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 that captor of hostile capitals, the mighty-armed Rama, was
advancing (upon Lanka) with the sounds of drums mixed with the blares of
conchs. Hearing this noise, Ravana--lord of Rakshasas--reflecting for a
while, cast his eyes upon his counselors. And addressing there all those
counsellors, that afflictor of the world--the crooked and highly
powerful lord of the Rakshasas, Ravana, making his court
resound,--running down (Rama's) crossing the main, as well as his vigor,
strength and manhood,--said to them,--"What ye have said touching Rama's
(prowess), hath been heard by me. And I also know ye to be of sterling
valor in the field. Yet why, knowing Rama's prowess, do ye silently look
at each other?" Then the maternal grand sire (of Ravana), possessed of
exceeding wisdom, named Malyavan, hearing his words, said,--"The king
that is accomplished in the various kinds of learning,[94] and that
followeth polity, ever commandeth affluence and bringeth his enemies
under his subjection. He that seasonably concludes peace and carries on
war with his enemies,--and who advances his own party, attaineth great
affluence. A king should enter into peace, if he be an equal or inferior
of his adversary, and engage in war, if be more powerful,--but an enemy
should never be disregarded. Therefore, O Ravana, peace with Rama is
what commends itself to me; and do thou render unto him that for which
thou hast been invaded (by him), _viz._, Sita. All the Devarshis and
Gandharvas wish for (Rama's) victory. Therefore, do not enter into
hostilities with him; but do thou bend thy mind to ther conclusion of
peace with him. That possessor of the six attributes, the Great-father,
hath appointed two courses, (respectively) for the Asuras and the
celestials, having for their proper objects righteousness and
unrighteousness. Righteousness, we hear, is the course of the
high-souled celestials, as, O Rakshasa, unrighteousness is that of
Rakshas and Asuras. During the Krita Yuga, righteousness swalloweth up
sin; and during Tishya,[95] unrigheousness swalloweth up virtue. Thou,
ranging the three worlds, hadst extinguished pregnant piety, and reaped
unrighteousness; and it is for this that thy foes have waxed potent.[96]
And, having grown through thy neglect, unrighteousness devoureth us, and
that protector of the gods, (righteousness), is strengthening the side
of the celestials. Thou, addicted to carnal pleasures and acting in
defiance of duty, hadst aroused the high wrath of the saints resembling
fire. The power of these possessed of souls sanctified through
asceticism, and ever engaged in invoking the aid of righteousness, is
incapable of being resisted and is like flaming fire. The twice-born
ones engage in contemplation with intent minds, and loudly recite the
Vedas. They overpower the Rakshas, uttering the Vedas; and thereat they
fly in all directions like clouds scattered in summer. And the smoke
that ariseth from the Agnihotra sacrifices of saints resembling fire,
enveloping the energy of the Rakshasas, spreads over the ten cardinal
quarters. And ther fierce austerities of vow-observing saints, performed
at particular sacred spots, try the Rakshasas sore. Thou hast obtained a
boon, conferring immunity at the hands of deities, Danavas and Yakshas.
But men and monkeys, bears and Golangulas, possessed of enormous
strength and endowed with vigor, and of indomitable prowess,--coming
here, are setting up roars. Witnessing various and many dire portents, I
perceive the destruction of all the Rakshasas. Dreadful and terrific
clouds, uttering harsh sounds, are showering blood all around Lanka. And
(live) vehicles are dropping profuse tears. And all sides, covered with
dust, do not appear bright as formerly. And beasts of prey, jackals and
vultures, are emitting frightful cries, and, entering into the garden of
Lanka, form themselves into bands. And in dreams mighty dark-hued women
in front of dwellings, seizing at (the furniture ) thereof, and speaking
inauspiciously, laugh displaying their sable teeth. And in houses dogs
are feasting on the articles of worship. And cows bring forth asses, and
mongooses, mice. And cats are pairing with leopards, and swine with
dogs, and Kinnaras with Rakshasas and human beings. And red-footed white
sky-coursing pigeons, urged on by Doom, are going about for the
destruction of the Rakshasas. And female-parrots in houses, wounded and
worsted by other birds delighting in discord, are dropping down,
emitting indistinct notes. And all the birds and beasts are crying
(distressfully) with their faces turned towards the sun. And at dusk a
frightful, withered, tawny-hued male figure, looking like Death himself,
with his head shaven, peereth into the houses (of people). These and
other evil omens occur. Rama I deem as Vishnu assuming the form of a
man. Raghava of steady prowess, for certain, is no human being,--he that
hath built a bridge over the deep, must be an exceedingly wonderful
person. Therefore, O Ravana, conclude peace with Rama--king of men.
Having ascertained fit course, do thou act properly". Having said this
unto that vile one, and knowing the intention of the lord of Rakshas,
that strong Malyavan, of exceeding prowess, became silent, eying Ravana.
[94] The commentator says there are four and ten kinds of learning: but
unfortunately he does not enumerate them.--T
[95] The Kali Yuga.--T
[96] While ranging the three worlds on a career of conquest, thou
didst, disturbing sacrifices, _etc._, wrong righteousness.--T
SECTION XXXVI.
The Ten-necked one, come under the control of Time, did not brook the
beneficial speech spoken by Malyavan. Contracting his face into a frown,
he, coming under the masterdom of passion, with his eyes rolling in
wrath, addressed Malyavan, saying,--"The words which, deeming the
strength of the enemy as superior, thou hast harshly spoken, considering
it as beneficial, had never before entered my ears. A (mere) man, and
feeble, and alone, and having monkeys for his support, why dost thou
deem Rama, who hath (further) been cast off by his sire, and hath in
consequence taken refuge in the woods,--as competent (to cope with me)?
And why dost thou consider me, who am the lord of the Rakshas, and
feared even by the immortals,--as weak and reft of all power? Thou, I
suspect, speakest (thus) roughly either from jealousy of my heroism, or
for inciting me. And who that is wise and learned, ever addresseth him
roughly that is at once puissant and of (high) station, if not to spur
him on? Why, having brought Sita like a Sri shorn of her lotus, shall I
give her up, from fear of Raghava? Behold Raghava, environed by Kotis of
monkeys, with Sugriva and Lakshmana, slain one of these days! He before
whom even the gods cannot stay in the field,--how can that Ravana ever
come by fear? Better that I should be riven in twain,--but bend I never
will. This is my native fault; and nature is incapable of being
overcome. And if Rama hath at his pleasure constructed a bridge over the
ocean, what is the wonder in this that thou hast conceived such a fear?
And although Rama hath crossed the ocean along with the monkey-army, yet
I swear unto thee truly, living, he shall not back hence". When Ravana,
wrought up with passion, had spoken thus, Malyavan, knowing him wroth,
did not return a reply. And, duly tendering blessings unto the king,
Malyavan, taking his permission, went to his own abode. And the
Rakshasa, Ravana, along with his courtiers, having consulted together as
to what was fit to be done, set about the defence of Lanka. And he
commanded the Rakshasa Prahasta (to guard) the Eastern gate; and the
exceedingly powerful Mahaparcwa and Mahodara (to guard) the Southern
gate; and he ordered his son Indrajit, possessing mighty powers of
illusion, girt by innumerable Rakshasas, to guard the Western gate. And
he commanded Suka and Sarana to defend the Northern gate. But he said
unto the counsellors,--"I will myself go thither".[97] And he posted in
the middle in the garrison the Rakshasa, Virupaksha, endowed with
exceeding prowess and energy, backed by countless Rakshasas. Having
taken these measures in Lanka, the Rakshasa-chief, urged by Fate, deemed
himself as having achieved success. Having thus completely provided for
the defence of the city, he dismissed the ministers; and, honored by the
counsellors with blessings of victory, (then) entered his magnificent
and splendid inner apartment.
[97] _i.e._ to defend the Northern gate.--T.
SECTION XXXVII.
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