Рамаяна: Том 2: Араньяканда, Кишкиндхаканда и Сундараканда · Часть 61
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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nkeys, ye will soon after behold the Jalada sea,
striking terror into all beings. There presideth that mighty ire-born
Energy of him,[135] (embodied in) the mouth of a mule. This wondrous
(universe) containing mobile and immobile things and fraught with great
impetus, is the aliment of this Energy. There are heard the cries of
feeble creatures inhabiting the sea, who began to wail on witnessing the
mouth of the mule. On the north of the Swadu sea, lie thirteen _yojanas_
(of land), named Jatarupacila,[136] exceeding spacious, and of the
splendour of gold. There, ye monkeys, ye will behold that serpent, the
holder of Earth--resembling the moon, and with expansive eyes like
lotus-petals--seated at the summit of the mount,-- that one worshipped
of all deities, having a thousand heads,-- the god Ananta, clad in blue
apparel. And by the dais (there) at the top of the mount is the golden
palm, planted by that high souled one,--which is like a banner. The
chief of the celestials reared it in the Eastern region. After that is
the fair Rising mountain. Its golden peak measuring a hundred _yojanas_,
reaching unto the heavens, rises nobly, with mountains at its base; and
looks beautiful with Salas, palms, Tamalas, and flowering
Karnikaras,--golden, splendid and resembling the sun. There,[137]
spreading a _yojana_ around, towering up ten, is the peak named
Saumanasa--all certainly of gold. There, formerly on the occasion of
invading the earth with three paces, that foremost of persons, Vishnu,
planting his first foot, planted the other on the summit of Meru. The
sun, having passed by Jamvudwipa on the north, and, arriving at that
mighty and eminent summit, (Saumanasa), again becometh visible to the
dwellers of Jamvudwipa. There are seen those Valakhilya Maharshis, named
Vaikhanasas,--wearing the hue of the sun, leading an ascetic mode of
life. This is the island of Sudarcana, before which all creatures
inspire energy and have their sight granted to them. You should search
for Ravana with Vaidehi all round the top of that mountain as well as in
its forests and woods. (Here) the first twilight enfolded in the glory
of the golden hill and that of the high-souled Sun, appeareth roseate.
As this is the first gateway of both Earth and Heaven, and as the sun
first rises in this quarter, this is called the East. Ye should search
the breast of its mountain, and fountains, and caves for Ravana in
company with Vaidehi. Beyond that, is the exceedingly impassable Eastern
quarter, thronged by the celestials,--covered with darkness and devoid
of the sun and the moon. Do ye search for Janaki in all those rocks,
woods and streams as well as in such spots as I have not mentioned. Ye
foremost of monkeys, the monkeys are competent to proceed thus far.
Beyond this, of the tract without sun and without limit, I know nothing.
Meeting with Vaidehi and (arriving at) Ravana's mansion, do ye, having
reached the Rising hill, turn back, when it shall be a full month. Do
not stay longer than a month. If ye do, ye shall be slain by me. Having
attained your end, do ye turn back, having met with Maithili. Having
adroitly explored (the tract) loved of Mahendra, plated with woods, do
ye, ye monkeys, having come at Sita--the beloved wife of that descendant
of Raghu--desist, attaining happiness."
[134] The commentator explains: _energy darted from the three
orders.--T._
[135] Sage Aurvi.--T.
[136] Lit. _of gold and stone.--T._
[137] The commentator says that this locative refers to the summit of
the Rising hill.--T.
SECTION XLI.
Then having sent away that mighty host of monkeys, Sugriva despatched to
the South others competent to perform tlie several tasks entrusted to
them. And appointing the exceedingly mighty Angada as the leader of
those heroic monkeys, that hero, the lord of monkey bands, conversant
with the countries intended to be explored, despatched heroes endowed
with speed and prowess, headed by Angada, Nila the son of Fire, and the
monkey Hanuman, and the exceedingly energetic Jambavan, son unto the
Great-father, and Suhotra, and Sarari, and Saragulma, Gaya, Gavakshya,
and Gavaya, Sushena, Vrishabha, Mainda, Dwivida, and Gandhamadana, and
Ulkamukha and Ananga--sons of Fire both. And the lord of monkeys began
to describe unto the monkey-chiefs those tracts in those directions,
that were difficult of access. "Ye will behold Vindhya having an hundred
summits, and brushed with various trees and shrubs, and the romantic
river Narmada, frequented by mighty serpents; and the Godavari,[138] and
that mighty river, the captivating Krishnaveni, and the Mekhalas and
Utkalas, and the cities of Dacarna; and Avravanti and Avanti, and the
Vidarbhas and Nishtikas and the charming Mahishakas.[139] And ye will
see also the Matsyas and Kalingas and Kaucikas all round, and the forest
of Dandaka, with mountains, rivers and caverns; and the river
Godavari,[140] and the Andhras, and Paundras, the Cholas, the Pandyas,
and the Keralas. Then shall ye repair to the mountain Ayomukha,[141]
plated with ore, having taking summits, graceful, furnished with
picturesque flowering woods,-- the mighty mountain having groves of
excellent sandal. At the foot of the Malaya mountain endeued with
exceeding energy, ye will behold the noble stream Kaveri, of pleasant
waters, where sport troops of Apsaras. (There) you will see that
foremost of saints, Agastya, resembling the sun. Permitted by that
gratified high-souled one, ye will cross over the great river,
Tamraparni, abounding in alligators. Like a youthful female in relation
to her lover, she (Tamraparni), with both her waters as well as islets
concealed under beautiful sandal woods, bathes in the sea. Proceeding
(therefrom), the monkeys shall see the grand golden gates belonging to
the walls of the capital of the Pandyas. Then arriving at the main, ye
shall ascertain your ability or otherwise of crossing the same. In the
bosom of the deep there, Agastya hath placed that foremost of
mountains--the charming Mahendra, having picturesque plateaus; golden,
and beautiful,--with a portion of it sunk in the great ocean. For aye,
He of a thousand eyes at _Parvas_ visiteth this mountain embellished by
various blossoming trees and creepers; beauteous with divinities, and
saints, and the foremost Yakshas and Apsaras; thronged by numbers of
Siddhas and Charanas; and of surpassing loveliness. On its other shore
is an island extending over an hundred _yojanas_, inaccessible to
men[142] and of splendid aspect. Do ye explore it all round. There, in
particular, ye must every way search for Sita. That country belongs to
the impious Ravana, worthy of being slain--the lord of Rakshasas, like
unto the thousand-eyed (deity) in splendour. In the midst of the
Southern sea belonging to him (Ravana), there is a Rakshasi, named Anga,
who procureth her prey by casting her shadow. Having (by your search)
satisfied yourselves as to those countries where ye might suspect Sita
to be, do ye, your doubts dispelled, proceeding beyond that, (Lanka),
search for the spouse of that monarch endeued with unbounded energy. In
the sea extending over an hundred _yojanas_, a lovely hill, named
Pushpitaka, the abode of Siddhas and Charanas; resembling the rays of
the sun or the moon,-- resting on the waters of the ocean, looks
splendid, piercing the heavens with its giant peaks. Of this (mountain),
there is a particular golden summit, which the sun approaches. It is
incapable of being beheld by the ungrateful or the atheistical. Bowing
your heads down unto this hill, let the monkeys search on. Leaving
behind that irrepressible one, (ye will come upon) a mountain difficult
of approach, extending over fourteen _yojanas_, named Suryyavan. Passing
by that also, (ye will see) a mountain, named Vidyut, filled with trees,
beautiful at all seasons, and bearing all desirable fruits. There,
feeding upon excellent and costly fruits and roots, and drinking
delicious honey, let the monkeys pass beyond it. There is the hill named
Kunjara, grateful both to the eye and the mind,--where Vicwakarma had
built the abode of Agastya.[143] There (rises) that stately golden pile,
adorned with various gems, extending over one _yojana_, and ten in
height. In it[144] also there is that palace, which is the abode of
snakes; having spacious ways, incapable of being captured, guarded
around, and protected by dreadful snakes and sharp-toothed serpents of
virulent poison; where dwelleth Vasuki, the exceedingly terrible king of
snakes. Proceeding heedfully, ye must explore that Bhogavati palace; as
also whatever concealed places may lie there. Going beyond that place,
(ye will see) the mighty mountain named Rhrishava, in the form of a
bull, full of all gems, and possessed of grace,-- where are produced
excellent _Gocirshaka_, _Padmaka_, and _Haricyama_ sandals, and which in
effulgence resembles fire. But, seeing that sandal, ye must by no means
ask any questions: certain Gandharbas, named Rohitas, are on guard over
that wood--the lords of Gandharbas, in splendour like unto five
suns,--Cailusha, Gramani, Ciksha, Cuka, and Babhru. After that,
(Rhishava), at the extremity of the Earth is the abode of persons of
pious acts, whose bodies are composed of the Sun, the Moon and Fire. And
there reside persons who have won the heavenly regions. After that are
the awful regions of the ancestral manes, which ye must not approach.
This is the metropolis of Yama, covered by deep gloom. Ye heroic monkey
chiefs, ye can seek thus far. Further there is no course for those
endeued with motion. Having examined all these, as well others that may
come within your ken, it behoves you, after having ascertained Vaidehi's
course, to return (hither). He that, returning within a month, shall
say,--"I have seen Sita," shall pass his days in happiness, enjoying
affluence like mine own and indulging all pleasures. He shall be dearer
unto me than life itself, and none dearer (unto me) than he; and
although he might commit innumerable wrongs, still should he become my
friend. Possessed of immeasurable strength and prowess, and sprung from
lines crowned with sterling virtues, do ye strive manfully in such a
glorious way that the king's daughter may be recovered."
[138] The commentator says, "The Godavari flowing through the countries
to the east of the Vindya mountains."--T.
[139] Some texts read--Rishtikas instead.--T.
[140] The tract, according to Ramanuja, watered by the Godavari in the
vicinity of Dandaka.--T.
[141] Another name of this hill is Malaya.--T.
[142] "Because," says the commentator, "of the profusion of gold in
it."--T.
[143] _i. e. in that hill._
[144] _i. e. in that hill._
SECTION XLII.
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