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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Then early in the morning, like the fiery and refulgent sun entering a
mighty mass of clouds, Vibhishana, fast to virtue and interest, heroic
and possessed of exceeding splendour, playing a perilous part,[30]
entered the apartment of his elder brother, resembling an assemblage of
mountain-summits and elevated like the peak of a mountain, orderly,
divided into spacious rooms,--the resort of the great--inhabited by
august and intelligent persons attached (to Ravana); guarded around by
lusty Rakshasas in limited numbers; having the air agitated by the
breath of mad elephants; with loud blares of conchs, and resounding with
trumpets; embosoming numbers of beautiful damsels, with its high-ways
(overflowing with talk); furnished with doors of polished gold;
embellished with excellent ornaments; resembling the abode of the
Gandharbas, or the mansion of the Maruts; containing heaps of gems; like
unto the dwelling of serpents. And that one of exceeding energy heard
sacred and holy sounds uttered by Veda-versed Brahmanas celebrating the
victory of his brother; and that highly powerful (hero) acquainted with
Mantras and the Vedas saw Vipras worshipped with vessels of curds,
clarified butter, flowers and fried paddy. And the mighty-armed
(Vibhishana) saluted the younger brother of the bestower of riches,[31]
seated there. And that one acquainted with manners, after proper
courtesy, sat him down on a seat decked in gold, which was pointed out
(by a royal glance). And in retirement as also in presence only of his
counsellors, Vibhishana spoke unto the high souled Ravana words backed
by reason, and greatly fraught with his welfare. And having, with
soothing speech, pacified his elder brother and extended towards him the
due civilities, that one, who through height of sentiment had noted
excellence and the want of it, addressed (Vibhishana) in words befitting
the occasion and the place,--"Ever since, O subduer of enemies, Vaidehi
hath come hither, are seen inauspicious omens. Fire, enveloped in smoke
at the time of its being ignited, and thereafter throwing out
scintillations, with its brightness obscured by vapour, doth not
increase adequately even on oblations being poured into it with Mantras.
Reptiles are discovered in kitchens, sacrificial fire-chambers, and the
places of Vaidika recitations; and ants (are found) in clarified butter.
The milk of the kine hath been dried up; and the nobler elephants are
without the temporal juice. And horses, albiet they have feasted on
fresh grass, neigh distressfully.[32] And asses, camels and mules, O
king, with their hair standing erect, shed tears; and although they are
ministered unto medically, they do not return to nature. And crows in
numbers emit harsh cries on all sides, and are seen in swarms at the
tops of edifices. Vultures sit sadly and distressed upon the roofs of
houses. During the two twilights, the jackals, coming in sight, utter
ominous howls. And wolves and other (ferocious) animals, as well as
deer, approaching the gate of the palace in swarms, are heard to set up
loud roars resembling the thunder. Things having come to this pass, even
this expiation, I fancy, is capable of removing the evil omens. Do thou
render back Vaidehi unto Raghava. If I have said this through ignorance
or covetuousness, thou ought not, O mighty monarch, criminate me. All
Rakshasas and Rakshasis, as well as those belonging to palace and the
inner apartment--shall have to experience the evil consequence (of this
act of thine). All the counsellors have retrained from tendering this
counsel unto thee; but surely I must tell thee what I have seen or
heard; and adopting proper measures, it behoveth thee to act so".[33]
(Ravana's) brother, Bibhishana, thus spoke, unto his brother, the chief
of Rakshas, in the midst of counsellors, these words fraught with his
good. Hearing this beneficial, mild and pregnant speech, fortified by
reasons and capable of compassing (his welfare) for the present, past
and the future, (Ravana) who had conceived a passion (for Sita), getting
into a rage, replied,--"Fear find I none whatever. Raghava never shall
have Mithila's daughter. Even if Lakshmana's elder brother should be
supported in battle by the celestials with Indra (at their head), how
can he stay before me (in the field)?" Having said this, that destroyer
of celestial hosts, the Ten-necked one, possessed of mighty strength and
of terrific prowess in battle, then dismissed his brother Vibhishana,
who had spoken truth.
[30] The project he had conceived, via., converting Ravana to his own
policy of pacification, was fraught with peril to himself,
considering his brother's fierce temperament.--T.
[31] Kuvera.--Ravana was Kuvera's younger brother.--T.
[32] The commentator remarks, evidently with justice--"That is, the
horses, having eaten their fill, still hunger".--T.
[33] In accordance with my suggestion.--T.
SECTION XI.
The unrighteous king, overmastered by his passion (for Sita), in
consequence of his sinful act as well as the loss of honor he sustained
at the hands of his friends, became reduced. And the occasion for war
was wanting. Ravana, possessed by lust, and continually thinking of
Vaidehi, conceived along with his counsellors that the time for entering
into hostilities had arrived. And sallying forth, he ascended a mighty
car furnished with golden network, adorned with pearls and coral, and
yoked with trained steeds. And having ascended that excellent vehicle,
having sounds resembling those of mighty clouds, that foremost of
Rakshas, the Ten necked one, drove towards the court. And as he coursed
on, Rakshasas, bearing swords and shields, and carrying all kinds of
weapons, went before the lord of the Rakshasas. And (some of) these,
wearing various frightful suits, and decked with diverse ornaments,
went, surrounding his rear and flanks. And _atirathas_ went with cars,
and superb mad elephants, and sportive steeds; and bearing in their
hands maces and bludgeons; and darts and clubs. And as Ravana marched
towards the court, there arose the loud blares of thousand trumpet, and
the uproarious sounds of conches. And that redoubtable and mighty
car-warrior held his course, suddenly making sides resound, and
beautifying the highways. And the spotless white umbrella of the lord of
Rakshasas, being raised up, looked beautiful like the Moon at her full.
On his right and left graced two crystal white chowris furnished with
threads of gold. And all the Rakshasas standing on the ground with
joined hands, bow down their heads to the foremost of Rakshasas who was
seated on his car. Hymned by the Rakshasas with blessings for victory,
that exceedingly energetic chastiser of enemies arrived at the court
constructed (by Vicwakarma). And that highly energetic one in person
entered that court paved with silver and gold, having its heart
decorated with crystal, and gracefully covered with silk, embroidered
with gold; excellently constructed by Vicwakarma, and guarded by six
hundred ghosts. And Ravana sat down on a superior and august seat
consisting of lapises, furnished with a pillow; and covered with a soft
dear-skin. And lord-like, he commanded the envoys possessed of fleet
vigor, saying, "Do ye speedily summon hither the Rakshasas. I fan some
mighty effort hath to be put forth against our foes. Hearing his words,
the envoys began to range Lanka; and going to every house, they
fearlessly collected the Rakshas from places of sport, bed-rooms, and
gardens. Then some set out, mounting cars, and some mounting proud
coursers, and some on foot. And like the welkin filled with fowls, the
city thronged with approaching cars, elephants and steeds. And leaving
their various vehicles and cars behind, they entered the court on foot,
like lions entering mountain caverns. And taking the feet of the
sovereign, and honored by him (in turn), they sat them down, some on
raised seats, some on cushions of Kuca, and some on the floor. And
presenting themselves agreeably to the command of the monarch, they sat
them down each according to his position, before the lord of Rakshasas,
Ravana. And there came also the learned and competent to arrive at
infallible decisions, and they sat them down in order of merit. And
there also came courtiers endowed with virtues, versed in every thing,
and having intelligence for their eye-sight,--and innumerable heroes by
hundreds also (arrived) at that court for ascertaining the course that
would prove beneficial. And then mounting a large, noble and splendid
car, having its parts decked with gold, and yoked with horses, the
magnanimous and renowned Vibhishana went to the court of his elder
brother. And that younger brother (of Ravana), announcing his name,
bowed down at the feet of his elder brother. And Suka and Prahasta were
employed in giving to each a separate seat befitting his rank. And from
all sides in the court there began to spread the odour of excellent
_agura_ and sandal and wreaths belonging to the Rakshasas, decked in
gold and various gems, and clad in costly attires. And no one among
these present at court uttered any thing, or spoke any falsehood, or
conversed in loud accents. And having completely attained their desire,
all of fierce prowess, gazed at the face of their lord. And in the
assembly of those intelligent, and exceedingly powerful persons,
equipped with arms, the intelligent Ravana appeared splendid like the
Vajra-handed Indra among the Vasus.
SECTION XII.
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