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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Hearing those words of the Wind-god's son, the irrepressible Rama,
conversant with all the Sastras, replied, with words expressing his own
opinion--"I have also thought of some thing regarding Bibhishana. I wish
you all, interested in my well-being, to hear that. (Bibhishana) hath
come here as a friend so I cannot forsake him by any means. And even if
he has come with any evil intent it is not culpable for the pious to
afford him shelter". Thereupon hearing his words and considering them
well, Sugriva, the lord of the monkeys, replied in more auspicious[46]
words,--"Whether this ranger of the night is sincere or wicked, he
should never be offered any shelter, since he hath forsaken his brother
in the midst of these calamities. What reason is there to believe that
he shall not renounce us in our difficulty?" Hearing the words of the
lord of monkeys and casting his looks towards them, Kakutstha, having
truth for his prowess, smiling a little, spake, unto Lakshmana, crowned
with all the marks of piety, saying--"Without being conversant with
_Sastras_, and living in the company of old men, none can speak such
words as have been uttered by the king of the monkeys. There appear unto
me, however two subtler reasons anent the difference between brothers,
amongst the kings--one is evident and another mundane. There are two
classes of foes--one consisting of the members of the same line the
other of the neighbours. And these generally bring about our misfortune
whenever any opportunity presents itself. And it is for this that he
hath come here. Those kinsmen, who do not think of one another's
mischief, generally long for their respective well-being. But even such
well-meaning relatives are feared by the kings. And hear, I shall
relate, what the _Sastras_ say regarding the weak points thou hast
mentioned as to the advisability of taking the enemies to our side. We
are not his kinsmen and this Rakshasa hath come here with a view to gain
the kingdom. Even the Rakshasas are wise enough to ascertain the proper
course--so we must take Bibhishana. If the brothers are confident and
satisfied with each other they generally live together, or else they
fear each other and ultimately engage in a tumultuous war. And there
hath sprung up some difference with Ravana and therefore Bibhishana hath
come here. Nor are, O friend, all brothers like Bharata, all sons like
me unto their father, all friends like thee". Being thus addressed by
Rama, the highly wise Sugriva, along with Lakshmana, rose up and bending
low his head, said--"O thou the best of all forgiving persons, this
night-ranger hath been despatched by Ravana. I therefore think it better
to kill him. Being impelled by his vicious sense that Rakshasa hath come
here to slay us, O innocent one, when myself, thou and Lakshmana shall
consider ourselves secure. Therefore the large-armed Bibhisana, the
younger brother of the ruthless Ravana, deserves to be slain along with
his counsellors". Having thus addressed (Rama) the foremost of Raghu's
race, skilled in art of speech, Sugriva, the lord of monkey host,
equally versed in the art of speech, became silent. And hearing the
words of Sugriva, and weighing them, Rama again addressed the foremost
of monkeys with more reasonable accents--"Wicked or otherwise, whatever
this night-ranger may be, he shall not be able to do me the least
mischief. Pisachas, Danavas, Yakshas or all the Rakshasas on earth,--I
can slay them all, if I like, with the tips of my fingers, O thou the
lord of monkeys. I have heard of a pigeon adoring and entertaining with
its own flesh, an enemy who took its shelter. While a pigeon received so
friendly its enemy, the slayer of its mate, how can I then act
otherwise, O foremost of the monkeys? Do thou hear, I shall relate, a
sacred story, narrated by the great ascetic, the truthful Kandu, son of
the ascetic Kanya. O slayer of foes, even a wicked-minded enemy, if he,
with folded palms and a poor heart, craveth for thy shelter, should not
be slain. If an enemy, proud or terrified, seeketh shelter in affright,
he should be saved by a great man even at the risk of his own life. One,
who from fear, ignorance or wilfully doth not protect him who seeketh
his shelter, perpetrateth a mighty iniquity, blamed of all. When a
person is slain before him whose shelter he hath taken he taketh away
all the virtues of his protector. So great is the sin in not affording
shelter unto those who seek for it; it standeth in the way of going to
heaven, bringeth in calumny and destroyeth the strength and prowess. I
shall therefore follow the excellent words of Kandu--leading to piety,
fame and the attainment of the abode of the celestials. I always declare
'no fear' unto all creatures, whenever any, approaching me, says, 'I am
thine' and seeketh my shelter. Even this is my pious observance. O
Sugriva, O foremost of monkeys, do thou soon bring him here, whether he
be Ravana or Bibhishana and I shall declare unto him 'no fear'. Hearing
the words of Rama, Sugriva, the lords of those who go bounding,
over-flowing with friendliness, bespake Kakutstha.--"What wonder is
there that thou wouldst speak these auspicious words, O thou the
foremost of kings, conversant with morality, gifted with prowess and
ever treading the pious track as thou art. Truly doth my inner self
regard Bibhisana as devoid of any wicked intention. He has been well
sounded by signs and gestures. And let the greatly wise Bibhisana,
Raghava, be placed on an equal footing with us and gain our friendship".
Hearing the words of Sugriva, the lord of monkeys, the king of men
(Rama) made instantly friends with Bibhisana, like unto the conqueror of
enemies' cities making friends with the king of birds.
[46] More reasonable words.--T.
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Raghava thus declaring unto him 'no fear', Ravana's younger brother, the
greatly wise Bibhisana, bending low his head, cast his looks on the
earth. And descending from the welkin with his devoted attendants the
virtuous-souled Bibhisana, delighted, bowed unto Rama. And thereupon
touching his feet along with four Rakshasas, Bibhisana addressed
Rama,--with words, fraught with piety, befitting the occasion and
conducing to pleasure. "I am Ravana's younger brother and have been
greatly insulted by him, I have therefore come to seek thy shelter, the
refuge of all creatures, abandoning Lanka, and renouncing my friends and
riches. My kingdom, life and happiness are all at thy disposal". Hearing
his words Rama replied,--comforting him with words and favouring him as
if with looks. "Do thou relate unto me truly the strength and weakness
of the enemies". Being thus accosted by Rama of unwearied actions, the
Raksha, began to describe the strength of Ravana. "O prince, by virtue
of the boon acquired from the Self-Create, the Ten-necked one is
incapable of being slain by all creatures--Gandharbas, serpents, or
birds. My elder brother--the one next to Ravana--is the heroic and
highly effulgent _Kumbharkarna_--Sakra's equal in battle. Thou mayst
have heard, O Rama, his commander is Prahasta, by whom was defeated
Manibhadra on the mount Kailaca. (His son) Indrajit, equipped with
invincible armour, bow and finger-protector made of the skin of iguana,
becomes invisible in fight. And, worshipping Fire and becoming
invisible, that graceful hero, O Raghava, slayeth the enemies in
conflict, having the contending parties vast and well arranged.
Mahodara, Mahaparcwa and the Rakshasa, Akampana, are his lieutenants,
who equal the Lokapalas[47] in battle. His army consists of ten thousand
_kotis_ of Rakshasas, wearing shapes at will, inhabiting the city of
Lanka, and living on flesh and gore. And with the _Lokapalas_ and the
celestials, they were all defeated by the vicious-souled Ravana".
Hearing the words of Bibhisana and weighing them in his mind, that
foremost of Raghu's race said--"I understand well the strength and
prowess of Ravana, which thou hast depicted truly, O Bibhisana. Do thou
hear truly that I shall slay the Ten-necked one together with Prahasta
and his sons, and I shall make thee king. Whether he entereth the
_Rasatala_[48] or the regions under the earth, or seeketh shelter of the
Grand-father of the celestials, he shall not be able to save his life
from me. I do swear by my three brethern that I shall enter the city of
Ayodhya, after slaying in battle Ravana with his sons, kinsmen and
friends". Hearing these words of Rama of unwearied action, the
virtuous-souled (Bibhisana), bowing his head unto him, began--"I shall
lend thee my might in slaying the Rakshasas and devastating the city of
Lanka, and shall be in the midst of Ravana's army". Thereupon, embracing
Bibhisana, who spoke thus, Rama, delighted, said unto Lakshmana,--"O my
brother, do thou bring water from the ocean. Sprinkling the greatly wise
Bibhisana, I shall make him at once the king of the Rakshasas, O
conferer of honor; for I am greatly pleased with him". Being thus
addressed, Saumitri, at the command of the king, annointed Bibhisana and
made him the king of the Rakshasas in the presence of the monkey-host.
Beholding Rama's kindness (towards Bibhisana), the monkeys eulogized the
high-souled one, exclaiming "Excellent! Excellent!" Thereupon, Hanuman
and Sugriva addressed Bibhisana, saying, "Do thou tell us how we shall
cross over the main--the abode of Varuna, along with the host of the
highly powerful monkeys. Do thou inform us of the means by which we may
cross over, along with our army, the lord of rivers and streams--the
abode of Varuna". Being thus addressed, the virtuous-souled Bibhisana
replied,--"It behoveth the king, Raghava, to seek refuge from the Ocean.
This measureless deep was dug out by (the king) Sagara.[49] And the
great Ocean shall surely help Rama belonging to Sagara's race". Being
thus accosted by the wise Rakshasa, Bibhishana. Sugriva reached where
Rama with Lakshmana was. Thereupon, the broad-necked Sugriva began to
explain the well-meaning words of Bibhishana, requesting Rama to seek
the shelter of the Ocean. And those words pleased Rama, pious by nature.
And the highly eflulgent (hero) requested, smiling, the active Lakshmana
and the monkey-chief Sugriva to collect necessaries for his adoration.
"O Lakshmana, this counsel of Bibhisana appeareth to me as most sound.
Sugriva is always greatly wise, and thou art greatly proficient in
counsel. Do ye, holding a conference, intimate to me what you think
becoming". Thus addressed, those two heroes--Lakshmana and Sugriva,
spoke respectfully the following words fraught with propriety,--"Why
shall not the well-meaning words of Bibhisana expressed now, please us,
O Raghava, O thou best of men? Without constructing a bridge over the
deep, the terrible abode of Varuna, even the celestials and their lord
(Indra) cannot get at the city of Lanka. Do thou act on the genuine
counsel of the heroic Bibhisana, and without losing time, do thou engage
the Ocean for this work, so that we may with our army proceed to the
city of Ravana". Being thus addressed Rama reached the shore of the lord
of rivers and streams, covered with Kuca, like unto fire getting into
the sacrificial dais.
[47] Divinities who protect the regions, or the Sun, Moon, Fire, Wind,
Indra, Yama, Varuna and Kuvera.--T.
[48] The seven infernal regions under the earth and the residence of
the _Nagas_, _Asuras_ and _Daityas_. This is the lowest of the
seven divisions of Patala.--T.
[49] _Sagara_ was a sovereign of Ayodhya belonging to the same family
with Rama.
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