Рамаяна: Том 2: Араньяканда, Кишкиндхаканда и Сундараканда · Часть 64
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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Summoning all the monkeys, that foremost of monkeys, king Sugriva, spake
unto them all touching the success of Rama's work. "The monkey-chiefs,
knowing the stern command of their lord, should search in all these
places." Then, covering up the earth like locusts, they marched away.
Expecting tidings of Sita, Rama remained that month in the vicinity of
that cascade, in company with Lakshmana. And that heroic monkey Satavali
swiftly set out for the northern regions covered by the monarch of
mountains. And that leader of monkey herds, Vinata, proceeded towards
the eastern quarter. And that monkey, Hanuman--leader of
monkey-herds--in company with Tara, Angada and others, went to the
South, inhabited by Agastya. And that lord of monkeys, Sushena, lion
among monkeys, went to the terrible western quarter, protected by
Varuna. Then, having properly despatched (his forces) in all directions,
that general of the monkey hosts, being pleased, gave himself up to
sport. Thus despatched by the king, the monkey-chiefs proceeded apace
respectively towards their destined quarters. And the monkeys possessed
of great strength cried and howled and roared and shouted and rushed and
sent up loud ululations. Thus despatched by the king, the leaders of
monkey-herds, said, "We shall bring back Sita, and slay Ravana. I alone
shall slay Ravana engaged in conflict. And slaying (him), I shall this
very day swiftly carry off Janaka's daughter, trembling because of
fatigue, (saying unto her), 'Rest thou.' I single-handed shall recover
Janaki even from the nether regions. I shall uproot trees and rive
mountains. I shall cleave the earth and vex the deep." (And some said),
"I can, without doubt, clear a Yojana at one bound;" and another said,
"I can clear an hundred;" and a yet another, "I can more than an
hundred. And neither on earth, nor in sea, mountains, woods, nor nether
regions, can my course be obstructed." Thus did the apes proud of their
strength, severally speak in presence of the sovereign of the monkeys.
SECTION XLVI.
On the monkey-chiefs having departed, Rama said unto Sugriva,--"How is
it that thou knowest all the quarters of this earth?" Thereupon, the
self-controlled Sugriva, bowing low, said unto Rama,--"Do thou listen to
my words. I shall relate everything. When Vali pursued the Danava
Dunduvi,[157] wearing the form of a buffalo, towards the Malaya
mountain, Mahisha entered a cave of that mountain. And Vali also,
desirous of slaying the Asura, entered Malaya. And I was made to stand
at the mouth in humble guise; nor did Vali issue out, although a good
year rolled away. Then the cave became filled with blood gushing out
vehemently. Seeing this, I became amazed, and exercised with the poison
of grief on account of my brother. And I, losing my sense, thought that
my superior had for certain been slain. And I placed a crag huge as a
hill at the mouth of the cave. (And thought I), 'Mahisha, unable to
issue out, needs must meet his end.' And despairing of his (Vali's)
life, I retraced my steps to Kishkindha. And obtaining the spacious
kingdom along with Tara and Uma, I began to pass my days in peace in
company with his counsellors. Then came that foremost of monkeys, having
slain him (Mahisha). Thereupon, I, influenced by fear, in consideration
of his dignity, made over to him his monarchy. But Vali, his senses
exercised with sorrow, anxious to slay me, in company with his
counsellors, pursued me, who took to my heels. Hotly pursued and chased
by Vali, I surveyed various streams and woods and cities. And I surveyed
the earth like the hoof-print of a cow, or the image reflected from a
mirror, or a fire-brand whirled (in the air.)[158] Then repairing to the
East, I see various trees, and mountains, and charming caves, and
diverse tanks. And there I behold the Ascending mountain decked with
gold,--and that daily abode of Apsaras--the sea of milk. And chased by
Vali, and flying on, I suddenly veered round, and then again, master,
off I went. And changing that direction, I again made for the South
crowded with trees belonging to Vindhya, and embellished with sandal
woods. Then seeing Vali in the mountain among trees, from the south I,
pursued by Vali, betook myself to the western quarter. And beholding
various countries, and arriving at that foremost and best of mountains--
Asta[159]--I turned to the north; and (passed) Himavat, and Meru, and
the Northern sea. But pursued by Vali, refuge find I none. Then out
spake Hanuman endeued with understanding, 'O king, now I remember me how
that lord of monkeys, Vali, was cursed by Matanga in this very
hermitage. If Vali enters (into this asylum), his head becomes cleft in
hundred. There we shall dwell happily without anxiety,' O king's son,
thereupon, we went to the Rhisyamuka mountain, nor did then Vali enter
there from fear of Matanga. Thus, king, did I actually see all the
world. And from that place I came to this cave."
[157] The real name of this Danava is mayavi. He is confusedly called
Dunduvi and Mahisha, the latter, in consequence of the implication
that his father having assumed the shape of a buffalo, he has also
a like shape.--T.
[158] The commentator remarks that "like the hoof-print of a cow"
espresses the ease with which Sugriva travelled the earth; "like a
fire brand whirled" conveys his vehement speed; and "like the
image reflected on a mirror" signifies the lucidity of his
perception.--T.
[159] The Setting hill.--T.
SECTION XLVII.
The principal monkeys, having been ordered by the monkey-king, speedily
went in all directions to their destinations for the purpose of seeing
Vaidehi. And on all sides they explore watery expanses, and streams, and
lawns, and commons, and cities, and tracts rendered impassable by
torrents. And the leaders of monkey-herds search all those countries,
described by Sugriva,--containing mountains, woods and forests. Engaged
during the day in search of Sita, at night the monkeys seek the ground
(for sleep). In every place, by day coming to trees aye enjoying every
season, and crowned with fruits, the monkeys prepared their beds at
night.[160] Counting that day[161] as the first, the principal monkeys,
after the month had run out, resigning all hope, came to the Fountain
and met with the monkey-king. And having explored the Eastern regions,
as directed, the exceedingly strong Vinata not having been able to see
Sita, came back, in company with his counsellors. And then that mighty
ape, Satavali, daunted in spirits, arrived with his forces, after having
searched all through the North. And having searched the West in company
with his monkeys, Sushena, on the month being complete, presented
himself before Sugriva. And coming to Sugriva seated along with Rama
behind the Fountain, and saluting the former, Sushena said unto Sugriva,
--"Searched have been all the mountains, and deep woods, and streams,
and islands embosomed in the ocean, and the various provinces. And also
searched have been all the caves which have been described by thee; and
searched have been all the groves entertwined with plants; and thickets;
and difficult and uneven grounds. And huge animals have been sought out
and slain (by us). And all the impracticable places we have explored
again and again. O lord of monkeys, possessed of great strength and
nobly born, it is Hanuman who will be able to ascertain the whereabouts
of Mithila's daughter. And the Wind's son, Hanuman, hath followed even
the path by which Sita hath gone."
[160] The sense is rather obscure, it being difficult to understand the
relation their beds bore to the neighbouring trees.--T.
[161] _i.e._ the day of their departure.--T.
SECTION XLVIII.
The monkey Hanuman in company with Tara and Angada swiftly set out for
the quarter assigned by Sugriva. And having proceeded far along with all
those foremost of monkeys, he explored the caves and woods of Vindhya;
spots inaccessible in consequence of streams intervening in front of
mountains; and tanks; and tracts filled with trees; and various
mountains rife with wild trees. And having searched in all directions,
the monkeys could not find Maithili, Janaka's daughter Sita. And
subsisting on various fruits and roots, they were overcome with fatigue,
after searching dreadful forests, void of water, still and tenantless,
as well as other forests of a similar nature. And having searched that
country as well mighty forests containing caves, those leaders of
monkey-herds fearlessly explored other places, difficult of access,
where the trees are fruitless, and without flowers and foliage; where
the streams are waterless, and where roots even are rare; where there
are no buffaloes, or deer, or elephants, or tigers, or birds--or any
other animals that are found in forests. And there are there neither
trees, nor annual plants, nor creepers, nor herbs,--and in that place
there are no pleasant pools, with cool leaves, and filled with blown
lotuses; and it hath been renounced by the black-bees. There dwelleth a
Maharshi, Kandu by name, an eminently pious, and truthful ascetic,
irascible, and irrepressible because of his practice of self-discipline.
In that wood his son, a boy of ten years, his sands having run out,
breathed his last; and it is for this that the mighty ascetic hath come
under the influence of passion. And cursed by that high-souled one, the
entire mighty forest hath become unfit to harbour (any creatures);
difficult of entrance; and devoid of birds and beasts. They[162]
carefully search the skirts of its woods, mountain-caves, and the
sources of its streams. And those high-souled ones, devoted to the good
of Sugriva, did not find Janaka's daughter, or her ravisher, Ravana. And
entering (into a wood), they saw a terrible Asura, concealed by the
shrubs and plants--of dreadful deeds, and cherishing no fear even of the
gods. And seeing that dreadful Asura, seated like a hill, and resembling
a mountain, they all tightened their cloths. And that strong one also,
saying unto the monkeys, "Destroyed are ye," and uplifting his clenched
fist, rushed after them in rage. And as he darted suddenly, Angada, the
son of Vali, knowing, "This is Ravana," administered unto him a slap.
Struck by Vali's son, that Asura, his mouth vomitting blood, fell down
to the earth like a hill toppled down. And on his having breathed his
last, the monkeys, elated with victory, thoroughly searched that
mountain cavern. And when they had satisfied themselves that the cave
had been searched all through, the dwellers of the woods entered another
fearful mountain cavern. And after having searched (that place) also,
they came out fatigued; and with desponding hearts sat them down at a
distance under the shade of a tree.
[162] _i.e._ the monkeys.
SECTION XLIX.
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