”
58.23
“Seeing me while he was shedding tears , “Look after my
mother who may be more attached to me ,
as your own mother.”
58.24
“Oh king this is what was told by him who has great
fame and that Rama who has eyes like red
lotus was shedding excessive tears
while he was talking.”
58.25
“But Lakshmana was greatly angry and while breathing deeply he told, “For what crime was
this prince banished?”
58.26
“The king being influenced by the command of the hateful Kaikeyi has done this unworthy forbidden act by which we are all suffering.”
58.27
“Whether the
banishing of Rama was done out of avarice or
due to the boon given earlier , it is an unworthy act.”
58.28
“This has been done by the free will of the king with God
like powers as I do not see any logic or
reason for him being banished.”
58.29
“The act of banishing of Rama has been done without
proper thought , is contrary to justice
and has been done without intelligence
and will only produce great sorrow.”
58.30
“I do not consider the great king as my father and my Rama not only is my
brother, king as well as
father as well as my relation,.”
58.31
“After sacrificing one who is loved by all the world and disregarding the interest of every one ,
how can you please everyone with this act?”
58.32
After banishing,
the follower of Dharma, Rama who
is liked by all and going against the
will of all people, how can you continue as the king?”
58.33
“As for the very pleasant Janaki, she stood there taking deep breaths and was weeping due to great sorrow, and did not tell anything to
me.”
58.34
“That very famous
princess , who has never seen such a great sorrow , was weeping out of
her sorrow and so could not tell
me anything.”
58.35
“Seeing her husband with dried up mouth , at seeing me
leaving , suddenly she burst in
to tears.”
58.36
“Rama with face
wet by tears and hands saluting in reverence and supported by the arm of Lakshmana stood there and in the same way the pitiable Sita with a weeping face was staring at me and the
chariot.”
58.37
This is the end of the fifty eighth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
59.Sumanthra reports about sorrow of people and Dasaratha
laments
(Then Sumanthra describes about his return to the city
and how the people as well as nature were lamenting . Dasaratha becomes
sorrowful and requests Sumanthra to bring back Rama or take him to the place
where Rama is there.)
After hearing these words
of the Charioteer who was his
great minister , the king Told,” please tell the rest of the information.”
59.1
Having heard those words
, Sumanthra , overcome with tears , once again told him about further details of Rama’s message.
59.2
”Oh king, after matting up their hairs and wearing
dresses of bark and grass, those valiant men crosses river Ganga and went towards Prayaga.”
59.3
“Lakshmana walked in the front protecting the son of the Raghu clan and after seeing
that I returned back helplessly.”
59.4
“After Rama set out and I took leave to return my
horses shedding hot tears
did not proceed on the path further.”
59.5
“After that, saluting those two princes with folded arms and controlling my grief , I got in to the chariot and set out.”
59.6
“I waited there
for many days along with Guha , with a
wish that Rama might call me back.” 59.7
“Oh great king, , even trees with flowers , fruits and buds have been crushed , throughout your
kingdom because of this calamity.”
59.8
“The river water has become hot and so is the waters of
ponds and lakes and the leaves of trees
in forests and parks have dried up.”
59.9
“Living beings are not moving about nor or wild animals roaming , for overpowered by the sorrow of parting of Rama, they have become
silent.”
59.10
“The water in the lakes in the lotus flowered lakes have
gone turbid and with shriveled leaves
all the withered lotus plants have sunk in the water and population of fishes and birds have gone
down. 59.11
“The garlands made out of flowers grown in water and land have reduced fragrance now and do not
shine like earlier.”
59.12
“The gardens are empty with birds deserting them and Oh great man, I do not find the parks
attractive anymore.”
59.13
“No one greeted me
when I entered Ayodhya and men are
taking tortured breath from time to time without being able to see Rama.” 59.14
“Oh God like king, when people saw the royal chariot
returning without Rama , all people in
the royal avenue Were having
their faces drenched with their
own tears due to sorrow.” 59.15
“Those women who watched the arrival of the chariot from
towers , multi storied houses and royal
palaces sad , “Alas, alas,” because
of their sorrow in not
being able to see Rama.” 59.16
“Ladies in
great sorrow, with the broad
and bright eyes drowned in
tears , were looking at each other indistinctly through the veil of
tears.”
59.17
“I did not notice any difference between the anguish between his friends and foes and even normally disinterested people.”
59.18
“Ayodhya with
people who do not have a joyful mind, with dispirited horses and elephants, filled with sounds of anguish, with people
taking laboured breaths due to sorrow
and without joy appears to me
Like Kausalya who is extremely sad due to parting of Rama,”
59.19-59.20
Hearing the words of the charioteer that greatly dejected
king , with a voice choked by his
sobbing told Sumanthra. 59.21
“Incited by Kaikeyi
who has wicked relations and sinful intention , I have done this without
consulting , old people well versed in giving advice.”
59.22
“I have Taken
this decision for the sake of a
lady , under her spell , without consulting my friends, ministers and men of prudent character.”
59.23
“This great sorrow which has occurred due to fate has lead to
the destruction of my clan in a
very casual way.” 59.24
“Oh charioteer , if I have done even a little good to
you, please take me to Rama as my soul
is hurrying up.” 59.25
“Obeying my order
, please bring back Rama , for it
is not possible to live without Rama even for a second.” 59.26
“If you think that
great one has gone very far away
, put me in your chariot and take me quickly to
him.” 59.27
“Where is the elder brother of Lakshmana who has teeth set in a circle and is a great
archer? I would live only if I am able to see
him with Sita.”
59.28
“If I am not able to see Rama , with red eyes, great hands and wearing pearl studded ear globes , I would
go to the land of Yama.”
59.29
“After having reached this state of affairs, what could
be a greater sorrow to me than being
not able to see Rama?”
59.30
“Hey Rama, Hey younger brother of Rama, Hey sage like daughter of Videha, you do not know that I am dying like an orphan due to this
sorrow.”
59.31
That king with
mind dedicated to great sorrow ,
immersed in the ocean of sorrow which
cannot be crossed told.
59.32
“Oh lady Kausalya,
I am immersed in this great ocean of sorrow, whose breadth is separation
from Rama, whose shore is the sorrow of separating from Sita, whose
turbulent waves and whirlpools are the tortured
breaths , whose turbid waters and
foams are the tears , whose multitude of fishes are the waving of the hands ,
whose great sound is the cries of agony , who
has water algae spread like disheveled hair , whose
fire is the mouth of Kaikeyi , whose tides are the flow of tears and whose monstrous crocodiles are the words of the hunchback .The malicious boons of
Kaikeyi are the shores where Rama has been exiled .What a pity that I would not
be able to cross this sea while being alive.
59.33-59.36
That famous Dasaratha who was greatly desirous of seeing
Rama and Lakshmana , was unable to get
them there and then he cried likes this
inauspiciously and he fell down
unconscious on his bed.
59.37
That king who was wailing like this lost his senses as he
was lamenting with greatly doubled
sorrow. Hearing his sound of breathing
, the mother of Rama was greatly scared. 59.38
This is the end of the fifty ninth chapter
Of the book Ayodhya of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
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