Kishkinda Kandam
Book on Kishkinda
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
P.R.Ramachander
(This book starts
from the Time Rama steps on the
Rishyamooka mountain ,, where Sugreeva lives and ends with the scene of Hanuman getting ready to jump to Lanka. The most important event
reported in this book is the killing of Vali.)
1.The Sorrowing Rama sees the Pampa lake
( Rama
reaches the Pampa lake when spring is
about to set in. He describes the charming scene that he sees , always correlating it with his
sorrow. Lakshmana consoles him. Sugreeva
ses Rama coming to his place and he is
scared)
Rama reached the
lake which was filled with fishes day
and night lotuses along with Lakshmana
and having gone there lamented like a distressed man. 1.1
On first seeing the lake , he was first shaken by
joy and because he was being troubled by the feelings
of love , he spoke to the son of Sumithra. 1.2
“Oh son of Sumithra , the Pampa is shining with water as
clear as Vaidoorya gem and also day and
night lotuses. And the trees on its bank are shining.” 1.3
“Of son of Sumithra,
see Pampa and the forest which looks auspicious. There the splendid
trees look like peaks of the mountain.” 1.4
“I am full of sorrow and grief as if the spring is tormenting
apart from the sorrows caused by Bharatha ‘s sorrow and Sita ‘s abduction.” 1.5
“Though I am sad and grieving this
forest of wonders Pampa shines
, with the scattered flowers and
very good quality cold drinking water.”
1.6
“The lake covered with lotus creepers
has a greatly auspicious look and
it has also vicious serpents moving on it
and is blessed with various animals and birds.” 1.7
“The different type of trees are shedding flowers and
there are shining like carpets
having fallen on the glistening blue grass lands.” 1.8
“The tree
tops are loaded with heavy
load of flowers , spread all over and are
covered with flowering climbers all over the
tree.”
1.9
“Oh Son of
Sumithra, the wind is pleasant and the
time is passionate and the trees are
filled with flowers indicating that the time is scented spring.” 1.10
“Oh son of Sumithra
see the form of the forest filled
with purest of flowers and they shower flowers reminding one of the rain
from the clouds.” 1.11
“So many forest trees are found among the pretty rocks and the quick blowing wind scatters the
flowers all over the earth.” 1.12
“Oh son of Sumithra see all over the flowers
of trees , which have fallen and those about to fall. It appears to me
that the wind is playing with them.”
1.13
“The trees are filled with flowers on their various branches and when the wind shakes the tree and
spread the flowers , the bees accompany
those flowers with their song” 1.14
“The wind that
blows out of the caves of the
mountain is merged with the sweet sounds produced by the intoxicated Koels and it looks like that the wind is singing and the trees are
dancing.” 1.15
“The strong wind that blows over throws
away the tops of trees and make
them intertwine and it appears as if the trees are all knit
together . “
1.16
“This wind with
its cool sandal fragrance touches us
gently and pure scent it carries
takes away our tiresomeness.” 1.17
“The trees shaken by the wind appears to produce a big
noise as these trees shaken by wind
drops honey which is accompanied by
the singing bees.”
1.18
“The blossoming trees full of mind bewitching flowers
, on the top of the pretty peaks of
the mountain ranges are touching
each other and look splendid.”
1.19
“Shaken by the
blowing wind the trees with their top filled with flowers are being
followed by bees appearing like ear rings and appear to be singing sweetly .”
1.20
“ Please look at these Karnikara trees which have
flowered everywhere and they appear to
be dressed in yellow silk and wearing
many ornaments.”
1.21
“Oh son of
Sumithra , the songs of various types of birds in the spring season , reminds
me of the separation with Sita and increasing my sorrow.” 1.22
“ The God of love
further increases my sorrow
as I am already sorrowful and the
koel with its happy sweet notes is making
fun of me .” 1.23
“ Oh Lakshmana, These aquatic birds when they are merrily singing in the water
falls of the forest are tormenting me with love and increasing my
sorrow.” 1.24
“My darling when she used to hear these type of sounds , used to call me , becoming overjoyed
and divinely happy.” 1.25
“You may see very peculiar birds producing varied type of sounds , flying towards the trees, vines and Shrubs from places which are here and there.” 1.26
“Birds united with their male counterparts are being praised by the flock to which they
belong on their choice and birds with
sweet voice are enjoying the juice of
Brungaraja trees,.” 1.27
“The trees are resounding
by the noise of loud voice of water cranes and also by the musical voice of the male
cuckoo sitting on them and this kindles
emotion of love in me.” 1.28
“The fire particles from the logs of Asoka tree , the sounds of humming
bees, and the copper coloured rays of
tender leaves and the fire of the spring season are burning me.” 1.29
“Oh son of Sumithra , what is purpose of this life of
mine without seeing my beloved with delicate eyelids , pretty hair
and soft and sweet talk.”
1.30
“Oh stainless Lakshmana, to me and my beloved wife , this
pretty forest , sweet voices of
Cuckoos which are heard up to the
boundary in this season are very
dear.” 1.31
“The fire of sorrow
raising from torment of god of
love , which is further raised by this spring season would soon burn me .” 1.32
“Not being able see my dear wife but seeing these pretty trees would make the love that
is within me grow further .” 1.33
“My sorrow keeps on increasing as I am not able to see
Sita and seeing the spring and being
affected by sweat increases it
further.”
1.34
“Oh son of Sumithra , the deer eyed lady filled with
worry and sorrow due to abduction is
making me full of sorrow and the winds
of Chitra month are indeed cruel.”
1.35
“Here and there I
am able to see the shining peacocks dancing and shaken by the wind , their wings which are like the eyes of the cow
are shining like crystal.”
1.36
“Those peacocks are surrounded by several peahens benumbed by great love
and having fallen in love , the intensity of love in my mind
increases.”
1.37
“Oh Lakshmana see
that peacock that is dancing with other peahens on the hill slopes making their minds more lovelorn.” 1.38
“The peacock overwhelmed by passion is spreading its two wings and making sound “Kee kaa” as though cutting jokes is running after the peahens.”
1.39
“The Rakshasa who
likes abduction has not taken away the darling of the peacock and so he is happily dancing in the
forest with his darling.”
1.40
“In this month of flowers
, it is unbearable for me to stay in this forest, Oh Lakshmana seeing the peahen wooing the peacock with
love.”
1.41
“Had not the broad eyed
Janaki been abducted similar to
this ,
that excited lady , with great love would have come closer to me .”
1.4
“Oh Lakshmana , please observe that the trees are full
with luxurious blossoms, in this end of
winter and those flowers are of no use to me now.”
1.43
“Even though those great blossoms are looking endearing on those trees , they would not bear fruit without
bees and get dropped down without any use.”
1.44
“The birds in love are calling out in groups as if they are inviting each other mating and
this maddens me with passion.” 1.45
“Wherever my darling lives, if spring season is also
there , Sita would be overwhelmed and possibly thinking in the same way.” 1.46
“I am wishing that spring does not occur in that
place where she is , for how can that lotus eyed
one spend the time without me .”
1.47
“Or suppose Spring season occurs in the place where my
darling is , what will she with pretty hips
do being threatened by enemies?”
1.48
“She is in her youth
she has lotus like eyes and talks in a soft manner and so I am certain
that if spring season comes there she
will give up her life.” 1.49
“There is a firm notion that acts in my mind that the good woman Sita cannot tolerate the
pangs of separation from me.” 1.50
“The thought about Vaidehi always ties me up and similarly Vaidehi would
always be tied with thought
about me.” 1.51
“The wind which
is blowing through the flowers is normally pleasant as well as cool , but to
me who is thinking about my wife it is
similar to fire.”
1.52
“Along with Sita
I used to feel pleasant when the breeze is wafting but without her it only
increases my sorrow.” 1.53
“The crow that used to sit happily and caw indicating Sita ’s departure when
she was with me is
now sitting happily on the
branch of the tree indicating her
arrival.
1.54
“This is the same
crow which indicated her
abduction by flying in the sky and that
same crow will lead me now near to my beloved.” 1.55
“Oh Lakshmana hear
that song of the birds
which are sitting on the top of
the flowering tree in the forest that
increases my passion .”
1.56
“The honey bee is approaching the flower bunches of the
Tilaka tree that were shaken by wind ,
like a lover approaching his intoxicated beloved.”
1.57
“The Asoka trees
increases the sorrow of the
lovers and with their flower bunches
being shaken by the wind , it appears as if it is goading me.”
1.58
“Oh Lakshmana , these
chutha trees with its flowers
looks like men with exited mind who have
applied scented unguents on their body.”
1.59
“oh son of Sumithra,
oh tiger among men, see the forest land surrounding this Pampa
where the Kinnaras keep
roaming.” 1.60
“Oh Lakshmana ,
see the sweet scented lotus flowers all over the water and they shine like the
infant Sun.” 1.61
“Here you see in
this scented Pampa , the pure water
which is full of lotus flowers and blue lilies and swans and geese.” 1.62
“Pampa is shining
with lotuses spread all over ,
which glow like a rising sun with bees
stamping their filaments.” 1.63
“The Pampa is always
crowded by Chakravaka birds
with colorful forests and tracks surrounding it and elephants and deer who come here in search of water adds to its luster.” 1.64
“Speedy winds generate
waves in this water and the lotus
flowers that shine knock at each other
because of that.” 1.65
“Without seeing Vaidehi who has broad eyes like lotus petals and who loves lotus flowers , this life is not interesting to me.”
1.66
“This god of love
seems to be partial for he is making me
remember that auspicious lady
who speaks in greatly auspicious way , who is not with me and who is
difficult to trace .” 1.67
“If this spring which has once again
with its flowering trees has come to strike me, it would be possible
for me to bear the agony given by love.” 1.68
“Those things that I used to like when she was with me
are not liked by me when I am without
her presence.”
1.69
“When I see the delicate buds of the lotus flower , it appears to me That
I am seeing the bud like eyes of Sita,
Oh Lakshmana.”
1.70
“The pleasant breeze that is blowing from the trees and
reaches me after touching the filaments of lotus make me remember the breath of Sita and makes me suffer.” 1.71
“Oh son of Sumithra , see
on the mountain slope south of Pampa ,very auspicious column of flowering Karnikara trees.”
1.72
“The king of the mountains ornamented by
rich ores , generates plenty of colorful particles which
are being splashed by the speedy wind.”
1.73
“Oh son of Sumithra,
the tracks in the mountain are
filled with fully flowered pretty Kimsuka trees , with no leaves , appear as if they are illuminated.”
1.74
“At the same place in Pampa are the sweet smelling Malathi trees, clusters of Mallika and
Kavaravira trees , which were in flowering.”
1.75
“The
Kethaka, Sinduvara, the fragrant Vasanti, Ghandapoorna, Madhavi and Kunda
bushes are in full bloom everywhere” 1.76
“Chiribilva,
Madhuka, Vanjula, so also Vakula, Champaka, Tilaka and Naga trees are in full
bloom. Even Varuna and karjuras are also in full bloom. “
1.77
“Even lotus flower is shining
and the blue Asoka is in flowering .The Lodhra trees growing on
mountain slopes are like the
golden colour of the mane of lions.” 1.78
“You
may see the Ankolas, Kurantas, Churnakas, Paribhadrakas, Mangoes, Patali, the
flowering Kovidaras, Muchulindas,
Arjunas, Kethakas, Uddalakas, Sireeshas, Simsupas , and Dhava trees in bloom And
Samalis, Kimsuka, similarly red Kurvakas, Tinisa, Naktamalas, Chandanas and
Syandana treeson the mountain peaks. “
1.79-1.81
“Oh
son of Sumithra , On the banks of Pampa , there are many tree
pretty trees , flowering at the
blooming tops and with pretty creepers climbing on
them.” 1.82
“The
branches of those trees blown by wind have
become very close and the
swinging creepers follow those trees like intoxicated flowers.” 1.83
“The
wind is blowing from tree to tree ,
mountain to mountain and from
forest and forest appearing that he will be happy to smell
several scents. “ 1.84
“Some
trees have put forth flowers with a
sweet scent of honey and some trees have
put forth shining buds which are blue in colour.” 1.85
“The
passionate bee is plunging
in to each flower saying that “This is enjoyable, this is tasty this is fully open.” 1.86
“The honey bee avaricious for honey , after drinking honey ,
rests and again goes in search of
honey at once in Pampa.” 1.87
“Here
the flowers which fall down on their own is scattered and makes the ground comfortable and
looks like a stone bed meant for
relaxing.” 1.88
“Oh
son of Sumithra, the various type of flowers that are spread on the mountain
slopes look like red and yellow
beds on the stone slabs.” 1.89
“Oh
Son of Sumithra , see the ending of winter
and in this month of flowers the trees have put forth flowers and
are trying to compete with each other.”
1.90
“Oh
Lakshmana, the flowers of the top of the trees shine and is full of the humming sound of bees ,
which seem to invite each other for a feast.” 1.91
“This Karandava bird
after entering the pure water bathes and
engages in love play with his wife and
this creates a sense of passion in me.”
1.92
“Only river Mandakini has a similar form and beauty and so this
Pampa is famous throughout the world
for its virtues and is captivating.”
1.93
“ Oh Lakshmana, the best among the clan of Raghu, If I find
the good lady Sita and if we are able to live here , I would not need the
position of Indra or even Ayodhya.” 1.94
“IF I am able to be
happy along with her in this pretty grasslands , I will not have
worries and will not seek any other pleasures.”
1.95
“This forest is endowed with
trees having several type of flowers and pretty leaves and this brings before my mind the picture of
my wife.”
1.96
‘Oh son of Sumithra , see this lake of
cold water blessed with lotus
flowers , which is frequented by Karandava birds and
on which Chakravaka birds move
about.”
1.97
“The Pampa shines more
with water cranes, Krauncha birds , frequent visit of big animals and is filled with musical cooing of birds and these happy birds kindle the sense of
passion in me and I remember my
pretty moon faced darling with
lotus like eyes.”
1.98-1.99
“See on the colorful
mountain the male deer accompanied by female deer and being separated from
Vaidehi with deer like eyes , my heart
is sorrowing and going here and there.” 1.100
“If I am able to meet with my wife
in these pretty hill slopes , with intoxicated animals and birds wandering there , , then I would feel
safe.”
1.101
“Oh son of Sumithra, I can continue to live , if I have with
me the lady with a slender waist and am served by the pleasant breeze of
Pampa.”
1.102
“Oh Lakshmana , those who are served by the forest breeze of Pampa , which is
auspicious, which carries the scent of lotus
flowers and which destroys sorrows are
indeed blessed.” 1.103
“How does the daughter of Janaka , who has lotus petal like
eyes , who is my darling but is separated from me continue to keep her life and
I am totally dejected.” 1.104
“What would you be able to reply king Janaka
who is the follower of Dharma and
Truth and who is the father enquires
with me about his welfare.?” 1.105
“My dear one followed
me to the forest when I was send by my father to the forest And I do not know where
she is now, though she followed the path of Dharma by following me.” 1.106
“Oh Lakshmana , how
can me who is wretched live without her, for she followed me who was dejected
when I was banished from the kingdom.”
1.107
“Not seeing her face
who is pretty , one with lotus petal
like eyes and pretty eye lashes, who is sweet smelling, who is auspicious and without any blemishes , my mind is
greatly paining.” 1.108
“Oh Lakshmana, When will I be able to hear the matchless
words of Vaidehi who has a gentle smile,
who is witty , virtuous , sweet and which are partial to me .” 1.109
“Though that pretty
one was grieving , to me who was
tormented with love , Vaidehi used to talk great matchless words and when will I hear them again, Lakshmana?” 1.110
“Oh son of the king , In Ayodhya in what way can I reply the sensitive Kausalya who is the
asks ”How is my daughter in Law”
“
1.111
“Oh Lakshmana, you go
and meet Bharatha , who
loves his brothers, for I would not be able
to live without the company of
Sita.”
1.112
Thus the great
soul Rama wailed like an orphan and then Lakshmana his brother replied in a
suitable and stable manner . 1.113
“Oh Rama control yourself. May safety be yours and Oh best among men, do not grieve. Do not
make your brain dull , oh man with a
pure heart.”
1.114
“Please give up this
sorrow coming out of the thinking of
separation from your dear wife because
due to intense love even a wet
cotton wick will burn (And so will your heart.) 1.115
“Oh Raghava , Oh
Brother, even if Ravana goes in to
Patala or even the world below it , He would
not be able to live .” 1.116
“As soon as we are able to find about the whereabouts of the
sinner Rakshasa , then Sita will be brought back from him and he will be killed.” 1.117
“Even if Ravana
along with Sita , enters the womb of Dithi (mother of Rakshasas),
Suppose he does not return Maithili , I
will kill him there.” 1.118
“Oh gentle Rama,
maintain your safety and mental balance , leave out this pitiable state of mind , for one who aims to achieve anything will
not achieve any objective unless
he puts in great effort.”1.119
“Oh gentle one,
enthusiasm makes a strong man
for there is no strength greater than enthusiasm and the man who is
enthusiastic , there is nothing that he cannot achieve.” 1.120
“A person with enthusiasm would never be disheartened by doing a job
and depending only on our enthusiasm we can recover Sita.” 1.121
“Send back your sorrow and do not do any act
impulsively and know that you are a
great soul who is an accomplished one, though
you do not seem to remember it.” 1.122
“When Rama who was overwhelmed by sorrow was addressed like
this , he left off the sorrow and
delusion and got back his courage.” 1.123
Rama who had unimaginable valour became an undisturbed person and went beyond the very beautiful Pampa , which had plants
floating on its surface.
1.124
That great soul who was dejected quickly examined all the forests which had water sources and caves and along with Lakshmana but fell in to a mood
of sorrow and contemplation. 1.125
That Lakshmana who walked like a mighty infuriated
elephant went ahead of that great soul ,
protecting Raghava by the power of his
Dharma.
1.126
A king of the monkeys
who was walking near Rishyamooka mountain saw those two men of wonderful appearance and though he was scared , he did not show any outward signs.
1.127
That great soul who walked like a slow moving elephant moving like a monkey , with great
sorrow saw them , got worried and
sank due to great fear.
1.128
All those attendants of the monkey sought the safety of their sacred and safe hermitage
after seeing the splendid looking
Rama and Lakshmana.
1.129
This is the end of the
first chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
2. Sugreeva is
scared and deputes Hanuman.
(Sugreeva thinks that they might have been sent by Vali
to kill him. Hanuman disagrees and
then Sugreeva deputes Hanuman to find
out who they are and their intentions.)
Sugreeva seeing Rama
and Lakshmana who were blessed brothers
and who were armed with divine
weapons started having doubts. 2.1
The best of monkeys
who had a very agitated mind ,
examined all directions and was not able to sit still at any place. 2.2
When he saw those very strong ones , his mind was not
still and due to being greatly scared he entered in to a depression. 2.3
That Sugreeva who followed Dharma thought over it and held consultations with his attendants and analyzed
the major and minor consequences.
2.4
That king of the monkeys Sugreeva who was greatly
scared on seeing Rama and Lakshmana told his ministers. 2.5
“These two must have
definitely been sent by Vali in to this terrible forest and have come in a
very deceptive dress of bark.” 2.6
Those ministers of Sugreeva after seeing those with great
bow from that hill top went to another hill top. 2.7
With great speed those leaders of the group of monkeys reached the lords of them all and the greatest monkey and stood
surrounding him.
2.8
One by one growing from mountain to mountain , swiftly
shaking the mountains , they all reached
the peak of a mountain. 2.9
Those very strong monkeys while jumping shattered several Naga trees which were in
flowering which were situated on the mountain. 2.10
Those blessed monkeys
jumping here and there all over that mountain went on wounding , deer, wild cats and tigers. 2.11
After that the ministers of Sugreeva collected together on
the king of the mountains and all those
chiefs of monkeys stood there with folded hands in salutation. 2.12
Addressing Sugreeva
who was suspecting it as a conspiracy of Vali , the master of speech
Hanuman told.
2.13
“You may please give up the agitation that this is due to Vali for this is the great Malaya mountain rage
and there is no fear from Vali in this mountain.”
2.14
“Oh chief of monkeys , The Vali whom you are afraid and are
running away who has cruel looks and is
cruel is not seen by me here.”
2.15
“Oh gentle one , I cannot foresee any problem from Vali whom you are
afraid of , who is one who has
committed sin earlier who is the soul of
wickedness in this place.” 2.16
“Oh monkey , you being definitely an animal living on branches
are of narrow vision and cannot fix your mind properly
on anything. “ 2.17
“You being full of
intelligence and cleverness and you can achieve anything through
diplomacy and a king who does not have intelligence cannot control anything.”
2.18
Sugreeva after hearing all these auspicious words from Hanuman
,told Hanuman more auspicious words. 2.19
“Who will not feel scared
on seeing those long armed , broad eyed ones armed with bow and arrow
and who look like the sons of
devas?”
2.20
“I am doubting that these great men have been sent by
Vali because kings have many friends and
you cannot trust them.” 2.21
“Among men , spies move
in different guise and they need
to be identified. Enemies who do not trust, will strike a man who trusts when he is not alert.”
2.22
“Vali is an expert in his actions and a king with broad vision and he will have many methods to kill his
enemies and these should be understood
by ordinary people. 2.23
“Oh monkey , you go to them adopting the form of an ordinary
person and find about them. By their
speech , mannerisms and their traits.”
2.24
“Oh excellent monkey , you find out their intentions by
praising them, find out if they are
happy by their mood and then praise them
again and again to find out their intentions and oh great monkey , only after finding out
whether they are favourable to me , you should ask them the reason for those great archers to
enter in to this great forest?” 2.25-2.26
“Oh Monkey you should succeed in finding out
whether they are pure hearted or evil ones by
talking with them.” 2.27
After being instructed in this way by
the king of monkeys, that son of wind
god , took a decision to go and meet
Rama and Lakshmana.
2.28
That great monkey
Hanuman , who cannot be easily approached said, “Yes” and proceeded to whichever place the very strong Lakshmana and Rama were
going so that he can meet them.
2.29
This is the end of the
second chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
3.Hanuman meets
Rama
(Hanuman who is an expert in conversations meets Rama and
Lakshmana. He is impressed by them. They too are impressed with him and
express their interest in meeting
Sugreeeva.)
As soon as Hanuman
understood the words of the great Sugreeva , from the Rishyamooka mountain he jumped to a place near
Raghava.
3.1
That Hanuman who was the son of wind god and who was
adamant in his habits , left the monkey
form and assumed the form of a mendicant
.
3.2
After Hanuman reached Raghava with humility , he saluted
him and he started praising those valorous heroes using gentle and pleasing words.
3.3
Hanuman the son of wind god after offering them honour as per rules and that soft valorous and truthful one
started telling them words to their
liking. 3.4
“ Why have you ,
who are fair complexioned , who resemble Gods
, who are royal sages and who
follow strictly the penance have reached
this place and frightening the
groups animals and those
who roam in this forest?”
3.5-3.6
“You are looking at all the trees on the shores of
Pampa and oh sages, the waters of this
river shines due to your presence. Why are you who are fair complexioned , young and courageous , who
are wearing cloth made of bark and are
having handsome shoulders scaring all these creatures?”
3.7-3.8
“You are valorous
, having the sight of a lion , very
strong, very heroic , killer of enemies, holding bows like that of Indra,
blessed, having a pretty form , having the valour of best among bulls , having
arms resembling the elephant trunk , having luster and bulls among men.” 3.9-3.10
“Because of your youthful luster this king among mountains is shining and why have you come to this place though
you look like people who should rule over a kingdom.?” 3.11
“Both of you warriors
have eyes like lotus petals ,
wear matted hair , resemble each other
, look as if you have come from the land
of devas , appearing like sun and moon
who have accidentally reached the earth
, having a broad chest , looking
like valorous men having the form of devas , having shoulders like lion
and look like having great enthusiasm
like a pair of bulls.” 3.12-3.13
“Why is it that your long well rounded arms resembling
iron clubs which should have been
ornamented fully appear devoid of any
ornaments?’
3.14
“I feel that both of you are capable of protecting the
entire earth including oceans , forests
which is decorated by Meru and Vindhya mountains .”
3.15
“These two bows
which are wonderful , has been applied
with wonderful coatings and have been decorated with gold and shine
like the Vajrayudha of Indra.”
3.16
“These auspicious looking quivers are completely filled
with sharp glittering arrows which are
capable of ending life and which are
like the horrifying snakes.”
3.17
“These very huge and
broad swords which are decorated with pure
gold are shining like snakes which have removed their coats.”
3.18
“When I am talking
like this , why are you not answering me? The soul of Dharma Sugreeva is a
valorous monkey chief , who was offended by his brother and is roaming
all over the world.”
3.19-3.20
“I am a monkey called Hanuman who was sent by
the great soul Sugreeva who is the chief of the monkeys and have
reached here.”
3.21
“Sugreeva wants to enter in to a treaty of friendship with
you both. I am his minister and the son of wind God and I took the form of a mendicant and reached
the Rishyamooka mountains due to the wishes of Sugreeva as I can
take any form and be at any
place.”
3.22-3.23
When the valorous
Rama and Lakshmana heard what has been told by Hanuman , those experts
in use of words and pleasing talk . did not reply him. 3.24
Having heard the words
of that one Rama told his
pleasant faced and gentle brother
Lakshmana who was standing near
him. 3.25
“He is the minister of the
great monkey called Sugreeva and we have come here with a desire to see Sugreeva. He has come to see us ” 3.26
“Oh Son of Sumithra , you talk to this minister of Sugreeva , who is an expert in
conversation and who has talked with us in a friendly manner
using sweet words.”
3.27
“One who is not well versed in rig Veda, not well versed in Yajur Veda and also not
well versed in Sama Veda cannot speak
like him.”
3.28
“Surely he has studied
Grammar of the language
extremely well , for in the
length conversation of his there
was not even little
mispronunciation.”
3.29
“ I could not notice any defect in his eyes, his forehead and between his eyebrows or in the limbs on
other parts of the body” 3.30
“The speech that he
spoke was not very elaborate , not confusing , not dragging , not speedily
delivered and were raised from his chest
and delivered by his throat.”
3.31
“The words that he spoke was
endowed with culture , neither
delivered fast nor slow and were
pronounced properly and was captivating
our hearts.” 3.32
“The wonderful words that he spoke were delivered properly
from three places(Throat, chest and
belly) and who will not
hold him greatly even if he is an enemy holding a sword.” 3.33
“Oh sinless one , unless a king has an emissary like
him, how can his actions move and be properly
accomplished?” 3.34
“If the one entrusted with
accomplishing his objectives does
have such group of good qualities , all
that king’s desires and aims would be accomplished due to the words of prompting
that emissary .”
3.35
When he was told this way
The son of Sumithra an expert conversationalist told that monkey who was an expert in talking and was the minister of Sugreeva .
3.36
“We both know the
good qualities of the greatly learned
Sugreeva and we have come
here only in search of Sugreeva , the
king of monkeys.”
3.37
“Oh Virtuous Hanuman,
we will follow the words of Sugreeva which has been spoken by you to
us and do accordingly.” 3.38
Having the words spoken with expertise , the monkey who was the son of wind god
became happy and after fixing his mind
on the path of victory , wanted to get a treaty of friendship with them. 3.39
This is the end of the
third chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
4.Lakshmana
introduces Rama and they go to
meet Sugreeva.
That happy hanuman felt that he has done his duty , after
hearing the sweet words and mentally thought about Sugreeva. 4.1
He thought that the fact of Sugreeva getting his kingdom
would take place because this great man
has come to this place for completing
his work.
4.2
That great monkey Hanuman who was greatly happy replied to the words of Rama who was an
expert in speech. 4.3
“Why have you
accompanied by your brother come to this horrifying forest surrounding
Pampa , which is inaccessible , filled
with snakes and beasts?” 4.4
Having heard those words , Lakshmana as urged by Rama , told
the story of the great soul Rama who was the son of Dasaratha. 4.5
“There was a lustrous king called Dasaratha who liked Dharma and he not only followed his own Dharma but
looked after the dharma of the four Varnas.”
4.6
“He never hated anyone and no one hated him and he
was like Lord Brahma for all beings
and he performed many fire sacrifices in fire
and gave away many charities and
liberal fees.” 4.7
“His eldest son Rama was greatly famous among people ,who
provided protection to all beings and
respected the words of his father.”
4.8
“Among the sons of Dasaratha he was valorous , blessed with good qualities , full of royal
qualities and endowed with royal
wealth and he was banished to the forest
and is now residing with me.”
4.9-4.10
“ Sita his greatly lustrous wife followed him to the
forest in virtuous servitude , like the greatly lustrous Sun God following him up
to the end of the day.” 4.11
“I am his younger brother
well known as Lakshmana who
volunteered to serve that well versed man who is virtuous and learned
thankfully.”
4.12
“He merits pleasure and greatness and is interested in doing good to all
beings , and now is without wealth and is depending on the life of the forest and his wife was abducted from a lonely place
by a Rakshasa who can assume any form
that he likes and we do not know anything
about that Rakshasa who has
abducted her.”
4.13-4.14
Son of Dithi who was named as Dhanu became a Rakshasa due to a curse and he told us that Sugreeva
the great monkey is capable of solving our problem.”
4,15
“After telling , “That greatly valorous one will know about
him who abducted your wife”, That
Dhanu went to haven very happily.”
4.16
“I have told answers to whatever you have asked and me and Rama are going to Sugreeva to
request his help.” 4.17
“This Rama gave away all his wealth and obtained great fame and that one who was the lord of earth
earlier , now seeks the help of Lord
Sugreeva.”
4.18
“His father who was a lover of Dharma earlier used to offer protection to others
and such a king’s son Rama is now seeking protection from
Sugreeva.”
4.19
“Previously this soul of Dharma was capable of providing
protection to all those who seek his protection
and such a respectable Rama is seeking protection with Sugreeva.”
4.20
“Previously all who
need help used to seek his grace and that
Rama is seeking the grace of the king of monkeys.” 4.21
“This Rama blessed with all good characters is the eldest son of Dasaratha who was
the king honoured by all the kings of the world is very famous in all the three worlds and that Rama has
come here seeking the protection of Sugreeva.” 4.22-4.23
“The lord of monkeys
Sugreeva should show grace to the
grieving Rama who is approaching him to solve his grief .” 4.24
When the son of
Sumithra told like this with tear filled
eyes , Hanuman who was an expert in
speech replied him using these
words. 4.25
“These type of very intelligent people who have conquered over their anger and who
have won of their senses have luckily here but should have been approached by the king of
monkeys himself.” 4.26
“He has banished from his kingdom by Vali due to enmity
between them and is greatly offended with his brother who has abducted his wife.” 4.27
“Being a youth and son of sun God , Sugreeva
would extend help to you along
with us in the search for Sita.” 4.28
Hanuman after saying like this in a gentle and sweet
manner told Rama, “Let us go and meet
Sugreeva.”
4.29
After Hanuman who was a soul of Dharma spoke like this,
Lakshmana worshipped him as per rules and then told Rama. 4.30
“That monkey who is the son of wind God appears pleased and from his words , it appears that he is a
man of action and so you have
achieved your objective, Rama.” 4.31
“With a pleasant face he is talking with happiness and it looks to me that Hanuman the son of wind God will not tell a lie.” 4.32
Then that great Hanuman, the son of wind god led both the
very valorous Raghavas to
meet the king of the monkeys. 4.33
He changed his form
of mendicant to his normal form
of monkey and that
elephant like monkey carrying
those valorous men on
his back, proceeded further.”
4,33
That very famous valorous monkey , who was the son of wind god felt happy in
doing his job properly travelled to the
great mountain along with an auspicious
mind as well as Rama and Lakshmana.
4.35
This is the end of the
fourth chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
5. Rama enters in to a treaty with Sugreeva
( Hanuman introduces Rama and Lakshmana to sugrreva and
after understanding each other they
enter in to a treaty of mutual help)
From the Rishyamooka mountain Hanuman went to the Malaya
mountain and announced his arrival along with the Raghavas to the
king of the monkeys.
5.1
“The very wise Rama
who is stable in his valour and
truly valiant has arrived here along with his brother Lakshmana .” 5.2
“Rama who was born in the clan of Ikshuvakus is the son of
Dasaratha. He is well known for his
Dharma and obeying the words of his father.”
5.3
“ When the great one was
living according to religious rules in the forest , Ravana has abducted
his wife and he has come to seek refuge from you.”
5,4
“This Rama is the son
of that king who satiated fire by
doing Rajasooya and Aswamedha Yagnas , who has gifted cows in hundreds and
thousands in those sacrifices , who gave liberal monetary fees and made
the priests happy , who ruled the
earth by penance as well as truth and
have come seeking refuge from you , for
the sake of a lady.”
5.5-5.6
“These two brothers
are desirous of entering in to a treaty with you and these deserve to be
worshipped by you and so receive them honorably.”
5.7
After hearing the words of Hanuman, Sugreeva became very
happy and dressed in the most presentable manner he told Raghava.
5,8
“You sir, are a
student of Dharma, a greatly valorous hero
and one who is dear to all and your virtues have been explained by
Hanuman sincerely to me.” 5.9
“Oh great Lord , You
can accept my friendship , provided
you like to have friendship with a monkey like me and it would be a
great benefit to me.” 5.10
“If you desire a
treaty with , I am extending my hand now. Please hold my hand and give
me the respect due
through my hand.”
5.11
After hearing the very good words spoken by Sugreeva , Rama with a mind full of happiness held his
hand , and for maintaining affection
drew him close and hugged him. 5.12
Then Hanuman the destroyer of enemies gave up his form as a
mendicant , developed fire by turning two wooden sticks and lit the fire in to a flame and offered flowers to that fire and with
proper attention and a happy frame of mind placed the fire in between them. 5.13-5.14
Then Rama and
Sugreeva with great reverence went
ceremonially round that blazing fire and established friendship between them.
5.15
Then with a very loving mind Raghava as well as the monkey
looked at each other and not being satisfied further looked at
each other.
5.16
“You are now my dear friend
and let us share with each other our sorrow and joy “, told Sugreeva to
Raghava with a mind full of joy.
5.17
Then he cut a branch
of the Sala tree thick with leaves and
flowers and sat on that branch of Sala
tree along with Rama. 5.18
Then the bull among the monkeys Hanuman who was pleased gave a thickly flowered branch of a
sandalwood tree to Lakshmana for him to
sit.
5.19
That very happy
Sugreeva using gentle and sweet
words replied to Rama whose eyes were shining with
joy. 5.20
“Oh Rama I have been insulted as I am moving with great fear after my wife has been taken over and force to live in this horrifying forest.
“
5.21
“ Oh Rama Being scared I am living in this forest
with unsteady mind because I have
been insulted by brother Vali who has
created enmity with me.”
5.22
“OH great one provide me protection from Vali as I am scared and pained by him. Oh son of Kakustha clan, you should
act in such a manner that my fear goes
away.”
5.23
When he was told like this
that son of Kakustha clan , who was greatly lustrous , who likes Dharma,
who practices Dharma ,with a smile answered to Sugreeva.
5.24
“Oh great monkey , the result of helping a friend is well
known to me . I will kill Vali who has
stolen your wife.” 5.25
“My arrows are never failing
and sharp and are similar to Sun
and using them I will speedily kill Vali with a bad character . My arrows are covered
by the skin of Kanaka birds , sharp tipped , with straight tips , snake
like and are equal to the Vajrayudha of
Indra.”
5.26-5.27
“Now you will see Vali being hit these poison like sharp arrows and see him falling on the ground like a
mountain which is shattered .”
5.28
Hearing these words which were pleasing to his own mind ,
Sugreeva was greatly pleased , said
these very important words. 5.29
Oh Lion among men Raghava , I am sure that I would get back
my wife and my kingdom , Oh God among men act in such a way that my elder brother who is my enemy is destroyed and killed .” 5.30
When Sugreeva made this declaration of friendship Rama
, the left eye of Sita which was like lotus petal , Vali ’s left eye of
the colour of the gold , Ravana’s fire like left eye twitched at the same time for a moment.
5.31-5.32
This is the end of the
fifth chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
6.Sugreeva shows Rama the ornaments of Sita
(Sugreeva
recollects that a lady being carried in
the sky by a Rakshasa has dropped some
ornaments there. Rama identifies them as belonging to Sita. )
“Then that Sugreeva
again told Raghava , the son of
Raghu clan, “Oh Rama , I have been informed by Hanuman , who is my best minister and friend, the reason for your coming to the
desolate forest along with your
brother Lakshmana .When you were living
in the forest with your brother , The
Rakshasa has stolen Maithili , the daughter of Janaka , when she was
crying when you and Lakshmana were not with her.”
6.1-6.3
“Seeing for a proper
chance that Rakshasa also killed the
vulture Jatayu and that Rakshasa made you sorrowful by separation of wife from you ,”
6.4
“You would soon get rid of the sorrow caused by the
separation of your wife for I will
restore her to you like the Vedas were
restored back.”
6.5
“Whether she is in Rasathala or whether she is in a place in the sky , I
will get you back your wife, Oh killer
of enemies.” 6.6
“Oh Raghava , Oh
greatly valorous one , please know that my words would become the truth
.It is not possible for Indra or devas or asuras to make your wife disappear , like poisonous
food cannot be digested.”
6.7
“Oh greatly valorous one , leave out your sorrow as I will
get back your wife. I think by inference that
I have seen Maithili who was crying was being carried away by a cruel Rakshasa as she was hoarsely crying “Rama, Rama”,
“Lakshmana, Lakshmana” while she moved
like a restless king of serpents on the
lap of Ravana.”
6.8-6.10
“Seeing the five of us sitting on the mountain top , she dropped her auspicious ornaments tied
in her upper cloth.” 6.11
“Oh Raghava, we have collected those ornaments and preserved them and I will now get them , so that you can recognize them.”
6.12
As soon as Sugreeva told like this Rama who talks pleasantly
“”oh friend , get them quickly , what is the need of a delay?” 6.13
When Sugreeva was requested like this, he went in to a deep cave on the mountain, so
that he can get them and make the desire
of Rama to come true.
6.14
Carrying the upper cloth as well as the auspicious ornaments
, that monkey showed them to Rama and told, “You can see them.” 6.15
Then Rama took in his hand the auspicious ornaments kept on
a cloth and his eyes were filled with
tears and he looked like a moon , covered with dews.
6.16
Being greatly in love
with Sita , he was made wet by the tears that he shed and wailing “Oh darling”, he fell on the
ground , not able to maintain his natural courage.
6.17
Holding those well decorated great ornaments to his chest , he took painful breath and got enraged like a great serpent in its
pit.
6.18
With shedding tears
continuously and speedily , he
saw the son of Sumithra who was standing by his side and wailing piteously he started
telling.
6.19
“ Oh, Lakshmana, please see the auspicious upper cloth and the ornaments of the body thrown
down by Vaidehi.” 6.20
“Sita must have dropped these on the grasses in the grassland because the ornaments she has dropped have not been damaged.” 6.21
When Rama told like this Lakshmana told these words in
return, “ I do not know her armlets nor her ear rings but I recognize her toe rings because I used
to salute her feet daily.” 6.22
Then Rama told the
following words to Sugreeva “Tell me Sugreeva
, as seen by you to which place
did that cruel looking Rakshasa
has taken my darling who is dearer than my life to me ?” 6.23-6.24
“Where does that Rakshasa who has caused great sorrow to me live? Because of
that one , I am going to destroy all Rakshasas.” 6.25
“By abducting Maithili, he has caused great anger in me and by doing that for his own life, he has
opened the doors of death.” 6.26
“ Oh king of monkeys , Tell me about that Rakshasa who has abducted my beloved one and
caused trouble to her and I will take
him to the abode of death.”
6.27
This is the end of the
sixth chapter Of the book
of Kishkinda of the holy
Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
7. Sugreeva Consoles Rama
(Sugreeva tells Rama that he should not sink in sorrow and become something which is not
useful. Rama is happy at these words and promises to help
Sugreeva.)
When Rama who was grieving told like to this Sugreeva , that monkey replied with hands held in salutation with
eye full of tears and words choked in sorrow.
7.1
“I do not know the place of residence of that sinner Rakshasa , nor do I know his ability ,
valour or the heritage of that one born in a bad race.”
7.2
“Oh destroyer of enemies, leave out your sorrow for I
am telling you the truth that I will
make necessary efforts and you
will get back your Sita.”
7.3
“After killing Ravana with his people , I would satisfy
my inner manly strength and I
will do necessary deeds that you get
back your Sita.”
7.4
“ The time spent by you is sufficient , become courageous
like you usually are because for men like you this type of disposition is
not proper.”
7.5
“I also have attained
great sorrow due to being separated from
my wife but I do not grieve and I have
not lost my courage.” 7.6
“ Though I am born as an ordinary monkey , I m not grieving
but you are a disciplined great soul with habit of steadfastness. Why are you
grieving?
7.7
“You should stop the flowing tears with courage , for you being soft and good in nature
should not deviate from your
steadfast habit.”
7.8
“Whether you are
sorrowing or have lost your wealth
or scared or have reached the end of your life , you should analyze
within yourselves and become steadfast
and give up despair.” 7.9
“Only a childish man
would adopt to grief daily for
like a heavily loaded boat sinks in water , you would drown in your despair.”
7.10
“On the basis of our friendship , with salutations I request
you to resort to manliness , for you do
not deserve to give in to sorrow.”
7.11
“Anyone who is sorrowing would lose the pleasure and his glory would diminish and so you do not deserve to give
yourself up to sorrow.” 7.12
‘Even life is
doubtful for one who is overpowered with sorrow
and so great king leave out this
sorrow and depend yourself only on your
courage .” 7.13
“I am not advising you but telling all this as your friend and so honouring our friendship , you do not deserve to grieve.” 7.14
“When Sugreeva told these with sweetness and peace to Raghava ,He wiped off his tears with the hem of his garment.” 7.15
That son of Kakustha clan became composed by hearing the
words of Sugreeva and after hugging
Sugreeva he spoke like this.
7.16
“ Oh Sugreeva Whatever duty has to be done by a friend with
affection has been done by you in a
soothing , suitable and tactful way
.”
7.17
“Oh friend comforted and consoled by you I have
become normal and is difficult to
find a friend to do that in
such a time.” 7.18
“You should make efforts
in the matter of searching Maithili as well as
that bad soul and fierce
Ravana who is a Rakshasa.” 7.19
“Without any hesitation tell me what I should practice and it would yield good results like
seeding in the rainy season.” 7.20
“Oh tiger among monkeys, the words uttered by me now with
self respect, I assure you should be
treated as a promise.” 7.21
“I Have never told a lie
at any time before and I am
taking an oath that I would tell only
truth in future. “ 7.22
Hearing the
words of Raghava made the monkey Sugreeva and his ministers happy , especially his oath. 7.23
Then that man and the monkey met in private and both in a fitting manner shared their
joys and sorrow. 7.24
The king of monkeys after hearing the words of that great man who was a bull among men and that
learned chief hero among the monkeys thought that his mission has been accomplished in his
heart.
7.25
This is
the end of the seventh chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
8.Rama asks
Sugreeva about the cause of enmity with Vali.
(Sugreeva indicates the reason for enmity between him and Vali . Rama asks for a
detailed story.)
Sugreeva the monkey was satisfied by the words of Rama and he told the following to Rama in the presence of Lakshmana. 8.1
“I have no doubt that
all the Gods are blessing me , for you have arrived as a good friend to me at this time.” 8.2
“Without any
doubt, with the help from you , Oh Rama , I can even get the kingdom of devas and
what to speak of my kingdom.”
8.3
“OH Raghava I have become honourable to my relatives and
friends as I got a friend from the
Raghava family with fire as witness.” 8.4
“You will slowly understand that I am also a suitable and good friend , for I
am not in a position to speak about the good qualities of mine.”
8.5
“The affection of great men like you who have
greatly attained fulfillment in
their duty would become stable in
providing affection and courage to
me.”
8.6
“Pious people consider that silver, gold , cloths and
ornaments should not be divided among people
but are to be used collectively
among good people.”
8.7
“Whether one is rich or poor or whether he is sorrowing or happy
or whether one in innocent or guilty , his ultimate refuge is his friend.”
8.8
“For the sake of one’s friend, you can give up wealth and pleasure and even leave the country ,
after seeing such a friendship in him.” 8.9
To Sugreeva who talks pleasing words , Rama said, “Let it be like that”, in front of Lakshmana who was endowed with
grace and comparable to Indra.
8.10
Seeing Rama as
well as the very strong Lakshmana standing there , he cast his eyes
unsteadily all round that
place . 8.11
That king of the monkeys then saw a big graceful Sala tree
having good flowers graced by the
bees and less of leaves , not very far away.
8.12
Sugreeva then cut a branch with lots of leaves
and beautifully blossoms and
spread it on earth and sat on it along
with Raghava. 8.13
Seeing both of them sit , Hanuman broke another branch of the Sala tree and made the obedient Lakshmana sit on
it. 8.14
When Rama who was like a peaceful ocean was pleasantly seated comfortable on the hill
slope which was filled with flowers and fruits, Sugreeva who was greatly happy spoke using sweet words to Rama and Lakshmana , mixing up words
sometimes due to extreme love. 8.15-8.16
“As I have offended my brother and so I am wandering in the great mountain Rishyamooka with fear and also sorrowful because my wife has been
taken away from me.”
8.17
“Oh Rama , I live
scared , immersed in fear and with an
agitated mind in the forest as I am
offended by brother Vali and have
developed enmity with him.”
8.18
“Oh Rama who can scare the entire world , I am scared of
Vali and saw you should show your
grace on me who is an orphan.” 8.19
When he was addressed like this , the son of Kakustha
clan who had great luster , who was a follower of Dharma and who liked Dharma replied
to Sugreeva as if he is making fun of him. 8.20
“Helping is the fruit of friendship and harming is the characteristic of an enemy and so now itself I will kill
that one who has stolen your wife.”
8.21
“These arrows with
wings of Kanaka bird which can go at
high speed and are decorated by gold glow like a fierce fire are
born in the bed of reeds of Karthikeya and are similar to the
thunderbolt of the great Indra
and they have smooth joints , are
very sharp and are like very angry
serpents.” 8.22-8.23
“Oh friend, he whom you call Vali is one who does sinful deeds and you will see him now being killed by my arrow
and crushed like a mountain.”
8.24
When Sugreeva , the chief of army of the monkeys heard
these words of Raghava became incomparably happy and said, “Great , great.”
8.25
“Oh Rama , I am filled with sorrow and you are the one
who protects those affected by
sorrow and as your friend , I am greatly
sorry for you.”
8.26
“You have given your
hand and made me your friend with fire
as the witness and you are greater than
my life . You being my friend I am taking an oath on my words of honour.” 8.27
“Considering you as my friend I am speaking in a relaxed way to you about my inner
sorrow which keeps on tormenting
me.” 8.28
When he told this his eyes were masked by his tears and
since his voice choked with tears he was not able to speak any further .
8.29
Instantly Sugreeva controlled the speed of his tears which was rushing out like the current of the river , he again assumed courage and started speaking in front of Rama. 8.30
After controlling his tears , Sugreeva wiped his
eyes and taking deep breath , that
lustrous one told Rama. 8.31
“Earlier Oh Rama , Vali uprooted me away from the kingdom and after making me listen to harsh
words threw me out with force .” 8.32
“My wife whom I loved more than my life was robbed and all my friends were arrested and then
imprisoned.”
8.33
“Oh Raghava that bad soul
tried to destroy me and send many armed monkeys and I killed all of them.” 8.34
“Oh Raghava because of this I also viewed you with
suspicion and scared I did not come
before you as fear scares everyone.” 8.35
“”I am being helped only by Hanuman and few other monkey
chiefs and in spite of all
difficulties I am surviving with my
life.” 8.36
“These monkeys are very affectionate towards me and
protect me from all sides .They go along with me wherever I go and stay with me , if I stay.”
8.37
“I will tell you in brief , because there is no need to
tell in detail. My elder brother Vali , who is well known for his valour is now my enemy.”
8.38
“My sorrow can only
vanish after his death takes
place and happiness in my life is also
decided by his destruction.” 8.39
“Oh Rama I have explained about my sorrow and means for
ending it. And I believe whether a man is sad or happy the only protection he can get is from his friend.”
8.40
After hearing these words of Sugreeva Rama told him, “I
would like to know about the reason for the development of enmity between you
both.”
8.41
‘After hearing about the reason for the enmity between you two monkeys and after measuring your weakness and
strength , I will take necessary action
with pleasure.” 8.42
“After hearing about your being insulted , my heart is
shaking and I am being subject to strong deep anger which is rushing like the flow of rain water
in rainy season.” 8.43
“You tell me about it freely and happily before I string my bow
for as soon as I send my arrow , your enemy would be destroyed.” 8.44
When the great son of Kakustha clan told like this to
Sugreeva , the four monkeys were extremely
overjoyed which was matchless .
8.45
Then Sugreeva started narrating the reason for the enmity and told how it all started to the elder brother of Lakshmana. 8.46
This is the end of the
eighth chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
9. Story of the
killing of Mayavi by Vali
(Vali the elder son was crowned as the king at his
father’s death. One day an asura called
Mayavi challenged him. HE went to fight with him along with Sugreeva. Mayavi
entered a cave, Vali entered behind him. When blood and foam came out of the
cave , the ministers Crowned Sugreeva
as the king. One day Vali came back.)
“My Elder brother Vali is a destroyer of enemies who earlier used to respect my father as well as myself.”
9.1
“After my father ‘ s
death he being the eldest was
made the king of monkeys by the
ministers as well as other great
monkeys.” 9.2
“While he was ruling the
great kingdom belonging to my
father’s and grandfather’s , I remained
like a servant by his side and
obeyed him.”
9.3
“There was a lustrous Rakshasa called Mayavi who was the elder brother of Dundhubhi and son of
Maya and he had a great enmity with Vali due to an affair with a woman.” 9.4
“He arrived one
silent night to the doors of Kishkinda
and he made great blaring sound
and invited Vali for a fight.” 9.5
“My brother who was sleeping , after hearing that great bellowing sound and that great Vali
could not tolerate that sound
and came out.”
9.6
“Though me and ladies bowed to him and tried to prevent
him, he came out with great anger and wanted to kill that great Asura. “
9.7
“That greatly strong one spurned all of us and then
due to my love for him , I also went
along with him.” 9.8
That Asura seeing
from a great distance my brother and myself coming towards him ,
was greatly scared and ran away.” 9.9
“When he was running out of fear , we both speedily followed him , by the path which was lit my
the moon , which was just then rising.”
9.10
“That Asura speedily
went inside a hole on the earth , which was difficult to enter and covered it with grass and we who have
reached that place waited near it.,” 9.11
“Vali seeing the asura entering the hole on earth flew in to a great rage and with great anger he told me the following words.” 9.12
“Oh Sugreeva, stand
near the entrance of this hole on earth with alertness , as I am entering in to it
to kill
that enemy.” 9.13
“When I heard these words , I begged that destroyer of
enemies , but he made me swear on his feet that I would not enter that hole.”
9.14
“After he entered the hole almost one year passed away
and I was wasting my time by standing near the entrance of the
hole.” 9.15
“Thinking that I have lost my brother and becoming
alarmed due to love at being not able to
see my brother and started doubting that some harm might
have occurred.” 9.16
“After a very long time from the entrance of the hole
blood with foam started oozing out and I became greatly saddened.” 9.17
“The sound of screaming of that Asura reached my ears but not the screeches of my brother who was involved in the fight.” 9.18
“ Oh friend, I
concluded from the signs that my brother
has been killed and closed that hole
with a stone as big as a mountain and
with great sorrow performed water oblations and reached back Kishkinda and
though I tried to conceal the happenings, the ministers persuaded me to
tell about it.
9.19-9.20
“Then I was persuaded by them and I was crowned and started ruling that kingdom as per justice , Oh Rama. And at that time he
who was half monkey came back after killing that Asura enemy .”9.21
“Seeing me crowned
, with his eyes reddening with anger , he arrested me and all the ministers and started telling
very rude words.” 9.22
“Though I was capable of killing him , Oh Rama , thinking it is a sin , I did not
try to do it , as I honoured him as my
brother.” 9.23
“When my brother entered the city after killing the enemy , I acknowledged him as
great soul and saluted him with a very happy inner mind but he did not say any words of blessing.” 9.24-9.25
“Oh Lord Rama , Though I bowed to him in salutation, with my crown touching
his feet , Vali did not show any sign
of grace towards me.”
9.26
This is the end of the
ninth chapter Of the book
of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
10.The story of banishment of Sugreeva
(Sugreeva then tells about how unjustly he was banished
from his kingdom and how his wife was usurped from him by Vali. Rama promises
to kill Vali)
“Then I wanted to please my brother who has come greatly angry and greatly agitated and started
appeasing him.” 10.1
“Fortunately you have reached back safely after
killing your enemy .Oh Lord of all
orphans , but for your return I would have been an orphan.”
10.2
“I will hold the umbrella with many ribs and which is
like the full moon which has just risen
with Yak tails. Be kind enough
to accept it.”
10.3
“Ok king , I stood
near the mouth of the cave undergoing great difficulty for one year
and then I saw the blood flowing out of the mouth of that cave . My heart was filled with sorrow and I lost control over my senses. Then after
covering the door of the cave with a stone of the size of the mountain , I
retreated from that place and reentered Kishkinda.”
10.4-10.5
“The citizens and the ministers who saw me grieving crowned me though I did not like it. I may be
excused for that.” 10.6
“You only are the king worthy of reverence and I am just
like earlier . I have taken up the job of the king because you were absent . The kingdom is now stable
with its ministers , citizens and
towns and its thorn like enemies kept away.” 10.7-10.8
“This kingdom
which has been deposited with me during your absence is being returned
to you and Of slayer of enemies, Oh
gentle one, do not get angry at me.”
10.9
“Oh king , I am begging you with bent heads and hands
folded in salutation . I took this assignment to rule kingdom
only during your absence as entrusted to me by citizens and ministers
so that it can be preserved without any problems.” 10.10
Though I was speaking to him with affection , that monkey
abused me and reproached me in spite of the fact that I spoke in various ways to him. 10.11
Calling people who agreed with him and the ministers who were invited , he spoke to me very
harshly in the middle of my friends. 10.12
“You know well how that the angry war mongering Mayavi ,
who is a great asura challenged me for a
war that night .” 10.13
“As soon as I heard
these words of his, I came out of
the palace and this dreadful brother
followed me.” 10.14
“Then that Asura seeing me at night being followed by
another powerful person , was stricken
with great fear seeing both of advancing
against him and speedily entered a huge
cave though he was chased.
10.15-10.16
“When I saw him entering that horrifying very big cave , I instructed my cruel looking brother like this.”
10.17
“I will not have
the power to return from the cave till I kill the asura
and so you please wait for me at the mouth of cave
till I kill him and return back. “
10.18
“Under the hope that Sugreeva is waiting for me, I
entered the cave which was difficult to
enter and when I was searching for the
asura One long year passed.”
10.19
“ Without much effort I could find the fearful enemy of mine and I killed him along with his
relatives.”
10.20
“When he was roaring and writhing , blood came out of his
mouth and it became difficult to stop the flow of blood in that cave.” 10.21
“After killing the
powerful enemy who was the son of Dhundubi
, when I was coming out , I could not find the door of the cave since it was
blocked.”
10.22
“I went on shouting
for Sugreeva again and again and
when there was no response , I became greatly distressed.” 10.23
“I hit the walls
of the cave many times with my
feet and broke the door at last and have arrived here from
there.” 10.24
“And this cruel
Sugreeva who had forgotten brotherly
affection wished like a mirage to have
the kingdom for himself stopped
me.” 10.25
After telling like this that monkey Vali without getting perturbed banished me from the kingdom with a single cloth . 10.26
“Oh Rama ,
Remembering that attack
as well as robbing of my wife , I am greatly scared of him and
wandering this earth which is covered by oceans and forests.”
10.27
“Being sad due to
my wife being stolen from me, I have come to this great mountain Rishyamooka , which is
inaccessible to Vali due to some other reason.”
10.28
“This is the story about the great enmity between us told
in great detail and you can realize the
great sorrow which has befallen me for
no fault of mine.”
10.29
“Oh valorous Rama
who is fearful to the entire world , due to the fear and sufferings caused by Vali, I am
requesting for your grace by killing Vali.”
10.30
When he was spoken to like this the lustrous Rama who was a follower of Dharma , started
telling these words which are according to Dharma in a teasing way to
Sugreeva.
10.31
“My unerring sharp arrows which are like the Sun
would soon kill Vali who is
an evil one with great speed.” 10.32
“As long as I do not see him who has stolen your wife , till that time
that soul of sin Vali who has violated
virtue would live.” 10.33
“From my personal experience , I see that you are drowned
in the ocean of sorrow and I would
definitely make you cross that sea and
ensure that you get back all that you have lost.” 10.34
Hearing those
words which increased his joy and courage , Sugreeva who was immensely pleased told these great words.
10.35
This is the end of the
tenth chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
11Rama throws the skeleton of Dundhubhi
(Sugreeva describes the prowess of Vali. He tells how he
threw the body of Dhundhbhi whom he has killed to one yojana distance. He also
tells Rama about the curse of sage Mathanga on Vali. Rama throws the skeleton of Dhundhubhi to ten
yojanas distance just by his toe.
Sugreeva wanys him to pierce one of the seven Sala trees.)
When Sugreeva heard the words of Rama , his joy and
courage increased and he started praising Rama in a worshipful manner.
11.1
“Without any doubt , if you become angry , by using lustrous sharp
arrows which will pierce the vital
parts , you can burn the world similar
to Sin God burning the world before the deluge.” 11.2
‘Please hear with concentrated mind about his courage , valour and steadfastness from
me and then you u decide as to what is to be done by
you.”
11.3
“Vali daily
crosses oceans from east to west and
from South to North before sun rise without getting tired.” 11.4
“Vali would climb to the top of the mountains
and he would toss huge
peaks speedily upwards and then
catch them .” 11.5
“While Vali is exhibiting his strength he would brake many strong trees in the
forest with vigour and speed.” 11.6
“There was a buffalo
called Dundhubhi , who was shining like the Kailasa mountain, who has the strength of one
thousand elephants and greatly
valorous.” 11.7
“That wicked very huge bodied one proud of his valour and deluded by the power of boons that
he obtained went to the ocean which is
the Lord of all rivers.” 11.8
“After reaching the sea with billowing waves and which
had collection of gems wanting to fight
a war with the ocean he told.” 11.9
“ OH king, That very strong ocean which was the soul of
Dharma arose and told that Rakshasa who was sent there by God of death.”
11.10
“Oh expert in war,
I am not capable of fighting with you
and please hear so that I can tell you
about the one who would engage
you in war.”
11.11
“ The very famous
king of mountains Himalayas is the abode of many sages in its great forests and is
the father in law of Sankara. He has many great waterfalls and many cavers and caverns within him. He
will be competent and give you
incomparable pleasure in war.”
11.12-11.13
“That great Asura understanding that the ocean is scared
of him , went to Himalayas like a great arrow released from a bow and that
Dundhubhi then took elephant size
rocks from that white mountain
threw and broke them and
roared.” 11.14-11.15
“Then that Himalayas
who was gentle took a a pleasing form like a cloud and sitting on one of its peaks
told him.” 11.16
‘Oh Lover of Dharma Dundhubhi , do
not offer me any trouble , as I am the abode of sages doing penance , I am not suitable to war with you.”
11.17
“Hearing the words of the wise king of mountains ,
Dundhubhi who had red eyes due to anger spoke to him.” 11.18
“You are not fighting with me either because you are not
competent or you are afraid
of me but you can please show me
a valorous hero who would be ready to
fight with me.” 11.19
“That Himalayas who was skilful in conversation and a
person of Dharma , on hearing the angry words of that
great Asura , spoke angrily to
him.”
11.20
“There is a greatly wise monkey called Vali who is equal
in valour to Indra and the Lord of the
monkeys is living in Kishkinda which has
unmatched luster.”
11.21
‘He is very intelligent , greatly wise and an expert in
war and he is capable of facing in one to one fight war like just like Indra gave to Namuchi.”
11.22
“If you are interested in war speedily go to him , for he is difficult to face in war and
would be ever ready for it.” 11.23
“Hearing the words of Himalayas , the extremely angry
Dundhubhi went to the town of
Kishkinda which was the place of Vali.”
11.24
“He took the form of a terrifying bison with very sharp
horns and looked like a water rich cloud in
the sky of the rainy season and
that very strong one reached the gate
of Kishkinda and roared like a Dundhubhi
drum and shook the earth.”
11.25-11.26
“Breaking the trees which were nearby and scratching the earth and
digging the gate by his horns he
looked like an elephant.” 11.27
“Vali who had gone to his private apartments hearing that intolerable sound , jumped from
where he is along with a woman and looked like a moon coming out along with the stars.” 11.28
“Vali the lord of
the monkeys who roams all over the forest told Dundhubhi in few words whose letters were clear.” 11.29
“Oh Dundhubhi , for what reason are you blocking the door
like this and roaring . Oh very strong one
you are known to me , please save your own life.” 11.30
“After hearing those words of the king of monkeys Dundhubhi
told with reddened eyes
due to great anger.” 11.31
“Oh valorous one , you should not talk in the presence of
women , Start the war with me and then I will know your strength.” 11.32
“Otherwise I will control my anger for this night and I
will give you time to passionately indulge
in love play for this night.”
11.33
“Oh monkey , you can embrace them and give them whatever
you want to give and oh king of monkeys
you can also spend time with your friends.” 11.34
“See Kishkinda properly , assign some one like you
to be king of the city and play with ladies , for I am going to destroy your
pride.” 11.35
“He who kills an intoxicated one , heedless one, one who
is sleeping or one without weapons and one who is passionately indulged in
love is like a killer of unborn child in
a womb.” 11.36
“Then smiling mischievously , he sent away Tara and her servants and all
other women and angrily he told
the great Rakshasa.” 11.37
“Do
not think that I am intoxicated and if
you are not afraid of a war , my intoxication would
help me in striking you as I have drunk a heroes drink.” 11.38
“After having
angrily spoken like this and after removing the golden garland given to
him by his father the Indra
and stood ready for the
war.” 11.39
“Vali roaring like an elephant lifted Dundhubhi who was like a mountain by his horns and stuck him down.”
11.40
“Then Vali roared and threw the body
of Dundhubhi down, and blood
started flowing from the ears of Dundhubhi.” 11.41
“ Since both of them
were agitated and angry and
both were wishing to be victorious a horrible war took place between Dundhubhi
and the monkey.”
11.42
“Vali who has valour equal to Indra fought with fists , knees as well as stones and trees.” 11.43
“The Monkey and the asura pounced upon each other in that fight
and the power of Asura got reduced and that of the son of Indra
increased.”
11.44
“Vali lifted the asura Dundhubhi who was failing in his efforts , courage
strength and prowess, and hit him down on the ground and while being thrown down Dundhubhi was crushed
and the body got split in to five elements(he died) and he fell down
dead.”
11.45-11.46
“ That strong Vali
lifted that body which has lost its life
by his hands and with speed hurled it to a Yojana
distance.” 11.47
“When the body was thrown in haste , drops of blood from
the mouth of the body fell , which was scattered by the wind and fell on the hermitage of sage Matanga.”
11.48
“Seeing the drops
of blood of a Rakshasa that
has fallen on him, that great sage became angry
and started thinking about who
might have done it?’ 11.49
“Which bad soul has
sprayed blood , instantly on
me and that bad one who has done
it must be evil minded and childish?” 11.50
“After saying this the
great sage came out of his hermitage
and saw before him the mountain
like body of that buffalo.”
11.51
“By the power of penance he understood that it was done
by a monkey and he pronounced a great
curse on Vali who hurled it.” 11.52
“ If he who polluted this hermitage by sprinkling of blood enters this place protected by me , then
his death would take place .” 11.53
“If he who broke
trees in this place by
throwing the body of the Asura , comes within
one Yojana all round my hermitage clearly that
evil minded person will not live.”
11.54
“It is better that
those ministers of his who are staying in my
forest also go away with pleasure as soon as this pronouncement
is made.” 11.55
“If they stay back in the forest which has been looked after like a son by me and
destroy its shoots and harvest the fruits
and roots , definitely I would
also curse them.”
11.56-11.57
“I am giving them
one day time and from tomorrow , if I see
any such monkey , then he would
be transformed in to a mountain and remain here for thousands of years.” 11.58
“As soon as these words fell out of the mouth of the sage , they all came out of that
forest and went and met Vali.”
11.59
“Oh monkeys who live in the forest of Matanga , why have
you all together come to meet me? I
hope all of you are safe.”
11.60
“Then all those
monkeys told all that happened and also about the curse given to Vali and
the reason for that curse.”
11.61
“When Vali heard all that was told by the monkeys , Vali
went to the hermitage Of Matanga and with saluted hands begged for his pardon.”
11.62
“The great sage went in to his hermitage without obliging
him and due to the fear of that
curse Vali was greatly perturbed.”
11.63
“Due to the fear of that curse, Vali does not enter the
great Rishyamooka mountain and does not
even like to see it.”
11.64
“Knowing about the prohibition of his entry , Oh Rama , I
roam about in this great forest accompanied by my ministers without any fear.”
11.65
“That shining skeleton
lying on the mountain top is that of Dundhubhi , which was thrown
there by the vanity of Vali.”
11.66
“You can also see seven huge Sala trees full with their
branches and Vali by his innate power
can make them leafless one at a time.”
11.67
“Oh Rama , I am telling all this to describe about his
matchless valour , then how is it possible for you to kill him in war?”
11.68
When Sugreeva told like this Lakshmana smilingly told, “By performing which act
would you believe that we are capable of
killing Vali.”
11.69
Then Sugreeva told , “Earlier these seven Sala trees used
to be shaken one after another by Vali
and agitate them.”
11.70
“If Rama can with one arrow remove all leaves of one
of the Sala trees by his arrow, then on seeing the
valour of Rama, I would conclude that Vali is definitely dead.” 11.71
“Oh Lakshmana , if using one of his feet , he can kick
the skeleton of the buffalo and make it
fall at two hundred bow lengths , then I will have confidence in him.” 11.72
When Sugreeva told like this the eyes of Rama reddened and after thinking for a short time Sugreeva
again spoke to son of Kakustha clan.
11.73
“The strong monkey Vali is valorous and acknowledges valour and is famous for his strength and
masculinity and he cannot be defeated in
war.”
11.74
“Seeing his acts which are difficult for even devas to
perform , I became thoughtful and scared
and I depended on living in Rishyamooka.”
11.75
“After thinking and concluding that he the king of
monkeys cannot be defeated , cannot be
conquered and cannot be attacked , I am
not leaving Rishyamooka.”
11.76
“After suspecting problems , I am moving about in this
great forest along with affectionate ministers lead by Hanuman.”
11.77
“Oh Rama who loves
his friends , Oh tiger among men , in
you I have got a trustworthy laudable
and good friend , in whom I can depend
upon like the Himalaya mountain.” 11.78
“I do not know your power
in war as your valour has not
been seen by me , like I know
about my malicious brother .”
11.79
“I am not trying to measure you or insult you or intimidating you , but his
gross exploits have made fear rise in my heart.”
11.80
“Oh Raghava , your voice , courage as well as physique
seems desirable and indicate great
radiance but it is not clear like an ember covered with ash.”
11.81
Hearing these words
from the great soul Sugreeva ,
Rama with a smile told the following to
the monkey.
11.82
“Oh monkey, if you are not able to have confidence in me
, I will convince you of my power and valour in war.”
11.83
That elder brother of Lakshmana who is very strong and valorous after comforting Sugreeva by
saying this , playfully with his toe lifted the dried up body of Dundhubhi
and threw it to a distance of ten Yojanas .
11.84-11.85
Then Sugreeva seeing the body quickly again told to the elder brother of Rama who was shining
like a sun “The words told in front of the monkeys is really meaningful.”
11.86
“Oh friend , At
that time the flesh was wet and now it has become dried up without
flesh and is like grass , Oh Raghava, and at that time my brother Vali was intoxicated
and tired and so you could fling
it happily.” 11.87-11.88
“And because wet state and dry state makes a lot of
difference , I am not able to decide whether your strength of his strength is
more.”
11.89
“Oh dear one, I am still having doubt of your strength
compared to his but if you are able to
pierce one Sala tree , I would be
convinced.”
11.90
“Get set your great bow
which is like an elephant’s
trunk and draw the string up to
your ear and release a great arrow.”
11.91
“Oh Rama if you pierce one Sala tree by using your arrow , then I will not have any doubt .
Enough of this thinking and please do this one favour to me and I tell this swearing upon me.” 11.92
“Like the sun among things that are bright , Like
Himalayas being the greatest mountain and like Lion is the greatest among those
which walk with four feet , you are the most valorous among me. 11.93
This is the end of the
eleventh chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
12. The first fight of Sugreeva with Vali
(Rama shows his prowess
by sending his arrow through all the seven Sala trees, Convinced
accompanied by Rama Sugreeva goes to fight with Vali. Since both of them look alike Rama is not able to kill Vali. Decorated by a
forest flower Garland Sugreeva goes again to fight with Vali.)
When Rama heard these good words of Sugreeva , to create
confidence in his mind , Rama took up
the bow.
12.1
Rama who respects others , took one arrow and put it on the horrifying bow and
shot aiming at the Sala tree and the sound produced could be heard in all
directions. 12.2
That powerful
arrow which was decorated with gold , when released pierced through all the seven Sala trees and the mountain terrain and pierced the
earth.
12.3
That great arrow
after it was released within a short time pierced all the Sala trees and after it emerged from there returned back to the quiver.
12,4
That great monkey seeing the arrow piercing all the seven
trees was filled with great wonder by the speed of the arrow of Rama.
12.5
That Sugreeva , who was
greatly pleased , saluted Rama with folded hands and with his ornaments hanging down
prostrated before Rama with his head touching the earth.
12.6
Greatly pleased by act that Sugreeva spoke to Rama who was follower of Dharma , an
expert in all branches of knowledge and
valorous one who stood there.
12.7
“Oh bull among men, using your arrows you can kill even Indra
assisted by all devas in a battle and
what to see of this Vali. “
12.8
“Oh Rama with one arrow you have pierced , seven great
Sala trees, the mountain as well as the earth
and who can face you in the battle front?”
12.9
“All my sorrows
have deserted me as I got a friend like
you who is comparable to Indra and
Varuna.”
12.10
“Now for my sake you have
to kill my enemy Vali who is in
the form of my brother and for that son of Kakustha clan my salutations. “
12.11
Then Rama embraced
Sugreeva who was good to look at and
followed by Lakshmana he replied
back”
12.12
“We will now speedily go to Kishkinda with you leading us and after going
there you invite Vali who is
.only a brother for namesake, for a duel .”
12.13
Then they all went to
Kishkinda the capital of Vali and
hid themselves behind a tree and stayed there .
12.14
For the sake inviting Vali for a duel Sugreeva
let out a horrifying shout which was sky breaking , after tightening his stomach by his cloth.
12.15
Hearing that shouting of his brother, the very
strong Vali came out overwhelmed with great
anger like the Sun coming out of
the western ocean.
12.16
Then a tumultuous war broke out between Vali and
Sugreeva resembling a war between Budha(mercury) and Angaraka (mars) in the sky.
12.17
Those brothers forgetting themselves in anger fought with palms and fists and stuck each
other, like lightning and thunder .
12.18
Then Rama armed with bow looked at both of them, who
were valorous and similar to look at like Aswini Kumaras
.
12.19
Since Raghava could not recognize Vali or Sugreeva , he could not make up his
mind to release the deadly arrow .
12.20
Meanwhile Sugreeva defeated by Vali , not able to see Lord Raghava
ran to the Rishyamooka mountains.
12.21
Chased with great anger by Vali , the exhausted Sugreeva
, with blood oozing out from all his limbs
due to the beatings and with a
slackened body entered the forest of Matanga. 12.22
When the greatly
lustrous Vali saw Sugreeva enter that forest , scared due to the curse that he
had received saying , “You have
escaped” and returned.
12.23
Rama along with his brother as well as Hanuman came to that forest which was entered by
Sugreeva.
12.24
Sugreeva on seeing Rama along with Lakshmana felt greatly shy and replied seeing the earth. 12.25
“Asking me to challenge so that you can exhibit your valour to the enemy , you got me hit this way. Why
did you do it?” 12.26
“Oh Raghava , had you at that time itself
told me that you will not kill
Vali , I would not have gone there.” 12.27
When Sugreeva the
great soul was speaking like this in a
piteous and soul stirring manner
Raghava again told.
12.28
“Oh dear Sugreeva please hear and please get out of this anger and hear
why I did not sent that arrow?”
12.29
“Oh Sugreeva you and Vali are exactly alike in
adornment , in form and also in size and movements and resemble
each other .”
12.30
“ Oh monkey, In voice , in splendour or in looks or in valour , I could not find any differences between
you.”
12.31
“Oh best among monkeys , by the similarity between you
two , I was confused and so I did
not send the very fast arrow to kill the
enemy.”
12.32
“Due to your great similarity I did not send the horrifying arrow which is fatal
, thinking that I should not
strike at the root of our friendship between us.” 12.33
“Oh valorous king of monkeys ,
my ignorance or
thoughtlessness of folly of childishness would be revealed if you happen to die by mistake .”
12.34
“It is said the crime of killing one
who has promised you protection is very great . Me , Lakshmana and Sita of
the blessed colour are under your protection
as we have sought your protection in this forest.”
12.35
“ Oh monkey , Without having any doubts on me , you should go to fight again. Oh Sugreeva
within a short time , you will see that
Vali is dying in the battle with a
single arrow of mine and see him lying
dead on the ground.”
12.36-12.37
“Oh king of monkeys
, you have some sort of signet
with you , so that, in the fight that is going to happen, I can recognize you.”
12.38
“Oh Lakshmana pluck that Gajapushpi flower in bloom which is auspicious and put in the neck of the great
Sugreeva.”
12.39
Then Lakshmana went to the path in the mountain which was full of blooming Gajapushpi flowers , plucked
them and kept it on the neck of Sugreeva.
12.40
That auspicious gentle one Sugreeva with the creeper garland around his neck looked like a rain cloud at
dusk adorned by a row of cranes,
12.41
With a radiant body that Sugreeva , as per the words of Rama , along with Rama
went to Kishkinda which was ruled by Vali.
12.42
This is the end of the
twelfth chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
13.Rama sees the hermitage
of seven sages
(On their way to Kishkinda they seea hermitage from which
scented air was coming out . Sugreeva told Rama that it was the hermitage of the seven sages and requests them to
salute that hermitage.)
The elder brother
of Lakshmana went from Rishyamooka
along with Sugreeva to Kishkinda
which was ruled by the valorous Vali.
13.1
Rama got ready
with a great bow and arrow decorated
by Gold and which was like Sun
and which was powerful in war.
13.2
In the front of the great soul Raghava, the strong necked
Sugreeva and Lakshmana walked ahead.
13.3
Behind him the valorous Hanuman, Nala, NIla and the
brilliant monkey leader Tara walked . 13.4
They walked seeing
bent trees due to heavy load of flowers , rivers with pure water flowing to the sea.
13.5
They walked
seeing valleys, mountains , house
like caves and caves , chief
peaks and valleys which were all
pleasant to look at .
13.6
They went
glancing at Lotus plants having
leaves like pure Vaidoorya , Asoka
plants with unopened buds and
picturesque tanks with good water.
13.7
They walked
seeing Karanda ducks , cranes , swans , Vanjula birds , water fowls and Chakravaka birds which were singing melodiously .
13.8
They saw on those grounds fearless deer were roaming in
the forest feeding on tender grass.
13.9
There were elephants with two tusks wandering alone which were fearsome enemies of tanks.
13.10
There were elephant
like monkeys moving like a
mountain which were intoxicated , raising dust of the ground and knocking way edges of mountains.
13.11
Seeing the animals that move in the forest and birds that move in the sky
, they proceeded by the way shown by Sugreeva . 13.12
When they were proceeding with great speed , the son of
Raghu clan , after seeing a forest densely populated with trees asked
Sugreeva.
13.13
“These patch of
trees is shining like a cloud in the sky
and they are vast like collection of clouds and surrounded by Banana clumps”.
13.14
“Oh friend, I would like to know what this is? I am
curious about it. I wish you would satisfy my
curiosity .”
13.15
Hearing those words from the great soul Rama , Sugreeva
started answering while they were walking in the dense forest.
13.16
“Oh Raghava , this is a very broad hermitage which removes tiresomeness due to it having
pretty gardens and lots of
fruits and roots.”
13.17
“The sages were
called ‘seven sages’ who observed
great penance with great discipline ,
They rested upside down with head in the
water and foot up.”
13.18
“They observed
penances for seven days with air as their only food and on the seventh night they stayed on the top of the mountain
without moving. They did penance like this for seven hundred years and with their bodies departed to heaven.”
13.19
“Because of their power , this hermitage surrounded by
trees is difficult to enter to devas , asuras including Indra.”
13.20
“Birds and other animals who wander in this forest do not
enter the hermitage because any one entering in cannot return alive. “
13.21
“Oh Rama from the hermitage sound of dresses and
ornaments are heard as well as sound of
musical instruments and singing and also one can smell divine fragrance
there.”
13.22
“Three sacred fires keep on burning inside the
hermitage and the smoke from them
envelop the tree tops and the smoke shines red like a pigeon ‘s
leg “
13.23
“These tree tops with their top covered by thick smoke
and covered by the thick clouds
looks like a mountain of Vaidoorya.”
13.24
“Oh Rama along with your brother Lakshmana salute the sages with folded hands and meditating on those sages .” 13.25
“Those who offer salutations to those sages who are in contemplative state , will not
have any inauspicious signs in their
body.”
13.26
Then Rama along with Lakshmana saluted those sages and meditated with devotion on those sages
and worshipped them. 13.27
Then Rama , his brother Lakshmana , Sugreeva and other
monkeys offered salutations and went
from there with a heart full of delight.
13.28
Then going with effort for a long distance from the
hermitage of the seven sages , they saw Kishkinda ruled by Vali. 13.29
Then Rama , his brother and the monkeys after taking weapons which had very great luster , reached the town ruled by the son of Indra
, to eliminate their enemy.
13.30
This is the end of the
thirteenth chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
14.Roaring of
Sugreeva
They all went speedily to Kishkinda the place ruled by Vali and in the deep forest they waited hiding behind the trees.
14.1
Sugreeva with a
bread chest who loved forests thoughtfully examined all the forests and became angry.
14.2
Then he who was
surrounded by his companions made
horrible sound capable of
breaking the sky and moved like wind
inviting Vali for war and it was like a
roar of a great cloud. 14.3
Sugreeva who was
like an infant sun and who moved like
lion and who was capable of doing any
duty spoke like this to Rama.
14.4
“We have reached
the very big Kishkinda which is
occupied by a net work of monkeys , which has
shining gate way made of gold and
which has a flag operated mechanically . 14.5
“Oh valorous one , as per your earlier vow , be pleased
to kill Vali and achieve this quickly ,
like providing support to the creeper at
the right time.”
14.6
When Sugreeva spoke like this to the Rama who was the
soul of Dharma, told the
following to Sugreeva who was a destroyer of his enemies.
14.7
“I can now recognize you
by the Gajapushpi creeper , which
is a distinguishing mark placed on your neck by
Lakshmana .”
14.8
“Oh valorous one , you are shining greatly with the creeper adorning your neck and you look like the sun with a garland of stars in the bright
sky.”
14.9
“Oh monkey , now I will relieve your fear caused by enmity of Vali , by release of one arrow at him. “
14.10
“Please show me your enemy in the form of your brother , , before he is
killed and rolls down in the dust of the forest.”
14.11
“If you bring Vali
in to my visual range , then there would not be any need for you to
complain that he has gone back
alive.”
14.12
“You have seen earlier that I pierced seven Sala trees by one arrow and by that same strength I will kill Vali now.”
14.13
“Oh valorous one , I have never spoken a lie earlier even when I faced pain fearing that I would go against the tenets of
Dharma and I will also not speak a lie
in future.”
14.14
“Leave out your
nervousness for I will fulfill my vow like Indra helped a rice crop to
yield by bringing rain at the proper time.”
14.15
“Oh Sugreeva , now you make such sound and a war cry that the Vali adorned
with a golden garland would come
out.”
14.16
“When challenged by you , he who wishes to win and praises strength will rush
out without any other people from
the city.”
14.17
“The challenge of enemies is like liked by valorous men who know
about their valour especially in front
of women.”
14.18
When he heard
the words of Rama, the golden hued
Sugreeva shouted in a loud and cruel voice , as if he wanted to split
the sky.
14.19
Due to the effect of his sound , cows were frightened and lost
their luster , like the virtuous
queens when they come to know about
the failure of the king.
14.20
The deer were
started falling down like the wounded horses in the battle and the birds
started falling down like the planets
stars which fall down after their blessing is exhausted. 14.21
Sugreeva, the son of Sun, who
is well-known for cloud like thundering, and whose vigour is now reinforced by
his bravery, then promptly released an oceanic roar like an ocean with
splashing waves drifted by gales.
14.22
This is the end of the
fourteenth chapter Of the
book of Kishkinda of the holy Ramayana composed by Valmiki as the
first epic.
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