Рамаяна: Том 1: Балаканда и Айодхьяканда · Часть 13
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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And once upon a time, when the virtuous king Dacaratha, surrounded by
his priests and friends, was reflecting about the nuptials of his sons,
unto that high-souled one engaged in thought in the midst of his
counsellors came the mighty ascetic Viswamitra. And desirous of seeing
the king, he said unto the warders,--"Do ye speedily announce that I,
Gadhi's son, sprung in the Kucika line, have come!" Hearing those words
of his, they urged on by them, all hurriedly began to run towards the
royal chambers. And coming to the royal apartments, they communicated to
Ikshwaku's descendant the arrival of the ascetic Viswamitra. Hearing
those words of theirs, Dacaratha surrounded by his priests, went out
delightedly to meet him, like Vasava going out to meet Vrihashpati.[29]
And having come unto that ascetic observing vows and of flaming energy,
the monarch with a cheerful countenance offered him the _Arghya_. And
there- upon, having accepted the king's _Arghya_ in accordance with the
ordinance, he enquired of the lord of men as to his continued prosperity
and peace. And the exceedingly virtuous descendant of Kucika asked the
king concerning the welfare of the exchequer, and the provinces; and the
peace of his friends and acquaintances. "And are thy captains
submissive: and hast thou vanquished thy foes? And hast thou performed
well the human and the divine rites?" And approaching Vasishtha and the
other anchorites, that foremost of ascetics of exalted piety duly asked
them touching their welfare. And having been properly received by the
monarch, they with glad hearts entered the royal residence, and sat them
down according to precedence. Then gladly worshipping the mighty
ascetic, Viswamitra, the exceedingly generous king, well-pleased,
addressed him, saying,--"Like unto the obtaining of ambrosia, like unto
a shower in a land suffering from drouth, like unto the birth of sons of
worthy wives to him without issue, like unto the recovery of a lost
thing, yea,--like unto the dawning of a mighty joy, I consider this thy
arrival. illustrious ascetic, thou art well come. What is even that
which is nearest to thy heart. What shall I do for thee, experiencing
sincere pleasure? Thou, O Brahmana, art worthy of my best services. By
luck it is that, O bestower of honor, I have gained thee. To-day my
birth hath been crowned with fruit--to day hath my life attained its
object. And truly yesternight hath been succeeded by an auspicious
morning, since I have beheld thee. Having first attained exceeding
effulgence by virtue of austerities performed for obtaining the title of
_Rajarshi_, thou hast afterwards obtained the status of a _Brahmarshi_.
Thou art worthy of manifold homage from me. This thy exceedingly holy
arrival appeareth wonderful. O lord, by beholding thee, surely my body
hath been rendered pure. Tell me, what is it that thou wouldst
have,--and what is the purpose of thy coming? I wish that I may be
obliged by doing thy will. And, O thou of excellent vows, thou ought not
to hesitate. I will every way accomplish thy will for thou art my god. O
regnerate one, surely great prosperity cometh to me in consequence of
thy coming, in as much as it shall be the means of bringing me entire
and excellent merit, O Brahmana!" Hearing this soul-soothing,
ear-charming, and free-humble speech that was uttered, that illustrious
prime of ascetics crowned with virtues, and furnished with all
perfections, experienced exceeding delight.
[25] The ninth lunar mansion.--T.
[26] Otherwise called _Uttarabhadrapada_ and _Purvabhadrapada_.--T.
[27] The ninth of the planets.--T.
[28] The Moon is a male in Sanskrit.--T.
[29] The text has _Brahmanam_. Vrihashpati is the Brahma of the
gods--_Vrhashpatir devanam Brahma_,--according to Sruti--T
SECTION XIX.
Hearing those astonishing words of that lion-like king, the
highly-energetic Viswamitra with his down standing on end, said,--"O
foremost of kings, sprung from an illustrious line, and having Vasishtha
for thy guide, these words become thee alone on earth and no one else.
Do thou, O best of kings, ascertain thy course in respect of the matter
I bear in my heart; and do thou prove firm in promise! For celebrating a
sacrifice, I, O foremost of men, abide by some prescribed course. And it
comes to pass that two Rakshasas assuming shapes at will, have become
bent upon disturbing the ceremony. And in that sacrifice which I have
determined to bring to a completion, and which is on the eve of being
completed, both these Rakshasas, Maricha and Suvihu, accomplished in
arms and possessed of prowess, shower flesh and gore upon the altar. And
on that ceremony being thus disturbed and my purpose thus frustrated, I
considered my labors as all lost, and, therefore, have left my country
in dejection. And, O monarch, I cannot bring myself to vent my wrath;
for such is the nature of that business, that it is not proper for one
engaged in it to utter a curse. Therefore, O foremost of monarchs, it
behoves thee to grant me thy eldest son, the heroic Rama of genuine
prowess, with the side-locks. By virtue of his own divine energy, he,
being protected by me, is capable of even destroying those Rakshasas
disturbing the ceremony. And I will, without doubt,confer upon him
manifold blessings,--by means of which he will secure the golden
opinions of the three worlds. And encountering Rama,they will by no
means be able to stand him, nor is there any other who dares to slay
them. And puffed up with energy, they have become ensnared at the hands
of Kala,[30] --and, O best of monarchs, they are no match for Rama. Nor,
king, ought thou to indulge in paternal affection. For ten nights only
Rama is to remain there, with the object of slaying those foes to my
sacrifice, those Rakshasas disturbing the rites. I tell thee, do thou
consider the Rakshasas as already slain. I know full well Rama of
sterling prowess,--as also the highly-energetic Vasishtha and the other
ascetics present here. And if thou, O king, set thy heart upon acquiring
religious merit and high fame on earth, do thou then grant me Rama! And,
O Kakutstha,[31] if thy counsellors together with the Brahmanas having
Vasishtha at their head, consent, do thou then dismiss Rama! Even this
is my wish,--and he also hath come of age. Do thou, therefore, part with
thy son, the lotus-eyed Rama, for the ten days of the sacrifice! Do thou
act so, O descendant of Raghu, that the time appointed for the ceremony
may not be overpassed. Good betide thee! Let not thy mind indulge in
grief!"
Having said these words consistent with virtue and interest, the
mighty-minded and highly-powerful Viswamitra paused. And hearing the
auspicious words of Viswamitra, that foremost of kings shook with a
mighty sorrow, and became bewildered. Then, having regained his sense,
he rose up and became cast down through apprehension. Having heard the
words of the ascetic, capable of rending the mind and heart, the
bigh-souled king of men became stricken with grief and shook on his
seat.
[30] Yama, the god of death.
[31] From _Kakud_, an emblem of royalty and _Stha_, residing,--meaning
a prince, the grandson of Ikshwaku.--T.
SECTION XX.
Hearing the words of Viswamitra, that best of monarchs remained
insensible for a time,--and then regaining his sense, spake thus,--"My
lotus-eyed Rama is not yet turned of sixteen; and I do not perceive his
fitness to cope with Rakshasas in battle. I am the lord of this
_Akshaukini_[32] of forces. Marching with this, will I engage with the
night- rangers. And these servants of mine are valiant, and warlike, and
accomplished in weapons, and capable of fighting the
Rakshasas,--therefore, it behoveth thee not to take Rama. And myself bow
in hand, stationed at the van of the array, will battle with the rangers
of the night as long as life is spared unto me. And then well protected,
thy sacrifice will hold an unimpeded course. Therefore, I will repair
thither,--and it behoveth thee not to take Rama. And youthful, and
unaccomplished, and not knowing what constitutes strength and what not,
and not equipped with the energy of science,--and unskilful in fight, he
is not a match for Rakshasas,--they being deceitful warriors. Bereft of
Rama, O best of ascetics, I cannot live for a moment. Therefore, it
behoveth thee not to take him. If, O Brahmana, it is thy intention to
take Rama, then, O thou of excellent vows, do thou also take me along
with the _Chaturanga_[33] forces! O Kucika's son, I am sixty thousand
years old; and (at this age) I have obtained Rama after undergoing
extreme troubles,--it therefore becometh thee not to take Rama. And
among the four sons of mine, I find my highest delight in Rama, my
first-born, and the most virtuous of them all,--therefore, it behoveth
thee not to take Rama. What is the prowess of the Rakshasas? And whose
sons are they? And who, pray, are they? And what are the proportions of
their bodies? And who protecteth them, O foremost of ascetics? And by
what means shall either Rama, or my forces, or, O Brahmana, I myself be
able to slay in fight those deceitful warriors--the Rakshasas? Do thou
tell me, adorable one, inflated as they are by virtue of their prowess,
how can I stand them in fight?" Hearing that speech of his, Viswatmitra
said,--"There is a Rakshasa named Ravana, sprung from the line of
Pulastya. Having obtained a boon from Brahma, he boldly opposeth himself
to the three worlds, being possessed of great strength, and prowess, and
backed by innumerable Rakshasas. And, O mighty monarch, I also hear that
that lord of the Rakshasas is the very brother of Vacravana and the son
of the ascetic Vicravan. And when that one possessed of mighty strength
does not stoop to disturb the sacrifice himself, those powerful
Rakshasas, Marich and Suvahu, being incited by him, disturb the rites."
The ascetic having spoken thus, the king then answered him,--"I am
incapable of standing that wicked-souled one in fight. Therefore, do
thou, O thou versed in morality, extend thy favor unto my son! Of
slender fortune as I am, thou art my guide and my god. Even the
celestials and the _Danavas_ and the _Gandharbas_ and the Birds and the
Snakes are incapable of bearing Ravana in battle--what then is man? He
depriveth in conflict even the puissant of their prowess. I cannot fight
either with him or with his forces. And, O foremost of ascetics, whether
thou art accompanied with my son or my forces, thou wilt not be able to
stand him. And how can I, O Brahmana, make over unto thee my son, of
tender years, resembling an immortal, who is ignorant of warfare? I will
not part with my son. The sons of Sunda and Upasunda resemble Kala
himself in battle,--and it is they who are disturbing thy sacrifice.
Therefore I will not part with my son. And Maricha and Suvahu are
possessed of prowess, and accomplished in weapons. But with my friends I
will repair to encounter one of them. If thou do not consent to this, I
beseech thee with my friends, (do thou desist!)" Hearing these words of
the lord of men, a mighty ire took possession of that foremost of
regenerate ones, Kucika's son; and the fire of the Maharshi's wrath
flamed up even like unto a fire fed by fuel and clarified butter.
[32] A complete army consisting of 1,09,350 foot, 65,610 horse, 21,870
chariots, and 21,870 elephants.--T.
[33] An army consisting of foot, horse, elephants, and cars.--T.
SECTION XXI.
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