Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 32

Meaning

Hearing the submission of Aṅgada accompanied by his own counsellors, Plakṣa and Prabhāva and learning of Lakṣmaṇa being angry, Sugrīva, who had control over his self, quitted his bed in a flurry. (1)

Meaning

Nay, having definitely come to know the greatness of Śrī Rāma and his own frivolity, Sugrīva, who was an adept in turning to account the counsel of his ministers and was exceptionally clever at deliberations, spoke to them who were skilled in counsel, as follows : (2)

Meaning

“Neither has anything harsh been uttered by me nor has anything wrong been done by me to Śrī Rāma. I, therefore, wonder why Lakṣmaṇa, younger brother of Śrī Rāma (a scion of Raghu), is angry with me. (3)

Meaning

“Surely Lakṣmaṇa, younger brother of Śrī Rāma, has been told of my imaginary faults by my malevolent enemies who are ever given to picking holes. (4)

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“In this connection, at the very outset, however, what exists in the mind of Lakṣmaṇa should by degrees be carefully ascertained by all taken together in the proper way so that we may know the cause of his anger. (5)

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“Indeed I have no fear from Lakṣmaṇa nor even from Śrī Rāma since I have done no wrong to them; a friend, however, who is angry without justification does create misgiving. (6)

Meaning

“It is quite easy to make friends, but difficult to sustain friendship till the end. Due to fickleness of the minds, really speaking friendship is broken even in the event of a minor difference. (7)

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“For this reason alone I am apprehensive; for the good turn that has been done to me by the high-souled Śrī Rāma can in no way be repaid by me.” (8)

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When Sugrīva had spoken as aforesaid, Hanūmān, the foremost among monkeys, for his part submitted as follows in the midst of Vānara counsellors on the basis of his own presumption : (9)

Meaning

“It is not at all a matter of surprise that you, O lord of the hordes of monkeys, should not forget a conspicuous service rendered to you with the utmost love. (10)

Meaning

“Shedding fear of obloquy at a respectable distance, Vālī, who equalled Indra, the ruler of gods, in prowess, was actually slain by the heroic Śrī Rāma (a scion of Raghu) for the sake of your pleasure. (11)

Meaning

“Enraged purely through affection for you has Śrī Rāma (a scion of Raghu) duly sent to you his younger brother, Lakṣmaṇa, the promoter of fortune : there is no doubt about it. (12)

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“Heedless as you are, you have no idea of the passage of time, O jewel among those conversant with time ! The blessed autumn, green with Saptachhada trees in blossom, has already set in. (13)

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“The sky, from which clouds have totally dīsappeared, is illumined with bright planets and stars. All the four quarters as well as the rivers and lakes have assumed a cheerful aspect. (14)

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“You are not at all aware of the time for military endeavour, which has already arrived, O jewel among monkeys ! Thus evidently you are forgetful. Hence has Lakṣmaṇa come here to remind you of your duty. (15)

Meaning

“The harsh language of the high-souled Śrī Rāma (a scion of Raghu), who is in distress and has been deprived of his spouse, as heard from the mouth of another man, Lakṣmaṇa, ought to be tolerated by you. (16)

Meaning

“Indeed I do not consider anything other than pacifying Lakṣmaṇa with joined palms as meet for you, who have perpetrated an offence against Śrī Rāma. (17)

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“A king indeed must be tendered salutary advice by counsellors appointed for such service. It is for this reason that, shedding all fear of displeasing you, I tell you something which has been carefully considered by me. (18)

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“Raising his bow when enraged, Śrī Rāma, a scion of Raghu, is surely able to reduce to submission the whole universe including gods, demons and Gandharvas (celestial musicians). (19)

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“He who deserves incessantly to be propitiated is not fit to be provoked particularly by a grateful soul who is alive to his past obligations. (20)

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“Bowing low at his feet with your head bent low, alongwith your son and near and dear ones, O king, honour your understanding with Śrī Rāma and remain subordinate to his will as a wife to the will of her husband. (21)

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“The command of Śrī Rāma and his younger brother, Lakṣmaṇa, O ruler of monkeys, does not deserve to be flouted by you even with your mind; for your mind alone knows the superhuman might of Śrī Rāma, who is glorious as Indra (the ruler of gods), as also of Lakṣmaṇa, a scion of Raghu.” (22)