Yudha
Kandam (Contd)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
109.Vibheeshana wails for his brother
(Vibheeshana recollects the greatness of his brother and
wails for him. Rama consoles him and
orders him to do the funeral rites for his brother.)
On seeing his brother lying down dead after defeat in the battle Vibheeshana
wailed with a mind filled
with outburst of sorrow,
109.1
“Why are you who
is valorous , a hero , greatly
skilled ,and an expert in diplomacy
who normally lies down on the
best of beds , now lying down on the earth?”
109.2
“With your two
hands decorated by armlets thrown
out you are now motionless , with your
crown as brilliant as the sun knocked down . Why are you now lying on the
earth?”
109.3
“Oh valorous brother,
though you did not like whatever I have told you earlier as you were overcome with passion and delusion , has now come true in your case.”
109.4
“Due to great pride , neither Prahastha , nor Indrajit , nor Kumbhakarna nor Athiratha , nor Narantaka nor you yourself did not
agree to my advice and you are suffering the consequence now.” 109.5
“Due to the fall of this great hero , the greatest among those who wield the
weapons on the ground , the established method of rule of persons with good conduct has vanished , the personification of Dharma
has departed , the epitome of strength
has gone , the ultimate refuge of all praises is no more , the Sun
has fallen down on earth , the moon has merged in darkness, the fire has been
extinguished due to its fames and
effort becoming inactive.”
109.6-109.8
“While the tiger among Rakshasas is in deep sleep on the dust ,
what else is remaining in the world
now?”
109.9
"With firmness being its shoot, endurance being its excellent blossom, asceticism being its strength, and valour being its firm root, the large tree in the shape of
Ravana has been crushed in the battle-field, by the tempest in the shape of
Rama."
109.10
"With sharpness being its tusks, the line of ancestors being its back-bone, anger being its lower parts and graciousness being
its proboscis, the elephant in rut in the shape of Ravana is lying
asleep on the ground, its body having been overthrown by a lion in the shape of
Rama."
109.11
"With strength and power
being its expanded flames, sighs
being its smoke and his native strength being its
glowing heat, the blazing fire in the shape of Ravana the Rakshasa has been extinguished
in the battle-field by the rainy cloud in the shape of Rama."
109.12
"With the Rakshasa being its tail; hump and horn and fickleness being
its ears and eyes, the bull in the shape of Ravana the Rakshasa , the
conqueror of its enemies, who competed
with the wind in energy, is lying dead, struck down by a tiger in the
shape of Rama, the ruler of the earth." 109.13
Addressing Vibheeshana who was wailing like this with
great sorrow, Rama spoke the following
logical words which revealed his
opinion in this matter .
109.14
“Ravana did not
die in this battle , without making any
effort and he exhibited great valour
extraordinary enthusiasm of the
great variety and great confidence throughout and fell in this combat.” 109.15
“It is nor proper to be sad for him as he was steadfast in his Dharma as a royal
warrior and wished for the growth
of his country and had fallen to
death in the battle field.” 109.16
“It is not proper to be sad for him , because he who was greatly intelligent attained the state of death in a
war which would frighten all the three worlds including Indra. “ 109.17
“In the past no
one has always been victorious in a battle
, for either a hero has been
killed by his enemies or he manages to
kill the enemies in battle.”
109.18
“Those who had
come earlier had proclaimed by
esteemed royal warriors , that a royal warrior killed in battle should not be mourned , because it has been told like that.” 109.19
“Therefore taking in to account this opinion and after understanding the true
principle , become free from sorrow and think about rituals that ought to be performed now.” 109.20
Addressing the valorous prince who spoke like that , Vibheeshana who was tormented by
sorrow thought about what
actions need to be taken about his brother. 109.21
"The Rakshasa , who had never been conquered before in
battles, even by all the gods combined or by Indra himself,
has been conquered, on confronting you in the battle-field, like the sea breaks up, on reaching the
shore."
109.22
"He maintained a
perpetually sacred fire , practiced great religious austerities and completely mastered Vedas, the sacred
scriptures. He was highly proficient even in the ritual acts. I desire to do,
with you graciousness, that which is to be performed to him, who has departed
to the other world." 109.23
Hearing those
words of the great one full of mercy
regarding the great personality of
Ravana by Vibheeshana , the son
of the king of human beings ordered him to perform funeral rites which would take
Ravana to heaven.
109.24
“All enmities end with
death and our purpose has been
accomplished. He is yours as well as mine and let the funeral rites be
performed. “
109.25
Thus ends the
hundred and ninth chapter
of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book
110. The wives of Ravana
wail for him.
(All Ravana ‘s wives who lived in his private
apartment came out and became greatly
sorrowing. They wailed for his
death. They were sad , that Ravana never
bothered about the advice of Vibheeshana.)
Seeing that Ravana was killed by the great soul
Raghava , all the Rakshasis living in
the private apartments of Ravana rushed
out with great sorrow.
110.1
Even though stopped here and there by their maid servants , they started rolling on the dust of the
streets , with disheveled
hair and tormented by sorrow like the cows which have lost their
calves.
110.2
They came out of the northern gate accompanied by the
Rakshasas and entering the horrible battle field , they started searching for their dead
husband everywhere on the ground covered
with headless trunks and blood ,
shouting , “Oh gentle one” , “Oh my
husband”.
110.3-110.4
With eyes filled with tears due to sorrow of losing their husband , they loudly wailed like female elephants who
have lost their leader.
110.5
Then they saw the dead Ravana who had a huge body , great valour and great luster lying on the earth like a mountain of
collyrium.
110.6
Seeing suddenly their husband lying on the dust of the battle field , they fell
down on their limbs like an
uprooted wild creeper. 110.7
A woman wept embracing him with respect , another caught hold of his feet and another
caught hold of his neck.
110.8
One Rakshasi lifted her hand and rolled on the
ground and another seeing the face of
her dead husband fell into swoon.
110.9
Keeping his head
on her lap , one wailed
looking at his face
, moistening his face with her tears
like dew drops moistening a lotus flower.
110.10
They saw their
husband Ravana, who greatly scared Indra,
who made Yama tremble, who
deprived king Khubera of his Pushpaka
plane , caused fear in the minds of Gandharwas during war
and also among great sages and
great devas lying dead on the earth, . 110.11-110.13
“He who was never knew fear from of Asuras , Devas and great serpents has got this scare from a mere human being. “
110.14
“ He who could not be killed by devas
, Dhanavas, Rakshasas is now lying dead
, killed by a very ordinary human
being. “
110.15
“He who could not be killed by Devas ,Yakshas and , Asuras , could be killed by a mere human
being lacking strength.”
110.16
Those very sad ladies
wailed saying like this and
burst in to tears once more and again lamented with great grief.
110.17
“You who never listened to dear and near ones or those who advised you for your good and for the sake of attaining your
death , you carried Sita to this place
.All Rakshasas were struck down and we who stand here and yourself was also struck down. “
110.18
"Though tendering very
useful advice to you, Vibheeshana your beloved
brother, was harshly scolded through ignorance by you and you sought your own destruction."
110.19
“Had you then returned Sita, the princess of Mithila to Rama
then , this horrible state of affairs
which has robbed us of everything would not have happened to us .” 110.20
"If you
had restored Sita to Rama, Vibheeshana
your brother would have had his desire fulfilled. Rama would have been in the
company of our allies. All of us would have been spared the curse of widowhood
and our enemies would not have realized their ambition."
110.21
‘Because of
you , who abducted Sita with cruelty , the Rakshasis who are your wives and your own self have been completely destroyed.”
110.22
“oh great Rakshasa , may be the reason for all this is not because of
your acting in your free will ,
because all of us are made to move by
fate(god) and we are killed by
fate(god).
110.23
“Oh great one
, the destruction of monkeys , the death
of Rakshasas in war and your death must
have occurred due to fate alone. “
110.24
"The course of fate , when ready to bear fruit, cannot be
diverted either by money, or by wish, or by valour or even by command in this
world."
110.25
Thus the consorts of the king
of Rakshasas who were pitiable and drowned in sorrow cried with eyes full of tears like the
female Ospreys.
110.26
Thus ends the
hundred and tenth chapter
of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book
111.Mandodhari wails for Ravana and Vibheeshana performs the obsequies
(Mandodhari , the chief
wife of Ravana wails. Rama asks Vibheeshana to perform Obsequies to
Ravana. Vibheeshana refuses saying that
Ravana was a bad person. Rama convinces
him that he is wrong. The funeral is
then performed as per Vedic rites.)
When the consorts
of that Rakshasa were wailing ,
his darling and senior most wife
stared at her husband in a pitiable manner .
111.1
Seeing that ten necked one who has been killed by
Rama of matchless deeds ,Mandodhari
lamented in a miserable manner.
111.2
“oh great one , oh
brother of Khubera , when you are angry
, even Indra does not dare to
stand before you.”
111.3
“Sages, Brahmins
, the famous Charanas
Gandharwas, have fled in different directions because they were scared of you.”
111.4
“Oh God of
Rakshasas , oh king , how is it that you
are not ashamed , having been
conquered by a mere human being in the battle.”
111.5
“How come
you who have won over all the three
worlds by your valour and who is
irresistible has been killed by a man who wanders in the forest?”
111.6
“It is not possible for Rama who
wandered in inaccessible places to men to kill you who
could assume any form you wish ,
in a battle.”
111.7
“I am not able to believe in this act of Rama in the battle front , nor do I believe that he can attack you and your army was fully equipped with all
weapons.”
111.8
“As soon as Rama in Janasthana killed your brother Khara surrounded by very
many Rakshasas it was evident that Rama
was not a mere mortal.”
111.9
“ We felt pained
at the time when Hanuman
entered the city of Lanka , which even
gods find difficult to enter , by his valour
.” 111.10
“On the day on which those horrible
monkeys built a bridge over
the great ocean ,
I believed that Rama was not an ordinary human being.”
111.11
“Possibly Yama the God of death had arranged a great illusion and must have come in the form of Rama .” 111.12
“Or possibly
Indra has come and overpowered
you in this battle but Indra does not have even the capacity to
look at your face.”
111.13
"This Rama is certainly a
great yogi, a person without beginning ,
having no start , middle or end, greater than distinguished
universal spirit like Brahma, the one beyond ignorance, the one who nourishes , one who wields conch, a disc and a mace,
wearing the 'Srivatsa' mark on his chest, of lasting beauty, incapable of being
conquered, a perpetual one, being the constant soul of the universe, truly
mighty, the lord of all the worlds, the prosperous one having a great splendour
and Vishnu, the lord of maintenance of the world with a wish to benefit the
worlds, assuming a human form surrounded by all the gods in the form of
monkeys, Rama killed you, surrounded by demons.” 111.14-111.17
“Once you controlled all your
senses and won over the three worlds
and as if the senses have become your enemy , they have conquered you now.”
111.18
"The moment your brother
Khara was killed by Rama in Janasthana, even though he was surrounded
by a multitude of Rakshasas , it became evident that Rama was really no mortal.
We felt perturbed, the moment Hanuman
entered , by dint of his prowess, deeply into the City of Lanka, which
was difficult to be entered even for gods."
111.19-111.20
“I had advised
you not to have enmity
with Raghava and at that time
some evil came upon you and you did not
heed my advice.”
111.21
“Oh great Rakshasa , you accidentally developed a desire for
Sita which has lead to the destruction of your power and your own
people .”
111.22
“Oh evil minded person, Sita is
much distinguished and respectable than Arundathi as well as Rohini and an unworthy act was done by you against
her.”
111.23
"O my lord, who destroyed you and
your people and it is Sita the model of
forbearance even to the Goddess Earth and a model of grace to Lakshmi. She is
extremely fond of her husband. By a recourse to a fraud in bringing that
Sita in a lonely forest, faultless in every limb as
she was, and charming though miserable, and having failed to fulfill your
desire for union with Sita and due to
your own fault you have been surely consumed by the penance of that woman, devoted as she was to her
husband."
111.24-111.25
“It is because of the great
fear that Indra as well as the fire
God had against , that you were not burnt
while trying to lay your hand on Sita
, who is a lady with slender
waist .”
111.26
“The harsh fruits of sin committed would
definitely be reaped by the person ,
without any doubt when the time comes.”
111.27
“One who perform auspicious
acts becomes happy and the one who does
sin gets misery . While Vibheeshana became happy you became miserable.” 111.28
“There are many more prettier women
than Sita in your harem and having fallen as prey to the power of passion , you did not know it through ignorance.”
111.29
“Sita is not equal to me either
by heritage , form or nature of
amiability but you did not realize it
because of your infatuation.”
111.30
“For every being there is no death without any cause and to you this Sita has become the cause of your death.
“
111.31
“You have invited that death
for which Sita was the cause from a
far-off distance and now freed
from her sorrow Sita would enjoy
herself with Rama.”
111.32
"I am however, whose stock of blessed deeds was less , have fallen into a terrific ocean
of sorrow . I, who having enjoyed myself
with you in suitable aerial cars in Mount Kailasa, mount Mandara, Mount Meru
and in a grove named Chaitraratha and in all celestial gardens, decked as I was with lovely garlands and clad in colorful
robes and invested in matchless splendour, visiting and seeing various lands of
every description have now been deprived of all those sense-
enjoyments because of your death. Because of that , I stand transformed into another form as
it were. Woe to the changing fortunes of
kings."
111.33-111.35
"Alas, oh king, That face of yours which was so tender, Oh , and the distinguished charming eye-brows of
yours , a gloss surface, having an
exceptionally prominent nose, coppery lips and brilliant ear-rings, which vie
with the moon, the lotus and the sun in
beauty . Light and luster, was illuminated by a number of crowns which shined , with its eyes wild and rolling through
inebriety in banqueting places, your
body that bore garlands of various kinds, was lovely and charming in every way
and it was lit with a captivating smile and indulged
in a delightful talk and that
face of yours does not actually shine as before today pierced with Rama's
arrows, it lies dyed with streams of blood. It has its marrow shattered and has
got soiled through the dust raised by the chariots."
111.36-111.39
“Being a stupid women I never
at any time thought that I would become
a widow and that state has come to me now.”
111.40
“I was always proud that my father was a king of Rakshasas, my
husband was the lord of Rakshasas and
my son was the conqueror of Devas .”
111.41
“I always believed that my lords were capable of defeating arrogant
enemies , as they were all heroes , renowned for their strength and valour as such I had no fear from any
direction.” 111.42
“How did this unknown danger
come to you who are so powerful , oh
greatest Rakshasa from a man?”
111.43
"O king! The body of yours which was
really dark as glossy sapphire, gigantic like a lofty mountain and resplendent
with Keyuras and Angadas and necklace of cat's eye-gems and pearls and
wreaths of flowers which used to be
more charming during your
pleasure-walks and dazzling in battle-fields and that
body which shined with luster of jewels as a rainy
cloud with flashes of lightning lies
with numerous sharp arrows today. Though it will be
difficult for me to touch it again, it is no longer possible for me to
embrace it. It has tendons cut to pieces, by arrows of Rama, dug deep into your
vital parts and closely transfixed like the spines of a porcupine. Though dark
of complexion, it is now transformed into the colour of blood and lies fallen
on the ground like a mountain broken into pieces when hit by a stroke of
thunder-bolt." 111.44-111.48
“Is it a dream or realty? Have you been truly killed by Rama? You were death even to death and then how is it possible you to leave this falling under clutches of
death?” 111.49
“He enjoyed the wealth of all
the three worlds and he made all the
three worlds greatly scared. He conquered the guardians of different directions and lifted up even Lord Sankara.” 111.50
“He held down those who were
arrogant and by exhibiting his
prowess shook the worlds and made living being weep by his roars.”
111.51
“He used to say arrogant words in the presence of his enemies , he used to protect his army and servants and was
the killer of those who did
terrible deeds.”
111.52
“He used to kill the king of
Dhanavas and thousands of Yakshas and
he used fight with the Rakshasas
Called Nivathakavachas.” 111.53
“He used to conduct several Yagnas and was protecting his own people . He used
to break tenets of Dharma and used to
show conjuring tricks in the battle field.”
111.54
“He used to bring virgin daughters of devas , Asuras
and men from here and there . He used
to make enemy wives mourn and he was
the leader of his own people .”
111.55
“He used to look after the
island of Lanka , executed terrible
deeds and one who gratifies our desires and sexual needs and
he was an expert fighter from chariot.”
111.56
“After seeing my husband of
such great power killed by Rama , I am hard hearted to still bear his body .”
111.57
“Oh king of the Rakshasas after having slept on beds of luxury , why are lying on the ground covered with
dust. “
111.58
“When Indrajit , your son was
killed in the battle by Lakshmana , I
was hardly hit but today I am completely broken down.”
111.59
“Without any relations , and oh Lord forsaken by you and deprived of sensual satisfaction I shall keep on being sad for many years to
come.
111.60
“Oh king you have embarked today on a very long and difficult
journey and since I am suffering with great sorrow , please take me with you , for I cannot survive without you.” 111.61
“Why do you want to go leaving
me who is greatly miserable here? Why are
you not talking to me who is sad
and wailing and who is
unfortunate?”
111.62
“Oh Lord , are you not angry to
see me , having come out of the city
gate on bare foot and also without my veil?”
111.63
“Why did not get in to great
rage on seeing all your wives who had come without a veil , Oh darling of
your wives?”
111.64
“This Mandodhari who was
helping in your love sports is weeping
helplessly and you are not bothered to
console her. Do you not respect
her?”
111.65
“Very many noble women who were greatly devoted to their
husbands , who were following
tenets of Dharma and also intent on service to elders , have
been widowed by you , Oh king. And they tormented by great sorrow must have cursed you and possibly that curse of those virtuous women , who were wronged by you, might have taken
away your life .”
111.66-111.67
“Possibly the proverb
that , “The tears of wives who
follow virtue do not fall on the ground in vain
“ has become true in your case
, “Oh king .” 111.68
“How was it possible for you to
do the mean act of abducting a lady,
because you had invaded the three
worlds with your great power and were proud of it.” 111.69
“It was indeed a mark of your
cowardice that Rama's consort was borne away by you, after luring away Rama
from his hermitage in the pretext of deer"
111.70
“I have never heard cowardly acts by you any
time in the battle field and so I feel
that the abduction of Sita was
done by your bad luck as a result of your sins.”
111.71
"Oh mighty
armed one, Whatever my younger
brother-in-law, Vibheeshana who knows matters relating to the past and of the
future and also conversant with the present had
said after reflecting and sighing
for long, on seeing Sita abducted by you: 'The destruction of the
chiefs among the demons now is imminent” and these have now become
true words. This misfortune had come from the lust, wrath and addiction to the
vice of deep attachment." 111.72-111.74
“Because of you , our roots have been cut off ,
leading to a great disaster and you have
made the race of Rakshasas without a protector.” 111.75
“I should not lament
about you who are famous for your
strength and masculinity but being
feminine in nature my mind leans towards melancholy.” 111.76
“You attained this state of affairs by your good and bad
deeds and I am grieving
because I am sad about your
death.”
111.77
“Oh Ravana , you did not bother to follow the advice of your friends, who
were your well wishers and you also did
not follow the advice of your brothers.” 111.78
“You did not follow the advice of Vibheeshana which was logical , meaningful , based on right conduct, gentle
and well founded.”
111.79
“You who were arrogant of your strength did not
follow the advice of Mareecha,
Kumbhakarna , myself and my father and what happened was this
bitter consequence. “ 111.80
"My lord, resembling a
dark cloud in colour , clad in yellow silk
and decked with brilliant armlets, why are you lying with your limbs,
cast away on the ground and bathed in blood?" 111.81
“Why are you fast asleep and not
replying me who
is sad and , who is the granddaughter of the clever Yathudhana the
Rakshasa who has extraordinary valour
and never retreated in a battle.”
111.82
“Get up, get up ,
why are you lying down as if you have
been insulted again ?The rays of the Sun
have already penetrated the city of Lanka without any fear.”
111.83
"Torn into thousand
pieces, that iron rod of yours, which
was brilliant as the sun, which was
like a thunderbolt of Indra, with which you killed your enemies in the
battle-field, which was constantly honoured by you, which had struck many
in the battles and which was decked with gold, lies
scattered."
111.84-111.85
“Why are you lying down embracing the earth like one embraces his beloved? Why are you
not replying me just like I am not liked by you?”
111.86
“Woe to me, for
my heart is not bursting to pieces
though I am tormented with
grief because you have merged with the five elements of the earth.”
111.87
With her eyes
filled up with tears , after she wailed like this , with her heart made wet with love she then swooned. 111.88
Then that dispirited
one who was stricken with
sorrow fell on the chest of Ravana
And she shined like
a flash of lightning across the
rainy cloud , reddened by the flow of dusk.
111.89
Lifting up Mandodhari
who was bitterly weeping , her co- wives who were also weeping and who were also equally distressed tried to console her.
111.90
“Oh Queen do you not know the uncertain nature of this
world and you also know that the wealth of the kings are unsteady , which changes along with their fate and time.” 111.91
While they were trying to console her this way ,
she with copious tears from her very
pure face and moistened her breasts and wept aloud for a moment.
111.92
In the meanwhile, Rama spoke to Vibheeshana as follows:
"Let the obsequies of your brother be performed and let these groups of women be consoled." 111.93
When the great one spoke like this , the intelligent Vibheeshana, the expert in Dharma after thinking about using his brain replied
in conformity with Dharma and
his own good.
111.94
“I am not fit to
perform the obsequies of him who has abandoned the penance of
Dharma , who was cruel , who was a cheater and who desired the wives
of others.”
111.95
“This Ravana who did ill to every one , though he is my
brother , is not fit for this honour
even though he is an elder whom I should worship.” 111.96
“All the people in this world may call me ruthless but if
they heard about all his qualifies
they will say that what I did was good.” 111.97
Rama who is the best among those who follows Dharma and who was an excellent
speaker was very much pleased by What was told by Vibheeshana told
.
111.98
“Oh king of Rakshasas, I have been able to win this war
because of your help and so it is proper for me to give you
proper advice.” 111.99
‘This Rakshasa ,
though he is full of Adharma(unrighteousness) , was a lustrous
, strong and a brave warrior in
battle.” 111.100
“I have heard that the
Indra and others could not defeat
that great one blessed with
strength and who made people cry .” 111.101
“All enmities end with death and there is nothing that has
been left unaccomplished .Let the funeral rites be performed .He is as much mine as yours.”
111.102
“According to laws of religion , that ten necked one should get
the obsequies done by you and
you will become very famous.” 111.103
After having heard the words of Raghava
, Vibheeshana hastily started to
perform the obsequies of his brother
Ravana in a suitable manner, 111.104
Then that
Vibheeshana entered the city of
Lanka and quickly concluded
the Agnihothra( worship of fire) being conducted by Ravana. 111.105
Vibheeshana actually arranged
for , carts, excellent varieties of firewood, the three sacred fires and
the priests required to officiate at the obsequies, logs of sandalwood, various
types of firewood, pieces of fragrant aloe-wood, odorous perfumes, as well as
gems, pearls and corals. 111.106-111.107
He came back soon surrounded by the Rakshasas and along with Malyavan (Maternal grandfather
of Ravana) started the rites of Obsequies. 111.108
Placing Ravana, the lord
of Rakshasas , who was covered with cloth made of
plant , accompanied by blasts of various
musical instruments as well as panegyrists singing his fame,
the Brahmans stood around him
with their faces filled in tears. Lifting up that palanquin, which had been
decorated with colorful flags and flowers and taking up blocks of wood, all the
Rakshasas for their part, with
Vibheeshana in front, proceeded with their face turned towards the south. 111.109-111.111
The sacrificial fires were
lit and relit by the Adhvaryu
priests and at that time the fire was contained in earthern pots and went in front of Ravana ’s body.
111.112
All the women of his harem speedily
followed him weeping stumbling
and jumping from all sides.
111.113
Keeping the body of Ravana on a consecrated spot, Vibheeshana and
others, who were very much afflicted with grief, piled up a sacred pyre, with
logs of sandalwood, moistened with perfumes called Padmaka and Koshira and
covered with the skin of black antelopes, turned to perform the obsequies in accordance with
Vedic rites in honour of the king. 111.114-111.115
Ravana ‘s oblations as prescribed by manes were conducted in a perfectly way. A platform was constructed in the south
east and the sacred fire was placed on it in a proper way. 111.116
They poured a ladle-full of
ghee mixed with curds on his shoulders, placed a cart at his feet and then a
wooden mortar at his thighs. 111.117
Having set at their proper
place, all the wooden vessels , the lower piece of wood used for kindling fire
at a sacrifice and the upper piece of wood (which is rotated at great speed on
to lower one, to produce fire by friction), the wooden pestle and other things
used in the sacrifice, they circled around the funeral pyre.
111.118
As per the rules laid down in the
Sastras by the great sages, a goat was sacrificed at that spot
and the Rakshasas, spread the
limbs of dead goat dampened with ghee on
the king of the Rakshasas.
111.119-111.120
Having decorated the body of
Ravana with perfumes, garlands and various kinds of clothes, those Rakshasas accompanied by Vibheeshana, distressed as they
were in their minds, poured parched grains of rice, with their faces bathed in
tears.
111.121-111.122
That
Vibheeshana set fire to Ravana, according to the rules in the Vedas . Washing
himself and offering in his wet clothes, according to scriptural ordinance,
sesame seeds mixed with water, as well as blades of Kusha grass and offering obeisance
to Ravana by bowing his head, Vibheeshana entreated those women to return,
consoling them again and again. Then, all of the returned to the City.
111.123-111.125
After the women re entered the city ,
That Vibheeshana , came near Rama and remained standing there with humility.
111.126
Rama along with his army , Sugreeva
and Lakshmana was happy as he
had killed his enemy and felt like
Indra after killing Vruthra.
111.127
Then after taking out the bow
and arrows , the armour given to him by
Indra and after giving away his great
anger since he has killed his
enemy Rama assumed a look of charming benevolence. 111.128
Thus ends the
hundred and eleventh chapter
of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book
112.Vibheeshana is crowned
(Rama requests Lakshmana to annint Vibheeshana as the
king of Rakshasas. Then he requests
Hanuman to take permission from Vibheeshana, enter the city and inform
Sita of their welfare.)
The devas ,
Dhanavas and Gandharwas after seeing the killing of Ravana went away in their aerial cars talking about the auspicious events that took
place . 112.1
Telling each other
about the horrific killing of Ravana, the great valour of Ravana , the great war in which monkeys , the great counsel of Sugreeva , the affection and valour of Lakshmana , the son of Sumithra , the
great virtue of Sita and the valour of Hanuman ,
they went back to the place from whichthey have come .
112.2-112.3
After taking leave of the divine chariot which was lend to him by Indra which was shining like fire the
great Rama respectfully
worshipped Matali.
112.4
With the consent
of Raghava , Matali , the charioteer of Indra
got in to his divine chariot and
climbed to the heavens.
112.5
When the best
among the charioteers went back to
heaven , the greatly pleased
Raghava hugged Sugreeva.
112.6
After hugging Sugreeva he was greeted
by Lakshmana and after honouring the monkey troops Rama came to the camp site of the army.
112.7
Then Rama spoke
to Lakshmana the son of Sumithra
who was endowed with strength , who had auspicious looks and
who was standing nearby.
112.8
“Oh soft natured one,
go and consecrate this Vibheeshana who loves us , who is devoted to us and who has done service to us.”
112.9
“Oh gentle one, It
is my great desire to see that
this Vibheeshana brother of Ravana crowned as the king of Lanka.”
112.10
When the great Raghava told like this to Lakshmana
, saying “so be it”, with great joy he
procured a pot of gold .
112.11
Handing over the pot
in to the hands of the monkey kings
, he requested them who were as
fast as the mind to bring water from
the ocean.
112.12
Those monkeys who could travel as fast as the mind,
went fast and those
great monkeys brought it filled with water.
112.13
Then the son of Sumithra
along with his friends took that
one pot of water , made Vibheeshana to
sit on the throne in the middle of the
Rakshasas and anointed him with the water in that pot in accordance with rules of procedure and made him the king of Lanka. 112.14-112.15
Then all the Rakshasas as well as monkeys anointed
him and becoming extraordinarily
happy they praised Rama.
112.16
Seeing that Vibheeshana was made the king of
Rakshasas by consecrating on that
throne those Rakshasas who were devoted
to him became happy.
112.17
Rama along with Lakshmana got great
love and Vibheeshana having got
the great country became happy.
112.18
Vibheeshana then consoled his people and those Rakshasas
who were residing in that city came near Rama and offered Vibheeshana , curds ,
unbroken rice , ball shaped sweets,
puffed rice and flowers.
112.19-112.20
Accepting them
the valorous Vibheeshana who cannot be defeated offered those auspicious objects to Rama and Lakshmana .
112.21
Seeing Vibheeshana who has completed his duty and who was contented and become
well endowed with riches Rama
accepted all of that with a desire to
show him his love. 112.22
Then Rama
addressing the monkey
Hanuman who was like a mountain and
who was standing there saluting
him told.
112.23
“Oh gentle one,
After taking permission from the great king Vibheeshana , enter in to
the city of Lanka and inform Sita about
our welfare . 112.24
“Oh great one, Inform Sita about my welfare as well as
that of Lakshmana and Sugreeva and also
tell her that Ravana has been killed in the battle.” 112.25
“Oh Lord of the monkeys
, make clear to Sita about this
desirable news and you should
return bearing her reply .”
112.26
Thus ends the
hundred and twelfth chapter
of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book
113. Hanuman conveys happy news to Sita
(Hanuman enters the city takes permission from
Vibheeshana and meets Sita. He briefs her about welfare of Rama and Lakshmana.
She becomes happy. Hanuman wants to kill all those Rakshasis who were troubling Sita. Sita says no and
says everything was due to hfear. She expresses her desire to see Rama.)
As directed by Rama
, Hanuman, the son of wind God
entered the city of Lanka and was respectfully received by the
Rakshasas.
113.1
That monkey
Hanuman who knew Sita after he entered the city of Lanka sought the permission of Vibheeshana and after he obtained permission from him as per
rules entered the Grove of trees
and saw Sita at the foot of the tree bereft of freshness and also joyless
.She was like a frightened cow and was surrounded by Rakshasis and Hanuman
approached her with humility, offered her salutations by bending his
head and stood there silently. 113.2-113.4
That Lady seeing the arrival of the very strong Hanuman kept silent and then recognizing him became
joyous. 113.5
Seeing her
unperturbed face Hanuman , the
best of monkeys began to tell her the
entire message of Rama.
113.6
“Oh daughter of
Videha . Rama along with
Sugreeva and Lakshmana
are doing well along with his helper Vibheeshana and
the army of monkeys.”
113.7
“Oh lady , Rama ,
the destroyer of enemies along with Lakshmana
with the help of Vibheeshana and
that of the monkeys have killed the
valorous Ravana .”
113.8
“Oh lady, I am telling this pleasant news to you and again praising you , Oh Sita
. Due to your power and Rama who is a follower of Dharma , this victory has been obtained and so make yourself free from
sorrow and be comfortable.”
113.9-112.10
“Ravana has been killed , Lanka was subdued . For getting you back, a bridge was constructed
sacrificing sleep and the vow of
getting you back has been
fulfilled.”
113.11
“Get freedom from nervousness , though you are living in the abode of
Ravana as this Lanka along with its wealth has been placed under Vibheeshana.”
113.12
“So get relaxed as
if you are staying in your own house
and Vibheeshana also would come to see you with happiness as he is eager to see you.”
113.13
Then that lady
Sita who resembled the moon
having heard this was not able
to answer as she was toungue tied due to great joy.
113.14
Then that great monkey
seeing that Sita was not answering him
said, “Oh lady , what are you thinking
and why are you not speaking to me.”
113.15
When Hanuman told her like this Sita who was firmly established in
Dharma , replied him back, greatly
pleased and with voice choked with tears.
113.16
“After hearing this pleasing news about the victory of my husband
, overpowered with joy , for a moment
I became speechless.”
113.17
“Oh monkey , I do not find anything appropriate to give you, so that it will please you , for having
brought this news which pleases me
, though I thought about it.”
113.18
“Oh monkey of pleasing habits, I also do not see anything
in the world which can be given to you
for telling this very pleasing news to
me . May you enjoy pleasure.”
113.19
“Neither gold, nor silver
nor different type of gems , nor the kingship of the three worlds can be a suitable compensation to this
message.” 113.20
When Vaidehi told
like this to the monkey who was standing
in front of Sita with hands folded in
salutation replied with joy.
113.21
“Oh lady who is
interested in the good of her husband
and one who wishes the victory of her husband , such affectionate words can only
be spoken by one like you.” 113.22
“Oh gentle lady ,
Such meaningful and affectionate words
are greater than various heaps
of diamonds or the position of the king
of devas.”
113.23
“After seeing
Rama happy and victorious after
killing his enemies and getting victory
, I felt like being blessed with the kingship of the devas.”
113.24
Hearing these words
the princess of Mithila and the daughter of Janaka told the following auspicious words to the son of Wind God.
113.25
“You only can utter
these type of words which
are great in desirable attributes, which
are ornamented with sweet
qualities , which are intelligent and which has eight great attributes.
“
113.26
“You are praiseworthy son of Wind God and who
is a great votary of Dharma and you are blessed with several good
qualities like strength , valour
, knowledge of Veda , great skill
in your actions , patience , firmness ,
stability and humility without any doubt whatsoever.” 113.27-113.28
After that , standing in
front of Sita with humility and free from nervousness and
folding his hands in salutation to her
, Hanuman started talking to her.
113.29
“If you are agreeable
, I would like to kill all these
women who were earlier frightening you
and torturing you.”
113.30
“These cruel Rakshasis
who have a frightening look ,horrible behavior, scary cruel eyes , ugly faces , were heard by me as they
were speaking harsh words to you , who was devoted to your God like
husband and when you were
undergoing hardships in this Asoka forest
, again and again as per the
command of Ravana .” 113.31-113.32
“I wish to kill them using different types of beatings in a very horrible manner , these ugly Rakshasis with cruel hairs and eyes
talking together. Please grant this boon to me.” 113.33-113.34
"I wish to kill these
Rakshasis , who have spoken harsh words to you and wronged you, striking them
down with my fists, hand-blows, long armed
blows, blows of my shanks and
knees, by causing pain to their teeth, biting off their ears and nose and
pulling out their hair, making them severely dry-mouthed, tearing them off,
leaping over them, encountering them and throwing down their bodies, with their
burst cheeks, necks, shoulders and ribs."
113.35-113.37
“Oh lady with great fame , by these methods as
well as several different type of blows
, I would kill these fierce ones , by whom you were threatened earlier.”
113.38
When Hanuman told like this the
kind hearted Sita who loved the
oppressed she spoke to him as follows.
113.39
“Oh great monkey, who can show anger against these servant
maids who are bound by the orders given to them and work in obedience to such orders?”
113.40
“I have experienced all these
sufferings due to my bad fortune or due to defective behavior on my part
earlier, for all the one experiences is due to
one’s own actions.”
113.41
“Oh great one , do not talk
like this as this is the result of
fate which had been decided earlier and
due to which I underwent these sufferings and though I am without strength , I would like to pardon all these servant
maids of Ravana.”
113.42
“They threatened and troubled
me due to the orders of Ravana , the
Rakshasa and since he has been
killed , they would not trouble me, Oh
great monkey.”
113.43
“Oh monkey , please hear from me the verse that was
recited by a bear in front of tiger earlier quoted from the collection of
texts.”
113.44
“A divine person
does not participate in pointing
out the sin committed by others towards him
, for time protects those who wear their character as a good
ornament.”
113.45
“Oh monkey, mercy has to be shown to the gentleman as well as the sinner and the one with auspicious character or even to a person who deserves to be
killed as , there is no one who never commits any wrong. “
113.46
“Inauspicious acts should not be done even towards Rakshasas who can assume any
form they want and who wander doing evil to others .”
113.47
When the faultless Sita . who was the wife of Rama told him like this , Hanuman who is an expert
in speech , replied.
113.48
“Oh lady with fame, you are
indeed a virtuous and suitable wife of Rama
.Please give me a message to Rama so that I can go to the place where he
is.”
113.49
When he told like this to Vaidehi the daughter of Janaka , replied, “Oh great monkey, I would like to
see my husband.”
113.50
Hanuman the very wise
son of the wind God after
hearing these words from her
spoke the following words which
brought happiness to Sita.
113.51
“You would see Rama who
resembles the full moon along with
Lakshmana and along with
his friends who are alive and
whose enemies have been killed ,
like Sachi Devi saw her husband Indra.”
113.52
After saying this
to Sita who shined like the real
Goddess of wealth Lakshmi , The very fast Hanuman went to the place where Rama was there.
113.53
Then Hanuman the good monkey told
speedily in the sequential order the reply given by Sita
who was the daughter of Janaka
to Raghava who was equal to
Indra, the lord of the heavens. 113.54
Thus ends the
hundred and thirteenth chapter
of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book
114. Rama summons Sita
(Rama requests Vibheeshana to bring Sita,
after giving her a head bath and
decorating her. When Sita refuses decoration, Vibheeshana convinces her. When Rama
wants Sita to come before him, the Rakshasas disperse all the monkeys
from there. Rama gets angry and wants Sita to come before him in front of them. Sita comes before him.)
That very wise monkey after offering salutations spoke to Rama who
was the top- most among archers who was
a master of spoken word.
114.1
“You should see the greatly sorrowing lady Maithili , for
whose sake all these activities were undertaken
and positive results obtained.”
114.2
“That Maithili who was greatly sorrowing and had a tear
filled eye after hearing about your
victory is extremely happy.”
114.3
“She who has confidence in me due to our previous meeting
on a earlier occasion told me “ I would
like to see my husband along with Lakshmana who have achieved their
purpose.”
114.4
When Hanuman told like this, Rama the best among the
followers of Dharma was overwhelmed with
tears and became greatly
thoughtful.
114.5
Taking deep and hot breath he surveyed the earth with his
eyes and told the cloud like
Vibheeshana who was standing near by.
114.6
“After anointing
with divine oils and after giving her a
head bath and after making her
wear divine ornaments bring Sita here
without any delay.”
114.7
AS soon as Rama told him like this Vibheeshana entered
the private apartments speedily and announced himself to Sita through his own women.
114.8
Then after seeing the great Sita , Vibheeshana the king of Rakshasas in all humility saw her and told her with his head bowed in
salutation.
114.9
“Oh Vaidehi after anointing yourself with divine
unguents and after wearing divine
ornaments , safely get in to the chariot as your husband wants to see
you.”
114.10
When Vibheeshana told her like this she replied, “Oh king
of Rakshasas, I would like to see my husband without taking bath.”
114.11
Hearing her words Vibheeshana replied to her , “You ought
to obey the wishes of your husband Rama and do accordingly.”
114.12
When Maithili who considered her husband as God heard
those words and who had great devotion towards her husband said. “So be
it.”
114.13
After making Sita take head bath and dressing her up by
young ladies , making her wear great ornaments , making her wear costly dresses , he made her climb a shining
palanquin and after covering her with costly
cloths Vibheeshana brought her
before Rama accompanied by several
Rakshasis.
114.14-114.15
After approaching the great one who was still deeply
immersed in thought and after saluting him with joy ,
Vibheeshana announced the arrival of
Sita.
114.16
Hearing about her arrival after living in the home of the
Rakshasa, Raghava felt joy , misery as
well as indignation at the same time. 114.17
With lack of joy and with deep thought Rama spoke the
following words looking at Vibheeshana who was standing by his side . 114.18
“Oh gentle king of Rakshasas who forever wants my victory
, Let Vaidehi quickly come before me.”
114.19
AS soon as Vibheeshana who was a follower of Dharma heard
those words , with great speed he started
dispersing the crowd from there
.
114.20
Rakshasas wearing jackets and
turbans, their hands carrying staffs which made a jingling sound, walked there
all round, dispersing those warriors.
114.21
Bears, Monkeys and Rakshasas
who were standing all over dispersed
quickly and went away to some distance from that place where
the Palanquin was there.
114.22
When all of them were being
dispersed a huge sound arose all over
which resembled the waves of tumultuous ocean during the
storm. 114.23
Seeing them greatly excited
when they were being dispersed , Rama
got it stopped out of kindness
for them and due to resentment at the
Rakshasas who were dispersing them. 114.24
Rama who became greatly
emotional with looks that are sufficient to burn , spoke the
following words of reproach to the very wise Vibheeshana. 114.25
“Why without my orders your people are troubling these people?
Stop this activity as they are my people.”
114.26
“Neither houses nor dresses
nor compound walls , nor concealing nor
royal honours can protect a woman,
Only her character is her shield.” 114.27
“The visibility of a woman is not condemned during sorrow, during war , during self choosing of a husband by
her nor in Yagnas nor in marriage functions.
“ 114.28
"The Sita who is there
, is in distress and beset with a great
difficulty. There is no fault in her appearance in public, particularly in my
presence."
114.29
‘And so let her leave the
palanquin and approach me on her foot
and let all the monkeys also see her.”
114.30
When Rama told him like this ,
the well discerning Vibheeshana with great humility brought Sita to a place
near Rama.”
114.31
Lakshmana, Sugreeva, Hanuman
and other monkeys who heard the words of
Rama , became very much perturbed.
114.32
Seeing the pitiless face of
Rama which showed indifference to his consort , they concluded that Rama disliked
Sita.
114.33
Due to modesty drawing her
limbs inside Maithili approached her husband followed by Vibheeshana.
114.34
The pleasant-faced Sita , who considered her husband as
the God , saw the charming face of her husband, with a surprise, rejoice and
affection.
114.35
Seeing the face of her beloved
husband, whom she had not been seen for a long time and which was charming like
the rising full moon, she immediately got
rid her mental fatigue. 114.36
Thus ends the hundred and
fourteenth chapter of the book of
war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book
115.Rama permits Sita to go wherever she likes
(Rama tells what all he has done to wipe of the blot of
bad name on his clan. He feels that by sitting on the lap of Ravana and being
stared at by him, she has been spoiled in virtue. He permits her to go wherever she likes. He even
suggests her living with his other brothers or Sugreeva or Vibheeshana.)
Seeing Sita who stood near him with head bent , Rama
started telling his innermost feelings hidden in his heart.
115.1
“Lady , I have won you back after winning the war with the enemy and whatever is possible by human effort has
been done by me .”
115.2
“I have come to the end of my anger and outrage and have completely given up all my contempt against the enemy who has been wiped out by me.”
115.3
“All people have seen my manliness and my effort has borne fruit .Since I have fulfilled my oath , I am the
master of myself.”
115.4
“The wrong done to
you by the fickle minded Rakshasa by
making you separate from me , which was brought about by fate has been corrected by me who is a mere human being.” 115.5
“If one is not able to wipe out the insult that was
heaped on him , what is the use of his masculinity as
he is only a weak minded person who may be strong.”
115.6
“The praise worthy
act of Hanuman of crossing the sea and then destroying Lanka has borne its
fruit today.”
115.7
"The act of
Sugreeva, who exhibited his strength on the battle-field with his army and
tendered a good advice, is fruitful today."
115.8
“The act of Vibheeshana who deserted his characterless brother and personally reached me
has borne its fruit today.”
115.9
The eyes of Sita who had a wide open eyes and was like a female deer when she
heard these words of Rama was
filled with tears.
115.10
Rama who saw her who was dear to his heart in this state was scared
due to the fear of public scandal
about him.
115.11
Addressing Sita whose eyes resembled a fully open lotus
flower and who has dark long curly
hair and excellent hips , Rama further spoke in the midst of monkeys and Rakshasas. 115.12
“I have done my duty which any
man is bound to do by killing
Ravana and wiping out the insult which was heaped by him on
me.”
115.13
“You have been won by me in an act
which was like that of sage Agasthya
who is pure minded and ascetic
and who conquered the southern
direction which was difficult to be
approached by ordinary mortals. “
115.14
“Let it be known (You may be safe) this act of war which has been completed successfully , with the help of the strength of my
friends was not done for your sake but
for keeping up my good conduct
and to wipe off the insults from
all sides as well as insinuations on my very famous clan.”
115.15-115.16
‘With your virtue in a doubtful
state , you who are standing in front
me are extremely disagreeable to me
like a light for the one with
poor eye sight.” 115.17
“Oh daughter of Janaka , because of that I am permitting you to go wherever you like among the ten directions as , oh dear lady , you are of no use to
me.”
115.18
“Which person born in a great
family would take back a woman who has lived in another person’s
house with an eager mind.”
115.19
“Considering my great clan , how can I accept you again
, after you sat in the lap of Ravana and were stared at by his evil eyes.”
115.20
“For that purpose only I won
you back and my honour has been
restored and I do not have any great attachment to you and so you may go
wherever you like.”
115.21
“Oh lady, I have spoken all
this with a very determined mind . You
may set your mind on Lakshmana or
Bharata as per your liking.”
115.22
“Oh Sita Set your mind on Shatrugna or Sugreeva or
the Rakshasa Vibheeshana according to
your comfort.”
115.23
“After seeing your divine
looks which is mind catching living in his own home ,
Ravana could not have endured your separation.”
115.24
Maithili who merits being
spoken words which are to her liking
after hearing these unpalatable words
from her beloved husband trembled for a long time like a creeper attacked by
a king of elephants and shed
tears. 115.25
Thus ends the hundred and
fifteenth chapter of the book of
war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book
116.Sita enters in to the
fire.
(Sita becomes dejected at the
attitude of Rama. She assures him that
she is virtuous and her mind had always been with Rama. She requests Lakshmana to arrange for a burning pyre and
later enters in to it. All the monkeys and Rakshasas are sad to see this.)
Vaidehi hearing these
harsh words of Raghava which
makes one’s hair to stand erect became
very much perturbed.
116.1
Maithili who heard these words of her husband in the midst of multitudes of people ,which
she had never heard before , stood bent
due to intense shame.
116.2
That daughter of Janaka
felt as though all her limbs were pierced by these sharp arrow like words and shed tears without end.
116.3
Then after wiping away
her face which was wet with her tears she spoke the following words slowly
to her husband in a stammering voice.
116.4
“Oh valorous one ,
why are you making me hear such very harsh words which are hurting to hear , like a common uneducated man to a common
uneducated lady.”
116.5
“Oh long armed one
, I am not one like what you have understood and so
have faith in me as I swear to you on my
virtuous character.”
116.6
“By the conduct of some vulgar woman do not distrust the entire race of women and give up your suspicion as I have been earlier tested by you.”
116.7
“Oh Lord ,When I came to touch his body it was not intentional but due to my sheer
helplessness and only my bad fate has to
be blamed for that .”
116.8
“My heart which was in my control was living in you and what was I supposed
to do with regard to my limbs which was under the control of someone
else.”
116.9
“Oh Lord who honours others , If in spite
of our having lived together
after for love for each other simultaneously grew , if you have not understood me fully I am
completely ruined due to your ignorance .”
116.10
“Oh king you sent the greatly valorous Hanuman in search
of me and why did you not abandon me
then in Lanka itself , if you had made
up your mind like this?”
116.11
“Oh valorous one
If you had informed that you are
going to desert me , I would have by now given up my life in front of that
monkey.”
116.12
“This unnecessary effort of keeping your life in jeopardy could have been avoided and also your friends would not have
undergone so much suffering.”
116.13
“Oh great king ,
like a woman and like a feeble man you gave priority , you became a slave to
mere anger .”
116.14
“Oh knower of good conduct , though I was supposed to have been born to
Janaka, I was really born to this
earth and such a sacred birth
of mine was not honoured by
you.” 116.15
“My marriage to you (holding of hand) in childhood was not recognized by you and also you have chosen to ignore my devotion and chastity towards you.”
116.16
After speaking
like this , weeping and stammering due to great tears , she said to Lakshmana who was sad
and was immersed in thought.
116.17
“Oh son of Sumithra
, create a funeral pyre for me for I
do not want to live any longer after such false accusations were leveled
against me and death seems to be the only solution.” 116.18
“As I have
gained only lack of satisfaction from my husband and expressed it in the midst of the assembly
of men, entering fire seems to be the
only course appropriate for me.”
116.19
Hearing the words of Sita, Lakshmana the destroyer of
enemies gave rise to great anger and
looked at Rama.
116.20
After understanding
the mental inclination of Rama
from the expression of his face ,
that son of Sumithra prepared a
pyre according to the wishes of the
valorous Rama. 116.21
No friend of Rama
was able to dissuade or
speak at that time to Rama who was standing like the God of death at the time of final deluge.
116.22
After slowly going round Rama who was standing with a
bent head , Sita went towards the pyre with burning
fire.
116.23
After saluting the Gods
and the Brahmins, Maithili with
palms joined in salutation spoke
the following words.
116.24
“Because my
mind always never goes away from Raghava , let the fire God be witness to the world and protect me from all sides.”
116.25
“Because Rama
feels I have been spoiled in spite of my
unimpeachable character , let the fire god be witness to the world
and protect me from all sides.”
116.26
“Since by act or
by mind or by my words , I have been
never unfaithful to Raghava , who is the
follower of all Dharma , let the fire God protect me.” 116.27
“Oh Sun God , Oh
wind God , oh four directions and also the moon God and also the gods protecting over day time , dawn, dusk and noon as well as night and the earth, you all know me endowed with a good character and so let the fire God protect me.”
116.28
After speaking like this
, Sita walked round that
fire and free from any hesitation entered that
burning fire.
116.29
Very large number of people including
boys and old ones saw the
lustrous Mythili after she entered the fire.
116.30
She who was
shining like Gold , decked with
ornaments made of pristine Gold
plunged in to the burning fire in front of all the people.
116.31
They saw the wide
eyed lady Sita who was shining like a golden altar plunge
in to that blazing fire.
116.32
All the
people of the three worlds saw that great lady Sita entering the fire like the sacred oblations in to the sacrificial fire .
116.33
All the ladies present there wailed on seeing her enter the fire , similar to the flow of Ghee plunging in to the sacrificial fire duly consecrated by Vedic hymns.
116.34
The Devas, Gandharwas
and Dhanavas of the three worlds
saw her and felt that goddess like lady rushing from heaven to hell.
116.35
When she was entering deep in to the fire a strange
loud sound “Alas, Alas”, was
heard from the Rakshasas and monkeys
alike. 116.36
Thus ends the hundred and
sixteenth chapter of the book of
war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book
117.The Gods tell Rama
that he is Lord Vishnu.
(All the gods come in aerial chariots and tell Rama that
he is no other than the God Vishnu and Sita is no other than Goddess Lakshmi. This chapter does not
merge with the text of Ramayana. Experts believe that is only an interpolation to prove that Rama is Go. .)
Hearing the cries of those who were wailing loudly , Rama , the follower of Dharma became thoughtful for a while , as his mind was greatly upset and his eyes were filled with tears. 117.1
Then King Khubera
, Yama along with manes , the lord
of devas , Varuna the God of the
water , the great Mahadeva who had three eyes , Brahma the creator
of all worlds , the experts in
Vedic knowledge together reached the city of Lanka in aerial cars which shined like Sun and approached Rama.
117.2-117.4
Those great Gods of heaven lifted their long arms decorated by several ornaments and spoke to Rama who stood there saluting them with
folded hands.
117.5
“How is it that you who are the lord of all the worlds
who is the foremost among
intellectuals , are not caring for Sita
who is falling in to fire ? How is
that you
are not recognizing that you
are the chief of all the Gods?”
117.6
“Among the Vasus you are
the Vasu Rithadhama (standing for truth and divine law) who was the ruler of people , who was the
chief of all the three worlds and
you , yourself are the lord of all creatures.
117.7
“Among Rudras, you are
the eighth Rudra and fifth among Sadhyas . The two Aswini devathas are your ears and the Sun and Moon are your eyes.”
117.8
“Oh destroyer of your enemies , You have been seen at the beginning and end of all
the worlds and just like a
common man you are ignoring Sita.”
117.9
When those Lords of the world spoke like this to Rama who was the Lord of
creation himself and who was born in
the clan of Raghus and the best among those who protect Dharma
spoke to those chief Gods like
this.
117.10
“I am only a human being called Rama who was the son of
Dasaratha and you who are the Gods are
telling me , what I really
am and why am I like this?”
117.11
When the son of Kakustha
clan told like this , Lord Brahma
, the best among those who know Brahma
spoke as follows, “ Oh truly brave one
, please listen to my true
words.”
117.12
“You are the God
Narayana , the lord who wields the wheel
, you are the one horned boar who
is the winner over your past and
future enemies.”
117.13
“You are the imperishable Brahma and
you are the truth in the beginning , middle and end . You are the Vishvaksena who is the supreme
Dharma and you are the four armed
one .” 117.14
“You are Hrishikesa , Purusha, Purushothama who wields the bow called Saranga. You cannot be defeated , you are Vishnu who
wields the sword and you are the very strong Krishna.” 117.15
“You are the
commander of the army , the chief
of the village , you are wisdom
,patience and controller
of the senses . You are the
origin and dissolution, you are Vamana
and you are the killer of
Madhu.” 117.16
“You are the great Indra who rules over Devas , you are Padmanabha , you are the one who ends the battle , you are the refuge to those who do not have
refuge and you are the words of the
great sages.”
117.17
“You are the soul of the Vedas , you are the great bull with hundred
heads and thousand horns , you
are the primeval force of the three worlds , you are your own lord , you are the refuge of the Sidhas and
Sadhyas and were
one who were before them.” 117.18-117.19
“You are the Yagna
, you are the sound “Vashat” ,
you are “Om” , you are the divine for
the divines and people do not know your origin or end and do not know who you really are.” 117.20
“You can be seen in all beings , in the cows , in the Brahmins , in all directions, in the sky , mountain and rivers.”
117.21
“You are with thousand feet , hundred heads , with thousand eyes and are with Goddess Lakshmi. . You carry the earth along
with all its beings and
mountains.” 117.22
“Oh Rama, you appear like a great serpent in the waters supporting the earth wherefrom
you carry all the three
worlds and you also support Devas,
Dhanavas and Gandharwas. “ 117.23
“Oh Rama, I am your heart
, the goddess Saraswathi is your
toungue and all the devas created
by Lord Brahma are your hairs and limbs.”
117.24
“When you close your eyes
it is night and when you open your eyes it is day , the words that you use are the Vedas and the universe does not exist without
you.”
117.25
“The entire universe is your body , your stability is the firmness of
earth , your anger is fire and your pleasant face is the mon and you are recognized by
Srivathsa.”
117.26
“In the past , you occupied the three worlds by your
three steps after tying up the very formidable Mahabali and made Indra , the king of devas.”
117.27
“Sita is no other than Lakshmi , your consort when you
were Vishnu , you the king of people
with black blue colour and you have
taken the form of man so as to kill Ravana.” 117.28
“Oh Rama , the
greatest among followers of Dharma , you
have completed your job by killing
Ravana and so return to heavens with
joy.”
117.29
“Oh God, your valour is immeasurable and
your exploits are never in vain .
Oh Rama seeing you leads to unmatched
blessings and songs about you never go waste.”
117.30
"Those humans who are full of devotion to you will
never be unsuccessful on this earth. Those who are devoted to you, the primeval
and the eternal lord, belonging to ancient times and the Supreme Person, will
forever attain their desired objects here as well as hereafter." 117.31-117.32
“Those humans
who would recite this divine ,
primeval and epic hymn sung by Lord Brahma will never ever face disappointment .”
117.33
Thus ends the hundred and
seventeenth chapter of the book
of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
118.The fire God returns Sita and says that she ins unblemished.
(The fire god comes out carrying Sita and tells Rama that
she is without any blemish for she has never thought of anyone else except
Rama. Rama tells the fire God that, he
knew about it but wanted the world also to know about it.)
Hearing these auspicious words spoken by Lord Brahma , the fire God taking Vaidehi in his arms came up .
118.1
Shaking the
pyre and taking with him
Sita the daughter of Janaka , the fire God sprang up and appeared in person. 118.2
Carrying in her
arms the young lady who was shining
like young rising Sun wearing ornaments made of refined
Gold , wearing a dress of red blood
colour , wearing a dark braided
hair , wearing further garlands
made of flower which had not faded and
with matchless form , the fire
God restored her to Rama.
118.3
-118.4
That fire God who is the witness of the all the
worlds then told Rama, “oh Rama, here is
your Sita who does not have any sin in
her.” 118.5
“Either by word
or mind or even by intellect
and not even by the eyes , she
has never been unfaithful to you .” 118.6
“The Rakshasa Ravana
who was arrogant and proud of his valour took away
this miserable and helpless lady from the lonely hermitage and separated
her from you.”
118.7
“And then she , who had only you in her mind and whose mind was longing for you was taken to his private apartments and hidden there and guarded by frightful Rakshasis with horrifying brain.”
118.8
“Then Sita whose mind was always bound in you ignored that Rakshasa though he tried to
allure her by frightening her and by
various other means.”
118.9
“Take back this
very pure and sinless
Maithili and I command you not to
tell anything harsh to her.”
118.10
Then Rama the follower of Dharma who had a mind which loves hearing these blessed words , with eyes filled with tears of joy thought for a moment.
118.11
Then that very lustrous and greatly valorous Rama , the best among those upholding
Dharma replied like this to the great Deva .
118.12
“Sita merited this
test of purification in the eyes of the people as this pure woman had resided in the
private apartment of Ravana for a long
time.”
118.13
“Suppose I had accepted
Janaki without testing her
, the world would say “alas ,
Rama , the son of Dasaratha is childish and his mind is filled only with
lust.”
118.14
“I wanted the world to know that this Maithili who is the
daughter of Janaka is undivided
in her affection towards me and is
always within my mind.”
118.15
“This broad eyed one
is protected by her own luster
and Ravana would not be able to
transgress her like , the sea cannot transgress its shore.”
118.16
“In order to convince the three worlds , I whose only refuge is truth , ignored
Vaidehi when she was entering the
fire.”
118.17
“That bad soul
could not even touch Maithili even by his mind who is unobtainable and flaming like the toungue of fire.”
118.18
“This auspicious lady
would not have bothered about the wealth of the private apartment of
Ravana , since Sita is no different from
me , like sunlight is not different from
the sun.” 118.19
“Maithili the daughter of Janaka is purest in all the three worlds and I would not be able to renounce her as a
good name cannot be ignored by a prudent man.”
118.20
“I would definitely follow all the advice given to me by
you for my benefit as you are
all the affectionate guardians of the world.”
118.21
Saying thus and getting
reunited with her beloved Sita , the victorious and the very famous Rama,
a scion of Raghu dynasty, who was endowed with a great strength and deserved
happiness and was being glorified by his exploits, performed by his own self,
experienced joy.
118.22
Thus ends the hundred and
eighteenth chapter of the book
of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
119. Rama meets Dasaratha
(Along with Indra Dasaratha had come to see his son
.He expresses great happiness in being able to see him. He also blesses
Lakshmana and Sita and gives them his blessings and advise.)
After hearing these auspicious words that was spoken by Raghava , Lord Shiva
told even more auspicious words to him.
119.1
“Oh Rama with lotus like
eyes , great hands and
great chest , who is the
destroyer of his enemies , who is the
best among those who uphold Dharma , You
have accomplished a great task without
any doubt.” 119.2
“ Oh Rama, Fortunately
the fear caused by Ravana which
had intensified the severe darkness of the world has
been removed by you in the
battle field.”
119.3
"You are fit to get
heavenly joy , by comforting the
depressed Bharata and the illustrious Kausalya as well as seeing Kaikeyi and Sumithra,
the mother of Lakshmana and then
getting the sovereignty of Ayodhya,
bringing delight to your friends, stabilizing the back-bone of the race of Ikshuvaku, getting excellent glory
by performing a horse-sacrifice and by granting riches to Brahmans." 119.4-119.6
“Oh Rama, the son of Kakustha
clan, your father the famous king
Dasaratha who is to be venerated by you
is seated on an aerial car in this mortal world.”
119.7
“That great one obtained the world of Indra , having been send by you his son
and you please along with your
brother Lakshmana offer your salutation to him.”
119.8
Hearing the words of Lord
Shiva , that son of Kakustha clan along
with Lakshmana saluted their
father who was sitting on the
top most part of the aerial car.
119.9
Lakshmana and his elder
brother saw their father who was their lord clad in
shining cloths and shining in his own great splendour.
119.10
Then the king Dasaratha the
lord who was sitting in the aerial car, in an excellent seat, was filled with
excessive delight to see his son (Rama), who was dearer to him than life.
Placing him in his lap and embracing him in his arms, he thereupon told him the following words. 119.11-119.12
“Without you, Oh Rama , the heaven is not to my liking nor is the respect given to me by the
foremost of the devas there. I am
telling you the truth.”
119.13
“Today seeing you after you
have killed your enemies , my mind is
full and I am greatly happy that you
have completed the full period of your stay in the forest.”
119.14
“Oh expert in speech, the words
of Kaikeyi which were told to you for sending you away to the forest are still
imprinted in my mind.”
119.15
“Seeing you in health
and happily embracing Lakshmana
today, as completely driven away
my sorrow similar to the Sun driving away all the mist.”
119.16
“Oh great son, I have
been liberated by you, my good son , just like the great soul Ashtavakra liberated Kahola.”
119.17
“Oh gentle one, I now recognize you as the supreme person (God)
as was told by the Gods here , born
to kill Ravana.”
119.18
“Kausalya is indeed
blessed , oh killer of enemies
because she would be able to see
you return from the forest.”
119.19
“All the men are indeed blessed , who would be able to
see you return to the city and then consecrated there as lord of earth.”
119.20
“I see you reunited along with Bharata who loves you and
who is honest and a follower of Dharma.”
119.21
“Oh gentle one You have spent fourteen years by residing in the forest along with
the very intelligent Lakshmana and Sita.”
119.22
“My oath was implemented by
you as you have completed your term in exile and the devas are happy because you killed
Ravana in this battle.”
119.23
“Oh killer of enemies , by doing this job you have earned great fame and glory .Get consecrated on the throne and may
you attain long life with your brothers. “
119.24
“To the king who was speaking
thus with folded hands in salutation, Rama requested, “ Oh knower of Dharma , be gracious
with Kaikeyi and Bharata.”
119.25
“let those words spoken by you
“I disown you Kaikeyi with your
son ‘Which is a great curse not affect Kaikeyi and her son.”
119.26
The king then said , “so be
it” to Rama who stood with joined palms in
salutation and embraced Lakshmana
and told the following words.
119.27
“You have looked after Rama with great devotion along with Sita the daughter of Videha and this has
earned great merit for you and I have been greatly gratified.”
119.28
“ Oh knower of Dharma, As Rama is pleased with you . you will
attain religious merit and great fame on earth and also in heaven and also excellent power .”
119.29
“Lead a safe life , oh son who
increases the happiness of Sumithra , Serve Rama well for he would always be interested in the welfare of the entire world.”
119.30
“Indra, the beings of three
worlds , Sidhas and great sages would offer worship to the great Rama as the
supreme person on approaching him.”
119.31
“Oh gentle one, Oh destroyer of
enemies Rama has been spoken as the
difficult to see , imperishable Brahman established by the Vedas and the
heart and secret of all devas.” 119.32
“By serving him with devotion
along with Sita , the princess of
Videha , you have obtained the unobtainable reward to the
practice of Dharma and also
great fame.” 119.33
After speaking like this to
Lakshmana the king greeted
his daughter in law who was standing saluting him as “Oh daughter”, and affectionately advised her. 119.34
“You should not get angry at
Rama for having repudiated
you because this was done , aimed at your welfare and show the world your purity.” 119.35
“What you have done which is
difficult to perform revealed your true character , Oh daughter and is difficult to be
performed by other ladies and your
fame will overshadow theirs.” 119.36
“You need not be told about how
to serve your husband but
I have the duty to tell you that
he is your supreme God.”
119.37
After instructing like this his sons as well as his daughter in
law Dasaratha went to the land of Indra in the
aerial car.
119.38
The great soul and that great king endowed with great luster took leave of his sons along with Sita and
climbed in to the aerial car and
went to the Abode of Indra.
119.39
Thus ends the hundred and
nineteenth chapter of the book
of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
120.Rama asks Indra
a boon to make all dead monkeys alive.
(When Indra who was greatly
happy asked Rama to request for a boon, he wanted Indra to bring all dead
monkeys back to life. He also wanted that they should also get fruits in off season. Indra grants those
boons,)
When Dasaratha of the Kakustha clan returned , Indra the
destroyer of Pakasura who was greatly
pleased spoke to Rama who stood with
folded hands in salutation.
120.1
“Oh Rama , Oh best among men , You have showed as a very great vision and it should not go in vain. Since I am greatly delighted , Please ask me what you desire in your mind.” 120.2
When the very pleased
great Indra spoke like this Raghava who was greatly pleased told the following joyful words. 120.3
“Oh greatest
among those who converse , Oh Lord of
the devas, if you have real affection towards me, please make what I ask as
true. “ 120.4
“Al those
monkeys who have fought for my
sake and reached the world of God of
death , let all those people
get up.” 120.5
“Oh God who gifts
honour , I wish to see all those monkeys , who have lost their life for my sake and removed
from their sons and wives
become happy once again.”
120.6
“They were all
valorous and fought without bothering about their
death and after great efforts died. “Oh Indra, please restore
their lives.” 120.7
" Let all those
monkeys who thought death as nothing and who were only fond of doing
a favour to me get re-united with their near and dear ones by your
grace. I seek this boon from you." 120.8
“Oh person of honour
, I wish to see all those monkeys
and bears free from pain and
from wounds with increased strength
and valour. “
120.9
“Wherever those monkeys live
let there be rivers of pure water
, flowers , roots and fruits even in the off season.”
120.10
Hearing these words of the
great soul Raghava , Mahendra , again spoke the following words to
him.
120.11
“Oh Son ,best of Raghu clan , this boon which you have asked for is very great and since I have never spoken about any
aspect twice in the past, this will come true.” 120.12
“Let all those monkeys and
bears along with long tailed
monkeys , who have been killed in this
battle by the Rakshasas and whose heads
and arms have been severed , become
active again.” 120.13
“Without any problem to their
health with increased strength and
valour those monkeys would rise again,
like a man asleep getting up at the end
of sleep.”
120.14
“All of them with very great
joy will meet with their relatives , friends , people of their clan and with their family members.”
120.15
“Oh wielder of a great bow , trees would be filled with colourful
flowers and fruits even in the off
season and rivers would constantly
carry them water.”
120.16
Then all the monkey
warriors got up as if from
sleep with all their limbs completely healed of all the wounds and being greatly surprised they said to one
another, “What a miracle?”
120.17
Seeing the wish of the son of
Kakustha clan has been fully realized ,
the great devas with great happiness praised
Rama and Lakshmana.
120.18
They said, “Oh king , go to Ayodhya from here after disbanding the monkey army and reassuring the famous Sita , who is greatly affectionate towards you.”
120.19
“Oh killer of enemies , go and see your brother Bharata who is
practicing austerities because of grief caused by separation from you and the great Shatrugna , all your mothers and get yourself crowned and
bring joy to all the citizens.”
120.20-120.21
After speaking like this to Rama and the son of
Sumithra , the thousand eyed one , greatly pleased with other devas in their respective aerial cars which were shining like Sun. 120.22
After greeting
all those devas , Rama along with his brother Lakshmana instructed all the monkeys to take rest in
their respective places.
120.23
The greatly rejoicing mighty and famous army which was protected by Lakshmana as well as Rama, shined brightly on all
sides like the night illuminated by the
moon.
120.24
Thus ends the hundred and
twentieth chapter of the book
of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
121.Vibheeshana offers the Pushpaka Vimana for their return journey.
(Rama refuses politely the hospitality offered by
Vibheeshana and wants to go back as quickly as possible. Vibheeshana summons
the Pushpaka Vimana which can travel at the speed of the mind.)
Vibheeshana wished victory to Rama who was the destroyer of enemies and who had risen up
fresh after a good night’ s
rest and spoke the following words with hands folded in salutation. 121.1
"These women with
lotus-like eyes, who are skilled in the art of decoration have come with bathing accessories like garments,
ornaments, sandal-pastes and beautiful garlands of various kinds. They will
assist you in bathing Oh Rama."
121.2-121.3
That son of Kakustha clan said these words in reply to Vibheeshana, “
You invite the monkeys headed by
Sugreeva for this bath.”
121.4
“That Bharata who is the votary of Dharma
who is accustomed to comfort and is a delicate youth , a great hero and one consistent with truth
is suffering because of me.” 121.5
“In the absence of Bharata who is the son of Kaikeyi , I do not like
to have ritual bathing or wear garments
and jewels.” 121.6
“Please examine how we can go speedily back to my city of Ayodhya
, because the path by which we came is difficult to follow
.”
121.7
When he was thus spoken to
Vibheeshana replied to Rama , “Oh son of the King, I can make you reach
that city within a day.” 121.8
“Oh Rama of matchless powers
, Pushpaka Vimana is an aerial car which shines like the sun and was forcibly usurped by my brother Ravana
from Khubera , after he conquered
him That divine car moves as per the person’s wish and is wonderful and excellent and this
car is retained here for your sake
,May you be safe.”
121.9-121.10
“That cloud like aerial
car stands here and using that car you can reach Ayodhya
without any trouble .”
121.11
"Oh very wise prince! If I deserve to be treated with
kindness by you, if you think of any
goodness in me and if you have
any affection in me, stay here for some more time."
121.12
“Oh Rama, I am offering to you with respect all that you desire and so you along with your brother and your consort Sita can stay here and then depart.” 121.13
“ Oh Rama , please accept along with your army as well as all your friends my hospitality offered with great
affection , fixed and arranged by me
.”
121.14
“Oh Raghava , I am only entreating you with love , with respect and with friendship and being your servant I am not commanding you.”
121.15
When He spoke like this
Rama replied to Vibheeshana while all the Rakshasas and monkeys were
listening .
121.16
“Oh destroyer of enemies , Oh Valorous one , I am greatly honoured by the advices that you gave me as well as
great efforts put up soulfully.” 121.17
“Oh king of Rakshasas, it is
not that I disregard your words but my
heart wants me to speed away from here
to see my brother Bharata .”
121.18
“That Bharata came all the way to Chithrakuta mountains
to take me back , though I did not agree to his request , in spite of
his requesting me with bent head along
with Kausalya, Sumithra and the
famous Kaikeyi , my friend Guha ,
citizens and village folks.”
121.19-121.20
“Oh gentle one , permit me to
go and Oh friend, I feel honoured by you
and I request you not to get disappointed
.”
121.21
“Oh king of Rakshasas , summon
the aerial car immediately , for how is
it proper for me to to stay here after
my task has been accomplished.”
121.22
Hearing the words of Rama,
Vibheeshana the king of the Rakshasas then hastily invoked the presence of that
aerial car shining like the sun, with colourful parts made of gold, with the
platform made of cat's-eye gems, which was full of attics, which shined like silver on all sides, decorated well with
white flags and flag-staff, decked with gold and golden lotuses, graced with
golden mansions, hung all over with networks of tiny bells, giving forth a
melodious sound on all sides, resembling a summit of Mount Meru, built by
Vishvakarma, which was graced with stately palaces decked with pearls and
silver, provided with pavements inlaid with crystal, furnished with excellent
seats of cat's eye gems of great value and upholstered with highly valuable
coverings.
121.23-121.28
After
informing Rama that the aerial car which cannot be attacked and which travels as fast as the mind has
arrived there , Vibheeshana stood there.
121.29
That
Pushpaka , the aerial car which can go
to any place we desire , which was like
a mountain stood there and seeing it Rama
along with Lakshmana was greatly surprised . 121.30
Thus ends the hundred and
twenty first chapter of the
book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
122. The monkeys , Sugreeva and Vibheeshana travel with
Rama.
(As per Rama’s request all the
monkeys are rewarded with gold and precious jewels by Vibheeshana. When Rama
ask their permission, that all request him to
take them also to Ayodhya along
with them.Rama agrees. They all start to Ayodhya.)
Keeping ready that Pushpaka aerial
car decorated by flowers , Vibheeshana who was standing not far off
spoke to Rama.
122.1
That king of Rakshasas with all
humility standing with folded arms in salutation asked “Oh Raghava , What else can I do?”
122.2
After some reflection and
thought , the greatly lustrous Rama with love
spoke the following words to him, while Lakshmana was listening to it.
122.3
“ Of Vibheeshana , Let all
these persons who live in the
forest , who performed great tasks be honoured
with gifts of precious stones and
riches of various kinds.”
122.4
“Oh king of Rakshasas, along with
you they have won over Lanka , fighting
the war with joy without any
fear for their lives .”
122.5
“All of them who live in the forest have completed their job and so by giving them wealth and gems , reward their achievement.”
122.6
“Duly cheered and honoured by
you this way , all these monkey
chiefs will feel thankful and
greatly happy. “
122.7
“They will all be closer
to you acknowledging your
generosity for honouring them and for showing compassion to them and for winning over your senses and because
of this I am reminding you.” 122.8
“Oh king, When a king does not
have loving qualities but goes on ordering them to kill people in the battle ,
the soldiers feel agitated and
leave that king. “
122.9
When Rama told like this
Vibheeshana, honoured all the monkeys
and distributed gold and precious
stones to them.”
122.10
Seeing that the monkey chiefs
were honoured by distribution of gems and wealth , Rama got in to that
excellent aerial car.
122.11
Rama taking along with him in
his hands the famous Vaidehi who was
shy along with his brother Lakshmana
climbed in to that aerial car armed
with a bow.
122.12
Rama who was seated in the aerial car appreciated all those monkeys as well as the greatly valorous Sugreeva along with Vibheeshana.
122.13
“Oh greatly valorous monkeys ,
you have done the duty of a friend
towards me .Please give me permission to go and I request to go wherever it
pleases you.”
122.14
“Oh Sugreeva , you who
were scared to go against Dharma , have done to me all that needs to be done
like an affectionate and service minded friend. Please go back to Kishkinda along with your friends.”
122.15
“Oh Vibheeshana settle down
in your kingdom of Lanka which was given
by me and not even Indra along with his
Devas would be able to attack you.”
122.16
“I am going back to Ayodhya
which is the capital city of my father and as I
wish to leave you all, I request you to permit me to go .”
122.17
When Rama spoke like this , the
monkeys , their kings as well as
Vibheeshana told him as follows with folded hands .
122.18
“If you are willing to take us
all, we all desire to go Ayodhya and
there we will wander around the parks
and forests and enjoy.”
122.19
“Oh excellent king , there we would see you being consecrated and
would also salute mother
Kausalya and will soon return to our
homes.” 122.20
When all the monkeys as well as
Vibheeshana told him like this , Rama
who is the follower of Dharma , told as
follows to Sugreeva, monkeys and to
Vibheeshana.
122.21
“I would get something dearer
than the dearest , if I go there along
with friends like you all and I would be
greatly delighted. “
122.22
“Oh Sugreeva , speedily get in to the aerial car with all
monkeys and oh Vibheeshana , you also get in to it along with your ministers.
“
122.23
Then Sugreeva along with his
monkeys got up in the divine aerial
car called Pushpaka with great joy and so also did Vibheeshana along with his
ministers.
122.24
When all of them boarded it
that divine aerial car of Khubera started
flying in the sky as per the orders
.
122.25
Travelling in that great divine
aerial car with the image of a swan which was then flying in air , Raghava shined like Khubera himself.
122.26
All the monkeys , bears and
very strong Rakshasas comfortably
sat in that very spacious and divine
aerial car.
122.27
Thus ends the hundred and
twenty second chapter of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
123.Rama shows the important places to Sita
(Rama shows all the important places from the aerial car
on the way back As per request of Sita,
the wives of the monkey chiefs also accompany their husbands. The Vimana reaches near Ayodhya,)
As per the permission of Rama that excellent aerial
car which had images of swan in it flew across the sky making great sound .
123.1
Then Rama , the
joy of the Raghu clan , after rotating his eyes in all directions spoke to Sita
, the princess of Mithila who had a
moon like face.
123.2
“Oh Vaidehi , please see , the city of Lanka built
on the top of three peaks which was built by Viswakarma and which looks like the Kailasa
mountain.”
123.3
“Oh Sita, see this battle field covered with mud , blood
and flesh which was the cause of death of the monkeys
and Rakshasas.” 123.4
“Oh Broad eyed Sita, here lies Ravana , the king of
Rakshasas, the tormentor of people and on whom boons were conferred by Lord
Brahma and who was killed by me for your sake.” 123.5
“Here Kumbhakarna and Prahastha were killed and here Dhoomraksha was killed by Hanuman.
“
123.6
“Here Vidhyunamali was killed by the great soul Sushena and in battle
Lakshmana killed Indrajit the son of Ravana here.” 123.7
"Here was killed a Rakshasa
called Vikata by Angadha. Virupaksha, who was disagreeable to the sight,
Mahaparsva, Mahodara, Akampana, Trisiras, Atikaya , Devantaka, Narantaka and
other mighty demons were also killed here."
123.8-123.9
“Both
Yuddonmatta and Matta, the foremost of demons, as also Nikumbha and Kumbha the
sons of Kumbhakarna, as also the strong Vajradamshtra, Damshtra and many
Rakshasas were killed. Makaraksha, the most difficult Rakshasa to be attacked, was struck down by me in this
battle-field."
123.10-123.11
"Akampana was killed in
the great battle here . The valorous
Shonitaksha was also killed. Yupaksa and Prajangha were also
killed."
123.12
“Vidhyujihwa the Rakshasa with a huge form was killed here . Here Yajnashatru was killed and the very strong Supthagna . Sooryashathru
was killed and Brahma Shatru was killed afterwards. 123.13
“Here Mandodhari who is the wife of Ravana surrounded by one
thousand of her co wives lamented for
the death of Ravana. “
123.14
“Oh Sita with a blessed face ,
here you can see water descending in to the ocean , where after crossing the
sea we spent the night.”
123.15
“Here is a bridge built by
me over the salty ocean which was with great difficulty constructed by Nala and which is called “Nala’s bridge””
123.16
“Oh Vaidehi see this
imperturbable ocean called the “Home of
Varuna” which is roaring as if
it is boundless and which is teeming with large number of conches and shells.” 123.17
“Oh Maithili , see here this
olden mountain called Mainaka , which is the king of mountains which rose up
from the sea to provide rest to
Hanuman.”
123.18
“Please see this island located
in the middle of the ocean were my
army was stationed here and where Lords Shiva showed his grace to me.”
123.19
“Here you are seeing the scared
waters of the very great ocean, which
is worshipped in all the three worlds
and is well known as “The bridge of the Sethu”. It is a very
auspicious and divine place , which
destroys major sins committed by us and
the king of Rakshasas, Vibheeshana came to meet me here.”
123.20-123.21
“Oh Sita, here you see the very
pretty city of Sugreeva called Kishkinda
attached with a colourful forest. The Monkey chief Vali was killed by me
here.”
123.22
Sita who was timid due to love after seeing the
city of Kishkinda which was ruled by Vali
said the following courteous words
to Rama.
123.23
“I would like to go the capital
city of Ayodhya along with you and
accompanied by the wives of monkey chiefs
which should include Tara and
other beloved wives of Sugreeva.” 123.24-123.25
When Rama heard these words of
Sita, he said, “Let it be like that”,
and made the aerial car halt when they reached Kishkinda and looking at Sugreeva , Rama spoke the
following words.”
123.26
“Oh tiger among monkeys
instruct all your monkey chiefs to come to Ayodhya accompanied by their
wives.” 123.27
“Oh mighty Sugreeva , the king
of monkeys , you too bring all your ladies along with the great army of yours
along with their wives and then, we would proceed.”
123.28
When the greatly lustrous Rama
spoke like this Sugreeva , the king of the monkeys , accompanied by all
other monkeys entered in to
his private apartment and looked
at Tara and spoke. 123.29-123.30
“Oh Darling , you have been
permitted along with wives of other great monkeys to proceed
to Ayodhya by Rama to satisfy the wishes of Sita.” 123.31
“Hurry up, we shall proceed
along with the wives of all other monkey
chiefs and show them the city of
Ayodhya as well as the widows of Dasaratha.” 123.32
Hearing the words of Sugreeva,
Tara who was pretty all over called the wives of other monkey chiefs and told
them as follows.
123.33
“As per the order of Sugreeva
,. Let all the monkey ladies hurry up
to proceed to Ayodhya and a kindly act has also been done to me by fulfilling
my wish to see Ayodhya.” 123.34
“We will also see the entry of
Rama in to that city along with people
of the city as well as villages and also
would see the great opulence of the widows of
Dasaratha.”
123.35
“With the permission of Tara
all those monkey ladies , after dressing themselves according to rule , went
round the aerial car and got in to it
with a wish to see Sita.”
123.36
Raghava after seeing the aerial
car rise quickly , when they neared the Rishyamooka mountain spoke again to
Maithili.
123.37
“Oh Sita , now you are seeing
the very great Rishyamooka mountain which is blessed with ore of Gold and which looks like cloud along with lightning. “
123.38
“It was here that I met Sugreeva , the king of monkeys and made an agreement for the killing of
Vali.”
123.39
“Here you see the colourful
forests as well as the Pampa river , where I greatly lamented for being
separated from you.”
123.40
“I saw Sabari , the follower of
Dharma on its shore and here I happened to kill Kabandha with one Yojana
long arms. “
123.41
“Oh Sita, there you are seeing
Janasthana with its very holy trees and oh pretty one, a great war between
Ravana and Jatayu , the very strong lord of birds happened there for your sake
.”123.42-123.43
“Oh lady with very pretty colour , this is where I killed
Khara with straight arrows , where
Dhooshana was struck down and the mighty Trisiras was killed and oh charming lady there is the hermitage built by leaves from where you were taken away by the king of
Rakshasas.”
123.44-123.45
“Here is the pretty and auspicious river Godavari with clear waters
and the hermitage of Agasthya surrounded by Banana groves.” 123.46
“Here is the shining hermitage
of the very great Sutheeshna and you
also see the great hermitage of Sarabhanga, where the thousand eyed Indra , the destroyer of cities came .” 123.47-123.48
“Oh lady with a slender waist ,
here you are seeing the hermitages for
which sage Atri who has a luster like
fire and the sun is the chief.”
123.49
“It was in this place that the very huge bodied Viradha was killed by
me and it was here Sita that you saw
the lady sage (Anasuya) who was the
great follower of Dharma.”
123.50
“Oh lady with a pretty body ,
here is excellent and lustrous mountain of Chithrakuta and it was here that Bharatha came to please me.”
123.51
“Oh Maithili , here you can see
the river Yamuna surrounded by colourful forests and you can also see the great hermitage of the
saint Bharadwaja.”
123.52
“Here you can see the blessed
Ganga with three different streams whose banks are crowded by flocks of
birds and whose shores are lined with
flowering forests.”
123.53
“We have now reached
Srungaberipura where my friend Guha
lives and you can see the Sarayu river both whose banks have attractive flowering
trees. “
123.54
“And now you can see Ayodhya , the capital city of my father and
having returned back , Oh Sita, please salute this city of
Ayodhya.”
123.55
There all the monkeys,
Rakshasas as well as Vibheeshana , jumped again and again to get a good glimpse
of that great city.
123.56
After that the monkeys along with the Rakshasas saw that Ayodhya, having rows of white
palaces, intersected with wide roads, and crowded with elephants and horses,
looking like Amravati, the City of Indra the lord of Devas.
123.57
Thus ends the hundred and
twenty third chapter of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
124.Rama goes to hermitage of sage Bharadwaja
(Rama decides to go to the hermitage of sage Bharadwaja
before going to Ayodhya. He requests the
sage for information about welfare of the city. The sage assures him that
things are okay. He says that he knew
all the activities of Rama by his divine power. Rama requests him to make all
the trees up to Ayodhya fully laden with fruits and flowers. The sage blesses
that it would be like that.)
The fourteen years had been completed and it was the fifth phase of the moon and the elder brother of Lakshmana reached the hermitage of Bharadwaja and saluted the sage as per the rules. 124.1
After
saluting the sage
Bharadwaja , who has a rich asset
of penance , he enquired , “Oh God like sage, have you heard of abundance of food in the
city of Ayodhya and is the city free
from disease? Is Bharata ruling it with attention? Are all my mothers alive ?”
124.2
When sage
Bharadwaja heard these words of Rama ,
He with a joyful disposition and a
smile replied that chief of Raghu
clan. 124.3
“Bharata who lives smearing mud on his limbs and has matted locks, places your sandals before him and is looking forward to your arrival . In your city and home all
are safe.” 124.4
"Oh Rama who is victorious in battles, previously
, on seeing you going deep into the great forest on foot, with the sole
intention of practicing Dharma , clad in pieces of bark, going away from
kingship , sacrificing all sort of
enjoyments, like an Deva fallen from
heaven, having renounced all your possessions,
along with your spouse as the
third one of your party , resolving to
carry out the behest of your
father and intent on implementing the pledge given to Kaikeyi and living on wild roots and
fruits, pity arose in me ."
124.5-124.7
“But on seeing you now I am feeling very happy as you have fulfilled your promise , conquered all your enemies and have returned accompanied by hosts
of friends and relatives.” 124.8
“Oh Raghava I very well know completely
all the pleasures and sorrow that happened to you , due to your having to
live in Janasthana .”
124.9
“While you were busy protecting all the Brahmins as per the request of all ascetics , The stain less
wife of yours was abducted by Ravana,”
124.10
"Oh Rama, who is
devoted to Dharma, even the
appearance of Mareecha, the abduction of Sita by Ravana, the sight of Kabandha,
your arrival at the Pampa lake, your alliance with Sugreeva, as to how Vali was killed by you, the
search-operation for Sita, the exploit of Hanuman in the tracing of Sita, how the bridge Nalasetu
was constructed , how the City of Lanka
was set fire by the rejoiced monkey-chiefs, how that Ravana who was the thorn
in the side of gods who was arrogant of his strength was killed in battle, with his sons kinsfolk
and his ministers and how a boon was conferred by them on you by
Gods - all this is known to me by my asceticism. My disciples, who were
accustomed to report to me the news, used to go to Ayodhya City from
here."
124.11-124.16
“Friends , riches and
grains are thought as great by people. , but mother and mother land are
considered much greater than even heaven.”
124.17
“Bowing with head bent bow to
this statement as he was greatly
attracted by it , the great prince requested the sage for the following
boon.”
124.18
"Oh God like sage, Let all the trees on the way to Ayodhya from here , bear fruit even in the
off-season and flow with honey. Let abundant fruits of various kinds, emitting
the fragrance of nectar, appear on them."
124.19
When the sage said , “So be
it”, , all the trees there grew
closely like the trees of heaven.”
124.20
Then for three
Yojanas on their way to Ayodhya
in the direction of their travel
, the trees which were never
bearing fruits , were completely filled with fruits , and those which had stopped flowering were
full of flower and all the withered
trees were clothed with leaves and
started flowing with honey.”
124.21-124.22
The very highly pleased monkeys seeing very many divine fruits , felt as if they have conquered heaven
and consumed in thousands those
very divine fruits. 124.23
Thus ends the hundred and
twenty fourth chapter of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
125.Rama sends
Hanuman to Guha and Bharata
(Feeling the time delay, Rama sends Hanuman to go and
inform his welfare to Guha and Bharata.
He also asks Hanuman to tell Bharata
bout how he is retyrning with friends. Hanuman tells Guha about Rama ‘s
welfare and meets Bharata and informs
him of impending arrival of Rama..
Bharata becomes extremely happy.)
Raghava who was quick in exhibiting his valour on seeing Ayodhya became very thoughtful and wanted
to do a act of kindness .
125.1
Thinking like that , his sight fell on the monkeys there and he told that that
sagacious and glorious monkey Hanuman.
125.2
“Go quickly to Ayodhya oh great monkey and find whether the people in the city as
well as the palace are
safe?”
125.3
“You reach Sringaberipuram and tell Guha who lives in the forest , who is the king of Nishadas , about my
welfare . “
125.4
“Hearing that I am Okay , without sickness and free from any trouble Guha would be greatly pleased as he
is my life like friend.”
125.5
“Then that Guha who is the king
of Nishadas would become pleased and
would tell you about the way to
Ayodhya and about welfare of Bharata.” 125.6
“You have to enquire about the welfare of Bharata on my behalf
and tell him that we have accomplished our objectives and I have
returned safely with my wife and brother.” 125.7
“Tell him how Vaidehi was abducted by force by
Ravana , my conversation with
Sugreeva and my killing of Vali in the battle.”
125.8
“Tell him about the search for
Maithili and how she was traced by
you after crossing the extensive and never diminishing ocean.”
125.9
“Tell him about how we went
near the ocean , how we saw the God of
the ocean , how we built the bridge and how we killed Ravana.”
125.10
“Tell him about the boons given
by Indra, Brahma and Varuna and about my
meeting with our father by grace of Lord Shiva.” 125.11
“Oh gentle one , then inform
him how , I have come near the city of
Ayodhya along with Vibheeshana, and Sugreeva , the king of monkeys.” 125.12
“Tell him how I have conquered all my enemies and obtained
matchless fame and tell him that
after accomplishing the purpose I have come near to him with my mighty
friends.” 125.13
“You also should try to know
the expression in face of Bharata when
he hears the news and after he hears it
completely about what he intends to do
about me now.”
125.14
“I also want to know all the
happenings , the colour of his face, his glances, his mode of speech and all the gestures of Bharata.”
125.15
“Whose mind does not
change with the kingdom which is full of wealth and enjoyments and has elephants , chariots
and horses and which was
inherited from father and grandfather.”
125.16
“After having been
associated with the kingdom, if Bharata
desires to rule it , let Bharata rule it without dividing it in one
piece.”
125.17
“Oh Hanuman , after
understanding his thoughts and
perception you should come back
quickly before we reach very near Ayodhya.”
125.18
Thus commanded by Rama , Hanuman
the son of wind God , assuming
the form of a man went swiftly towards Ayodhya.
125.19
Hanuman the son of wind God speedily flew towards Ayodhya like the Garuda when he intends to catch a large snake.
125.20
After leaping to the sky
and flying through the auspicious world of birds and after crossing the huge meeting
place of Ganges and Yamuna , Hanuman reached Sringaberipuram and approached the Guha
, the valorous Hanuman spoke to him these words in a charming
voice. 125.21-125.22
“ Your friend Rama of the clan
of Kakustha who is truly valorous along with Sita and the son of Sumithra has enquired about your welfare.
125.23
“You would be able to meet him
today itself on the fifth phase of the
moon after he is permitted by sage Bharadwaja who has requested him to spend today’ s night in his hermitage . 125.24
After telling this the greatly lustrous one with joy again sprang up in the sky and not bothering about his fatigue travelled
with very great speed.
125.25
On the way Hanuman saw, , Ramatirtha, a place of descent into
the river (hallowed by the association of Lord Parashurama), as well as the
rivers Valukini, Varuthini and Gomati as also the formidable forest of Sala
trees, many thousands of people and numerous communities. 125.26
That great monkey
went fast and covered a long distance quickly and reached
near Nandigrama surrounded by flowering trees which had
gardens comparable to Garden of
Indra as well as Chaithraratha garden
of Khubera which was frequented by well dressed ladies along with their sons and
elderly people .
125.27-125.28
At a distance of a krosa( two
miles) from Ayodhya Hanuman saw Bharata, living in a hermitage, with the
bark trees and the skin of a black antelope wrapped round his waist, looking
miserable and emaciated, wearing matted locks on his head, his limbs coated
with dirt, afflicted through separation from Rama his elder brother, subsisting
on roots and fruits, with his senses subdued, engaged in austerities,
protecting virtue, with a very high head of matted hair, covering his body with
the bark of trees and a deer skin, disciplined, whose thoughts were fixed on
the Supreme Spirit, with a splendour equaling that of a Brahmarishi, ruling the
earth after placing the wooden sandals before him, protecting the people
belonging to all the four caste
groups from all dangers and attended by
the upright ministers, priests and by clever troop-commanders, all clad in
saffron robes.
125.29-125.33
Those citizens of the city who
loved Dharma ignored the enjoyment of pleasures on seeing their prince clad in wooden bark
and the hide of black antelope .
125.34
That Hanuman, the son of wind
God thus spoke to Bharata who was conversant with Dharma and clothed
in the body of Dharma looked like another God of Dharma . 125.35
Rama who used to live in Dandakaranya wearing the cloth made of bark of trees and
a matted lock , for whom you seem to repent enquired about
your welfare.
125.36
“Oh Lord , I am telling you the
news to your liking , give up this great sorrow
for within a short time you
would join with Rama who is your
elder brother.”
125.37
“After killing Ravana and getting back Vaidehi and after accomplishing his purpose Rama is coming back with his very mighty
friends. “
125.38
“The very lustrous
Lakshmana and the very famous Sita ,
the princess of Videha are also coming
back along with Rama resembling Sachi Devi coming with Indra.”
125.39
When Hanuman told this to
Bharata , the son of Kaikeyi , he sank on the earth with great joy and fainted through excessive joy.
125.40
Within a short time Bharata
got up from his swoon after regaining consciousness and spoke to Hanuman who had brought glad
tidings .
125.41
Without any sorrow , fully
drenched in love , with great emotion Bharata
embraced the monkey and
drenched him with great tear drops not
born out of sorrow but of joy. 125.42
"Oh gentle one,
Are you a Deva or a human being,
who have come here out of compassion? To you, who has given me
this agreeable news, I shall give in return, for the pleasant tidings, a
hundred thousand cows, a hundred best villages, and for wives, sixteen golden
complexioned virgin girls of a good conduct, decked with ear-rings, having
beautiful noses and thighs, adorned with all kinds of jewels, with charming
countenances as delightful as the moon and born in a noble family."
125.43-125.45
That prince hearing about the
news of arrival of Rama from the monkey
chief was greatly surprised and with great joy and with great desire to see Rama again joyfully started talking. 125.46
Thus ends the hundred and
twenty fifth chapter of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
126.Hanuman informs all news to Bharata
(When Bharata enquires, Hanuman
tells him in detail about all the happenings in the life of Rama after he left
Chithrakoota. He also tells him that
Rama would be arriving the next day.)
I am greatly delighted to
hear the
news of my Lord
who went in to the vast forest
very many years ago.
126.1
“I consider the common saying “Bliss comes to the surviving
man even after one hundred years “ to be
true.”
126.2
“ Since I am asking you, please
tell me the truth as to how a treaty was signed between Rama and the monkeys
and under what circumstances.” 126.3
Having been seated on the
cushion offered by the prince ,
Hanuman , after that started telling about the story of Rama in the forest.
126.4
"Oh Lord, Oh
long-armed one, You already know
well , How your mother was granted
two boons by your father, how Rama was sent to forest in
exile, how Dasaratha the king died, with a shocking sorrow for his son's
exile, how you were brought quickly from Rajagriha by the ministers , how sovereignty was not
coveted by you when you returned to Ayodhya, how on your going to mount
Chitrakoota, your, elder brother the tormentor of enemies was invited by you
who followed Dharma to take back the
kingdom, how Rama who stood by his father's words, renounced the kingdom and
stood by his father's words and how your
returned to Ayodhya, taking with you the wooden sandals Hear from me now, that which occurred after
you had returned to Ayodhya."
126.5-126.9
“After you returned back the forest had a miserable look with scared
animals as well as birds.”
126.10
“Rama then entered the
horrifying , very lonely forest of Dandaka
which was trampled by elephants
and populated by lions and tigers.”
126.11
“In that dense forest
in front of them appeared the
very strong Viradha who uttered a very loud roar.”
126.12
“They made him who was rushing
towards them with uplifted arms in to a
pit with
head first while he was making a
loud wail like an elephant.”
126.13
“After completing this very
difficult job , the two brothers Rama
and Lakshmana went to the pretty
hermitage of Sharabhanga.”
126.14
“Rama who was truly
valorous reached Janasthana after
Sharabhanga ascended to the
heaven after offering their
salutations to the sages there.”
126.15
“After that a Rakshasi called
Soorpanakha came and troubled Rama and
the strong Lakshmana and as per the
orders of Rama, Lakshmana chopped off
her ears and nose with his sword. “
126.16
“The great Rama killed
fourteen thousand Rakshasas who were living in the Janasthana region who were
very capable.”
126.17
“In the battle front all
alone completely finished off all those fourteen thousand
Rakshasas in a fraction of the quarter
of the day.”
126.18
“Those very strong and greatly valorous Rakshasas who
were causing trouble to all the sages
who lived in Dandakaranya were killed by the arrows of Raghava.”
126.19
“All those Rakshasas were
smashed in the battle and their leader Khara was also killed . He
also killed Dhooshana as well as Trishira.” 126.20
“Then tormented by the killing
of those Rakshasas, the childish
Soorpanakha approached the horrifying Rakshasa Ravana . Then
Mareecha a horrifying Rakshasa
who was the follower of Ravana ,
assumed a form of a gem studded deer
and allured Sita.”
126.21-126.22
“When Sita saw it she told Rama, “Please catch this deer so
that our hermitage would become pleasing to the mind.”
126.23
“Armed with a bow , Rama chased that deer which was running and killed it with a sharp arrow with curved
knots.”
126.24
“Oh gentle one, while Raghava was chasing the deer , even Lakshmana had to go out and Ravana at that time entered the hermitage .”
126.25
“That Ravana caught hold of
Sita like the planet Mars catching hold of Rohini and after killing in war a
vulture named Jatayu who tried to get her freed and that Ravana went very quickly from there
taking Sita with him.”
126.26
“Then with great surprise some
mountain like monkeys sitting on the top of the mountain saw
with great astonishment
Ravana the king of Rakshasas
taking away Sita.”
126.27-126.28
“That aerial car which was moving with the speed of the
mind called Pushpaka arose along with Vaidehi and the mighty Ravana who made the world
cry.”
126.29
(Ravana was not travelling in
Pushpaka Vimana according to Aranya
Kanda)
“Taking her to an
auspicious golden palace Ravana tried
his best to obey make her his wishes with his words.”
126.30
“Treating words of the king of Rakshasas like a lowly straw and without caring for him Sita later chose to live in the Asoka forest.”
126.31
“While returning back after killing the deer, Rama saw
the vulture lying dead in the forest
and seeing him whom Rama loved like his father , Rama was greatly
disturbed.”
126.32-126.33
“When Rama along with
Lakshmana were searching for
Vaidehi , they walked in the flowering forest along the side of Godavari
river.” 126.34
“In that great forest they met a Rakshasa called Kabandha and that
truly valorous Rama following the words of Kabandha went to Rishyamooka mountains and met Sugreeva.” 126.35
“Even before they met each
other a meeting of their hearts took
place .Sugreeva had been banished by his enraged Vali who was his elder
brother and as a result of mutual talks, Rama and Sugreeva became attached to each other .”
126.36-126.37
“Having killed the very huge
and very strong Vali by the power of his hands , Rama got back
the kingdom to Sugreeva.”
126.38
“Sugreeva along with all
monkeys established his kingdom and
promised to commence the search for the
princess Sita.
126.39
“Commanded by The great Sugreeva , the king of monkeys , ten crores
of monkeys were sent to search in all the four
directions.”
126.40
“Due to our missing the
correct way in the great Vindhya mountain , we felt great sorrow and a long time slipped past us.”
126.41
“A valorous vulture called
Sampathi who is the elder brother of
king of vultures Jatayu precisely
told us the place of stay of Sita in the home of Ravana”
126.42
“After removing the sorrow of my clan , I jumped one hundred
Yojanas , depending only on my
strength.”
126.43
“There I saw
a lady alone in the Asoka forest
clad in a soiled silk cloth without any joy and doing firm penance.”
126.44
“After meeting her and enquiring with her as per the need , I came to know that faultless lady and gave her the signet ring with name of Rama engraved in it as a token.” 126.45
“Receiving in return a jewel
from her as token , I returned after
achieving success and on returning back
, I gave that revered jewel to Rama who was never tired of doing a job.” 126.46
“After hearing the news about
Sita Rama regained hope to live further , like a dying patient feels
after taking nectar.”
126.47
“Excited to fight a war , he decided
on the destruction of Lanka , just like a fire god is determined to burn the universe at the time of deluge.”
126.48
“After reaching the ocean , he made Nala construct a bridge and the army of monkey warriors crossed the ocean using that bridge,”
126.49
“Nila killed Prahastha, Rama
killed Kumbhakarna , Lakshmana killed the son of Ravana
and Rama himself killed Ravana .” 126.50
"The great
Rama, the destroyer of enemies, met
Indra , Yama , Varuna , Maheshvara, Brahma as also Dasaratha (his deceased father) and
was granted boons by them. Sages and Devas
who came there, too gave boons."
126.51-126.52
“After getting
those boons along with his friends the monkeys
, he flew in the aerial car called
Pushpaka and reached Kishkinda.”
126.53
“After
reaching the banks of river Ganges
again Rama stayed along with
sage Bharadwaja and
tomorrow when the moon enters the star Pushya(poosam) you would be able to see Rama without any problem.” 126.54
After hearing
the truth from the great words of Hanuman
, with great joy Bharata after
offering him salutations spoke the following words, “My desire has
been fulfilled after a long time.” 126.55
Thus ends the hundred and
twenty sixth chapter of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
127.Rama reaches Ayodhya
(Bharata and
Shatrugna make great arrangements to receive Rama. Rama arrives in the aerial
car. Bharata and Shatrugna salute Rama
and speak nice words to the monkeys and
Vibheeshana,. Rama salutes his mothers. Then they all reach Nandigrama. Rama
sends back Pushpaka Vimana to Khubera.)
The truly
valorous Bharata attained divine joy
and commanded Shatrugna , the
destroyer of enemies who was also
happy.
127.1
“Let men of good conduct worship
all the Gods in temples as well as in town with scented garlands accompanied
by playing of musical instruments.
“ 127.2
“Let the
Charioteers , experts in singing
praises in a primeval manner ,
All people who sing poems of
praise , experts in
singing with musical instruments and
dancing girls join together with the wives of the king , ministers
, army men and their wives ,
Brahmins, Kshatriyas , leaders and
members of trade councils come out and
see the moon like face of Rama.” 127.3-127.4
Hearing the
words of Bharata, Shatrugna the destroyer of enemies summoned
several thousand labourers
working for wages and divided
them in to several groups and told
them as follows.
127.5
“Let the holes and depressions
on the road from Nandigrama to Ayodhya be leveled by filing them up and
let the rough and uneven places in the
paths be leveled.”
127.6
“Let the entire ground be
sprinkled with ice cold water and let
others keep on sowing parched grains of
paddy and flowers on them .”
127.7
“Let all the streets of
Ayodhya which is an excellent city be lined with flags , and let the houses be decorated till the Sun rises.”
127.8
“Let hundreds of men make fall on the royal highway scented
loose flowers and garlands of five colours.”
127.9
On hearing that command of
Shatrugna ministers , Dhrushti, Jayanta,
Vijaya, Siddhartha, Arthasadhaka, Ashoka, Mantrapala and Sumantra proceeded
with joy.
127.10-127.11
Some people decorated by hundreds of pots rode on
thousands of elephants in rut , and some others on female elephants provided
with golden platforms and along with these elephants several great charioteers issued forth riding on chariots in great
speed.
127.12
Great warriors riding on
selected horses which were superior and
in thousands of numbers bearing
flags and pennants and carrying
Javelins , spears and nooses in
their hands , further surrounded by thousands of foot soldiers sallied forth,
127.13-127.14
All the women of Dasaratha ,keeping Kausalya and Sumithra in the front mounted on their vehicles started forth along with Kaikeyi and reached
Nandigrama.
127.15
Placing the wooden sandals of
his brother on his head and taking the white
parasol which was adorned with white
garlands and two white whisks decorated with gold, eminently worthy of kings,
accompanied by the foremost of Brahmins, leaders of the guilds of traders and
artisans, including the mercantile class, surrounded by the counselors with
garlands and bell-shaped sweets in their hands, cheered by the blast of conches
and kettle-drums, duly praised by musicians
, the great Bharata, whose mind
was set on Dharma , who was well-versed with the secret of Dharma , who was
emaciated through fasting, who felt miserable, and was clad in the bark of
trees and the skin of a black antelope, who experienced joy for the first time
in hearing the news of the arrival of his brother then went in advance, along
with his ministers, to meet Rama. 127.16-127.20
The Earth was shaking by the
sounds of hoofs of the horses , the
sound of rolling of wheels of the chariots and
the tumultuous sound raised by
conches and kettle drums. 127.21
It was felt that the entire city stretched up to Nandigrama and glancing round Bharata spoke to the son of wind God. 127.22
“Has the absence of firm mind in case of monkeys has
been resorted by you , for I am not
seeing Rama the son of Kakustha clan and
the destroyer of his enemies.” 127.23
When these words escaped from
the truly valorous Bharata , Hanuman
immediately told him words which
were suitable to the situation.
127.24
"A great
roar of joyful monkeys is being heard, for, they are seeing
on their way trees which continually, yield fruit, adorned
with blossom, flowing with honey which is drunk by bees which make reverberant humming sounds which is due
to the grace of Sage Bharadwaja. Oh
Bharata, the destroyer of adversaries,
A boon also was conferred by
Indra by virtue of which, a hospitality rich with all excellences was
earlier extended by Bharadwaja to you, with your entire army. I presume that
the aforesaid army of monkeys is crossing the rivers, Gomati."
127.25-127.27
“See the cloud dust raising above the grove of Sala trees ,which is
because of the shaking of the pretty Sala trees by the monkeys.
“
127.28
“Far away the famous
and divine aerial car called Puspaka, which was created by the mind of Brahma and
which shines like the moon is to be seen.”
127.29
“This vehicle of Rama was got after killing of Ravana
and all his relatives and shines like the rising Sun and belonged to Khubera to whom it was given by
Brahma and travel with the speed
of thought .” 127.30
“ In that car are besides the brothers Rama
and Lakshmana along with
Sita are the greatly
lustrous Sugreeva and the Rakshasa Vibheeshana. “
127.31
Then the words , “Here
is Rama “, like a
loud clamour touching the sky
was heard from the mouth
of women, children, old people
and youth which gave rise to great
joy . 127.32
Getting down from their chariots, elephants and horses
those men stood
on the ground and they all saw
Rama seated in the aerial car
resembling the moon in the sky. 127.33
That very happy Bharata with folded hands in salutation turned
his face towards Rama , worshipped him
and welcomed Rama in a fitting manner.
127.34
The very long eyed elder
brother of Lakshmana seated in the
aerial car created
by the mind of Brahma shined like another Indra with a thunderbolt in his hand. 127.35
Bharata saluted his brother who
stood at the edge of aerial car shining like rising sun from Mount
Meru and bent low in great
reverence.
127.36
That matchless aerial car with
the permission of Rama which had swans drawn on it landed on the earth.
127.37
Bharata of the true valour again
felt very happy when he climbed
in to the aerial car , approached Rama and
again greeted him.
127.38
Then that son of Kakustha
clan seeing Bharata after
a very long time made him sit on
his lap and with great joy embraced him.
127.39
Then
the dear Bharata , the destroyer
of his enemies approached Vaidehi and
Lakshmana announced his name and greeted
them.
127.40
Then Bharata the son of Kaikeyi embraced
one after another ,
Sugreeva , Jambavan , Angadha
, Mainda , Dvividha , Nila and
Rishabha .
127.41
He also embraced Sushena , Nala, Gavaksha , Gandhamadana , Sarabha, Panasa and all monkeys surrounding
them.
127.42
Those monkeys who can assume
any form that they desire assumed the
form of a man and with joy enquired about the welfare of Bharata.
127.43
After that the very lustrous
prince Bharata , who is great follower of Dharma embraced Sugreeva , the great monkey and told him.
127.44
“We are four brothers and you
are our fifth brother , Oh
Sugreeva, affection is born out of
friendship and hatred is the sign of
an enemy.”
127.45
After hugging Vibheeshana ,
Bharata told him, , “it is only because
of your help this impossible job was got done.”
127.46
Then Shatrugna offered
salutations to Rama as well as Lakshmana
and that one with great humility
offered salutation to the feet of Sita.”
127.47
Rama went near his mother with a sorrowing downcast face ,bowed and caught her feet making
the mind of his mother happy.
127.48
Then he saluted Sumithra and
the famous Kaikeyi and all his
mothers and also to his priest sage
Vasishta.
127.49
All the citizens of Ayodhya
with hands joined in salutation told him, “Oh great hero who increases the
delight of Kausalya , welcome to
you.”
127.50
The elder brother of Bharata
saw thousands of joined palms of the citizens of Ayodhya which appeared
like lotus flowers in bloom.
127.51
Bharata himself took the sandals of Rama and placed
them below the feet of the king
of men, who was the follower of
Dharma.
127.52
Bharata after saluting Rama
told, “Oh king , here is the kingdom of
yours which was given to me as a deposit.” 127.53
“Today after seeing you return
back to Ayodhya, my life has
accomplished its goal and the great
desire of my mind has been fulfilled.”
127.54
“Please see critically examine your treasury, granary , palace
and army which by the power of
your spirit has enhanced ten fold.” 127.55
Seeing Bharata , who loved his
bother talking like this , The Rakshasa
Vibheeshana and all the monkeys shed
tears.
127.56
Then Raghava placed with great delight Bharata on his lap and along with the army flew to the
hermitage of Bharata in that aerial car. 127.57
After reaching the hermitage of
Bharata along with the army, that
Raghava got down from the front portion
of the aerial car and stood waiting on the earth. 127.58
Then Rama spoke to that matchless aerial car, “ “I permit you to now carry Khubera
the lord of wealth and so please leave.”
127.59
Thus permitted by Rama that matchless aerial car travelled towards the north so as to reach the home of the Lord of riches.
127.60
That divine aerial car called
Pushpaka once abducted by the Rakshasas went with great speed to the Lord of riches impelled by the words of Rama.
127.61
Then the valorous Raghava
affectionately pressed the feet
of his priest as well as well-wisher
Vasishta , like Indra would press the feet of Bruhaspathi and made him sit in a separate seat near
his own.
127.62
Thus ends the hundred and
twenty seventh chapter of the book of war of Valmiki Ramayana which is the first book.
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