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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Those kings, man and monkey, that monkey the Wind-god's son,
Jambavan--sovereign of bears--the Rakshasa, Bibhishana, the son of Vali,
Angada, Sumitra's son, the monkey, Sarabha, Sushena along with his
friends, Kumuda, Nala, and Panaca, arriving at the dominions of the
enemy, assembled together, began to deliberate. "Yonder is that Lanka
ruled by Ravana, invincible even unto the celestials, serpents and
Gandharvas. Let us, keeping before us success in the enterprise, consult
together for the purpose of arriving at a decision. We are here daily
nearing Ravana, lord of Rakshasas". As they were speaking thus, Ravana's
younger brother, Bibhishana, said in a pregnant speech free from
provincialism,--"Anala, Panaca, Sampati and Pramati--all courtiers of
mine--having gone up to Lanka, have come back here. Wearing the forms of
birds, they entered into the hostile forces; and, having seen the
measures that had been adopted (by them), have come (back). O Rama,
hearken to me as I tell thee truly anent the provisions which they have
related, made by the wicked-minded Ravana. In the Eastern gate stayeth
Prahasta along with his forces; in the Southern, the exceedingly
powerful Mahaparcwa and Mahodara; and in the Western, Ravana's son,
Indrajit, supported by innumerable Rakshasas, equipped with _patticas_,
swords and bows, and bearing darts and maces in their hands,--surrounded
by heroes carrying various weapons. And, backed by many thousands of
Rakshasas weilding weapons, and accompanied by Rakshasas conversant with
counsel, Ravana himself, his heart agitated to the height, guardeth the
Northern gate of the city. And Virupaksha with a powerful force
accoutred in javelins, clubs and bows, protects the garrison in the
centre. Having seen these hosts thus disposed in Lanka, my counsellors
have speedily come back here. There are ten thousand elephants, an Ayuta
cars, two of horses, and about a _koti_ of Rakshasas, powerful and
strong, and equipped with arms in conflict.[98] These night-rangers are
ever the favorites of the Rakshasa ruler. And, O king, a _koti_ of
forces accompany each of these Rakshasas in battle". Having conveyed
this information concerning Lanka, which had been communicated by his
counsellors, the mighty-armed Bibhishana showed (unto Rama) those
Rakshasas themselves. And in company with his counsellors, Ravana's
graceful younger brother, ever striving for the welfare of Rama, by way
of answer communicated everything that was going forward in Lanka unto
Rama, having eyes resembling lotus-leaves,--"O Rama, when Ravana battled
with Kuvera, sixty lacs of Rakshasas marched forth (to meet him). In
prowess, energy, vigor, exceeding fortitude, and hauteur, they resembled
the wicked-minded Ravana himself. In this matter, thou ought not to grow
wroth,--I only arouse thy wrath, and do not endeavour to frighten
thee.[99] Thou canst subdue even the celestials by thy prowess.
Therefore thou, environed by a mighty army, having arrayed the
monkey-forces in order of battle, shalt thrash Ravana (in battle)". When
Ravana's younger brother had spoken thus, Raghava, said these words with
reference to his beating the foe,--"Let that foremost of monkeys, Nila,
surrounded by an immense number of monkeys, cope with Prahasta at the
Eastern gate of Lanka. And, engirt by a mighty force, let Angada, son of
Vali, resist Mahaparcwa and Mahodara at the Southern gate (thereof). And
let that son of the Wind-god, Hanuman, backed by innumerable monkeys,
(beating the host stationed) at the Western gate, find entrance (into
the city). I myself, determined to compass the destruction of the lord
of Rakshasas, who, waxing powerful in consequence of the boon he hath
received, hath brought about the destruction of high-souled saints
resembling gods and Danavas,--and who goeth round all regions,
oppressing people,--will, along with Sumitra's son, smiting (the foe),
occupy the Northern entrance, where Ravana with his army is stationed.
And let the powerful king of monkeys, and the puissant sovereign of
bears, and the younger brother of the Rakshasa-chief, manage the
soldiery posted in the centre. And in this battle, the monkeys need not
assume the forms of human being. And let this serve for a sign that the
monkeys, in order to the recognition of our own forces, appear with
their proper monkey-marks. We seven only shall battle with the foe in
human shapes,--_viz_., I along with my brother, the exceedingly
energetic Lakshmana, and my friend Bibhishana counting for the fifth in
company with his own following". Having said this unto Bibhishana, for
attaining success in the enterprise, that lord, the intelligent Rama,
seeing the sides of Suvela more beautiful (than other places), intended
to ascend it. Then, environed by a mighty host, the high-souled and
magnanimous Rama, his features mirroring forth high
exultation,--overshadowing the entire Earth (with his forces), set out
for Lanka, determined upon destroying the enemy.
[98] These are, remarks the commentator, the leaders.--T.
[99] _i.e._ "Thou ought not to be angry with _me_; for I do not
frighten thee, but rouse thy _wrath against Ravana".--T._
SECTION XXXVIII.
Having been bent upon mounting Suvela, Rama, followed by Lakshmana,
addressed in sweet and excellent words, Sugriva, and that righteous
night-ranger, Bibhishana, versed in counsel and conversant with
precepts, who was devoted to him,--saying,--"We shall all ascend this
mount Suvela, bedight with metals; and pass this night even here. And
(from here) will we view the abode of that Rakshasa who, foul of soul,
hath carried off my spouse, to bring destruction down on himself,--who
knoweth nor morality nor good conduct nor behaviour (conducive to the
dignity of his descent),--and who, in consequence of his base
propensity, hath committed himself to so heinous a course of action".
Having decided thus, Rama, filled with wrath at Ravana, coming to
Suvela, ascended its variegated plateau. And Lakshmana, collected, went
in his wake. And, upraising bow and arrow, Sugriva, (ever) engaged in
valorous acts, accompanied with Bibhishana as well as his counselors,
following him, also ascended (the mountain). And all those rangers of
mountains, gifted with the vehemence of the Wind in hundreds ascended
mount Suvela, where Raghava was stationed. And ascending the mountain in
a short time, they all beheld from its summit the city, appearing to be
built on the air. And the monkey-leaders beheld Lanka, exceedingly
splendid with noble gateways; gracefully enclosed with a wall; thronging
with Rakshasas; and defended by sable Rakshasas. And the foremost of
monkeys saw these appearing like another wall (overtopping the one
beneath). And on seeing the Rakshasas, the monkeys burning for battle
set up various roars in the presence of Rama. Then the Sun, crimsoned
with Eve, ascended the Setting-hill and Night came, illumined by the
Moon at his full. Then the master of the monkey-army, Rama, saluted and
honored by Bibhishana, accompanied by Lakshmana as well as the leaders
of the monkeys, sojourned happily on the breast of Suvela.
SECTION XXXIX.
Having passed the night in Suvela, the heroic monkey-leaders surveyed
woods and forests in Lanka. And seeing those extensive (woods and
forests), mild, and charming, and beautiful to behold, they were seized
with wonderment. Abounding in _champakas_, _acokas_, _vakulas_, _calas_,
and palms; covered with _tamalas_ and _panacas_,--and environed all
around with trees,--and surrounded with Hintalas, Aryunas, blossoming
Saptaparnas, Tilakas, Karnikaras, and Patalas,--trees with flowering
tops, en tert wined with creepers,--Lanka looked exceedingly lovely,
with various sights,--resembling the Amaravati herself of Indra. And
trees there, furnished with variegated flowers having tender rosy
leaves,--and blue lawns, and rows of woods; and bearing odourous and
charming blossoms and fruits,--looked like men adorned with ornaments.
And there a delightful and pleasant wood resembling Chaitraratha, and
like unto Nandana itself--having all the seasons present,--appeared
beauteous to the view, with black bees all around. And it had Datyuhas,
and Koyasthivas, and peacocks dancing; and the strains of the coels were
heard at the woodland rills. And the heroic and exhilarated monkeys,
capable of wearing forms at pleasure, entered those woods and groves
frequented by maddened birds and ranged by Bhramaras,--tracts
overflowing with the lays of coels, and ringing with the voices of
songsters,--resonant with the notes of Bhramaras--sovereigns of their
species--and eloquent with the cries of ospreys. And as the exceedingly
energetic monkeys entered, there blew upon them the breeze--like unto
life--redolent of perfume obtained from contact with the blossoms. And
others of the leaders among the heroic monkeys, coming out from the
bands, ordered by Sugriva, made in the direction of Lanka crowned with
ensigns. And, terrifying the fowls and dispiriting beasts and birds and
shaking Lanka with their roars, those foremost monkeys set up shouts.
And they, endowed with great impetuosity, went on, oppressing the earth
with their battle-array; and clouds of dust suddenly arose from the the
march of the soldiery. And bears, and lions, and buffaloes, and
elephants, and deer, and birds, overwhelmed with affright, made for the
ten cardinal points. The graceful and lovely summit of Trikuta was
entire, elevated, sky-piercing, of golden splendour, measuring an
hundred yojanas, clear-shining, level, inaccessible even to fowls, and
incapable of being ascended even in thought--not to say of actual
ascension by people. Lanka, ruled by Ravana, was situated on its[100]
top,--ten yojanas in width and twenty in length. And that city was
graced with lofty ornamented gateways resembling pale clouds, and golden
and silvern walls; and Lanka was adorned with palaces and piles; like
the sky[101] graced with clouds on the approach of the rainy season. And
that palace, which was adorned with thousands of pillars, and which, as
if piercing the heavens, looked like a peak of Kailaca--was the
residence of the Sovereign of the Rakshasas--the ornament of the city,
(ever guarded by full hundreds of Rakshasas). And Lakshmana's auspicious
and puissant elder brother, beholding that flourishing and wealthy city
resembling the celestial regions,--charming to the mind, made of gold,
graced with mountains, and decked out with mountains containing various
metals,--resonant with the notes of various birds; abounding in various
beasts,--furnished with various kinds of flowers,--and inhabited by
various orders of Rakshasas,--was struck with astonishment. And Rama,
surrounded by his mighty forces, saw that palace, filled with diverse
kinds of gems, adorned with rows of edifices, and having huge engines
and gateways.
[100] Trikuta's.--T.
[101] _Madhyamam Vaishnavam padam_--the middle foot of Vishnu. When
Vishnu in his Dwarf-form took the conceit out of Vali, the
renowned Asura king,--he covered the earth with one pace, the sky
with another and heaven with the last.--T.
SECTION XL.
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