Sundara Kandam(Contd)
The beautiful book(Contd)
57.Reaching the northern shore
of the sea,
(Hanuman crossed the ocean and
was received by the monkeys with happiness. He informed them that he has seen
Sita. He also told them about the pitiable but virtuous condition she was in.)
Hanuman
like a great ship crossing though the shore less ocean of the sky, which was
having the moon as its flower, the worshipful sun as its water fowl, the stars
Poosam (pushyam) and Thiruvonam (sravanam) as its swimming water birds, the
clouds as its floating plants, the star Punarpoosam (Punarvasu) as its sharks,
the planet mars as its crocodile, the rainbow as its great island, the star
Swathi as the swan playing here and there, the movement of the cyclone as its
waves, the rays of the moon as its cold water, the Nagas, Gandarwas and Yakshas
as its fully opened lotus and lily flowers, swam effortlessly with the speed of
the wind. 57.1-57.4
That
great monkey who was the son of wind god and who had the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi
moving in the sky appeared as if he was the moon who was going to swallow the
sky, as if he was rubbing the sky, as if he was robbing the sky of its solar
system and stars and as if he was dragging the crowd of clouds. 57.5-57.6
Those
great clouds were seen as white, red, blue, yellow mixed with red and green
mixed with red.
57.7
Hanuman
appeared similar to the moon by becoming invisible while entering the sky and
shining when he came out of it.
57. 8
Then
the warrior Hanuman clothed in white, hiding and coming out of various types of
clouds, and thus being visible and
invisible at times appeared as if he was the moon. 57. 9
Breaking
out of the crowds of clouds, that son of wind god appeared as if he was an
eagle in the sky. 57.10
That
greatly resplendent Hanuman, after killing several great Rakshasas, after
exterminating a horrible army, after spoiling the great city, after creating
fear in Ravana, after talking with Vaidehi and after spreading his name
everywhere ,flew above the sky for a second time making booming reverberating
sound.
57.11-57.12
That
valorous Hanuman after patting the great mountain Mainaka traveled with great
speed like the arrow shot out of a bow.
57.13
That
great monkey when he neared and saw the Mahendra Mountain, which resembled a
cloud roared.
57.14
That
monkey roared like the thunder and all the ten directions reverberated by his
sound
57.15
Anxious
to see his close friends, that Hanuman when he neared the other shore, roared
loudly and also shook his tail.
57.16
Because
of the roar of Hanuman who was traveling in path of the sky, which is usually
frequented by birds, that entire sky with its solar system ,appeared as if it
was breaking.
57.17
When
it was like this, the very strong monkey
heroes anxious to see Hanuman were waiting in the northern shore of the
ocean with great anxiety. They at that time listened to the great Hanuman’s
roar, which was like the cloud’s thunder and also the vibration made by his thighs. 57.18-57.19
All
those monkeys, who normally live in forests,
heard the thunderous great roar of that monkey with a mind filled with
anxiety
57.20
All
those monkeys hearing the sound of Hanuman, which was echoing in all the four
directions, waited to see their friend in person.
57.21
Jambhavan,
who was liked by all the monkey chiefs ,with a very happy frame of mind due to
love, asked the monkeys to come near him and told them as follows. 57.22
“This Hanuman has completed his task
completely and there is no doubt about it because if he had not completed the
job, his roar will not be like this.” 23-24
Hearing
the roar of the great soul and the sound of vibrations of his hand and thighs,
those monkeys jumped with joy, here and there.
57.25
They
with extreme desire to see Hanuman, with great enthusiasm jumped from
the tip of one tree to another and from top of one tree to another and .joined together to form a
crowd.
57.26
Then
those enthusiastic monkeys broke the small flowering branches of the trees
and holding them in their hand waved
them as if they were waving costly cloth banners. 57.27
The
son of wind God and the very strong Hanuman roared making sounds like the wind
entering the mountain cave.
57.28
Those
monkeys stood with folded hands to welcome that great monkey who was rushing
towards them like a huge black cloud.
57. 29
Then
that monkey, who was as strong as a mountain, got down in one of the thickly
wooded peaks of Mahendra Mountain.
57.30
That
Hanuman fully overjoyed jumped on to the mountain spring, from the sky like a
featherless hill. 57.31
Pleased
because of that, all those monkey chiefs surrounded Hanuman and came near him.
57.
32
All
of them surrounded Hanuman with great love. On seeing him safe they came near
him with fully pleased faces, because of that.
57.33
Those
monkeys brought fruits and tubers and offered them to the monkey chief. 57. 34
Then
that Hanuman saluted Jambhavan, other teachers and elderly ones as well as
Angadha, who was their crown prince.
57.35
That
Hanuman who was a great warrior and who was honourable was praised by those two
(Jambhavan and Angadha), and worshipped by other monkeys and shortly informed
them that”Sita was seen by me” 57.36
Hanuman
who was very happy, then interlinked arms with Angadha who was the son of Bali
and went and sat in a very pretty spot in the forest and addressing all monkeys
told them as follows.
57.37
“That
daughter of Janaka who is young, who was occupying the Asoka forest, who was
being guarded by cruel Rakshasis, who had one single dropping plait , whose
hair was tufted, who was dirty, who does not have reason not to be famous, who
is anxious to see Rama and who was tired and famished because of starvation was
seen by me. 57. 38-57.39
All
those monkeys hearing the nectar like word, “ I have seen” which was also very
meaningful, became extremely happy.
57. 40
Some
very strong ones started jumping, some others made sounds, some others roared
and some others made sounds like” Kil
Kila” and others echoed it. 57.41
Some
other monkey warriors because of extreme happiness lifted up their tails and
rotated their pretty thick tails over their head.
57. 42
Some
incomparably strong monkeys came jumping from the top of the mountain and with
great pleasure embraced Hanuman who was similar to an elephant. 57.43
Addressing
Hanuman who had comprehensively told the information to all monkey warriors,
Angada ,told the following good words.
57.44
“Because
you have jumped and crossed the very broad sea and returned back, Hey monkey,
there is none equal to you in strength and valour.” 57.45
“What a great devotion you have to our lord,
what valour, what courage, that famous holy lady who is the wife of Rama has
been seen by you because of God’s blessings.”
57.46
“It
is very good, that Kakustha will forsake the sorrow due to parting of
Sita. 57.47
Those
monkeys surrounded the big rocks on which Hanuman, Angadha and Jambhavan were
sitting with great happiness in their
mind.
57. 48
All
those monkey warriors stood still with folded hands interested in hearing about
the crossing of the sea, about Lanka, about Sita and about Ravana and were
seeing the face of Hanuman.
57.49-57.50
At
that time the lucky Angadha who was
looked up by several monkeys appeared similar to Devendra who was looked up by
all devas.
57.51
That
very high and great mountain top which was being occupied by Hanuman who was famous and the famous
Angadha who wore armlets was resplendent because of its luck.
57.52
Thus
ends the fifty seventh chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in
the Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
58.
Telling the happenings of Lanka
(In this chapter Hanuman informs
his monkey friends all that happened after he took off and till he returned.
This chapter is the summary of all the previous 57 chapters of Sundara Kanda.)
Hanuman
and other very strong monkeys sitting in the top of Mahendra Mountain attained
incomparable mental peace at that time. 58.1
After
taking their seat ,Jambhavan and other dear, very happy and great monkeys
enquired about the events that happened till then from Hanuman, who was the son of wind god,
and who was extremely peaceful. 58.2
“How
did you happen to see the holy lady? How is she? How does the ten headed one
who does cruel deeds behave with her? We would like to know.” 58.3
“Hey
great monkey. Please tell all this in detail to us, as it happened. After
understanding the happenings we would all decide our future course of
action.” 58.4
“What
news should we, who have gone there and returned back tell? What aspect of the
events should not be told? You who are very intelligent should tell about this
to us in detail.58.5
Thus
ordered by Jambhavan, that Hanuman became pleased with extreme happiness and
saluted Sita by bowing his head and replied.
58.6
“Did
I not rise from the top of Mahendra Mountain, which was standing before you,
fixing my mind firmly with a wish to reach the southern shore of the
ocean.” 58.7
“Then
a golden, divine , pretty and
horror filling peaks of one mountain
lay in front of me as if it is
intended to prohibit my journey. Then I thought as follows.” 58.8
“Since
it was in lying in my way. I thought that the mountain was trying to stop
me.” 58.9
I
neared the divine and golden mountain and decided in my mind that, “This
mountain is fit to be broken,”
58.10
“The
peak of that very big mountain which was almost touching the sun, was hit by my
swinging tail and was broken in to thousand pieces.”
58.11
“What
a surprise, that great mountain understanding well my intentions, called me
with great love., “ dear son” and making
that word sound as if to melt my mind.” 58.12
“Please
understand that I am well known as Mainaka and I live in the great ocean.
Please also understand that I am a close relation of Wind God and thus your
close relative from the father’s side.”
58.13
“Child
, once upon a time , the great mountains used to have wings and were traveling
all over the world giving trouble to people.”
58.14
“The
God Indra who had killed the Asura called Paka , seeing this bad aspect of the
mountain , started cutting in to pieces these wings of these mountains.” 58.15
“Hey
dear, I only was saved from Indra by your father by being swept away and lodged deeply in to the sea.” 58.16
“Hey,
killer of the enemies, I should behave in a way which is of help to Lord Rama,
as he is similar to Indra in his valour
and is the greatest among those who are charitable “ 58.17
“After
I heard the words of the great Mainaka , I made him understand what needs to be
done and my mind got prepared for completing my job.” 58.18
“Though Mainaka is a great mountain, it took the shape of a
human being and permitted me to go and that great mountain stayed in the middle of the ocean in the form
of a mountain itself.”
58.19
“Then
I thought of the remaining long distance which remained to be covered
and became very fast and sped
with vigour for a lot of time.” 58.20
“Then
I saw the divine lady Surasa who was the mother of Nagas. That holy lady stood
in the middle of the ocean and told me, :”Hey monkey chief, devas have decided
that you are going to be my food and I have got you after a very long long
time. So I am going to eat you.” 58.21-58.22
“I
felt dejected after what Surasa told me
and with humble salutation, I told her as follows.”
58.23
“Rama
who was the son of Dasaratha along with
his brother Lakshmana and wife Sita entered the Dandaka forest and was living
there.”
58.24
“His
wife Sita was abducted by the bad hearted Ravana. I am going because of the
order of Rama as his emissary. You who are living in the kingdom of Rama should
render necessary help to me.”
58.25
“Otherwise
after rendering necessary help to Mythili and seeing Rama , I myself will enter
your mouth. I am telling this as an oath to you.”
58.26
:”That
Surasa who could assume any form that she chose, after being told by me like
that, :told, “Nobody should cross and go beyond me, this is my boon.” “ 58.27
“After
being told like this by Surasa , within a second I assumed a form of ten
Yojanas long and 5 yojanas thick.”
58.28
“At
that time she was also able to open her mouth suitable to my size. Seeing her
wide open mouth I made my body small.”
58.29
“Within a very short time, I became as small as a thumb and I went inside her mouth and within a minute came out.”
58.30
“That
deva lady Surasa assumed her normal
form and addressing me told,” Hey great
one, I have become pleased with you. Hey calm one, go as you wish so that you
can complete your job. , Hey monkey chief, bring Vaidehi with the great Raghava
together . Hey monkey, go further, pleased with yourself.”” 58.31-58.32
“Then I was appreciated by all beings as
“Good, very good.” And I effortlessly
went in to the broad sky like an eagle.”
58.33
“When
it was like this I found that only my shadow was being stopped and I could not
see anything anywhere.” 58.34
“Because
my speed was taken away, I searched in all the ten directions and I could not
find that which was preventing my speed.” 58. 35
“I
could not see an shape any where. In spite of that a problem has arisen like
this in the clear sky. :A thought as to ’why is this?” arose in my mind. 58.36
“Thoughtful
as I was , my sight did not spread down. After that I saw a horrible Rakshasi
who was lying inside the water.”
58.37
“She
with terrible form told me the following words with enthusiasm which reflected
truly her mind, which never gave any room for doubt, which were not causing
good and which were like a roar.”
58.38
“Hey,
fat one, where are you going? You appear to be proper food for me who is very
hungry. Satisfy my body ,which has been
starving for a long time.” 58.39
“I
agreed to her words and increased the
size of my body to a size bigger than her face.” 58.40
“Her
mouth also grew big and terrible for
eating me. She did not know either my strength or my trick.”
58. 41
“So
I reduced my very big size in to very small one within a second and removed her
heart and jumped back in to the
sky.”
58.42
“She
who lived in the saline sea and who was as fat as a mountain fell dead with
outstretched hands having lost her
hands.”
58.43
“I
also heard the words of holy people who were traveling in the sky along with
Charanas saying that, ”the terrible
Rakshasi called Simhika has been killed with in a second by Hanuman.”58.44
“After
killing her , thinking about that dangerous deed , I covered a long distance and reached the place where
the city of Lanka existed and saw the
southern ocean shore of that town decorated by mountains, I entered in to the
city which was the residence of Rakshasas after the Sun has set in a manner in which even the valorous
Rakshasas could not see me.” 58.45-58.46
“At
the time of my entering some lady with an action similar to the clouds of deluge roared and came before me.”
58.47
“Then
at that time , I hit and defeated her
,who came to kill me , who was horrible looking and who had hairs like a raging fire , with a folded left fist and she with great
fear told me “Hey, valorous one , I am the city of Lanka and I have been
defeated by your valour and because of
that you have become capable of defeating the entire Rakshasas.” And then I entered in side the
city during Pradosha.(after setting of the sun and before night fell).” 58.48-58.49
“After
searching for the daughter of Janaka that entire night I entered the harem
of Ravana but I was not able to see that pretty lady.”
58.50
“I
was not able to see her in the palace of Ravana also and because of that, being
drowned in the sea of sorrow whose shores were not visible to me.” 58. 51
“I
who was very sad, then saw a very great garden which was very peculiar and surrounded
by golden walls.”
58.52
“I jumped and crossed the wall and saw a garden
with many trees. In the middle of that Asoka forest I saw a huge Simshuba tree.
I climbed and sat on that tree and saw a
golden forest of Banana plants.”
58.53-58.54
“I
saw sitting on that Simshuba tree
at a slight distance attractive
coloured and lotus petal eyed Sita who was dark., who had a faded face due to starvation, who
had dust coated hair, who was looking famished due to sorrow, who was wearing the same cloth that
we saw earlier, and who was only concentrating her mind in the good of her
husband, surrounded by Rakshasis who
have horrible form , who eat flesh and blood
and who are cruel by nature and this sight was similar to a deer being looked after by a group of
tigers.” 58.55-58.57
“With
lot of difficulty I reached the place where I could properly see Sita, who was
bullied by the Rakshasis frequently, who was in a miserable state, who was
doing the only work of concentrating her mind on her husband, who had made up
her hair in a single lock, who was lying down on the floor, who was like a
lotus flower in winter, who was dejected because she saw no way to escape from
Ravana, who had decided to die immediately and who was doe eyed.”
58.58-58. 59
“Seeing
the lady who was wife of Rama in that state
of not being subject to notoriety
,
I continued on the Simshuba tree and observed her carefully.” 58. 60
“Then
I heard the very loud sound of “Hala
hala:” of the anklets and waist belts emanating from the palace of
Ravana.” 58.61
“At
that time being very sad I made my form
in to a very tiny one and sat without moving in between the leaves of the
Simshuba tree like a bird.”
58. 62
:”Afterwards
the wives of Ravana and the very strong Ravana came towards the place where
Sita has been kept .Sita with the pretty
thighs seeing the chief of Rakshasas
coming towards her, folded and drew her
thighs towards her and hid her breasts by both her hands.”
58.63-58.64
“That
base ten headed one , addressing that
Sita who was in great difficulty, who was trembling, who was seeing here and
there, who was very sad because she saw no way out of her difficulties, who was
depressed and who was praying God told, “Hey Sita, respect me. Hey proud one,
you are not recognizing me because of
your pride. . So if you continue in this state for another two months, I
will drink all your blood.”” 58.65-58.67
“Hearing
these words of Ravana who was a bad soul, Sita became very angry and told the following great words.”
58.68
“Hey
base Rakshasa, Why is it that your toungue does not get detached because of
saying these bad words addressing the
daughter in law of Dasaratha who
belonged to the clan of Ikshu Vaku
and the wife of the very powerful
Rama.” 58.69
“Hey
sinner who is ungentlemanly , your valour which consisted of stealing me in the
absence of my husband and when he was not able to see me is definitely
meager.” 58.70
“You are not at all equal to Rama and you
would not be appointed as a servant of him for that Raghava is truthful ,
worshipful and great admirer of war.” 58.71
“Hearing
these words from Janaki which were demeaning
that ten headed one glittered in anger like the fire of the funeral pyre.”
58.72
“He
rolled his two blood red eyes and with
his right fist started killing Sita
and his
ladies shouted “Ha, Ha” “
58.73
“Mandodari
, the wife of the ten headed one and who was a great lady, stood up from the
middle of the ladies and was stopped
from carrying out his intention.” 58.74
“She
told him who was in great passion using sweet words ,” Hey Ravana who is equal
to Indra, What is the use of Sita to you?”
58. 75
“Hey
Lord, be happy by taking pleasure from
the deva, Gandharwa and Yaksha maidens
who are here. What are you going to do with Sita?”
58.76
“Then
that very strong Rakshasa was pacified by the ladies who were with him and was
taken back to his palace.”
58.77
“After
the departure of the ten headed one
those horrible faced Rakshasis
without mercy and using cruel words terrorized Sita.”
58.78
“Sita
considered their words as cheap and as mere grass and the tumult created by
them became in vain before Sita.” 58.79
“Calmed down after their useless shouting those flesh eating
Rakshasis informed Ravana that “The
decision of Sita is indeed firm.””
58.80
“Then
all of them after being dejected and
depressed joined together surrounded her
on all four sides and started sleeping.”
58.81
“After
all of them were asleep, Sita who was always only thinking of her husbands
interests becoming extremely sad because of her dangerous state , wept.” 58. 82
“Then
Trijata rose from their midst and spoke the following words.” 58.83
“You
can eat me just now. This lady who is the daughter in law of Dasaratha and the
daughter of Janaka will not be destroyed.”
58.84
“Just
now I truly , saw a dream which is
terrible, making my hairs all over
my body stand out .It was about the
destruction of all Rakshasas and the victory of her Lord.” 58.85
“Let us all beg this Vaidehi , for being protected without any condition from Raghava. I think this is the only proper
thing to do.” 58.86
“Such a sad person about whom this dream was seen is going to be devoid of all sorrows
soon and is going to attain incomparable
happiness in several ways.” 58.87
“Mythili
who is the daughter of Janaka would become pleased the moment you salute
her.”
58.88
“Then
that lady became shy and became happy
thinking of the victory of her husband
and told , ”If this is true I would definitely be a support to all of you.” 58.89
“Seeing
her in that miserable state , I
patiently thought of her in my mind but my mind did not rest in peace.”
58.90
“I
thought of a method by which conversation can be initiated between me and
Janaki. So I sang the praise of the Ikshuvaku dynasty itself.” 58.91
“That
holy lady hearing the praise of the kings of her dynasty , with tear
stained eyes saw me and questioned me as
follows.”
58.92
“Hey monkey chief, who are you? For what
reason and how did you come here? How did attachment develop between you
and Rama ? Please tell all this in
detail to me.” ”Hearing her words I
answered her thus.” 58.93-58.94
“Hey holy lady, your husband Rama has gained the help from some one called
Sugreeva. He is the king of monkeys, very strong, very valorous and a great warrior.” 58.95
“Please
know that I who have come here is his
minister Hanuman. Your husband Rama who does any job fully has send me here as
his emissary.”
58.96
“Hey
famous lady, that son of Dasaratha who
is a lion among men and also a great gentleman, has sent his signet ring to
you as a memento.” 58.97
“So
lady, I am waiting for your orders. What should I do? I can take you to Rama
and Lakshmana, What do you think about it?”
58. 98
“Sita
who is the daughter of Janaka after hearing this and understanding perfectly my words,
Replied” Let Raghava himself take me back after killing Ravana,”” 58.99
“I bowed to the lady who was beyond any
blemish with my head and after saluting
her begged her to give a memento which would make Rama happy.” 58.100
“Then
Sita addressing me told “Be pleased take
that great gem seeing which Rama the valorous would appreciate you a lot.” 58.101
“After
saying thus that great lady gave me a wonderful gem. Alas! She became very sad
and requested me to tell the news by only words.”
58.102
“After
that having finished my allotted job, I saluted the princess and went round her
with an intention of returning back.”
58. 103
“She
then thought every thing over within her mind and told”, Hey, Hanuman, please
inform my story to Raghava..””
58.104
“Please
take that action which would result in the immediate arrival of those valorous
Rama and Lakshmana along with Sugreeva.”
58. 105
“My
allotted time to be alive is only two more months. If this does not happen, I
would die like an orphan and Kakustha (Rama) would not be able to see me.” 58.106
“
“Hearing those pitiable words, I became very angry and I also decided my future
course of action.”
58. 107
“Because
of that my body grew like a mountain. At that time desiring for war I started
destroying that forest.(Asoka Vana)”
58.108
“Those
scary faced Rakshasis woke up at that time and saw that forest which was full of scared animals and birds., being destroyed
.”
58.109
“They
assembled in groups here and there in the forest neared and saw me and informed Ravana.”
58.110
“Hey
very powerful king, one bad monkey ,
without the knowledge of your valour has
destroyed your forest which cannot be entered by anybody.” 58. 111
“Hey
king of kings, that monkey should certainly be destroyed. So please sentence
that ignorant one which has done undesirable acts against you to death .” 58.112
“Rakshasas
called Kinkaras who are difficult to win over and who obey the mind of Ravana
were sent by him on hearing this and reached there.” 58.113
“In the corner of the forest I killed eighty
thousand of them armed with spear and
thorned sticks with a steel pestle.”
58.114
“Some
among them who escaped death went fast
and informed Ravana about the destruction of the large army.”
58.115
“I
got renewed vigour and wisdom and left the place where I was and neared the
victory stage . I killed several Rakshasas who were there with a pillar removed
from the stage and thus that stage which was an ornament to the city of Lanka was destroyed.” 58.116
“After
that Jambumali the son of Prahastha
along with horrible rakshasas of terrible form were ordered to fight
with me.”
58.117
“I
killed that Rakshasa who was an expert in war
along with his big army and those who accompanied them with the same
terrible iron pestle itself.” 58.118
“Hearing
this the great king Ravana sent the very
powerful sons of ministers along with a big army which consisted of also foot soldiers , I sent all of them to
the city of Yama using the same iron pestle.”
58.119-58.120
“Having heard that the valorous sons of
ministers were killed in war, Ravana sent five valorous army commanders and I
killed all of them along with their army. 58.121-58.122
“After that the ten headed Ravana send Aksha
who was his son, as well as a great hero along with several Rakshasas.”
58.123
“I
caught hold of the prince , who was an expert in war, who was the son of
Mandodari, , who rose to the sky and who was wearing steel armour by his two legs, rotated him in the sky and
killed him.”
58.124
“Having
heard the death of Aksha that ten headed Ravana, became very angry and send
secondly Indrajit who was very angry, who was very strong, and an expert in
war.”
58.125
“I
became greatly pleased by making him who was a hero among Rakshasas and other
Rakshasas very weak and dejected.”
58.126
“Having
been sent with great hope by Ravana and having been accompanied by very many
valorous Rakshasas , that hero seeing that his army though valorous was being
destroyed and unable to correctly
estimate my strength, became jittery at that time and made me a prisoner by
Brahmasthra itself.”
58.127-58.128
“Then
those Rakshasas who were there, tied me with ordinary rope and dragged and took
me to the presence of Ravana.” 58.129
“I
being there within his sight, was conversed to by that bad soul Ravana and was
asked about my coming to Lanka and about the killing of Rakshasas.” 58.130
“”I
told that, all that were done for the
sake of Sita.” 58.131
“I
am the adopted son of the wind God and am a monkey called Hanuman. Wanting to
see you in person I was waiting to be brought near you from the place in front
of Sita.” 58.132
“Please know that I am an emissary of Rama and
a minister of Sugreeva and I have come to you along with the message of
Rama.”
58.133
“That greatly resplendent king Sugreeva sent
the news of his well being. He also told these words which are essence of
Dharma(justice), Kama(desire) and Moksha(salvation) , which are very suitable
to this occasion, and which are good for you.” 58. 134
“The
great Hero Rama promised his friendship to me who was living in the dense
forests of Rishya Mooka.”
58.135
“He
told me as follows,” King, my wife has been abducted by a Rakshasa and you have
to help me to the best of your capacity willingly.””
58.136
“Then
these words were told by me,” Please also undertake to help in killing Bali for
my sake.””
58.137
“That
great Lord Raghava who was accompanied by Lakshmana signed a treaty, with fire as a witness, with Sugreeva whose kingdom was stolen by
Bali.” 58.138
“After
killing Bali by one arrow in war by Rama , I who was the lord among monkeys was
appointed as their king.”
58.139
“It
is our duty do help him as much as possible in this case. It is by him
according to laws of justice that an emissary has been sent to you.” 58.140
“Let
Sita be returned forthwith and be presented to Raghava. If this is done monkey
warriors will not destroy your valour.”
58.141
“Who
does not know the prowess of the monkeys who are being invited in to the
presence of even the devas.”
58.142
“I
told him that, ”The monkey king told me to tell all these.” And he stared at me
with ire filled eyes as if to burn
me.”
58.143
“Without
realizing my strength that sinful cruel
Rakshasa named Ravana ordered that I should be killed.”
58.144
“There
, his brother Vibishana who was a wise
one, begged him as follows for my sake.”
58.145
“Hey
, Chief of Rakshasas, do not do like this. This opinion has to be rejected
because you should take action according to the laws of kings.” 58.146
“Hey,
king of Rakshasas, in the laws of kings no where the killing of an emissary is
prescribed. It is necessary to understate the real state of affairs from an
emissary who tells the good of his side.” 58.147
“Hey,
greatly valorous one, even though a very great crime is committed, killing of
an emissary is never done but he can be disfigured.” 58. 148
“Thus
requested by Vibishana, Ravana ordered the rakshasas, “This only has to be
done.
Let
its tail be burnt.”
58.149
“According
to his orders my entire tail was covered with torn cotton cloths and ropes made
of jute.”
58.150
“Then
those very valorous Rakshasas beat me with whatever firewood they got as well
as their fists and set fire to my
tail.”
58.151
“Though
I was caught by the Rakshasas and tied by several ropes , I had the intention of the seeing the town in
broad day light, I never even felt slightly tired.” 58.152
“Because
it was like that, those Rakshasa warriors brought me to the entrance of the
city and in the main avenue shouted at me who was imprisoned and whose tail burning by fire.” 58.153
“From
there I made my very big body to a very small one, got loosened from the ties
and again assumed the original big form.”
58. 154
“I
killed all those Rakshasas with a steel pestle
and with a jump climbed on the top
of the door of their town.”
58.155
“Similar
to the fire of deluge burning all people, I without hesitation burnt the entire town along with its houses and towers using my burning tail.” 58. 156
“Then I started thinking with sadness as
follows,” The entire city has been made in to ash. There is no place in Lanka,
which is not burnt. And so definitely Janaki would not be alive .There is no
doubt about it that , I who was trying
to burn Lanka also burnt Sita also. Thus the great job of Rama was made useless
by me.” “ 58.157-58.158
“Then
I heard the sweet news from the Charanas who were talking of strange news who
told that, “Janaki alone has not been burnt and did not suffer any
sorrow.”” 58.159
“Hearing the wonderful news that Sita did not
suffer any sorrow and from the reasons told hereafter I felt consoled.”
58.160
“Even
when my tail was burning, I did not feel any heat and the wind was blowing cold
and also my mind was happy.” 58.161
“I
became happy because of the thought in
my mind of those real happenings .
various acts, which resulted in good and the predictions, made as well as the
words of the sages. Even when it was like that I met Vaidehi once again and was bidden farewell by her.” 58.162
“From
there I reached the top of mountain called Arishta and with a deep desire to see all of you
started my return jump.”
58.163
“After
that traveling in the path in the sky frequented by Wind, Moon, Sun, Sidhas,
Gandarwas, and others I have just seen you all.”
58.164
“By
the power Of Raghava and your shining
mien , I was able to complete the job of Sugreeva .”
58.165
“I
have told all that has happened in this case in a summary manner. Let it be
decided as to what is to be done in future based on this.”
58.166
Thus ends the fifty eighth chapter of Sundara
Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
59. Thinking about the future action
(Hanuman then narrates the problems of Sita in Lanka in a
graphical manner. He tells the other monkeys that as a virtuous woman she
herself could kill Ravana but is not doing so,
because it would bring bad fame to her husband,)
After
telling all these in detail, Hanuman told the important matter that needed to
be told and ended his speech.
59. 1
“My
mind has been set at calm after seeing the virtuousness of Sita personally. The
work of Rama has born fruits. Similarly the zest of Sugreeva also has borne
fruits.” 59. 2
“Ravana
who is the chief of Rakshasas and one
who is great for doing penances is certainly capable of protecting all the
world. If he becomes angry he can also destroy the world. His body has not been
destroyed after touching her because of the power of his penance.” 59.3
“Whatever
action taken when blackened by anger by
that virtuous lady who is the daughter of Janaka , cannot even be done
by the flames of fire that are touched by hand.” 59.4
“That
lady who is the epitome of justice is steeped in the ocean of sorrow below a
Simshuba tree in the middle of Asoka forest owned by that bad soul ,
Ravana.” 59.5
“Like
the crescent of moon hidden by series of clouds, she is surrounded by Rakshasis
and has wilted due to sorrow and lives a life without luster.” 59.6
“That
daughter of Janaka has been imprisoned, but that virtuous pretty lady does not
bother about the very strong Ravana.”
59.7
“That
Vaidehi who is virtuous considered from any aspect, without any other thought,
always thinks with love of Rama like the Indrani does about Indra.” 59.8
“Sita
is still dressed in the cloth she was dressed when abducted, she is coated with
dust , faded because of sorrow , is very lean and always thinks about the good
of her husband.” 59.9
“I
saw her in the garden of the harem surrounded by ugly looking Rakshasis, who
were terrorizing her often.”
59.10
“I
wish that she, who is doe eyed, who always thinks of her husband, who had made
up her hair in a single bundle, who is sleeping on the floor, who is like the
lotus flower in winter, who had decided to commit suicide because she was not
able to see any way to escape from Ravana and who is in a miserable situation,
gains confidence with lot of effort.” 59.11-59.12
“After
that I conversed with her. She was informed of everything. She became happy on
hearing the treaty between Rama and Sugreeva.”
59.13
“That
Rama who is of firm conviction, who follows all good principles and who is
great would become only an instrument in case of killing of Ravana. It is only
because of her devotion to her husband that she is not killing Ravana.” 59.14
“By nature she is lean, Because of her being
taken away from her husband’s company she has further become lean similar to
the one who learns without understanding.”
59.15
“That
Sita who is great is thus drowned in sorrow. Let us now do what all should be
done in this case.”
59.16-59.17
Thus
ends the fifty ninth chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in
the Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
60. Words of Angadha
(Angadha who is the
crown prince and leader of the team tells his opinion as to what needs to be
done. He feels that they should wage a war, destroy the Rakshasas and take Sita along with them. The wise
Jambhavan diplomatically points out that
they should do according to the wish of Rama)
Hearing
these words ,Angadha the son of Bali told as follows. 60.1
“Because
of the information given to you all now, let us all convince the great nobles like Jambhavan, to see those
two princes along with Vaidehi.” 60. 2
“I
myself alone am sufficient to kill all the Rakshasas, the city of Lanka and the
very strong Ravana by my strength.”
60.3
“Should
I add further when all of you monkeys who are heroes, strong ones, courageous
ones, and those ones who know the science of archery are surrounding me?” 60.4
“By
myself fighting the war alone , I will
be able to kill Ravana, his army , people who accompany him and his
brothers.”
60.5
“I
can destroy Brahmasthra, Indrasthra, Rudrasthra, Vayvasthra, Varunasthra and
also those which are not known to us in war but sent by Indrajit. I can kill
all Rakshasas. Once I get your permission, my prowess would subdue him.” 60.6-60.7
“The
incomparable rain of stones which I am capable of sending without rest is
capable of even killing devas. Is it necessary for me to mention
Rakshasas?” 60. 8
“Even
the ocean can cover all its shore and even the Mandhara Mountain can be shaken
but the army of our enemies cannot shake Jambhavan.” 60.9
“The
destruction of All those people standing in front of Rakshasa armies can singly
be done by the son of wind God himself.”
60. 10
“By
the speed of the thighs of Panasa and Neela even the Mandhara Mountain could be
destroyed and so what of the Rakshasa soldiers?”
60.11
“Please
tell one single individual among Devas, Asuras, Yakshas, Gandharwas, Nagas and
birds who are capable of facing Mainda and Dwividha in war.” 60.12
“They
both are very lucky monkey chiefs who are the sons of Aswini Devas. I do not
know any one who can fight with them in the battle field.” 60. 13
“Both
of them have got their strength from the boon of Brahma and have great prowess. They have drunk
nectar and are the best among all the
monkeys.”
60.14
“Don’t
you know that in the ancient times Lord Brahma who is the grand father of the
entire world for the sake of respecting Aswini Devas has given those a very
incomparable stature to them and also non destruction by others as a
boon.” 60.15
“Those
two great monkey warriors because of the power conferred to them by the boon,
beat the great army of Devas and escaping from them and also drank
nectar.” 60.16
“There
is no need for other monkeys but these two powerful ones alone are capable of
destroying the city of Lanka with its army consisting of horses and
chariots.” 60. 17
“Hey, monkeys, it is not proper at this time
for us who are knowing everything for going in front of Raghava without
Sita.”
60.18
“I
think that it is not proper for you who are famous and endowed with valour to
go there and say that, we saw the holy lady but we did not bring her.”” 60.19
“Hey,
monkey chiefs, in this world which consists of Devas and Asuras, there is no
one who can be compared with us in the matter of jumping and valour.” 60. 20
“What
else is there in this matter but to take Sita along with us from that place
where large number of Rakshasas have been killed by Hanuman? “ 60. 21
“The very able Jambhavan who was the chief
among monkeys being pleased told the following very meaningful words to Angadha
after hearing his opinion.”
60.22
“Hey,
prince , what you intend to do is not something impossible for us now. But
please see that what should be done should be based on the intelligent thought
of Rama. “ 60.23
Thus ends the sixtieth chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
61. Destruction of Honey (Liquor) forest
(The monkeys start their return journey and reached the
honey forest of Sugreeva. Being given permission to drink the honey(Liquor),
they destroy the forest , insult and hurt Dadhimuka who was the uncle of
Sugreeva and in charge of the security of the forest.)
The
great monkey Hanuman and other monkey warriors including Angadha agreed to the
suggestion of Jambhavan. 61.1
All
those monkeys who were as big as Meru and Mandhara mountains, who were like
elephants who were aroused ,who were very strong, who were having huge sized bodies,
who had thought properly of methods to complete the work of Raghava which would
bring them great fame and had achieved
their objectives and who were enthusiastic because of that , who were in a
hurry to tell the good news and who were anxious to fight the war became
determined to show their gratitude to Rama and followed Hanuman who was praised by all beings, who was very strong,
who was very clever, and who was very wise, as if they were carrying him with their
eyes, and left Mahendra mountains and rushed together as if to hide the
sky. 61.2-61.6
Those
monkeys who had jumped towards the sky and who were rushing fast within a short
time reached a forest which was full of plants and climbers and which was
similar to a garden. 61.7
That
forest which could not be entered by any animal , which was stealing the minds
of all beings and which was being looked
after properly was the “Honey forest” of
Sugreeva.
61.8
This
forest was being protected by Dadhimuka who was a monkey chief and also a Very
great hero, uncle of Sugreeva and a great soul. 61. 9
Those
monkeys reaching that forest which was very dear to the monkey king became very
much enthusiastic.
61.10
Then
those monkeys who were brown like honey, seeing ,that honey forest, became very
happy and requested for honey.
61.11
That
crown prince after making the elderly monkeys agree for the proposal gave them permission
to drink the honey.
61.12
Those
monkeys who were even earlier happy after getting the permission became even
happier and some of them started dancing. 61.13
Some
of them were singing, some falling down, some dancing, some laughing, some
jumping and falling down, some running here and there, some jumping and
running, and some prattling.
61.14
Some
of them embraced each other, some started pushing each other, some shouting at each other and
some playing with each other.
61.15
Some
of them jumped from one tree to another, some jumping to the ground from the
edge of the tree and some caught hold of the edges of trees crown by jumping
and running. 61.16
One
laughing monkey approached a singing one, one with a weeping face approached a
laughing one, another approached the crying one dancing all the way and another
approached the dancing one, shouting all the way.
61.17
That
monkey army because of drinking of honey lost their senses and became
disorderly. There was none among them who was not delirious and there was none
among them who was not satisfied.
61.18
The
monkey called Dadhivakthra seeing that the trees were bereft of leaves and
flowers and also seeing that the forest was being destroyed fully became very
angry and prevented them.
61.19
He
who was the security in chief of the forest, who was the oldest among the
monkey chiefs, who was very heroic, after being insulted in several ways by
those who have lost their senses, thought of the methods by which he can save
the forest. 61.
20
He
shouted very bad words addressing some monkeys , kicked several times with his
feet some, quarreled with some entering their midst and requesting with good
words some of them. 61.21
They
who were prevented by those commanding words and they who were not realizing
that they were doing mistake joined together and surrounded him, fell on him
and dragged him round.
61. 22
All
those monkeys being out of their senses scarred him with their nails, bit him
by their teeth, and destroyed the forest fully with their hands and legs. 61.23
Thus
ends the sixty first chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
62.Hurting
of the security staff of the forest
(The guard of the garden,
Dadhimuka who was the uncle of Sugreeva tried his best to stop the destruction
of the honey forest. Angadha became very angry and hit him. Then Dadhimukha
reached the presence of Sugreeva along with his followers.)
Hanuman
who was the greatest among all monkeys and who was their leader told them,
“Hey, monkeys, without any worry, please drink the honey. I would drive away
your enemies.”
62.1-62.2
Hearing
the words of Hanuman, Angadha who was the leader of monkeys told with a very
clear mind,” Let the monkeys drink the honey. Even if Hanuman’s words are
not proper, I have to definitely obey
them. But if they are like this, need it be questioned?” 62.3-62.4
Those
monkeys who were chiefs among monkeys, hearing the words from Angadha’s face,
became very happy and worshipped him saying, “great. great.” 62. 5
All
the monkeys praising the monkey chief Angadha went speedily like an overflowing
river to the places where more honey was there.
62.6
Because
they were able to see Mythili and knew about her and because they got
permission to do as they please in case of the matter of honey, also because of
their power, they disregarded the security personnel, and drank the honey and
also ate lot of fruits. 62.7
The
security staffs who were interested in the welfare of the garden and who came
there quickly were beaten by the other monkeys by jumping and in several different
ways by the other monkeys.
62. 8
They
all joined together plucked the big rock like beehives and started drinking
from them. Some of them dropped and broke these hives.
62.9
Some
of them who were of the colour of honey after drinking the honey wasted the
remaining honey by pouring them.
62.10
Some
of them who became tipsy managed to stand erect holding the branches of the
tree. Some of them spread the leaves of the tree below it and lay down on them.
62.11
Then
some of those monkeys affected by the honey were not able to stand firmly and
started rolling and some of them who were almost mad started pushing each other
because of their enthusiasm.
62.12
Some
of those monkeys who became affected by the honey slept on the earth itself.
Some of them started jumping and some of them with enthusiasm made bird like
sounds. 62.13
Some
of them did some other things and some of them did something else and started
laughing. Some did some thing and started shouting. Some others got up after
the effects were worn out.
62.14
Then
those servants of Dadhimuka and the security personnel who were still there
being driven out by the very powerful monkeys ran to different corners. 62.15
Being
dragged by their knees and being shown their asshole by those monkeys they
became terribly worried and approached Dadhimuka and told as follows. 62.16
“Because Hanuman gave permission, the forest of honey has
been destroyed by force. We were also dragged by our knees and shown their
assholes.” 62. 17
The forest protector and monkey Dadhimuka hearing that the
honey forest has been destroyed became angry and consoled those monkeys thus. 62.18
“Come along. We would drive away those drunk monkeys who have lost their
strength by our strength..”
62.19
Those brave monkey chiefs hearing the orders of Dadhimuka
returned along with him speedily to the honey forest.
62.20
Dadhimuka uprooted a tree on his way and ran fast. Those
monkeys also ran along with him.
62.21
Those monkeys who were angry picked up rocks, trees and
mountains in their hand and ran towards the place where those monkey chiefs
were assembled.
62.22
Hence
those heroic watchmen attacked those monkeys who have lost their strength
and who were sitting on the tree and the
floor.
62. 23
Those courageous ones having in their hands Sala tree, palm
trees and stones rushed to the place in order to obey their leader.
62.24
While things were like this, Monkey chiefs like Hanuman
seeing that Dadhimuka was angry came running there speedily. 62.25
That time Angadha became angry and beat Dadhimukha who was
very intelligent, who was very strong, who was a gentleman, who was running
there with a tree in his hand ,by both his hands.
62.26
He
who was blind with extreme happiness did not bother to think that” This man
should be respected by me” and pushed him on the ground and kicked him
suddenly. 62.27
That
heroic monkey chief (Dadhimukha) with wounds in shoulder, thighs and hands and
being covered all over with blood ,lay on the floor unconscious for some
time. 62. 28
He
who was the uncle of King Sugreeva gained consciousness speedily , became much
more angry than before and prevented the honey drunk monkeys with a staff. 62. 29
That
monkey chief being disregarded by those monkeys reached a solitary place along
with his servants.
62.30
“Let
these people not be bothered about. Let us go to the place where our broad
necked chief Sugreeva is there ,along with Rama.”
62.31
“We
will inform our king that all the faults are with Angadha and as soon as he
hears this , he will become angry and kill all these monkeys.”
62.32
“Because
this pretty honey forest which cannot be even neared by devas , was inherited
by him from his ancestor who is a great soul.” 62.33
“That Sugreeva would kill all these monkeys
with short life span and who are after honey along with their friends by
beating them with a stick.”
62.34
“These
who have disregarded the order of the king deserve to be killed. and our anger
by which we are not able to control will definitely bear fruit.”. 62.35
That
very strong Dadhimuka thus telling to his gardeners, along with those gardeners
jumped and started on his journey.
62.36
That
monkey reached the place where Sugreeva , the son of Sun God was staying within a second. 62.
37
After
seeing Rama, Lakshmana and Sugreeva he got down from the sky on the plain
ground.
62.38
That
monkey Dadhimuka who was the chief of the security people, surrounded by the
security staff went near Sugreeva with a faded face and with folded hands kept
over his head and saluted him by prostrating at his feet by his head. 62.39
Thus
ends the sixty second chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
63.Informing about destruction
of the honey forest
(Dadhimuka along with his other
security staff is not able to succeed and are ill treated by Angadha and other
monkeys. So he reaches Sugreeva’s presence and complaints to him about the
behavior of the monkeys. Sugreeva becomes happy concluding that Sita has been
found out and informs Rama and Lakshmana. He requests Dadhimuka to go back and
request all the monkeys to come to his presence immediately.)
Seeing
the monkey who bowed and saluted by his head,
the king of the monkeys holding his chest, immediately spoke the
following words.
63.1
“Hey,
hero, get up and get up immediately. Why did you fall at my
feet. Please tell me everything without leaving any particulars. You would get
safety “ 63.2
The
very intelligent Dadhimuka thus consoled by the great soul Sugreeva got up and
told the following.
63.3
“Hey king, that honey forest has not been made
a place, where others to enter by Riksha Yajas nor Bali and nor by your worshipful
self. In spite of this it has been destroyed by the monkeys.”
63.4
“In
spite of their being prevented by the security staff of the forest and without
bothering about them, all the monkeys drank all the honey and are still
drinking it.” 63.5
“Some
of them poured whatever was remaining there itself. All of them were destroying
honey like that. Some of them who were prevented bent their eye brows and
showed it to us.”
63.6
“Not
only that, these security people who
went to prevent them were also driven away and beaten by those monkey
chiefs.”
63.7
“Hey,
chief of monkeys, at that stage these monkeys were terrorized by the numerous
monkey heroes with angry red eyes.” 63.
8
“Some
of them were beaten by hand and some knocked by knees. Not only that some of
them were dragged and shown their assholes.”
63.9
“When
you yourself were the :Lord , these heroes were troubled like this and the
entire honey forest was destroyed as they pleased.”
63.10
Killer
of enemies and a very knowledgeable one Lakshmana asked Sugreeva who was being
requested like this as follows regarding Dadhimuka. 63.11
“Hey, king, why did this monkey who is a
forest guard come here? About what is he telling you with so much sorrow?”
63.12
The
master of the words Sugreeva, who was thus asked by the great soul Lakshmana,
told the following to him.
63.13
“Gentleman
Lakshmana, This monkey hero Dadhimuka is telling me about the destruction of
honey forest by Angadha and other monkeys.” 63.14
“They
have come to the honey forest. So the work has been successfully completed by
them.”
63.15
“Hanuman
himself has found the holy lady and there is no doubt about it. Nothing else
seems to be possible. No others except Hanuman can be the causal agent for
completing this job.”
63.16
“Only,
in that great monkey, the will to
complete the job, the needed intelligence, determination, valour and wisdom are
there.”
63.17
“Not
only that, In any mission where Angadha is the head, Jambhavan is the leader
and Hanuman is there to decide what aspect has to be done by whom and when it
is to be done, the result cannot be other than expected.”
63.18
“Angadha
and other heroes who have returned after searching the southern side have
destroyed the honey forest feeling that it will not be a crime.” 63.19
“The
honey forest has been destroyed by them ,who have returned back and such
criminal act would not have been attempted by them, if they have not succeeded.
Not only that they have enjoyed and the entire forest has been destroyed.” 63.20
“Not
only that, they have broken the knees of those who went united to prevent them
.” 63.21
This
great and famous monkey hero who is known as Dadhimuka has come here to tell us
this good news.”
63.22
“Hey Valorous hero and the son of Sumithra,
think about it. The monkeys have returned back and have started drinking honey
and so Sita has been located.” 63. 23
“Hey
great one, those monkeys who are very knowledgeable would not dare to destroy
this forest which has been got as a boon without locating Vaidehi.” 63. 24
When
the very famous Lakshmana was hearing this news which was giving pleasure to
the ears, Rama became happier thinking that good period has arrived.” 63.25
That
Sugreeva hearing the words of Dadhimuka became very happy and instructed him as
to what is to be done immediately.
63. 26
“The products of the forest have been eaten by
them who have succeeded. Because of that I have become very happy. This act
which has been done by them who have succeeded has my approval also.”
63. 27
“I along with Rama and Lakshmana am very
anxious to see them, who are as valorous as lion and have as their leader
Hanuman and hear from them all the news regarding rescuing Sita.”
63.28
He,
who was the king of monkeys seeing that those two princes were happy at the
completion of the job and also seeing them with eyes blooming because of
happiness and also thinking that job taken up has positive result, became
extremely happy with scintillating limbs.
63.29
Thus
ends the sixty third chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
64. Return of Hanuman and other monkeys
(Hanuman and other monkeys return
back to Kishkinda and inform the good news of having found Sita and her being
virtuous.)
Thus
told by Sugreeva, at that time the well pleased Dadhimuka saluted Raghava,
Lakshmana and Sugreeva.
64.1
After
saluting the very strong Raghava and Sugreeva, he rose up in the sky along with
his valorous monkeys.
64.2
He
returned by the path by which he came and went with the same speed, jumped from
the sky and entered the forest.
64.3
After
reaching the honey forest he saw that
all the monkeys have got rid of the effect of honey and saw them urinating the
honey and water drunk by them. 64.4
That
hero went near them. He then addressed
Angadha with folded hands and with clear mind and told the following willing
words.
64. 5
“Hey
peaceful master, you were prevented by the watchmen due to their ignorance.
Please do not get angry that they did not give you respect befitting your
status. 64. 6
“Hey
very strong one, being the crown prince you are the owner of this forest. The
crime in not recognizing this was committed because of ignorance. Please pardon
this.” 64.7
“Hey
blameless one, I ran and have informed your father’s brother about the arrival
of you along with all these monkeys..”
64. 8
“He
became extremely pleased to know about your safe arrival along with the
monkeys.Even after hearing that the forest was destroyed, he did not become
angry.” 64.9
“Sugreeva
who is the king of all monkeys and also your father’s brother ordered me,”Send
all of them immediately to this place.”” 64.10
Angadha
the monkey chief who was great among those who have great control over words, hearing these sweet words of
Dadhimuka told thus to the other monkey chiefs. 64.11
“Hey,
Chiefs of monkeys, I understand that the above news has come from Rama. So hey,
monkeys who always win over their enemies, we should not waste our time in
unnecessary work here and cause delay.”
64. 12
“Hey
monkeys, Have you not drunk sufficient honey and taken rest. Let us all go to
the place where my father Sugreeva is there. What else can be done now ?” 13
“Hey
monkey chiefs, since I am to obey your wishes, all of you please decide and
tell me , what has to be done so that I will do accordingly.”
64.14
“Since
you have completed the job entrusted to you, it is not proper for me to command
you. So even though I am the crown prince, I do not think that I posses the
power to command you.”
64.15
Hearing
these blemish less words of Angadha the monkeys became very happy and replied
thus.
64.16
“Hey
king of monkeys, which boss will tell us thus? Because people intoxicated with
wealth would consider that they are everything.””
64.17
“These
words are well suited to a great one like you. It cannot come from any one
else. These herald the great positions which you are going to occupy.” 64.18
“We,
who are waiting for commands from you to go to the place where Sugreeva who is
the king of all monkeys and who is capable of right action, have all become
ready.” 64.19
“Unless
you give leave none of the monkeys can take even step to go anywhere. Hey,
monkey chief, we are telling this truthfully.”
64.20
When
they told like this Angadha told, “Yes, let us go.” Hearing this, those very strong monkeys jumped and rose in
to the sky.
64. 21
All
those monkey warriors darkened the entire sky and went one after the other like
the stones thrown in to the sky by catapults.
64.22
Those
very fast monkeys traveling swiftly in
the sky made sounds like the clouds hit by wind.
64.23
When
Angadha was nearing the place , the monkey king Sugreeva told thus and consoled Rama who was sad and
had lotus like eyes.
64.24
“Good
news to you. There is no doubt that the holy lady has been found out for they
all dare not come back here after the stipulated date .”
64.25
“Without completing the job, Angadha who is
greatest among monkeys, who is a great hero and who is the crown prince will
definitely not return.” 64.26
“Suppose they have not completed the job
entrusted they would be afraid and come with a faded face.”
64.27
“Suppose
the monkey chief Angadha is not enthusiastic he will never dare to destroy the
forest founded by my father and grand father and protected by my elders.” 64.28
“So
Rama , who is the darling son of Kausalya (Son who was born to Kausalya because
of her luck) and who has observed all suitable penances, console yourself.
There is no doubt that Hanuman and nobody else has found out the holy
lady. 64.29
“Hey very knowledgeable one , there is none except Hanuman
who can complete this job for only in Hanuman, the necessary efficiency,
wisdom, determination and valour permanently exist similar to the brilliance
which exists with the Sun God.”
64.30
“Not only that, In any mission where Angadha is the head,
Jambhavan is the leader and Hanuman is there to decide what aspect has to be
done by whom and when it is to be done, the result cannot be other than
expected. So, Hey great hero, do not be immersed in sorrow.”
64.31-64.32
Then talking to each other as if they were proud of
Hanuman’s success and are coming to inform the success of their mission, the
monkeys neared Kishkinda and the sound
of their prattling (Kilu kila sound) was heard in the sky. 64.33
Hearing the sound of the monkeys that great monkey chieftain
straightened his curved tail and became very happy.
64.34
Those monkeys who were desirous of seeing Rama arrived pushing Hanuman to their front.
64.35
Angadha and other warriors who were full of joy and had a
smiling face got down near the monkey king and Raghava. 64.36
Then the great hero Hanuman saluted Raghava with a bent head
and informed in short the news of the virtue of Sita being pure without even an
atom like blemish. 64.
37
Rama along with Lakshmana hearing the nectar like words,
that”Sita has been found” from the mouth of Hanuman became very happy.
64.38
Because of that Sugreeva became very happy at the determined
efficiency of Hanuman and Lakshmana examined him with love mingled with
respect. 64.39
Then Raghava who was the killer of his enemies became happy
and also saw him with respectful affection 64.40
Thus ends
the sixty fourth chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
65. Telling of the memento news and giving of
the hair brooch
(Hanuman then tells about the state of Sita and the messages
sent by her and gave the hair brooch which was the memento given by her)
They reached the Prsravana Mountains with its very peculiar
forests and again saluted with bowed head the very strong Rama, Lakshmana and
Sugreeva and keeping their crown prince Angadha in front and waited for
permission to tell about the current state of Sita in detail.
65.165.2
All those monkeys told in front of Rama the fact that Sita
was imprisoned in the harem of Ravana, her being terrorized by the Rakshasis,
her special love towards Rama and also the fact that time period has been set
for her life. 65.3
Hearing that no harm has come to the virtue of Sita Rama
afterwards spoke,”Hey monkeys, where is Sita now? What is her attitude towards
me? Please tell me in detail all news about Vaidehi.” 65.4
Hearing the words of Rama, the monkeys requested Hanuman,
who only knew about all details about Sita in person, to go in front of
Rama. 65.5
Then hearing their request, Hanuman who had mastery over
words, bowed and saluted Sita looking in the direction she was and told the
following in detail about the news of his seeing Sita. 65.
6
“I, with a desire to
see Sita who is the daughter of Janaka searched for her and crossed the ocean
which was one hundred yojanas broad.” 65.7
“There in the
southern shore of the southern ocean, the bad soul Ravana has a city called
Lanka.”
65. 8
“Hey, Rama, I saw
Sita who is virtuous and the store house all that is good in the harem of
Ravana. She is just managing to keep her soul intact because of her love
towards you.”
65.9
“She was in front of
my eyes in the garden of the harem, in between the Rakshasis, being terrorized
often by those horrible Rakshasis, shaking with fear and was under their
custody.”
65.10
“That virtuous lady who did not merit sorrow was undergoing
sorrow thus.” 65.11
“I found out with difficulty that the holy lady, who had made her hair singly,
sleeping on the bare floor was being
prevented from entering Ravana’s harem and well guarded by those
Rakshasis, resembled the lotus of winter, was
completely depressed, not able to see any way to escape from Ravana,
having decided to give up her life and
living in a pitiable state but in spite of all that having given her
entire mind to you and always thinking about you.” 65.12-65.13
“Hey innocent lion among men, having heard me praising the
fame of the Ikshuvaku clan, confidence in me developed in her.”
65.14
“After that I
conversed with the great lady. All information was told to her. She became
pleased to hear about the treaty between Sugreeva and Rama Lakshmanas. 65.15
“Since she is devoted to you, the only aim of that lady was protecting her
virtue.” 65. 16
“Hey great man, I saw
the daughter of Janaka who is great forever having devotion and thought about
you.”
65.17
“Hey, very knowledgeable one, She entrusted me to remind
you the story of crow near you in
Chithrakoota which you know already.”
65.18
“Janaki told me, “Hey son of wind god, You have to tell Rama
the lion among men, all what I
said without leaving any thing about
this matter.”” 65.19
“This hair brooch
which would bring pleasure to my mind
was carefully preserved by me. This should be carefully preserved by you, without the knowledge of others and has to be
given carefully to Rama in presence of
Sugreeva and he has to be told”. This born out of water and capable of creating
happiness has been sent by me to you. Please remember the tilaka(dot) drawn by
red stone on my forehead.” “ 65.20-65.22
Sita who was having doe like eyes which are awake, who was
prevented from entering the harem of Ravana, who was having a lean body, also
told me ,” Hey, Son of Dasaratha who is not subject to aging, when I was very
sad, I used to take this and look at it and imagined that I was seeing you and
console myself. I would keep my soul for one more month. After one month, I
would get in to the custody of Rakshasas and would not be alive.” 65.23-65.25
“Hey, Raghava, all these have been told by me as it is. It
is necessary to order building one dam in the ocean.”
65.26
The son of wind God seeing that those two princes were
sufficiently consoled gave that memento
to them and told all the messages of the holy lady from beginning to
end. 65.27
Thus
ends the sixty fifth chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
66.Seeking
clarifications of the message of Sita
( Rama is upset to know about
Sita and asks Hanuman to tell in detail what has been told by her. The pearl
brooch brings to him memories of her, his father and father in law.)
Rama , the son of Dasaratha who was with Lakshmana after
being thus spoken by Hanuman embraced the pearl brooch tightly to his chest and
shed copious tears. 66.1
After seeing that great ornament Raghava with tear filled
eyes and with a weeping heart addressed
Sugreeva with the following words.
66. 2
“My heart melts on seeing this great ornament which is similar to the shedding of milk by the
cow on seeing its calf.”
66. 3
“This pearl ornament was given to Vaidehi by my father in
law and when worn by her during the
wedding shined much more than now.”
66.4
“This pearl which is born in water and considered very
valuable by good people, was given to him by Indra during a fire sacrifice.”
66.5
“Hey peaceful one, after seeing this great pearl ornament ,
my mind has attained the state of having the pleasure of seeing my father and my father in law .” 66.6
“This would shine in my darling’s hair prettily. By getting
this I feel I have already got her.”
66.7
“Hey peaceful one, what words, similar to the wetting of the
throat of the thirsty one with water has been sent by Sita ,who is the daughter of king of Videha..
Please tell me once more.”
66.8
“Hey Lakshmana , what can be more sadder than the fact that
I have parted from the company of Vaidehi and am looking at this gem?”
66.9
“Hey peaceful one, If Vaidehi lives for one month , she will
be living for a long time. I would not now live for one more second without
her.” 66.10
“Please take me to that place where my darling is there. Having
understood the present circumstances, I cannot even waste one more
minute.”
66.11
“To what extent , should
my virtuous wife who is pretty , suffer,
as she is being terrorized by
those horrible Rakshasis?”
66.12
“Her face surrounded by the rakshasas would be without
glamour like the autumn moon surrounded, hid and released by clouds.”
66.13
“Hanuman, what did Sita tell? Tell everything in detail
without leaving any thing. Like a patient keeping his life by medicines , only
through these(words) can I continue to live.” 66.14
“What did my darling, who is very pretty, who is sweet, who
tells honeyed words and who is away from me, tell you? Hanuman please tell me in detail.” 66.15
Thus ends the sixty sixth chapter of
Sundara Kanda which
is in the Ramayana which is the first epic
written by Valmiki.
67. Informing the message of Sita.
(Hanuman again details the
pitiable state of affairs of Sita. He also indicates the several doubts arising
in her mind due to her not seeing any action from the part of Rama and
Lakshmana.)
Having been told by Rama like this, Hanuman informed him the
full message of Sita to Raghava the great Soul.
67.1
“Hey great man, Janaki told me in detail the happenings in
Chithra koota to rekindle your memory. “
67. 2
“Once when she was in
your company the well slept Janaki woke
up first. Then One crow came and cruelly wounded her on her breast.”
67.3
“Hey, elder brother of Bharatha, then you slept on her lap
and again that bird caused pain to the holy lady.”
67.4
“Again and again it fell on her and wounded her. Then you
were made wet because of her flowing blood and due to that you were woken
up.”
67. 5
“Hey, killer of the enemies, you who were in deep sleep were
woken by repeated attacks of the bird on
the holy lady , which caused you discomfort.” 67. 6
“Hey great warrior, seeing that she has been wounded on her
breast , you became very angry, and hissed like a snake and asked the holy lady
thus.”
67. 7
“Hey lady who is afraid, who has caused wounds on your
breast by his nails. Who dares to play with the angry five headed snake?” 67.8
“Then you searched
on all the four sides and saw the crow with blood coated nails in
front of you.”
67. 9
“That crow was the son of Indra. Among the birds he was
equal in speed to the wind god and so he disappeared in to the earth
immediately.”
67.10
“Hey greatest among the wise, Hey great warrior, having
decided to punish him you took a cruel decision in case of the crow because of
the great anger .” 67.11
“You took one grass from your grass(Durbha grass) seat and
chanted the manthras of Brahmasthra and sent it at him. That which was meant
for the bird burnt like the fire of hell.”
67.12
“You sent that burning and shining durbha against the crow
.What to say, from that time that burning grass started chasing and following
the crow.” 67.13
“It wandered all over the three worlds and was forsaken by
sages, devas and even its father Indra and did not find any body to protect
him.”
67.14
“Hey, Kakustha, Hey killer of enemies, the crow again came
to your presence shivering with fear. You, who are very kind, saved the crow
who beseeched for your mercy and fell at your feet though he deserved being
killed.”
67.15
“Hey Raghava, You who are like that, understanding that the arrow cannot be sent
in vain, destroyed the right eye of the crow.”
67.16
“Hey Rama, that crow after saluting you and the king
Dasaratha and having been given leave went to his abode.”
67.17
“ In spite of being the greatest of archers, being a great
warrior, being a person of good conduct , why is he not sending those arrows in
case of these Rakshasas.?” 67.
18
“Neither the Nagas, nor the Gandharwas, nor Asuras, nor the
Maruth Ganas, and nor even all of them joining together are capable of facing
Rama in war.”
67.19
“If he who is a warrior has an iota of love towards me, he
should have killed Ravana with his sharp arrows.”
67. 20
“Why is it that Lakshmana who gives pain to his enemies, who
has been born in the Raghu clan, not taking his brother’s permission and save
me.” 67.
21
“Why are they who are lion among men, having power similar
to the wind and fire God, who have the strength and are capable of creating
fear even among devas not bothering about me? “
67.22
They who are capable, who are always victorious and always
living together do not remember me. Because of this I feel that I should have
done some very bad deed. There is no doubt about it.” 67.
23
“Hearing these pitiable words said with tearful eyes, I told
her again the following consoling words.”
67.24
“Hey holy lady, I take a truthful oath. Rama because of the
sorrow caused because of parting with you has forsaken everything. Because Rama
is drowned in sorrow Lakshmana is also sad.”
67.25
“Hey great lady, you have been found out by the grace of
God. This is not the time for sorrow. You would be seeing the end of your
sorrow immediately.” 67.26
“Those two princes who are blameless lion among men, with a
desire to see you are going to turn Lanka in to ashes.”
67. 27
“Hey lady who is the result of boons, it is very definite
that Raghava is going to kill Ravana and his relations and going to take you to
his city.”
67.28
“Rama has to
understand the truth in this matter and so blameless one please give a memento
which would increase his love.”
67.29
“Hey very strong one , then that a holy lady saw in all directions and took
this ornament out of the hair , after untying it from her dress and gave it to me.” 67.30
“Hey chief of Raghu
clan, after getting this holy jewel for your sake, I saluted her and was in a
hurry to return back.”
67. 31
“That daughter of Janaka who was in a pitiable state ,
seeing me increasing my size of the body with an intention to return became
upset and drowned in sorrow as also with
flowing tears all over her face told thus with stuttering due to tears.” 67.32-67.33
“Hey Hanuman, tell my
welfare to Rama and Lakshmana who are like lions and king Sugreeva along with
his ministers and others.”
67.34
“Raghava alone should help me to come out of the misery of this bondage from this ocean
of sorrow and take suitable actions
.”
67.35
“Hey chief among monkeys, please tell Rama as soon as you
see him about my great sorrow and my being terrorized by these Rakshasis. Let
your path for going back be without any problems.”
67.36
“Hey lion among
kings, the lady Sita sends this message which I have told you and which
indicates her great sorrow .Please do whatever is necessary having known her
complete state of affairs.”
67.
37
Thus ends
the sixty seventh chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
68.Further news
about consolation of Sita
(Hanuman further relates about the doubts in Sita’s mind and
how he gave a pep talk and encouraged her.)
“Hey lion among men, I who was in a haste to return ,
because of the love and nearness that I had with you was praised by the holy
lady and ordered thus about the future steps to be taken. “
68.1
“You have to tell Rama in several ways so that Rama, the son
of Dasaratha would kill Ravana in war and speedily get me back.”
68.2
“Hey warrior who is the killer of his enemies , possibly ,
if you like , take rest in a solitary place for one day and start back
tomorrow.” 68.3
“Hey warrior, if you are near me , the present time would be a time of solace, from the sorrow
caused by sin to this unlucky me .”
68.4
“Though you who are
heroic and is going back to come
again, during that time definitely danger would happen to my soul.”
68. 5
“For me who is
unlucky, who is undergoing sorrow upon sorrow
and drowned in sorrow, the sorrow caused by not seeing you ,would
further increase my already existing sorrow.” 68.6
“Hey monkey chief,
Hey hero, there is one matter which is very important and which has to be first
solved , which is causing doubt in me regarding your helpers who are all
monkeys and bears.”
68.7
“How would that army of monkeys and bears cross the ocean
which cannot be crossed? How would those two sons of the emperor do it?” 68. 8
“The strength to cross his ocean exists only to three of you
who are equal viz, you, God of wind and Garuda.” 68.9
“Hey hero who is greatest among those who achieve, what
method are you going to find out to solve this aspect which is very difficult
to solve? “ 68.10
“Hey killer of enemies, you are the only one who can find
solution to this problem and you would definitely get fame for doing
that.”
68.11
“Along with sufficient enemies if Rama kills Ravana in
war and victoriously takes me along to
his city , that only would be proper.”
68.12
“I was abducted by the Rakshasa because of the fear that he had for Rama by
using deceit. Suppose Raghava also does a similar thing , it would not be
proper to that great warrior.”
68.13
“That Kakustha who can win the enemy should destroy Lanka along with its army and take me along with him. This only would
be suitable to him.” 68.14
“So you please do the
needful and do that in a fashion which
is suitable to prowess of the
great soul and great warrior .”
68.15
Hearing the words full of meaning, which were according to the
tenets of Dharma and which were logical,
I told her whatever was remaining to be told. 68.16
“Hey holy lady, Sugreeva the lord of the army of monkeys and
bears, who is the greatest among monkeys
and who has a very stable mind has taken an oath to help in your case.” 68.17
“The monkeys under him are very heroic, stable minded, very
strong and are capable carrying out
their intentions.”
68. 18
“There is no question of their path being stopped either
down or up or at an angle. Those very strong valorous ones will not fade in the
toughest assignments.” 68.19
“Those monkeys who travel in the path of the wind, who are
proud of their strength and who are really great have traveled round the world
several times.”
68.20
“In the court of Sugreeva there are many who are equal or
above me but there are none who are lower than me.”
68.21
“Ordinary people are sent as emissaries and the very best
are never sent as emissaries. If even I
have reached here, is it necessary to tell about others who are greater than
me.” 68.22
“So holy lady do not be sad. Let your sorrow move away. The
monkey chieftains will reach here in one jump.” 68.23
“Hey very lucky lady, those two who are like the sun and the
moon will reach here climbing on my back.”
68.24
“You are going to see soon, Raghava who is the killer of
enemies and who is similar to a lion along with his Kodanda at the gate of the
city of Lanka along with Lakshmana.” 68.25
“You would soon see
crowd of monkey heroes who use their nails and teeth as arms and who have
valour similar to lions and tigers.”
68.26
“You are going to soon hear the war cry of the war
chieftains of monkeys who are similar to mountains and clouds in the mountains
and valleys of Lanka.” 68.27
“You are going to soon see that Raghava kills all his
enemies , completes his stay in forest and along with you celebrate the
crowning ceremony in Ayodhya.” 68.28
That princess of
Mithila who was suffering due to the sorrow for you, hearing my words which were definitely
believable and which were, that time about the future welfare was consoled by me who was talking
seriously and became little peaceful. 68.29
Thus ends
the sixty eighth chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
