--- title: "Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 59" canonical: "https://ramayana.com/valmiki-ramayana/yuddha-kanda/sarga-59" lang: "en" --- # Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 59 > तस्मिन् हते राक्षससैन्यपाले > प्लवंगमानामृषभेण युद्धे। > भीमायुधं सागरवेगतुल्यं > विदुद्रुवे राक्षसराजसैन्यम्॥ १॥ Prahasta, the Commander-in-Chief of the army of ogres, having been made short work of in the encounter with Nīla, the foremost of monkeys, the army of Rāvaṇa (the king of ogres), which was armed with dreadful weapons and vied with the sea in fury, took to flight. (1) > गत्वा तु रक्षोधिपतेः शशंसुः > सेनापतिं पावकसूनुशस्तम्। > तच्चापि तेषां वचनं निशम्य > रक्षोधिपः क्रोधवशं जगाम॥ २॥ Seeking the presence of Rāvaṇa (the suzerain lord of ogres), the survivors told him of Prahasta, their Commander-in-Chief, having been killed by Nīla, an offspring of the fire-god. And the overlord of ogres fell a prey to anger on hearing their aforesaid report. (2) > संख्ये प्रहस्तं निहतं निशम्य > क्रोधार्दितः शोकपरीतचेताः। > उवाच तान् राक्षसयूथमुख्या- > निन्द्रो यथा निर्जरयूथमुख्यान्॥ ३॥ Tormented with anger, his mind overwhelmed with grief on hearing of Prahasta having been killed in combat, Rāvaṇa spoke as follows to those leaders of ogre troops even as Indra, the ruler of gods, would to the commanders of celestial troops: (3) > नावज्ञा रिपवे कार्या यैरिन्द्रबलसादनः। > सूदितः सैन्यपालो मे सानुयात्रः सकुञ्जरः॥ ४॥ “No low opinion should be entertained with regard to an enemy by whom my Commander-in-Chief, who was capable of exterminating the army of Indra, the ruler of gods, has been killed alongwith his followers and elephants. (4) > सोऽहं रिपुविनाशाय विजयायाविचारयन्। > स्वयमेव गमिष्यामि रणशीर्षं तदद्भुतम्॥ ५॥ “I shall, therefore, unhesitatingly proceed to the incredible scene of battle for the extermination of the enemies and our own conquest. (5) > अद्य तद् वानरानीकं रामं च सहलक्ष्मणम्। > निर्दहिष्यामि बाणौघैर्वनं दीप्तैरिवाग्निभिः। > अद्य संतर्पयिष्यामि पृथिवीं कपिशोणितैः॥ ६॥ “I shall with the streams of my arrows burn up this very day that army of monkeys as also Rāma with Lakṣmaṇa even as one would burn a forest with luminous flames. I shall satiate the earth with the blood of the monkeys today.” (6) > स एवमुक्त्वा ज्वलनप्रकाशं > रथं तुरंगोत्तमराजियुक्तम्। > प्रकाशमानं वपुषा ज्वलन्तं > समारुरोहामरराजशत्रुः ॥ ७॥ Saying so, that enemy of Indra (the ruler of immortals) duly ascended his splendid chariot, which shone like fire and was yoked to a team of the foremost of horses and was blazing by virtue of its golden frame. (7) > स शङ्खभेरीपणवप्रणादै- > रास्फोटितक्ष्वेडितसिंहनादैः। > पुण्यैः स्तवैश्चापि सुपूज्यमान- > स्तदा ययौ राक्षसराजमुख्यः॥ ८॥ Rāvaṇa, the foremost of ogre chiefs, went forth at that moment while being honoured by means of the blast of conches; the beating of kettle-drums, by the clapping of arms, menacing sounds and leonine roars as well as by means of agreeable encomiums. (8) > स शैलजीमूतनिकाशरूपै- > र्मांसाशनैः पावकदीप्तनेत्रैः। > बभौ वृतो राक्षसराजमुख्यो > भूतैर्वृतो रुद्र इवामरेशः॥ ९॥ Surrounded by ogres (lit., eaters of flesh), whose forms closely resembled mountains and clouds, and whose eyes blazed like fire, that suzerain lord of ogres, shone brightly like Rudra (the god of destruction), the lord of immortals, surrounded by genii. (9) > ततो नगर्याः सहसा महौजा > निष्क्रम्य तद् वानरसैन्यमुग्रम्। > महार्णवाभ्रस्तनितं ददर्श > समुद्यतं पादपशैलहस्तम्॥ १०॥ Issuing all at once from the city of Laṅkā, Rāvaṇa, who was endowed with extraordinary energy, beheld that formidable army of monkeys, fully prepared for combat with trees and rocks in their hands, and roaring like an ocean and thundering like a mass of clouds. (10) > तद् राक्षसानीकमतिप्रचण्ड- > मालोक्य रामो भुजगेन्द्रबाहुः। > विभीषणं शस्त्रभृतां वरिष्ठ- > मुवाच सेनानुगतः पृथुश्रीः॥ ११॥ Seeing that exceedingly furious army of ogres, Śrī Rāma, whose arms resembled the king of serpents in their tenacity and smoothness, nay, who was followed by an army and was endowed with abundant splendour, spoke as follows to Vibhīṣaṇa, the foremost of the wielders of the weapons: (11) > नानापताकाध्वजछत्रजुष्टं > प्रासासिशूलायुधशस्त्रजुष्टम्। > कस्येदमक्षोभ्यमभीरुजुष्टं > सैन्यं महेन्द्रोपमनागजुष्टम्॥ १२॥ “Under whose command stands this unshakable army, furnished with pennants and standards and canopies of every kind, nay, armed with missiles and weapons like darts, swords and spikes, made up of intrepid soldiers and elephants resembling the Mahendra mountain in size?” (12) > ततस्तु रामस्य निशम्य वाक्यं > विभीषणः शक्रसमानवीर्यः। > शशंस रामस्य बलप्रवेकं > महात्मनां राक्षसपुंगवानाम्॥ १३॥ Hearing the question of Śrī Rāma, Vibhīṣaṇa, the equal of Indra in valour, pointed out to Śrī Rāma the superior strength of the foremost of ogres, who were endowed with extraordinary firmness: (13) > योऽसौ गजस्कन्धगतो महात्मा > नवोदितार्कोपमताम्रवक्त्रः। > संकम्पयन्नागशिरोऽभ्युपैति > ह्यकम्पनं त्वेनमवेहि राजन्॥ १४॥ “Know for certain that gigantic ogre, to be none else than Akampana* whose coppery countenance resembles the newly risen sun in splendour and who comes mounted on the back of an elephant, and is causing by his weight the head of the elephant to sway, O prince! (14) > योऽसौ रथस्थो मृगराजकेतु- > र्धुन्वन् धनुः शक्रधनुःप्रकाशम्। > करीव भात्युग्रविवृत्तदंष्ट्रः > स इन्द्रजिन्नाम वरप्रधानः॥ १५॥ “That celebrated ogre—who is mounted on a chariot, is distinguished by a standard bearing the ensign of a lion (the king of beasts) and is brandishing his bow, splendid as the bow of Indra (the ruler of gods) who with his exposed fearful teeth, looks like an elephant, and has become pre-eminent by virtue of boons (conferred on him by Brahmā)—is Indrajit by name. (15) > यश्चैष विन्ध्यास्तमहेन्द्रकल्पो > धन्वी रथस्थोऽतिरथोऽतिवीरः। > विस्फारयंश्चापमतुल्यमानं > नाम्नातिकायोऽतिविवृद्धकायः ॥ १६॥ “Again, the yonder archer, who resembles the Vindhya hill, the western mountain (behind which the sun is supposed to withdraw at sunset) and the Mahendra mountain in size, is mounted on a chariot, is a superior car-warrior and is a great champion, who is stretching his bow, unequalled in size, and is distinguished by a huge body, is Atikāya by name. (16) > योऽसौ नवार्कोदितताम्रचक्षु- > रारुह्य घण्टानिनदप्रणादम्। > गजं खरं गर्जति वै महात्मा > महोदरो नाम स एष वीरः॥ १७॥ The yonder well-known hero, whose eyes are coppery like the newly risen sun, and who, riding an elephant whose trumpeting resembles the pealing of bells, roars in harsh tones and is endowed with extraordinary courage, is Mahodara by name. (17) > योऽसौ हयं काञ्चनचित्रभाण्ड- > मारुह्य संध्याभ्रगिरिप्रकाशम्। > प्रासं समुद्यम्य मरीचिनद्धं > पिशाच एषोऽशनितुल्यवेगः॥ १८॥ “He who comes riding a horse decked with golden jewels of various kinds and, therefore, shining as a mountain crowned with an evening cloud (tinged with the sun’s rays), and uplifting a dart clothed with lustre, is Piśāca, who vies with the thunderbolt in velocity. (18) > यश्चैष शूलं निशितं प्रगृह्य > विद्युत्प्रभं किंकरवज्रवेगम्। > वृषेन्द्रमास्थाय शशिप्रकाश- > मायाति योऽसौ त्रिशिरा यशस्वी॥ १९॥ “Again, he who comes over there firmly seizing a pointed pike shining like lightning and surpassing the thunderbolt in velocity, and riding a lordly bull, bright as the moon, is the illustrious Triśirā. (19) > असौ च जीमूतनिकाशरूपः > कुम्भः पृथुव्यूढसुजातवक्षाः। > समाहितः पन्नगराजकेतु- > र्विस्फारयन् याति धनुर्विधुन्वन्॥ २०॥ “There comes Kumbha, endowed with a form resembling a cloud, who has a fleshy, broad and shapely chest, who is distinguished by a standard bearing the ensign of Vāsuki (the king of serpents) and who is coming fully prepared, stretching and brandishing his bow. (20) > यश्चैष जाम्बूनदवज्रजुष्टं > दीप्तं सधूमं परिघं प्रगृह्य। > आयाति रक्षोबलकेतुभूतो > योऽसौ निकुम्भोऽद्भुतघोरकर्मा॥ २१॥ “Again, he who comes over there firmly seizing an iron club studded with gold and diamonds and as such radiant as fire and also smoky, studded with sapphires, and who is the principal figure in the army of ogres, is Nikumbha* of prodigious and terrible deeds. (21) > यश्चैष चापासिशरौघजुष्टं > पताकिनं पावकदीप्तरूपम्। > रथं समास्थाय विभात्युदग्रो > नरान्तकोऽसौ नगशृङ्गयोधी॥ २२॥ “Again the tall fellow who shines brightly over there, occupying a chariot equipped with a multitude of bows, swords and arrows, nay, distinguished by a flag and blazing like fire is Narāntaka, who fights with mountain tops. (22) > यश्चैष नानाविधघोररूपै- > र्व्याघ्रोष्ट्रनागेन्द्रमृगाश्ववक्त्रैः। > भूतैर्वृतो भाति विवृत्तनेत्रै- > र्योऽसौ सुराणामपि दर्पहन्ता॥ २३॥ > यत्रैतदिन्दुप्रतिमं विभाति > छत्रं सितं सूक्ष्मशलाकमग्र्यम्। > अत्रैष रक्षोधिपतिर्महात्मा > भूतैर्वृतो रुद्र इवावभाति॥ २४॥ “Surrounded by ghosts of various hideous forms with rolling eyes and heads of tigers, camels, lordly elephants, deer and horses, even as Rudra (the god of destruction) is by genii, stands over there that suzerain lord of ogres, who humbles the pride even of gods and is endowed with extraordinary courage, and over whom shines brightly an excellent white canopy resembling the moon and endowed with slender ribs. (23-24) > असौ किरीटी चलकुण्डलास्यो > नगेन्द्रविन्ध्योपमभीमकायः। > महेन्द्रवैवस्वतदर्पहन्ता > रक्षोधिपः सूर्य इवावभाति॥ २५॥ “There shines like the sun the overlord of ogres, who is decked with a diadem, whose countenance is graced with swinging earrings, whose terrible form resembles the Himālaya (the ruler of mountains) and the Vindhya mountains in size and who has humbled the pride of the mighty Indra and Yama (son of the sun-god).” (25) > प्रत्युवाच ततो रामो विभीषणमरिंदमः। > अहो दीप्तमहातेजा रावणो राक्षसेश्वरः॥ २६॥ Thereupon Śrī Rāma, the scourge of his enemies, spoke as follows to Vibhīṣaṇa: “Oh! Rāvaṇa, the lord of ogres, is invested with an extraordinary luminous glory! (26) > आदित्य इव दुष्प्रेक्ष्यो रश्मिभिर्भाति रावणः। > न व्यक्तं लक्षये ह्यस्य रूपं तेजःसमावृतम्॥ २७॥ “Like the sun, Rāvaṇa is difficult to gaze on because of his rays of light. I do not actually discern his form, fully endowed as it is with effulgence. (27) > देवदानववीराणां वपुर्नैवंविधं भवेत्। > यादृशं राक्षसेन्द्रस्य वपुरेतद् विराजते॥ २८॥ “The body even of celestial and demon heroes may not be so bright as the body of the king of ogres is shining brightly. (28) > सर्वे पर्वतसंकाशाः सर्वे पर्वतयोधिनः। > सर्वे दीप्तायुधधरा योधास्तस्य महात्मनः॥ २९॥ “The warriors fighting on the side of Rāvaṇa, who is endowed with extraordinary courage, are all mountain-like in size, all fight with tops of mountains and all wield fiery weapons. (29) > विभाति रक्षोराजोऽसौ प्रदीप्तैर्भीमदर्शनैः। > भूतैः परिवृतस्तीक्ष्णैर्देहवद्भिरिवान्तकः॥ ३०॥ “Surrounded by fiery ghosts of terrible aspect, the yonder ruler of ogres looks like Death surrounded by furious genii endowed with hideous forms. (30) > दिष्ट्यायमद्य पापात्मा मम दृष्टिपथं गतः। > अद्य क्रोधं विमोक्ष्यामि सीताहरणसम्भवम्॥ ३१॥ “By good luck this sinful-minded fellow has come within the range of my sight today. I shall give free vent to my wrath born of Sītā’s abduction today.” (31) > एवमुक्त्वा ततो रामो धनुरादाय वीर्यवान्। > लक्ष्मणानुचरस्तस्थौ समुद्धृत्य शरोत्तमम्॥ ३२॥ Saying so, nay, taking up his bow and drawing out an excellent arrow from his quiver, the powerful Śrī Rāma, stood with Lakṣmaṇa as his follower. (32) > ततः स रक्षोधिपतिर्महात्मा > रक्षांसि तान्याह महाबलानि। > द्वारेषु चर्यागृहगोपुरेषु > सुनिर्वृतास्तिष्ठत निर्विशङ्काः॥ ३३॥ Thereupon that overlord of ogres, who was endowed with great courage, spoke as follows to the aforesaid ogres, who accompanied him and, who were endowed with extraordinary might: “Fully confident and free from apprehension, remain stationed at the main city gates as well as at the gates of the buildings on the principal streets. (33) > इहागतं मां सहितं भवद्भि- > र्वनौकसश्छिद्रमिदं विदित्वा। > शून्यां पुरीं दुष्प्रसहां प्रमथ्य > प्रधर्षयेयुः सहसा समेताः॥ ३४॥ “Coming to know of my having come this side with you, nay, taking this to be a weak point, and storming the desolate city, which is otherwise difficult to overpower, the monkeys (lit., dwellers in the woods) may, when united, devastate it all of a sudden.” (34) > विसर्जयित्वा सचिवांस्ततस्तान् > गतेषु रक्षःसु यथानियोगम्। > व्यदारयद् वानरसागरौघं > महाझषः पूर्णमिवार्णवौघम्॥ ३५॥ Having dismissed his well-known counsellors, and the ogres, who accompanied him, having departed as directed, Rāvaṇa began to split asunder the waters of the sea of monkeys’ army in the same way as a gigantic fish would rend the entire expanse of a sea. (35) > तमापतन्तं सहसा समीक्ष्य > दीप्तेषुचापं युधि राक्षसेन्द्रम्। > महत् समुत्पाट्य महीधराग्रं > दुद्राव रक्षोधिपतिं हरीशः॥ ३६॥ Tearing up the huge peak of a mountain on perceiving the aforesaid Rāvaṇa (the ruler of ogres), advancing all of a sudden, armed with a radiant bow and arrows, on the battlefield, Sugrīva, the ruler of monkeys, darted towards the king of ogres. (36) > तच्छैलशृङ्गं बहुवृक्षसानुं > प्रगृह्य चिक्षेप निशाचराय। > तमापतन्तं सहसा समीक्ष्य > चिच्छेद बाणैस्तपनीयपुङ्खैः॥ ३७॥ Firmly seizing that mountain top, whose slopes were clothed with numerous trees, he hurled it at Rāvaṇa, the prowler of the night. On perceiving it flying precipitately towards himself, Rāvaṇa, however, tore it asunder with his arrows fitted with golden shafts. (37) > तस्मिन् प्रवृद्धोत्तमसानुवृक्षे > शृङ्गे विदीर्णे पतिते पृथिव्याम्। > महाहिकल्पं शरमन्तकाभं > समादधे राक्षसलोकनाथः॥ ३८॥ The aforesaid peak, whose slopes were covered with excellent fully-grown trees, having fallen to the ground torn into pieces, Rāvaṇa (the lord of the ogre world) fitted to his bow an arrow which resembled a huge serpent and looked like Death himself. (38) > स तं गृहीत्वानिलतुल्यवेगं > सविस्फुलिङ्गज्वलनप्रकाशम्। > बाणं महेन्द्राशनितुल्यवेगं > चिक्षेप सुग्रीववधाय रुष्टः॥ ३९॥ Taking up that arrow, which rivalled the wind in fury, nay, shone like a fire emitting sparks and vied with the thunderbolt of the mighty Indra (the ruler of gods) in velocity, he discharged it in rage for the destruction of Sugrīva. (39) > स सायको रावणबाहुमुक्तः > शक्राशनिप्रख्यवपुःप्रकाशम्। > सुग्रीवमासाद्य बिभेद वेगाद् > गुहेरिता क्रौञ्चमिवोग्रशक्तिः॥ ४०॥ Reaching Sugrīva, who shone with his body, which resembled the thunderbolt of Indra (the ruler of gods), the said arrows, discharged by Rāvaṇa’s arm, pierced him in its flight even as the fierce javelin propelled by Kārtikeya, son of Lord Śiva and the Commander-in-Chief of the celestial army, penetrated the Krauñca mountain. (40) > स सायकार्तो विपरीतचेताः > कूजन् पृथिव्यां निपपात वीरः। > तं वीक्ष्य भूमौ पतितं विसंज्ञं > नेदुः प्रहृष्टा युधि यातुधानाः॥ ४१॥ Stupefied when struck by that arrow, that hero, Sugrīva, fell groaning to the ground. Perceiving him fallen to the ground deprived of his senses, the ogres on the battlefield shouted exultantly. (41) > ततो गवाक्षो गवयः सुषेण- > स्त्वथर्षभो ज्योतिमुखो नलश्च। > शैलान् समुत्पाट्य विवृद्धकायाः > प्रदुद्रुवुस्तं प्रति राक्षसेन्द्रम्॥ ४२॥ Tearing up crags, Gavākṣa, Gavaya, Suṣeṇa as also Ṛṣabha, Jyotirmukha and Nala of colossal size for their part then rushed towards that lord of ogres. (42) > तेषां प्रहारान् स चकार मोघान् > रक्षोधिपो बाणशतैः शिताग्रैः। > तान् वानरेन्द्रानपि बाणजालै- > र्बिभेद जाम्बूनदचित्रपुङ्खैः॥ ४३॥ > ते वानरेन्द्रास्त्रिदशारिबाणै- > र्भिन्ना निपेतुर्भुवि भीमकायाः। > ततस्तु तद् वानरसैन्यमुग्रं > प्रच्छादयामास स बाणजालैः॥ ४४॥ With hundreds of sharp-pointed arrows that overlord of ogres rendered their blows ineffectual. He also pierced those monkey-chiefs with streams of arrows endowed with lovely golden shafts. Pierced by the arrows of Rāvaṇa (the enemy of gods), the aforesaid monkey-chiefs of terrifying proportions, however, fell to the ground. Then Rāvaṇa for his part covered that formidable army of monkeys with streams of arrows. (43-44) > ते वध्यमानाः पतिताश्च वीरा > नानद्यमाना भयशल्यविद्धाः। > शाखामृगा रावणसायकार्ता > जग्मुः शरण्यं शरणं स्म रामम्॥ ४५॥ And, pierced with the darts of terror, while being struck by Rāvaṇa, the aforesaid heroes fell down shrieking. Hard pressed by the arrows of Rāvaṇa, the monkeys sought Śrī Rāma, who is capable of affording shelter to all, as their refuge. (45) > ततो महात्मा स धनुर्धनुष्मा- > नादाय रामः सहसा जगाम। > तं लक्ष्मणः प्राञ्जलिरभ्युपेत्य > उवाच रामं परमार्थयुक्तम्॥ ४६॥ Seizing his bow, the said high-souled Śrī Rāma, who was armed with an excellent bow, went forth all at once. Approaching him with joined palms, Lakṣmaṇa addressed to Rāma the following words consonant with truth: (46) > काममार्य सुपर्याप्तो वधायास्य दुरात्मनः। > विधमिष्याम्यहं चैतमनुजानीहि मां विभो॥ ४७॥ “I am fully equal to the destruction of this evil-minded fellow, O noble brother and I shall certainly exterminate him. Pray, grant me leave to do this, O mighty prince!” (47) > तमब्रवीन्महातेजा रामः सत्यपराक्रमः। > गच्छ यत्नपरश्चापि भव लक्ष्मण संयुगे॥ ४८॥ Śrī Rāma of unfailing prowess, who was endowed with extraordinary energy, replied to him as follows: “Go, O Lakṣmaṇa, and also be strenuous in conflict. (48) > रावणो हि महावीर्यो रणेऽद्भुतपराक्रमः। > त्रैलोक्येनापि संक्रुद्धो दुष्प्रसह्यो न संशयः॥ ४९॥ “Indeed, Rāvaṇa is endowed with extraordinary valour and exhibits marvellous prowess in combat. When enraged, he is difficult to withstand even for all the three worlds. (49) > तस्यच्छिद्राणि मार्गस्व स्वच्छिद्राणि च लक्षय। > चक्षुषा धनुषाऽऽत्मानं गोपायस्व समाहितः॥ ५०॥ “Seek out his vulnerable points and keep an eye on your own weak points. And remaining wide awake, defend yourself with your eyes as well as with your bow.” (50) > राघवस्य वचः श्रुत्वा सम्परिष्वज्य पूज्य च। > अभिवाद्य च रामाय ययौ सौमित्रिराहवे॥ ५१॥ Hearing the advice of Śrī Rāma, a scion of Raghu, nay, closely embracing and honouring and greeting him, Lakṣmaṇa (son of Sumitrā) sallied forth for an encounter with the ogres. (51) > स रावणं वारणहस्तबाहुं > ददर्श भीमोद्यतदीप्तचापम्। > प्रच्छादयन्तं शरवृष्टिजालै- > स्तान् वानरान् भिन्नविकीर्णदेहान्॥ ५२॥ He beheld Rāvaṇa with arms resembling the trunks of elephants and his dread and fiery bow uplifted, covering the monkeys with showers of arrows, their bodies torn into pieces thereby. (52) > तमालोक्य महातेजा हनूमान् मारुतात्मजः। > निवार्य शरजालानि विदुद्राव स रावणम्॥ ५३॥ Seeing him and intercepting the streams of his arrows by hurling rocks etc., the celebrated Hanumān, an offspring of the wind-god, who was endowed with extraordinary courage, darted towards Rāvaṇa. (53) > रथं तस्य समासाद्य बाहुमुद्यम्य दक्षिणम्। > त्रासयन् रावणं धीमान् हनूमान् वाक्यमब्रवीत्॥ ५४॥ Approaching his chariot, nay lifting his right arm and menacing him, the sagacious Hanumān spoke to him as follows: (54) > देवदानवगन्धर्वैर्यक्षैश्च सह राक्षसैः। > अवध्यत्वं त्वया प्राप्तं वानरेभ्यस्तु ते भयम्॥ ५५॥ “The boon of immunity from death at the hands of gods, demons and Gandharvas (celestial musicians) as also of Yakṣas (a class of demigods) and ogres has been secured by you from Brahmā; but there is danger to you from the monkeys. (55) > एष मे दक्षिणो बाहुः पञ्चशाखः समुद्यतः। > विधमिष्यति ते देहे भूतात्मानं चिरोषितम्॥ ५६॥ “Duly raised, this right hand of mine, consisting of five branches (in the shape of the thumb and the four fingers) will expel from your body the Jīvātmā and constituting one’s very Self, which has long dwelt in your body.” (56) > श्रुत्वा हनूमतो वाक्यं रावणो भीमविक्रमः। > संरक्तनयनः क्रोधादिदं वचनमब्रवीत्॥ ५७॥ Hearing the challenge of Hanumān, Rāvaṇa of terrible prowess, his eyes inflamed with anger, retorted as follows: (57) > क्षिप्रं प्रहर निःशङ्कं स्थिरां कीर्तिमवाप्नुहि। > ततस्त्वां ज्ञातविक्रान्तं नाशयिष्यामि वानर॥ ५८॥ “Strike at once without fear and earn lasting renown. Then I shall destroy you, your prowess having been ascertained thereby, O monkey!” (58) > रावणस्य वचः श्रुत्वा वायुसूनुर्वचोऽब्रवीत्। > प्रहतं हि मया पूर्वमक्षं तव सुतं स्मर॥ ५९॥ Hearing the reply of Rāvaṇa, Hanumān (son of the wind-god) rejoined as follows: “Call to your mind your son, Akṣa, having been actually killed by me in the past.” (59) > एवमुक्तो महातेजा रावणो राक्षसेश्वरः। > आजघानानिलसुतं तलेनोरसि वीर्यवान्॥ ६०॥ Spoken to as aforesaid, the powerful Rāvaṇa, the lord of ogres, who was endowed with extraordinary energy, gave a blow to the son of the wind-god on the chest.(60) > स तलाभिहतस्तेन चचाल च मुहुर्मुहुः। > स्थितो मुहूर्तं तेजस्वी स्थैर्यं कृत्वा महामतिः॥ ६१॥ > आजघान च संक्रुद्धस्तलेनैवामरद्विषम्। > ततः स तेनाभिहतो वानरेण महात्मना॥ ६२॥ > दशग्रीवः समाधूतो यथा भूमितलेऽचलः। > संग्रामे तं तथा दृष्ट्वा रावणं तलताडितम्॥ ६३॥ > ऋषयो वानराः सिद्धा नेदुर्देवाः सहासुरैः। > अथाश्वस्य महातेजा रावणो वाक्यमब्रवीत्॥ ६४॥ Smacked by him, Hanumān reeled again and again. Shortly recovering his balance, however, the highly intelligent Hanumān, who was endowed with energy, stood firm again and, getting infuriated, struck the enemy of gods with his palm alone. Struck by that high-souled monkey, the celebrated Rāvaṇa, a ten-headed monster, was thereupon violently shaken as a mountain during an earthquake. Seeing the said Rāvaṇa struck so hard in combat, Ṛṣis (the seers of Vedic Mantras), the monkeys, Siddhas (a class of demigods endowed with mystic powers by virtue of their very birth) and gods alongwith demons raised a shout of joy. Recovering his breath, Rāvaṇa, who was endowed with high spirits forthwith said: (61—64) > साधु वानर वीर्येण श्लाघनीयोऽसि मे रिपुः। > रावणेनैवमुक्तस्तु मारुतिर्वाक्यमब्रवीत्॥ ६५॥ “Well done, O monkey! You are an adversary worthy of my praise in point of valour.” Applauded in these words, Hanumān (son of the wind-god), however, replied as follows: (65) > धिगस्तु मम वीर्यस्य यत् त्वं जीवसि रावण। > सकृत् तु प्रहरेदानीं दुर्बुद्धे किं विकत्थसे॥ ६६॥ “Woe be to my valour in that you still survive, O Rāvaṇa! Strike now only once, O evil-minded fellow! Why do you brag? (66) > ततस्त्वां मामको मुष्टिर्नयिष्यति यमक्षयम्। > ततो मारुतिवाक्येन कोपस्तस्य प्रजज्वले॥ ६७॥ “My fist will then dispatch you to the abode of Yama, the god of retribution.” Rāvaṇa’s wrath blazed up as a result of Hanumān’s threat. (67) > संरक्तनयनो यत्नान्मुष्टिमावृत्य दक्षिणम्। > पातयामास वेगेन वानरोरसि वीर्यवान्॥ ६८॥ Strenuously clenching his right fist, the powerful ogre, his eyes inflamed with anger, struck it with great velocity at the monkey’s chest. (68) > हनूमान् वक्षसि व्यूढे संचचाल पुनः पुनः। > विह्वलं तु तदा दृष्ट्वा हनूमन्तं महाबलम्॥ ६९॥ > रथेनातिरथः शीघ्रं नीलं प्रति समभ्यगात्। > राक्षसानामधिपतिर्दशग्रीवः प्रतापवान्॥ ७०॥ Struck on his broad chest, Hanumān reeled again and again. Seeing Hanumān, who was endowed with extraordinary might, beside himself with anguish at that time, the fiery Rāvaṇa, a ten-headed monster, a car-warrior of a superior order and the suzerain lord of ogres, however, speedily drove in his chariot towards Nīla. (69-70) > पन्नगप्रतिमैर्भीमैः परमर्माभिभेदनैः। > शरैरादीपयामास नीलं हरिचमूपतिम्॥ ७१॥ With his dreaded arrows, resembling serpents and capable of piercing the vital parts of his enemies, he began to torment Nīla, the Commander-in-Chief of the monkeys. (71) > स शरौघसमायस्तो नीलो हरिचमूपतिः। > करेणैकेन शैलाग्रं रक्षोधिपतयेऽसृजत्॥ ७२॥ Tearing up the top of a mountain with one hand, Nīla, the Commander-in-Chief of the monkeys, who was hard pressed with streams of arrows, hurled it at Rāvaṇa, the overlord of ogres. (72) > हनूमानपि तेजस्वी समाश्वस्तो महामनाः। > विप्रेक्षमाणो युद्धेप्सुः सरोषमिदमब्रवीत्॥ ७३॥ > नीलेन सह संयुक्तं रावणं राक्षसेश्वरम्। > अन्येन युध्यमानस्य न युक्तमभिधावनम्॥ ७४॥ Gazing on Rāvaṇa, seeking, as he did, an encounter with him, the brilliant high-minded Hanumān too, who felt fully refreshed by now, angrily spoke as follows to Rāvaṇa, the lord of ogres, already come to grips with Nīla: “It would not be meet and proper to attack one contending with another.” (73-74) > रावणोऽथ महातेजास्तं शृङ्गं सप्तभिः शरैः। > आजघान सुतीक्ष्णाग्रैस्तद् विकीर्णं पपात ह॥ ७५॥ Rāvaṇa, who was endowed with extraordinary energy, forthwith struck the said mountain-top with seven exceedingly sharp-pointed arrows and the crag, they say, fell in pieces. (75) > तद् विकीर्णं गिरेः शृङ्गं दृष्ट्वा हरिचमूपतिः। > कालाग्निरिव जज्वाल कोपेन परवीरहा॥ ७६॥ Seeing the aforesaid peak shattered, Nīla, the Commander-in-Chief of the monkeys, the destroyer of hostile champions, glowed with wrath like the fire at the time of universal destruction. (76) > सोऽश्वकर्णद्रुमान् शालांश्चूतांश्चापि सुपुष्पितान्। > अन्यांश्च विविधान् वृक्षान् नीलश्चिक्षेप संयुगे॥ ७७॥ The said Nīla began to fling aśwakarṇa and sal as well as mango trees, fully in blossom as also other trees of various species in the course of his combat with Rāvaṇa. (77) > स तान् वृक्षान् समासाद्य प्रतिचिच्छेद रावणः। > अभ्यवर्षच्च घोरेण शरवर्षेण पावकिम्॥ ७८॥ Finding those trees near, the celebrated Rāvaṇa cut them in pieces and covered Nīla (son of the fire-god) with a formidable hail of shafts. (78) > अभिवृष्टः शरौघेण मेघेनेव महाचलः। > ह्रस्वं कृत्वा ततो रूपं ध्वजाग्रे निपपात ह॥ ७९॥ Reducing his form to a diminutive size when rained upon by a hail of shafts as a huge mountain is by a cloud, Nīla thereupon leapt on to the top of Rāvaṇa’s standard. (79) > पावकात्मजमालोक्य ध्वजाग्रे समवस्थितम्। > जज्वाल रावणः क्रोधात् ततो नीलो ननाद च॥ ८०॥ Beholding the offspring of the fire-god perched on the point of his standard, Rāvaṇa blazed with fury and Nīla thereupon gave forth a shout. (80) > ध्वजाग्रे धनुषश्चाग्रे किरीटाग्रे च तं हरिम्। > लक्ष्मणोऽथ हनूमांश्च रामश्चापि सुविस्मिताः॥ ८१॥ Lakṣmaṇa and Hanumān and again Śrī Rāma too were greatly astonished to see that monkey now on the apex of the banner and now at the end of the bow and again on the peak of the diadem. (81) > रावणोऽपि महातेजाः कपिलाघवविस्मितः। > अस्त्रमाहारयामास दीप्तमाग्नेयमद्भुतम्॥ ८२॥ Wonder-struck at the agility of the monkey, Rāvaṇa too, who was endowed with extraordinary energy, invoked the marvellous missile presided over by the fire-god. (82) > ततस्ते चुक्रुशुर्हृष्टा लब्धलक्षाः प्लवंगमाः। > नीललाघवसम्भ्रान्तं दृष्ट्वा रावणमाहवे॥ ८३॥ Thereupon those monkeys, who felt rejoiced to see Rāvaṇa nonplussed at the agility of Nīla and had found an occasion for jubilation, shouted with joy. (83) > वानराणां च नादेन संरब्धो रावणस्तदा। > सम्भ्रमाविष्टहृदयो न किंचित् प्रत्यपद्यत॥ ८४॥ Provoked by the clamour of the monkeys, his heart possessed with flurry, Rāvaṇa did not know what to do. (84) > आग्नेयेनापि संयुक्तं गृहीत्वा रावणः शरम्। > ध्वजशीर्षस्थितं नीलमुदैक्षत निशाचरः॥ ८५॥ Taking up an arrow charged with the missile presided over by the fire-god, the prowler of the night looked at Nīla perched on the tip of his standard. (85) > ततोऽब्रवीन्महातेजा रावणो राक्षसेश्वरः। > कपे लाघवयुक्तोऽसि मायया परया सह॥ ८६॥ Rāvaṇa, the lord of ogres, who was endowed with high spirits, then spoke as follows: “You are endowed with agility combined with supreme deceptive power. (86) > जीवितं खलु रक्षस्व यदि शक्तोऽसि वानर। > तानि तान्यात्मरूपाणि सृजसि त्वमनेकशः॥ ८७॥ > तथापि त्वां मया मुक्तः सायकोऽस्त्रप्रयोजितः। > जीवितं परिरक्षन्तं जीविताद् भ्रंशयिष्यति॥ ८८॥ “Indeed, save your life if you are able to do so, O monkey! Even though you accomplish numerous deeds of various kinds worthy of your own self, nevertheless the arrow charged with a mystic missile and discharged by me will deprive of your life, you, who are sedulously preserving it.” (87-88) > एवमुक्त्वा महाबाहू रावणो राक्षसेश्वरः। > संधाय बाणमस्त्रेण चमूपतिमताडयत्॥ ८९॥ Saying so and charging an arrow with a mystic missile, the mighty-armed Rāvaṇa struck Nīla, the Commander-in-Chief, with it. (89) > सोऽस्त्रमुक्तेन बाणेन नीलो वक्षसि ताडितः। > निर्दह्यमानः सहसा स पपात महीतले॥ ९०॥ Being burnt all over when struck in the chest with the arrow propelled by a mystic missile, the celebrated Nīla fell to the earth’s surface all at once. (90) > पितृमाहात्म्यसंयोगादात्मनश्चापि तेजसा। > जानुभ्यामपतद् भूमौ न तु प्राणैर्वियुज्यत॥ ९१॥ By virtue of his father’s greatness and his own energy, however, Nīla only fell down with his knees to the ground, but was not deprived of his life. (91) > विसंज्ञं वानरं दृष्ट्वा दशग्रीवो रणोत्सुकः। > रथेनाम्बुदनादेन सौमित्रिमभिदुद्रुवे॥ ९२॥ Finding the monkey unconscious, Rāvaṇa (the ten-headed monster), who was eager for combat, darted towards Lakṣmaṇa (son of Sumitrā) in his chariot, whose rattling resembled the rumbling of clouds. (92) > आसाद्य रणमध्ये तं वारयित्वा स्थितो ज्वलन्। > धनुर्विस्फारयामास राक्षसेन्द्रः प्रतापवान्॥ ९३॥ Approaching Lakṣmaṇa after intercepting others and standing in his glory, the powerful Rāvaṇa (the lord of ogres) twanged his bow. (93) > तमाह सौमित्रिरदीनसत्त्वो > विस्फारयन्तं धनुरप्रमेयम्। > अवेहि मामद्य निशाचरेन्द्र > न वानरांस्त्वं प्रतियोद्धुमर्हसि॥ ९४॥ Undepressed in spirits, Lakṣmaṇa, the son of Sumitrā, challenged in the following words the ogre, who was twanging his bow: “Be aware of me today, O king of ogres! You ought no longer to fight the monkeys.” (94) > स तस्य वाक्यं प्रतिपूर्णघोषं > ज्याशब्दमुग्रं च निशम्य राजा। > आसाद्य सौमित्रिमुपस्थितं तं > रोषान्वितं वाचमुवाच रक्षः॥ ९५॥ Hearing his challenge as well as the formidable twang of his bowstring, generating sonorous vibrations, and drawing near to the aforesaid son of Sumitrā, standing close by, the aforesaid ogre king made the following wrathful reply: (95) > दिष्ट्यासि मे राघव दृष्टिमार्गं > प्राप्तोऽन्तगामी विपरीतबुद्धिः। > अस्मिन् क्षणे यास्यसि मृत्युलोकं > संसाद्यमानो मम बाणजालैः॥ ९६॥ “Luckily enough for me you have fallen within my sight—you, who are soon going to meet your end, perverted of mind that you are. Being hard pressed with the streams of my arrows, you will reach the region of death this very moment, O scion of Raghu!” (96) > तमाह सौमित्रिरविस्मयानो > गर्जन्तमुद्वृत्तशिताग्रदंष्ट्रम्। > राजन् न गर्जन्ति महाप्रभावा > विकत्थसे पापकृतां वरिष्ठ॥ ९७॥ Not feeling in the least surprised, the son of Sumitrā replied as follows to Rāvaṇa, who was blustering and displaying his fierce and sharp-edged teeth: “Those endowed with extraordinary valour do not bluster, while you are talking boastfully, O prince of sinners! (97) > जानामि वीर्यं तव राक्षसेन्द्र > बलं प्रतापं च पराक्रमं च। > अवस्थितोऽहं शरचापपाणि- > रागच्छ किं मोघविकत्थनेन॥ ९८॥ “I know your valour, strength, greatness and prowess too, O ruler of ogres! I stand firmly, arrows and bow in hand; come on, what will you gain by bragging?” (98) > स एवमुक्तः कुपितः ससर्ज > रक्षोधिपः सप्त शरान् सुपुङ्खान्। > ताँल्लक्ष्मणः काञ्चनचित्रपुङ्खै- > श्चिच्छेद बाणैर्निशिताग्रधारैः॥ ९९॥ Filled with rage when challenged in these words, Rāvaṇa (the suzerain lord of ogres) shot seven arrows with beautiful plumes. Lakṣmaṇa, however, cut them to pieces with his wonderful gold-shafted, sharp pointed and sharp-headed arrows. (99) > तान् प्रेक्षमाणः सहसा निकृत्तान् > निकृत्तभोगानिव पन्नगेन्द्रान्। > लङ्केश्वरः क्रोधवशं जगाम > ससर्ज चान्यान् निशितान् पृषत्कान्॥ १००॥ Perceiving the arrows cut down like lordly serpents, whose coils have been hacked to pieces, Rāvaṇa (the king of Laṅkā) gave way to wrath and shot other sharp arrows. (100) > स बाणवर्षं तु ववर्ष तीव्रं > रामानुजः कार्मुकसम्प्रयुक्तम्। > क्षुरार्धचन्द्रोत्तमकर्णिभल्लैः > शरांश्च चिच्छेद न चुक्षुभे च॥ १०१॥ That younger brother of Śrī Rāma for his part showered a piercing hail of arrows by his bow. Nay, he cut asunder the arrows of his enemy with his own arrows of the varieties known by the names of Kṣura, Ardhacandra, the excellent Karṇi and Bhalla, and did not feel perturbed in the least. (101) > स बाणजालान्यपि तानि तानि > मोघानि पश्यंस्त्रिदशारिराजः। > विसिस्मिये लक्ष्मणलाघवेन > पुनश्च बाणान् निशितान् मुमोच॥ १०२॥ Finding all those streams of arrows also ineffectual, the ruler of ogres (the enemies of gods) felt astonished at Lakṣmaṇa’s skill and began to discharge pointed arrows anew. (102) > स लक्ष्मणश्चापि शिताञ्शिताग्रान् > महेन्द्रतुल्योऽशनिभीमवेगान्। > संधाय चापे ज्वलनप्रकाशान् > ससर्ज रक्षोधिपतेर्वधाय॥ १०३॥ Nay, fitting to his bow sharp arrows with whetted points, flying with terrible velocity of lightning and shining like fire, the celebrated Lakṣmaṇa, too, a compeer of the mighty Indra, shot them for the destruction of Rāvaṇa, the suzerain lord of ogres. (103) > स तान् प्रचिच्छेद हि राक्षसेन्द्रः > शिताञ्शराँल्लक्ष्मणमाजघान। > शरेण कालाग्निसमप्रभेण > स्वयंभुदत्तेन ललाटदेशे॥ १०४॥ The aforesaid ruler of ogres, however, cut to pieces those pointed arrows and struck Lakṣmaṇa in the forehead with a shaft resplendent as the fire of Universal Dissolution, gifted to him by Brahmā, the self-born creator. (104) > स लक्ष्मणो रावणसायकार्त- > श्चचाल चापं शिथिलं प्रगृह्य। > पुनश्च संज्ञां प्रतिलभ्य कृच्छ्रा- > च्चिच्छेद चापं त्रिदशेन्द्रशत्रोः॥ १०५॥ Grasping his bow feebly when hurt by the arrow of Rāvaṇa, the celebrated Lakṣmaṇa reeled. Regaining his senses with difficulty, however, he tore asunder the bow of the enemy of Indra, the ruler of gods. (105) > निकृत्तचापं त्रिभिराजघान > बाणैस्तदा दाशरथिः शिताग्रैः। > स सायकार्तो विचचाल राजा > कृच्छ्राच्च संज्ञां पुनराससाद॥ १०६॥ Lakṣmaṇa (son of Daśaratha) then struck Rāvaṇa (whose bow had been cut to pieces) with three sharp-pointed arrows. Hurt by the shafts, the aforesaid king swooned and recovered his consciousness with difficulty. (106) > स कृत्तचापः शरताडितश्च > मेदार्द्रगात्रो रुधिरावसिक्तः। > जग्राह शक्तिं स्वयमुग्रशक्तिः > स्वयंभुदत्तां युधि देवशत्रुः॥ १०७॥ Struck with arrows and bathed in blood, his bow having been cut, and his limbs splattered with fat, Rāvaṇa (the enemy of gods), who was himself endowed with formidable energy, seized on the battlefield a javelin, gifted to him by Brahmā, the self-born creator. (107) > स तां सधूमानलसंनिकाशां > वित्रासनां संयति वानराणाम्। > चिक्षेप शक्तिं तरसा ज्वलन्तीं > सौमित्रये राक्षसराष्ट्रनाथः॥ १०८॥ That guardian of the ogre kingdom flung with fury at Lakṣmaṇa that flaming javelin, which shone brightly like a fire crowned with smoke and constituted the terror of the monkeys on the field of battle. (108) > तामापतन्तीं भरतानुजोऽस्त्रै- > र्जघान बाणैश्च हुताग्निकल्पैः। > तथापि सा तस्य विवेश शक्ति- > र्भुजान्तरं दाशरथेर्विशालम्॥ १०९॥ Lakṣmaṇa (a younger brother of Bharata) struck the javelin, even as it came flying towards him with weapons and flame-like shafts. Nevertheless that javelin entered the broad chest of Lakṣmaṇa, the aforesaid son of Daśaratha. (109) > स शक्तिमाञ्शक्तिसमाहतः सन् > जज्वाल भूमौ स रघुप्रवीरः। > तं विह्वलन्तं सहसाभ्युपेत्य > जग्राह राजा तरसा भुजाभ्याम्॥ ११०॥ Grievously hurt by the javelin, that well-known, powerful and pre-eminent hero among the Raghus began to burn with pain as he lay on the ground. Approaching him all of a sudden while he was losing his consciousness, the king of ogres caught him vehemently in his arms. (110) > हिमवान् मन्दरो मेरुस्त्रैलोक्यं वा सहामरैः। > शक्यं भुजाभ्यामुद्धर्तुं न शक्यो भरतानुजः॥ १११॥ But Lakṣmaṇa (a younger brother of Bharata) could not be raised by the same arms of Rāvaṇa, by which the Himālaya, the Mandara and the Meru mountains or even all the three worlds (viz., heaven, earth and the intermediate aerial region) including gods could be easily lifted up. (111) > शक्त्या ब्राह्म्या तु सौमित्रिस्ताडितोऽपि स्तनान्तरे। > विष्णोरमीमांस्यभागमात्मानं प्रत्यनुस्मरत्॥ ११२॥ Even though wounded in the space in between the two breasts by a javelin (which originally belonged to Brahmā), Lakṣmaṇa recalled himself to be an inconceivable part of Lord Viṣṇu. (112) > ततो दानवदर्पघ्नं सौमित्रिं देवकण्टकः। > तं पीडयित्वा बाहुभ्यां न प्रभुर्लङ्घनेऽभवत्॥ ११३॥ Therefore, even on pressing between his arms Lakṣmaṇa (son of Sumitrā), who was capable of crushing the pride of demons, Rāvaṇa (a thorn in the side of gods) was not able to lift him up. (113) > ततः क्रुद्धो वायुसुतो रावणं समभिद्रवत्। > आजघानोरसि क्रुद्धो वज्रकल्पेन मुष्टिना॥ ११४॥ Filled with rage, Hanumān, son of the wind-god, thereupon darted towards Rāvaṇa. Full of fury he struck the latter in the chest with his fist, which came as a thunderbolt. (114) > तेन मुष्टिप्रहारेण रावणो राक्षसेश्वरः। > जानुभ्यामगमद् भूमौ चचाल च पपात च॥ ११५॥ Under that blow of his fist, Rāvaṇa, the lord of ogres, fell to the floor of his chariot on his knees, reeled and lay prostrate. (115) > आस्यैश्च नेत्रैः श्रवणैः पपात रुधिरं बहु। > विघूर्णमानो निश्चेष्टो रथोपस्थ उपाविशत्॥ ११६॥ Blood flowed copiously through his mouths, eyes and ears. Nay, rolling about, he sank motionless into the hinder-part of his chariot. (116) > विसंज्ञो मूर्च्छितश्चासीन्न च स्थानं समालभत्। > विसंज्ञं रावणं दृष्ट्वा समरे भीमविक्रमम्॥ ११७॥ > ऋषयो वानराश्चैव नेदुर्देवाश्च सासुराः। > हनूमानथ तेजस्वी लक्ष्मणं रावणार्दितम्॥ ११८॥ > आनयद् राघवाभ्याशं बाहुभ्यां परिगृह्य तम्। > वायुसूनोः सुहृत्त्वेन भक्त्या परमया च सः। > शत्रूणामप्यकम्प्योऽपि लघुत्वमगमत् कपेः॥ ११९॥ Rāvaṇa fainted, and as such lost his consciousness and could not know where he was. Seeing Rāvaṇa of redoubtable prowess in combat, senseless, the Ṛṣis (seers of Vedic Mantras) as well as the monkeys as also the gods including the demons (invisibly present on the scene) shouted in joy. Clasping Lakṣmaṇa, wounded by Rāvaṇa, with his arms, the courageous Hanumān forthwith brought him to the presence of Śrī Rāma (a scion of Raghu). Due to Hanumān’s affection and extreme devotion to him, Lakṣmaṇa became light for the former, even though he was unshakable for his enemies. (117—119) > तं समुत्सृज्य सा शक्तिः सौमित्रिं युधि निर्जितम्। > रावणस्य रथे तस्मिन् स्थानं पुनरुपागमत्॥ १२०॥ Leaving for good Sumitrā’s son, who had been well-nigh vanquished in battle, the aforesaid javelin returned to its allotted position in the well-known chariot of Rāvaṇa. (120) > रावणोऽपि महातेजाः प्राप्य संज्ञां महाहवे। > आददे निशितान् बाणाञ्जग्राह च महद्धनुः॥ १२१॥ Regaining his consciousness in the course of the major conflict, Rāvaṇa too, who was endowed with extraordinary energy, took up sharp arrows and further seized a large bow. (121) > आश्वस्तश्च विशल्यश्च लक्ष्मणः शत्रुसूदनः। > विष्णोर्भागममीमांस्यमात्मानं प्रत्यनुस्मरन्॥ १२२॥ Recollecting himself to be an inconceivable part of Lord Viṣṇu, Lakṣmaṇa too, the destroyer of his enemies, regained his consciousness and had his wounds healed up. (122) > निपातितमहावीरां वानराणां महाचमूम्। > राघवस्तु रणे दृष्ट्वा रावणं समभिद्रवत्॥ १२३॥ Finding that the huge army of monkeys had its mighty heroes struck down on the battlefield, Śrī Rāma (a scion of Raghu) for his part duly assailed Rāvaṇa. (123) > अथैनमनुसंक्रम्य हनूमान् वाक्यमब्रवीत्। > मम पृष्ठं समारुह्य राक्षसं शास्तुमर्हसि॥ १२४॥ > विष्णुर्यथा गरुत्मन्तमारुह्यामरवैरिणम्। > तच्छ्रुत्वा राघवो वाक्यं वायुपुत्रेण भाषितम्॥ १२५॥ > अथारुरोह सहसा हनूमन्तं महाकपिम्। > रथस्थं रावणं संख्ये ददर्श मनुजाधिपः॥ १२६॥ Approaching him, Hanumān forthwith submitted as follows: “You should subdue the ogre only after climbing on my shoulders even as Lord Viṣṇu tamed Madhu (an enemy of gods) after mounting the back of Garuḍa (the king of birds, His own carrier).” Hearing the aforesaid prayer uttered by Hanumān (son of the wind-god), Śrī Rāma (a scion of Raghu) thereupon precipitately climbed on the shoulders of the great monkey, Hanumān. Śrī Rāma (the suzerain lord of human beings) saw Rāvaṇa mounted on his chariot on the field of battle. (124—126) > तमालोक्य महातेजाः प्रदुद्राव स रावणम्। > वैरोचनमिव क्रुद्धो विष्णुरभ्युद्यतायुधः॥ १२७॥ Beholding him, Śrī Rāma, who was endowed with extraordinary energy, rushed furiously towards Rāvaṇa, even as Viṣṇu darted with his discus upraised against the demon Bali, son of Virocana. (127) > ज्याशब्दमकरोत् तीव्रं वज्रनिष्पेषनिष्ठुरम्। > गिरा गम्भीरया रामो राक्षसेन्द्रमुवाच ह॥ १२८॥ He caused the string of his bow to make a sharp ringing sound, piercing as a clap of thunder by drawing it and spoke as follows to Rāvaṇa, the ruler of ogres, in a deep voice, so the tradition goes: (128) > तिष्ठ तिष्ठ मम त्वं हि कृत्वा विप्रियमीदृशम्। > क्व नु राक्षसशार्दूल गत्वा मोक्षमवाप्स्यसि॥ १२९॥ “Forbear, forbear, O tiger among ogres! Going whither will you get deliverance after giving me such offence? (129) > यदीन्द्रवैवस्वतभास्करान् वा > स्वयंभुवैश्वानरशंकरान् वा। > गमिष्यसि त्वं दशधा दिशो वा > तथापि मे नाद्य गतो विमोक्ष्यसे॥ १३०॥ “If you fly for protection either to Indra (the ruler of gods), Yama (son of the sun-god) and the sun-god (himself) or to Brahmā (the self-born creator), the god of fire, or Lord Śiva (who brings prosperity to all) or in the ten directions; nevertheless you shall not escape from my hands today even if gone there. (130) > यश्चैष शक्त्या निहतस्त्वयाद्य > गच्छन् विषादं सहसाभ्युपेत्य। > स एष रक्षोगणराज मृत्युः > सपुत्रपौत्रस्य तवाद्य युद्धे॥ १३१॥ “The same Lakṣmaṇa who, on having fallen a prey to insensibility when grievously hurt by you with a javelin today, you having arrived in my presence shall prove to be death not only of yourself but also of your sons and grandsons on the battlefield. (131) > एतेन चात्यद्भुतदर्शनानि > शरैर्जनस्थानकृतालयानि। > चतुर्दशान्यात्तवरायुधानि > रक्षःसहस्राणि निषूदितानि॥ १३२॥ “By this adversary of yours, viz., myself, were exterminated with his arrows fourteen thousand ogres of exceedingly weird looks, who had taken up their abode in Janasthāna and pressed excellent weapons into their service.” (132) > राघवस्य वचः श्रुत्वा राक्षसेन्द्रो महाबलः। > वायुपुत्रं महावेगं वहन्तं राघवं रणे॥ १३३॥ > रोषेण महताऽऽविष्टः पूर्ववैरमनुस्मरन्। > आजघान शरैर्दीप्तैः कालानलशिखोपमैः॥ १३४॥ Seized with violent anger on hearing the speech of Śrī Rāma (a scion of Raghu), and recollecting his former enmity, Rāvaṇa (the ruler of ogres), who was endowed with extraordinary might, struck with flaming arrows, resembling the tongues of the destructive fire at the time of Universal Dissolution, Hanumān (son of the wind-god), who was full of great impetuosity and bore Śrī Rāma (a scion of Raghu) on the field of battle, severely injuring him. (133-34) > राक्षसेनाहवे तस्य ताडितस्यापि सायकैः। > स्वभावतेजोयुक्तस्य भूयस्तेजोऽभ्यवर्धत॥ १३५॥ The vigour of Hanumān, who was endowed with native energy, grew all the more even when he was struck with arrows by the ogre, Rāvaṇa, on the battlefield. (135) > ततो रामो महातेजा रावणेन कृतव्रणम्। > दृष्ट्वा प्लवगशार्दूलं क्रोधस्य वशमेयिवान्॥ १३६॥ Śrī Rāma, who was endowed with extraordinary energy, was seized with anger on seeing Hanumān (a tiger among the monkeys) wounded by Rāvaṇa. (136) > तस्याभिसंक्रम्य रथं सचक्रं > साश्वध्वजच्छत्रमहापताकम्। > ससारथिं साशनिशूलखड्गं > रामः प्रचिच्छेद शितैः शराग्रैः॥ १३७॥ Finding Rāvaṇa, advancing towards his chariots, Śrī Rāma tore it into pieces with its wheels, horses, standard, canopy, huge pennon, charioteer, Aśanis (a kind of missile), pikes and swords with the sharp heads of his arrows. (137) > अथेन्द्रशत्रुं तरसा जघान > बाणेन वज्राशनिसंनिभेन। > भुजान्तरे व्यूढसुजातरूपे > वज्रेण मेरुं भगवानिवेन्द्रः॥ १३८॥ Then with his shaft shining brightly as the thunderbolt and Aśani, Śrī Rāma now struck with vehemence Rāvaṇa (the enemy of Indra) in his broad and lovely-looking chest (lit., the space between the arms), even as the mighty Indra would strike the Meru mountain with his thunderbolt. (138) > यो वज्रपाताशनिसंनिपाता- > न्न चुक्षुभे नापि चचाल राजा। > स रामबाणाभिहतो भृशार्त- > श्चचाल चापं च मुमोच वीरः॥ १३९॥ > तं विह्वलन्तं प्रसमीक्ष्य रामः > समाददे दीप्तमथार्धचन्द्रम्। > तेनार्कवर्णं सहसा किरीटं > चिच्छेद रक्षोधिपतेर्महात्मा॥ १४०॥ That heroic monarch who never felt disturbed, much less shook under the impact of the thunderbolt of Indra or of lightning, reeled when struck by the arrow of Śrī Rāma, greatly agonized as he was and let fall his bow. Seeing him swooning, the high-souled Śrī Rāma forthwith took up a flaming arrow with a crescent-shaped head and hastily shattered with it the diadem of Rāvaṇa (the suzerain lord of ogres), which was bright as the sun. (139-140) > तं निर्विषाशीविषसंनिकाशं > शान्तार्चिषं सूर्यमिवाप्रकाशम्। > गतश्रियं कृत्तकिरीटकूट- > मुवाच रामो युधि राक्षसेन्द्रम्॥ १४१॥ Śrī Rāma then spoke as follows to the ruler of ogres who closely resembled a venomous snake rid of its poison and was divested of his splendour like the sun whose rays had disappeared and whose glory had departed, his diadems having been torn asunder: (141) > कृतं त्वया कर्म महत् सुभीमं > हतप्रवीरश्च कृतस्त्वयाहम्। > तस्मात् परिश्रान्त इति व्यवस्य > न त्वां शरैर्मृत्युवशं नयामि॥ १४२॥ “A great and exceedingly terrible feat has been accomplished by you and my pre-eminent champions have been killed by you. Knowing that you have been fully exhausted thereby, I shall not put you under the sway of Death with my shafts. (142) > प्रयाहि जानामि रणार्दितस्त्वं > प्रविश्य रात्रिंचरराज लङ्काम्। > आश्वस्य निर्याहि रथी च धन्वी > तदा बलं प्रेक्ष्यसि मे रथस्थः॥ १४३॥ “I know you stand agonized through continued fighting. Therefore, depart for the present, O king of the rangers of the night! Re-entering Laṅkā and resting awhile, sally forth again, duly mounted on a chariot and armed with a bow, then, remaining seated in your car, you shall witness my might.” (143) > स एवमुक्तो हतदर्पहर्षो > निकृत्तचापः स हताश्वसूतः। > शरार्दितो भग्नमहाकिरीटो > विवेश लङ्कां सहसा स्म राजा॥ १४४॥ Consoled in these words, the celebrated king—whose vanity and joy had been crushed, whose bow had been lacerated to pieces, whose horses and charioteer had been killed, whose big diadem had been shattered and who had been wounded with arrows—hastily (re-) entered Laṅkā. (144) > तस्मिन् प्रविष्टे रजनीचरेन्द्रे > महाबले दानवदेवशत्रौ। > हरीन् विशल्यान् सह लक्ष्मणेन > चकार रामः परमाहवाग्रे॥ १४५॥ The aforesaid lord of the prowlers of the night, the enemy of gods and demons alike, who was endowed with extraordinary might, having withdrawn, Śrī Rāma with Lakṣmaṇa drew out the arrows from the bodies of the monkeys in the forefront of the vast battle-field. (145) > तस्मिन् प्रभग्ने त्रिदशेन्द्रशत्रौ > सुरासुरा भूतगणा दिशश्च। > ससागराः सर्षिमहोरगाश्च > तथैव भूम्यम्बुचराः प्रहृष्टाः॥ १४६॥ On that enemy of Indra (the ruler of gods) having been routed, the gods as well as the guardians of the four quarters including the seas, the Ṛṣis (seers of Vedic Mantras) and large serpents and, even so, the creatures of land and water felt highly rejoiced. (146) Book: https://ramayana.com/valmiki-ramayana --- Source: Gita Press, Gorakhpur editions. 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