--- title: "Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 28" canonical: "https://ramayana.com/valmiki-ramayana/kishkindha-kanda/sarga-28" lang: "en" --- # Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 28 > स तदा वालिनं हत्वा सुग्रीवमभिषिच्य च। > वसन् माल्यवतः पृष्ठे रामो लक्ष्मणमब्रवीत्॥ १॥ Having made short work of Vālī and installed Sugrīva on the throne of Kiṣkindhā, and dwelling on the table-land of Mount Mālyavān (Prasravaṇa), Śrī Rāma now spoke as follows to Lakṣmaṇa : (1) > अयं स कालः सम्प्राप्तः समयोऽद्य जलागमः। > सम्पश्य त्वं नभो मेघैः संवृतं गिरिसंनिभैः॥ २॥ “The well-known rainy season which was mutually fixed upon as an interval during which no endeavour for the search of Sītā was to be made has duly commenced today. Perceive you the sky overcast with clouds resembling mountains in size. (2) > नवमासधृतं गर्भं भास्करस्य गभस्तिभिः। > पीत्वा रसं समुद्राणां द्यौः प्रसूते रसायनम्॥ ३॥ “Having sucked up the water of the oceans through the sun’s rays, the sky is giving birth to life-giving showers as a foetus carried in the womb for nine months (viz., from October to June). (3) > शक्यमम्बरमारुह्य मेघसोपानपंक्तिभिः। > कुटजार्जुनमालाभिरलंकर्तुं दिवाकरः॥ ४॥ “Ascending to the heavens by the stairway of the clouds, it is possible to adorn the sun with garlands of Kuṭaja and Arjuna flowers so commonly found during the rainy season. (4) > संध्यारागोत्थितैस्ताम्रैरन्तेष्वपि च पाण्डुभिः। > स्निग्धैरभ्रपटच्छेदैर्बद्धव्रणमिवाम्बरम् ॥ ५॥ “The sky appears as though it’s wounds have been dressed with moisture-laden white rags of clouds, red in the border, tinged as they were with the glow of twilight. (5) > मन्दमारुतनिःश्वासं संध्याचन्दनरञ्जितम्। > आपाण्डुजलदं भाति कामातुरमिवाम्बरम्॥ ६॥ “With the gentle winds for its sighs and its ashen clouds, which are suggestive of a pale face, the sky, which is painted with red sandal-paste in the form of the glow of twilight, appears love-sick, as it were. (6) > एषा घर्मपरिक्लिष्टा नववारिपरिप्लुता। > सीतेव शोकसंतप्ता मही बाष्पं विमुञ्चति॥ ७॥ “Tormented with sunshine in the first instance and eventually immersed in fresh rain-water, the earth is radiating heat even as Sītā, who is tormented with grief, is shedding tears profusely before my mind’s eyes. (7) > मेघोदरविनिर्मुक्ताः कर्पूरदलशीतलाः। > शक्यमञ्जलिभिः पातुं वाताः केतकगन्धिनः॥ ८॥ “Released from the interior of clouds and cool as a leaf painted with camphor-paste and charged with the fragrance of Ketaka flowers, the wind can, as it were, be imbibed with the hollow of one’s palms. (8) > एष फुल्लार्जुनः शैलः केतकैरभिवासितः। > सुग्रीव इव शान्तारिर्धाराभिरभिषिच्यते॥ ९॥ “With its Arjuna trees in blossom, and its enemy (in the form of wild fire) come to an end, this (Prasravaṇa) mountain, which is made fragrant with Ketaka flowers is being bathed with torrents even as Sugrīva, who is adorned with garlands of Arjuna flowers and whose raiment is charged with the fragrance of Ketaka flowers and whose enemy in the form of his own elder brother has come to an end, is being bathed with torrents poured from pitchers. (9) > मेघकृष्णाजिनधरा धारायज्ञोपवीतिनः। > मारुतापूरितगुहाः प्राधीता इव पर्वताः॥ १०॥ “Wearing a black deerskin in the form of dark clouds and sacred threads in the form of torrents and with their caverns filled with winds and as such emitting a sound like that of reciting the Vedas, the mountains look like religious students who have commenced their study of the Vedas. (10) > कशाभिरिव हैमीभिर्विद्युद्भिरभिताडितम्। > अन्तःस्तनितनिर्घोषं सवेदनमिवाम्बरम्॥ ११॥ “Lashed on all sides with whips of gold in the form of lightnings and emitting groans in the form of peals of thunder, the sky appears full of anguish inside. (11) > नीलमेघाश्रिता विद्युत् स्फुरन्ती प्रतिभाति मे। > स्फुरन्ती रावणस्याङ्के वैदेहीव तपस्विनी॥ १२॥ “Flashing in the interior of a sombre cloud, the lightning appears to me like the poor Sītā, a princess of the Videha territory, struggling in the arms of Rāvaṇa. (12) > इमास्ता मन्मथवतां हिताः प्रतिहता दिशः। > अनुलिप्ता इव घनैर्नष्टग्रहनिशाकराः॥ १३॥ “Smeared, as it were, with clouds and, therefore, obscured, these well-known quarters, in which the planets including the moon have ceased to appear, are favourably disposed* to those who are pierced with darts of love in the absence of their beloved. (13) > क्वचिद् बाष्पाभिसंरुद्धान् वर्षागमसमुत्सुकान्। > कुटजान् पश्य सौमित्रे पुष्पितान् गिरिसानुषु। > मम शोकाभिभूतस्य कामसंदीपनान् स्थितान्॥ १४॥ “Look at the Kuṭaja trees in blossom (expressive of joy) standing on the mountain-peaks—trees, which are withered at places by the heat radiated by the earth after a fresh shower and appear as though bathed in tears, while at other places they look sated through rainfall (as a lover feels on meeting his beloved), and thus rekindle love in me, even though I am overwhelmed with grief, O son of Sumitrā ! (14) > रजः प्रशान्तं सहिमोऽद्य वायु- > र्निदाघदोषप्रसराः प्रशान्ताः। > स्थिता हि यात्रा वसुधाधिपानां > प्रवासिनो यान्ति नराः स्वदेशान्॥ १५॥ “The dust of roads has now settled due to the recent shower, the wind is cool and the aggravation of the evils such as heat of hot weather has ceased. The expeditions for conquest of the rulers of the earth have actually come to a standstill and people living away from their home are returning to their own land. (15) > सम्प्रस्थिता मानसवासलुब्धाः > प्रियान्विताः सम्प्रति चक्रवाकाः। > अभीक्ष्णवर्षोदकविक्षतेषु > यानानि मार्गेषु न सम्पतन्ति॥ १६॥ “Covetous of sojourn in the Mānasarovara lake (in Tibet), swans are well on their way to that region and the Cakravāka birds (the red geese) are now united with their mates. Conveyances (such as a chariot) no longer venture on the roads, which are badly damaged due to repeated showers. (16) > क्वचित् प्रकाशं क्वचिदप्रकाशं > नभः प्रकीर्णाम्बुधरं विभाति। > क्वचित्क्वचित् पर्वतसंनिरुद्धं > रूपं यथा शान्तमहार्णवस्य॥ १७॥ “The sky—which is visible at places and invisible at other places due to clouds being scattered here and there—appears like the surface of an unruffled ocean interspersed here and there with hills. (17) > व्यामिश्रितं सर्जकदम्बपुष्पै- > र्नवं जलं पर्वतधातुताम्रम्। > मयूरकेकाभिरनुप्रयातं > शैलापगाः शीघ्रतरं वहन्ति॥ १८॥ “The mountain-streams very swiftly carry to the sea their fresh waters, which are strewn with Sarja and Kadamba flowers, nay, are reddened with the mineral deposits of the rocks and are followed by the cries of peacocks. (18) > रसाकुलं षट्पदसंनिकाशं > प्रभुज्यते जम्बुफलं प्रकामम्। > अनेकवर्णं पवनावधूतं > भूमौ पतत्याम्रफलं विपक्वम्॥ १९॥ “The fruits of Jambu (rose-apple) trees which are bursting with juice and fully resemble a black bee in colour are partaken of freely by the people; while mango fruits, which assume diverse hues on getting fully ripe, fall to the earth when shaken by the wind. (19) > विद्युत्पताकाः सबलाकमालाः > शैलेन्द्रकूटाकृतिसंनिकाशाः। > गर्जन्ति मेघाः समुदीर्णनादा > मत्ता गजेन्द्रा इव संयुगस्थाः॥ २०॥ “With the lightning for their banner and adorned with garlands in the shape of rows of herons, the clouds, whose appearance resembles the shape of a mountain-peak and which emit a loud peal of thunder, rumble like elephants in rut standing in battle-array.(20) > वर्षोदकाप्यायितशाद्वलानि > प्रवृत्तनृत्तोत्सवबर्हिणानि। > वनानि निर्वृष्टबलाहकानि > पश्यापराह्णेष्वधिकं विभान्ति॥ २१॥ “Lo ! With their grass made richer by rain-water, their peacocks having commenced their festivity of dance, the woodlands on which the clouds have poured their copious showers look more charming during the afternoons. (21) > समुद्वहन्तः सलिलातिभारं > बलाकिनो वारिधरा नदन्तः। > महत्सु शृङ्गेषु महीधराणां > विश्रम्य विश्रम्य पुनः प्रयान्ति॥ २२॥ “Having rested again and again on the colossal peaks of mountains, the thundering clouds, adorned with herons and strenuously carrying their big load of water, resume their journey. (22) > मेघाभिकामा परिसम्पतन्ती > सम्मोदिता भाति बलाकपंक्तिः। > वातावधूता वरपौण्डरीकी > लम्बेव माला रुचिराम्बरस्य॥ २३॥ “Flying with speed in a flock with a longing to meet the cloud—their beloved—the highly rejoiced row of herons looks like a long garland of excellent lotuses shaken by the wind and adorning the charming sky. (23) > बालेन्द्रगोपान्तरचित्रितेन > विभाति भूमिर्नवशाद्वलेन। > गात्रानुपृक्तेन शुकप्रभेण > नारीव लाक्षोक्षितकम्बलेन॥ २४॥ “With its carpet of fresh grass speckled here and there with young Indragopa insects, the earth looks charming like a woman with a blanket of parrot-like green hue sprinkled with the cochineal’s red sap closely wrapped about her limbs. (24) > निद्रा शनैः केशवमभ्युपैति > द्रुतं नदी सागरमभ्युपैति। > हृष्टा बलाका घनमभ्युपैति > कान्ता सकामा प्रियमभ्युपैति॥ २५॥ “Sleep slowly steals over Lord Viṣṇu; the river runs swiftly to the sea; the female heron joyously moves on her wings to the cloud; while a loved woman full of longing approaches her darling. (25) > जाता वनान्ताः शिखिसुप्रनृत्ता > जाताः कदम्बाः सकदम्बशाखाः। > जाता वृषा गोषु समानकामा > जाता मही सस्यवनाभिरामा॥ २६॥ “The forest regions have become gay due to the charming and joyous dance of peacocks; the Kadamba trees have exhibited flowers of their boughs; the bulls have become eager for union with cows, which are equally so; the earth has assumed an attractive appearance by its cornfields and woodlands. (26) > वहन्ति वर्षन्ति नदन्ति भान्ति > ध्यायन्ति नृत्यन्ति समाश्वसन्ति। > नद्यो घना मत्तगजा वनान्ताः > प्रियाविहीनाः शिखिनः प्लवंगमाः॥ २७॥ “Rivers rush onwards, clouds discharge their water, elephants in rut trumpet, the forest regions assume a charming look, lovers bereft of their loved ones remain immersed in their thought, peacocks dance and monkeys feel reassured due to abundance of fruit. (27) > प्रहर्षिताः केतकिपुष्पगन्ध- > माघ्राय मत्ता वननिर्झरेषु। > प्रपातशब्दाकुलिता गजेन्द्राः > सार्धं मयूरैः समदा नदन्ति॥ २८॥ “Feeling overjoyed in the midst of sylvan cascades and getting intoxicated on inhaling the fragrance of Ketakī flowers, nay, bewildered to hear the sound of waterfalls, the lordly elephants in rut emit a shrill cry alongwith the peacocks. (28) > धारानिपातैरभिहन्यमानाः > कदम्बशाखासु विलम्बमानाः। > क्षणार्जितं पुष्परसावगाढं > शनैर्मदं षट्चरणास्त्यजन्ति॥ २९॥ “Being smitten with showers, the black bees resting on the branches of a Kadamba tree gradually shed their inebriety developed in a moment and heightened by sucking the honey of flowers. (29) > अङ्गारचूर्णोत्करसंनिकाशैः > फलैः सुपर्याप्तरसैः समृद्धैः। > जम्बूद्रुमाणां प्रविभान्ति शाखा > निपीयमाना इव षट्पदौघैः॥ ३०॥ “With their full-grown fruits looking like balls of powdered coal and containing copious juice, the branches of Jambu (rose-apple) trees appear as though being sucked to their heart’s content by swarms of black bees. (30) > तडित्पताकाभिरलंकृताना- > मुदीर्णगम्भीरमहारवाणाम्। > विभान्ति रूपाणि बलाहकानां > रणोत्सुकानामिव वारणानाम्॥ ३१॥ “The forms of clouds decorated with flags in the shape of flashes of lightning and emitting deep and loud peals look charming like those of elephants eager for a combat. (31) > मार्गानुगः शैलवनानुसारी > सम्प्रस्थितो मेघरवं निशम्य। > युद्धाभिकामः प्रतिनादशङ्की > मत्तो गजेन्द्रः प्रतिसंनिवृत्तः॥ ३२॥ Duly set out with a keen desire to fight and already on its way, the lordly elephant in rut, roaming about in forests of mountains, definitely turns back on hearing the rumbling of clouds behind its back and suspecting it to be a summon to a contest from a rival elephant. (32) > क्वचित् प्रगीता इव षट्पदौघैः > क्वचित् प्रनृत्ता इव नीलकण्ठैः। > क्वचित् प्रमत्ता इव वारणेन्द्रै- > र्विभान्त्यनेकाश्रयिणो वनान्ताः॥ ३३॥ “Singing melodiously as it were at one place through swarms of bees and dancing gaily, as it were, at another through peacocks (lit., the blue-necked birds) and as though getting furious elsewhere through lordly elephants, the forest regions appear endowed with different characteristics at one and the same time. (33) > कदम्बसर्जार्जुनकन्दलाढ्या > वनान्तभूमिर्मधुवारिपूर्णा। > मयूरमत्ताभिरुतप्रनृत्तै- > रापानभूमिप्रतिमा विभाति॥ ३४॥ “Abounding in Kadamba, Sarja, Arjuna and Kandala trees, full of water sweet as honey and characterized by the joyous cries and dance of peacocks, the land of the forest regions looks charming like a land reserved for drinking, where Kadamba, Sarja, Arjuna and Kandala flowers are had in abundance, wine is stored in large quantities and drunken men sing and dance merrily.(34) > मुक्तासमाभं सलिलं पतद् वै > सुनिर्मलं पत्रपुटेषु लग्नम्। > हृष्टा विवर्णच्छदना विहंगाः > सुरेन्द्रदत्तं तृषिताः पिबन्ति॥ ३५॥ “Thirsty birds actually drink with joy the crystal clear water poured by Indra, the ruler of gods, and resting in the first instance on the cup-like leaves and then dripping from them like pearls, their wings getting discoloured due to their being drenched. (35) > षट्पादतन्त्रीमधुराभिधानं > प्लवंगमोदीरितकण्ठतालम्। > आविष्कृतं मेघमृदङ्गनादै- > र्वनेषु संगीतमिव प्रवृत्तम्॥ ३६॥ “Concerted music produced by the sound of wooden tomtoms in the form of the rumbling of clouds and accompanied by the sweet melody of Vīṇās in the form of the humming of bees and the sound of beating time with the throat in the form of the croaking of frogs, has started, as it were, in the woodlands. (36) > क्वचित् प्रनृत्तैः क्वचिदुन्नदद्भिः > क्वचिच्च वृक्षाग्रनिषण्णकायैः। > व्यालम्बबर्हाभरणैर्मयूरै- > र्वनेषु संगीतमिव प्रवृत्तम्॥ ३७॥ “Nay, music with dancing has been set in operation as it were in the woodlands by peacocks merrily dancing at one place, singing loudly (like singers) at another and resting elsewhere with their bodies supported on tree-tops as though witnessing the dancing and listening to the music and with their jewel-like tails hanging loose. (37) > स्वनैर्घनानां प्लवगाः प्रबुद्धा > विहाय निद्रां चिरसंनिरुद्धाम्। > अनेकरूपाकृतिवर्णनादा > नवाम्बुधाराभिहता नदन्ति॥ ३८॥ “Shaking off their protracted slumber (in the form of hibernation) when roused by the repeated rumbling of clouds, frogs of different forms and shapes and colours and uttering various sounds, croak on being whipped by the fresh showers. (38) > नद्यः समुद्वाहितचक्रवाका- > स्तटानि शीर्णान्यपवाहयित्वा। > दृप्ता नवप्रावृतपूर्णभोगा- > दृतं स्वभर्तारमुपोपयान्ति॥ ३९॥ “Washing away their broken banks (impeding their motion towards the sea), the proud rivers (like young women) with the Cakravāka birds borne on their surface (like a pair of heaving breasts) rush to meet their lord (the sea) chosen for full enjoyment with offerings in the shape of flowers etc. (39) > नीलेषु नीला नववारिपूर्णा > मेघेषु मेघाः प्रतिभान्ति सक्ताः। > दवाग्निदग्धेषु दवाग्निदग्धाः > शैलेषु शैला इव बद्धमूलाः॥ ४०॥ “Clinging to other dark clouds, sombre clouds charged with fresh water, appear like rocks scorched with a forest conflagration cohering with other such rocks with their bases firmly rooted. (40) > प्रमत्तसंनादितबर्हिणानि > सशक्रगोपाकुलशाद्वलानि। > चरन्ति नीपार्जुनवासितानि > गजाः सुरम्याणि वनान्तराणि॥ ४१॥ “Elephants range over exceptionally delightful woodlands, in which the cries of peafowls fully in heat are heard, in which plots of grass are speckled with insects called by the name of Indragopa and which are rendered fragrant by Nīpa and Arjuna trees. (41) > नवाम्बुधाराहतकेसराणि > द्रुतं परित्यज्य सरोरुहाणि। > कदम्बपुष्पाणि सकेसराणि > नवानि हृष्टा भ्रमराः पिबन्ति॥ ४२॥ “Definitely ignoring the lotus flowers, whose filaments have been destroyed by recent showers, black bees full of joy suck the honey of fresh Kadamba flowers whose filaments are intact. (42) > मत्ता गजेन्द्रा मुदिता गवेन्द्रा > वनेषु विक्रान्ततरा मृगेन्द्राः। > रम्या नगेन्द्रा निभृता नरेन्द्राः > प्रक्रीडितो वारिधरैः सुरेन्द्रः॥ ४३॥ “Lordly elephants roam about in rut, bulls feel rejoiced, the kings of beasts exhibit greater prowess in forests, the foremost of mountains have assumed a lovely look, kings are quiet (having put off their plans of conquest), while Indra, the ruler of gods, is engaged in his brisk sport with the clouds. (43) > मेघाः समुद्भूतसमुद्रनादा > महाजलौघैर्गगनावलम्बाः। > नदीस्तटाकानि सरांसि वापी- > र्महीं च कृत्स्नामपवाहयन्ति॥ ४४॥ “With their big torrents, clouds hanging over the sky and drowning the roar of the seas make the rivers, ponds, lakes and tanks overflow and flood the whole land. (44) > वर्षप्रवेगा विपुलाः पतन्ति > प्रवान्ति वाताः समुदीर्णवेगाः। > प्रणष्टकूलाः प्रवहन्ति शीघ्रं > नद्यो जलं विप्रतिपन्नमार्गाः॥ ४५॥ “Abundant downpours descend on earth, winds blow with redoubled violence, while rivers with their banks entirely washed away carry their waters swiftly, rendering the roads impassable. (45) > नरैर्नरेन्द्रा इव पर्वतेन्द्राः > सुरेन्द्रदत्तैः पवनोपनीतैः। > घनाम्बुकुम्भैरभिषिच्यमाना > रूपं श्रियं स्वामिव दर्शयन्ति॥ ४६॥ “Being bathed, as rulers of men are by men, with water carried in pitchers in the form of clouds by the wind-god as a gift from Indra (the ruler of gods), the foremost of mountains exhibit their beauty and splendour, as it were. (46) > घनोपगूढं गगनं न तारा > न भास्करो दर्शनमभ्युपैति। > नवैर्जलौघैर्धरणी वितृप्ता > तमोविलिप्ता न दिशः प्रकाशाः॥ ४७॥ “The sky being overcast with clouds, neither a star nor the sun comes to view. The earth is saturated with the recent downpours and, shrouded in darkness, the quarters too are not discernible. (47) > महान्ति कूटानि महीधराणां > धाराविधौतान्यधिकं विभान्ति। > महाप्रमाणैर्विपुलैः प्रपातै- > र्मुक्ताकलापैरिव लम्बमानैः॥ ४८॥ “Fully washed by showers, the gigantic mountain-peaks look exceedingly charming due to numerous cascades of large dimensions falling from them like streams of pearls. (48) > शैलोपलप्रस्खलमानवेगाः > शैलोत्तमानां विपुलाः प्रपाताः। > गुहासु संनादितबर्हिणासु > हारा विकीर्यन्त इवावभान्ति॥ ४९॥ “With their force getting diffused against the jutting rocks, the numerous waterfalls on the foremost of mountains sparkle like pearl necklaces getting broken and the pearls being scattered in caves in which peacocks are singing loudly. (49) > शीघ्रप्रवेगा विपुलाः प्रपाता > निर्धौतशृङ्गोपतला गिरीणाम्। > मुक्ताकलापप्रतिमाः पतन्तो > महागुहोत्सङ्गतलैर्ध्रियन्ते ॥ ५०॥ “While falling with impetuous force like streams of pearls, after having cleanly washed the lowest reaches of the mountain-peaks the numerous cascades on mountains are arrested by the bottoms of large caves. (50) > सुरतामर्दविच्छिन्नाः स्वर्गस्त्रीहारमौक्तिकाः। > पतन्ति चातुला दिक्षु तोयधाराः समन्ततः॥ ५१॥ “Resembling the pearls of necklaces of celestial women, disjoined when violently pressed during sexual embrace, the peerless streams of water are falling on every side in all the quarters. (51) > विलीयमानैर्विहगैर्निमीलद्भिश्च पङ्कजैः। > विकसन्त्या च मालत्या गतोऽस्तं ज्ञायते रविः॥ ५२॥ “The sun, which has remained invisible during the whole day, is concluded to have set only because of the birds retiring to their nests, the lotus flowers closing and the Mālatī (evening jasmine) opening their petals. (52) > वृत्ता यात्रा नरेन्द्राणां सेना पथ्येव वर्तते। > वैराणि चैव मार्गाश्च सलिलेन समीकृताः॥ ५३॥ “The warlike expeditions of the rulers of men have been turned back and their armies stand obstructed on the way itself. Nay, hostilities as well as the roads have been stopped and thus reduced to the same state by water. (53) > मासि प्रौष्ठपदे ब्रह्म ब्राह्मणानां विवक्षताम्। > अयमध्यायसमयः सामगानामुपस्थितः॥ ५४॥ “Now has come the time in the bright half of the month of Bhādrapada (roughly corresponding to August of the Georgian calendar) of commencing the study of Veda for Brāhmaṇas belonging to that class, who chant the Sāmaveda and wishing to study the Veda. (54) > निवृत्तकर्मायतनो नूनं संचितसंचयः। > आषाढीमभ्युपगतो भरतः कोसलाधिपः॥ ५५॥ “Having finished all the work such as thatching the roof relating to his dwelling (as a protection against the showers) and got together the necessaries of life (which may last him for the four rainy months), Bharata, the suzerain lord of the kingdom of Kosala, has surely undertaken his special vows relating to the four rainy months on the full moon of the month of Āṣāḍha (roughly corresponding to June). (55) > नूनमापूर्यमाणायाः सरय्वा वर्धते रयः। > मां समीक्ष्य समायान्तमयोध्याया इव स्वनः॥ ५६॥ “The onrush of the Sarayū river, which is getting flooded, is without doubt increasing even as the shouts of acclamation of the people of Ayodhyā will be on perceiving me duly returning from the forest. (56) > इमाः स्फीतगुणा वर्षाः सुग्रीवः सुखमश्नुते। > विजितारिः सदारश्च राज्ये महति च स्थितः॥ ५७॥ “Having fully overcome his enemy and having been re-united with his wife and established once more in his vast kingdom, Sugrīva is enjoying happiness during these rains, whose excellences are too many. (57) > अहं तु हृतदारश्च राज्याच्च महतश्च्युतः। > नदीकूलमिव क्लिन्नमवसीदामि लक्ष्मण॥ ५८॥ “Deprived of my wife and disinherited from my extensive kingdom, I, however,suffer in the same way as a river bank submerged in water gets corroded, O Lakṣmaṇa ! (58) > शोकश्च मम विस्तीर्णो वर्षाश्च भृशदुर्गमाः। > रावणश्च महाञ्छत्रुरपारः प्रतिभाति मे॥ ५९॥ “Nay, my grief is enormous and the rains are exceedingly difficult to pass; while my great enemy, Rāvaṇa, appears to me an endless expanse. (59) > अयात्रां चैव दृष्ट्वेमां मार्गांश्च भृशदुर्गमान्। > प्रणते चैव सुग्रीवे न मया किंचिदीरितम्॥ ६०॥ “Seeing the roads extremely difficult to tread and a martial expedition, therefore out of the question, no demand was made by me on Sugrīva even though he was submissive to me. (60) > अपि चापि परिक्लिष्टं चिराद् दारैः समागतम्। > आत्मकार्यगरीयस्त्वाद् वक्तुं नेच्छामि वानरम्॥ ६१॥ “I did not feel inclined to say anything to the monkey chief, who had been sore afflicted till the other day and was united with his wife after a long time and also because my own work of conducting a search for Sītā was very long and arduous. (61) > स्वयमेव हि विश्रम्य ज्ञात्वा कालमुपागतम्। > उपकारं च सुग्रीवो वेत्स्यते नात्र संशयः॥ ६२॥ “Having taken adequate rest after the heavy strain, he has had to bear in recovering his lost kingdom and come to know of the time for action, (viz., the end of the monsoon) having arrived, Sugrīva must of his own accord remember the obligation I have placed him under and try to repay it: there is no doubt about it. (62) > तस्मात् कालप्रतीक्षोऽहं स्थितोऽस्मि शुभलक्षण। > सुग्रीवस्य नदीनां च प्रसादमभिकांक्षयन्॥ ६३॥ “Therefore, keenly seeking the goodwill (in the shape of his inclination to take up my work) of Sugrīva as well as a favourable turn of rivers, I am biding my time, O prince bearing auspicious marks on your body ! (63) > उपकारेण वीरो हि प्रतीकारेण युज्यते। > अकृतज्ञोऽप्रतिकृतो हन्ति सत्त्ववतां मनः॥ ६४॥ “A heroic soul, who has been placed under an obligation by a friend, is surely seized with an inclination to pay his debt; while an ungrateful soul who does not repay his debt hurts the feelings of those endowed with goodness.” (64) > अथैवमुक्तः प्रणिधाय लक्ष्मणः > कृताञ्जलिस्तत् प्रतिपूज्य भाषितम्। > उवाच रामं स्वभिरामदर्शनं > प्रदर्शयन् दर्शनमात्मनः शुभम्॥ ६५॥ Acclaiming the aforesaid observation of Śrī Rāma and reflecting awhile, Lakṣmaṇa, when told thus, replied with folded hands as follows to Śrī Rāma of extremely pleasing aspect, thereby demonstrating his good judgment : (65) > यदुक्तमेतत् तव सर्वमीप्सितं > नरेन्द्र कर्ता नचिराद्धरीश्वरः। > शरत्प्रतीक्षः क्षमतामिदं भवाञ् > जलप्रपातं रिपुनिग्रहे धृतः॥ ६६॥ “Sugrīva, the lord of monkeys, O ruler of men, will before long accomplish all this desired object of yours, which has been pointed out by you. Awaiting the autumn, bear you this obstruction caused by the rains, remaining intent on the destruction of the enemy.” (66) Book: https://ramayana.com/valmiki-ramayana --- Source: Gita Press, Gorakhpur editions. Buy the book: https://gitapress.org/product/sri-ramcharitmanas-special-edition Ramayana.com, a free, ad-free project of Ved Vyas Foundation.