Рамаяна: Том 2: Араньяканда, Кишкиндхаканда и Сундараканда · Часть 9
Полный четырёхтомник Манматхи Натха Датта, английский, Калькутта, 1891–1894. Все четыре тома конкретного перевода М. Н. Датта: Балаканда, Айодхьяканда, Араньяканда, Кишкиндхаканда, Сундараканда, Юддхаканда и Уттараканда. Полный текст выбранного четырёхтомного издания; это не собрание всех версий Рамаяны.
Все четыре тома конкретного перевода М. Н. Датта: Балаканда, Айодхьяканда, Араньяканда, Кишкиндхаканда, Сундараканда, Юддхаканда и Уттараканда. Полный текст выбранного четырёхтомного издания; это не собрание всех версий Рамаяны.
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As the high-souled Raghava was dwelling there peacefully, after autumn
had departed, the welcome winter commenced. And it came to pass that
once on a time, when the night had passed away and day broke, that son
of Raghu went to the romantic river Godavari for performing his bath.
And as the humble son of Sumitra Rama's puissant brother bearing a water
pitcher in his hand was following Rama along with Sita at his back, the
former said unto Rama, "O sweet-speeched one, now is come that season
which thou hast ever held dear; and as if decorated by which comes on
the entire auspicious year. Now people have their persons rendered rough
from dew; the earth is replenished with corn; water is difficult of
being used; and fire becomes enjoyable. And men having worshipped the
gods and the Pitris by celebrating Agrayana on the occasion of partaking
new rice, have at this season, their sins purged off. The provinces
overflow with food, and abound in milk and articles prepared there-
from; and kings bent on conquest, range about for surveying them. And on
the sun having veered steadily to the quarter presided over by the
Destroyer[16], the north appears like a female without her _tilaka_[17].
Naturally abounding in snow, and now having the sun at a great distance,
the mountain Himavan[18] justly beareth that name. At miday the days are
delightful to a degree to range in, feel highly agreeable, and have
pleasant suns; while shade and water are uncomfortable. And the days now
have mild suns, are covered with dew, severely cold, with the forests
remaining idle[19], and the lotuses destroyed by frost. And now at night
people cannot lie down in unsheltered places; and the nights are
inferred from the presence of Pushya. And at night the atmosphere (being
covered with vapour) looks brown; and it is bitter cold then; and the
hours are long. And the good fortune of the Moon hath fallen to the Sun;
and the disc of the former is reddish with vapour; and like unto a glass
breathed upon, it doth not shine clearly. And the moonlight furnished by
vapour doth not appear pleasant; and like Sita pallid because of
(exposure to) sunshine, is perceptible, but doth not look beauteous. And
at this season the western wind naturally of gelid feel, being permeated
at present with cold, blows with double coldness. And the forests
enveloped in mist, and stocked with wheat and barley, look brilliant at
sunrise, with Kraunchas and cranes crying (in chorus). Golden-hued paddy
slightly inclined, appear graceful, with their heads like unto
date-flowers filled with rice. And the sun although high advanced, yet
having its rays covered with thick mist, appeareth like the moon. And
feeble at the first part of the day, and of agreeable touch at mid-day,
the sunshine, being surcharged with mist, appeareth palish over the face
of the earth. And in the woods, swards covered with green grass, and
with dew-drops on it, look handsome on the morning sun brightening it
up. And wild elephants waxing exceedingly thirsty, draw away their
trunks, just as they touch beautifully clear and cold water. And those
aquatic fowls seated by, do not dip themselves in the water, like unto
cravens shunning fight. And the rows of trees, shorn of their blossoms,
on being enveloped with dew at night and mist at morn, look as if they
were fast asleep. And the streams appear with their waters enveloped in
vapour,and the cranes, perceived through their cries, and their banks
having their sands wet. And what on account of the snow-fall, what of
the mildness of the sun, and what through the cold, water even when it
is on a mountain top, tastes sweet. And lotuses afflicted by the cold,
with the stalks only left, and with their petals dropping down and their
pericarps and filaments shrivelled up, do not appear beautiful. And, O
foremost of men, at this season, influenced by regard for thee, Bharata
undergoing affliction of spirit, is performing mortifications in the
city. And forsaking kingdom, and dignity, and the many and various
enjoyments, Bharata practising asceticism and restraining himself in
respect of food, in this winter lieth down on the bare earth. And he
also, for certain, at this hour of the day, surrounded by his subjects,
daily wendeth to the river Sarayu for performing his ablutions. Brought
up in luxury, and exceedingly tender, how can he, afflicted with cold,
perform his ablutions during the latter part of the night? Of eyes
resembling lotus petals, grey-hued, endued with grace, with a navel
depressed, and mighty, Bharata understandeth righteousness, is
truth-speaking, of restrained senses (in respect of others' wives) and
also of subdued senses. And he speaketh fair, and is sweet-tempered, and
long-armed and the vanquisher of foes. And renouncing various pleasures,
he hath devoted himself unto the noble one. Thy high-souled brother hath
secured heaven, since he, resorting to asceticism, is imitating thee
that resident in the woods. The saying that people follow their mother
and not their father, is falsified in the case of Bharata. How can
mother Kaikeyi, whose husband is Dacaratha and son the righteous
Bharata, have such crooked way?" As the virtuous Lakshmana was speaking
thus from affection, Raghava, not bearing the blame cast upon his mother
(Kaikeyi), said, "My brother, thou shouldst by no means, tax our second
mother. Do thou talk of that lord of the Ikshwaku race, Bharata. Albeit
my mind is firm as regards my sojourn in the woods, yet is my mind
unsteady, being inflamed with affection for Bharata. I remember his dear
sweet words, taking the heart, resembling ambrosia, filling the soul
with delight. When shall I, O son of Raghu, meet with the high-souled
Bharata, and the heroic Satrughna, and thyself?[20]" Having bewailed
thus, Kakutstha, coming to the river Godavari, there performed his
ablutions in company with younger brother and Sita. Then having offered
his adorations with water unto the gods and the Pitris, those sinless
hymned the risen sun as well as the celestials. Having with Sita as the
second and Lakshmana, performed his bath. Rama looked beautiful like
that lord the reverend Rudra in company with Nandi and the daughter of
the king of mountains.
[16] _i. e._--The South.--T.
[17] A mark made with colored earths or unguents upon the forehead and
between the eye-brows either by way of ornament or a sectarial
distinction.--T.
[18] _Himavan_ means _having snow._--T.
[19] 'Of antres vast and deserts idle.' _Othello_. Although not in
common use, the word is very picturesque, and hence the
adoption.--T.
[20] Thyself, the meaning is evident when shall we all meet
together.--T.
SECTION XVII.
Having bathed, Rfima, Sit! and Sumitri's son went to their own asylum
from the banks of the Godavari. Arriving at the asylum, Raghava along
with Lakshmana, performing his morning devotions, entered the cottage.
And honored of the Maharshis Rama happily dwelt in that cottage; and
seated with Sita that mighty-armed one looked like the Moon in
conjunction with Chitra. And he carried on various converse with his
brother Lakshmana. As Rama was thus seated with his mind engrossed in
that talk, A Rakshasi came to that region at her will. And that one
named Surpanakha, sister unto the ten-necked Rakshasa, coming upon Rama,
saw him like a celestial, having a leonine chest, mighty-arms, and
expansive eyes resembling lotus leaves, with the powerful gait of the
elephant, wearing a head of matted locks, with a resplendent
countenance, bearing regal marks. And beholding Rama dark-blue like the
lotus, and becoming like Kandarpa himself, and resembling Indra, the
Rakshasi was maddened with desire. Rama was graced with a beauteous
countenance, that Rakshas had a hideous face; Rama had a slender waist,
she had a huge abdomen; he had expansive eyes, she had terrible eyes; he
was gifted with an elegant head of hair, she had coppery hair; Rama was
of a dear presence, she was of an unsightly presence; Rama had a
sonorous voice, she had a hedeous voice; Rama was youthful, the Rakshasi
was an old hag; Rama had mellifluous accents, she had harsh accents;
Rama was ever abiding by justice, she was unruly; Rama was handsome, she
was ugly. That Rakshasi being wrought up with passion addressed Rama
saying "Wearing matted locks, and equipped with bows and arrows, why
hast thou along with thy wife come to this region haunted by Rakshasas?
It behoveth thee to say what the object of thy visit is." Thus accosted
by the Rakshasi, Surpanakha, that subduer of his foes from sincerity of
disposition began to relate everything:--"There was a king named
Dacaratha endeued with the prowess of a celestial. I am his eldest son
known among men by the name of Rama. This is my younger brother (named)
Lakshmana, (ever) serving me. This is my wife, known by the name of
Sita. Commanded by my father and mother, I in obedience to their
mandate, desirous of acquiring religious merits, have for the purpose of
securing righteousness, come to this forest for dwelling here. I also am
anxious to know thee. Whose daughter art thou? And what is thy name, and
what is thy lineage? Possessed of a captivating form, thou appearest to
me as a Rakshasi. Tell me truly why thou hast come here." Hearing these
words the Rakshasi, afflicted with lust, said, "Listen, O Rama. I will
relate everything truly, I am a Rakshasi, capable of wearing shapes at
will. My name is Surpanakha. Striking terror into the hearts of all, I
range this forest alone. My brother is named Ravana.[21] Thou mayst have
heard of him. And he that is given to long sleep --the mighty
Kumbhakarna, the righteous Bibhishana, who never serves the Rakshasas,
and the brothers Khara and Dushana renowned in conflict (are also my
brothers). Rama, I have surpassed them all (in prowess). At first sight
of thee, I approach thee, thou best of men, as my husband with (feelings
of) love. I am endeued with power, and range about at will by virtue of
my strength. Become my husband for ever and a day. What wilt thou do
with Sita? Deformed and unsightly, she is not worthy of thee. I am fit
for thee. Do thou look upon me as a wife. This unsightly grim unchaste
and human one with a lean abdomen, will I devour up, along with this
brother of thine. Then having thy wish, in company with me, thou wilt
range the Dandakas, surveying the various mountain summits and forests."
Thus addressed, Kakutstha having charming eyes, well skilled in speech,
with a smile, began to speak thus.
[21] Another reading is: _my brother is named Ravana--a Rakshasa, and
lord of Rakshasas. He is the son of Viasavan. Thou mayst have
heard of him.--T._
SECTION XVIII.
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