Рамаяна: Том 1: Балаканда и Айодхьяканда · Часть 38
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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When the citizens had gone away, the king versed in the time and place
of ceremonies, after deliberating with his counsellors fixed the time
(of the installation.) And his conclusion was even this: "To-morrow the
Pushya will be in; and to-morrow should my son, Rama of eyes like
lotus-leaves be installed as heir-apparent." Then entering the inner
apartment king Dacaratha said unto the charioteer Sumantra,-- "Do thou
again bring Rama hither." In response to those words, the charioteer
again speedily went unto Rama's residence,for bringing him thither. His
fresh approach having been announced unto Rama by the warders, the
latter, filled with apprehension, became anxious. And bringing Sumantra
in, Rama with eagerness said "Tell me fully the reason of this thy fresh
visit." Thereupon, the charioteer told him,-- "The sovereign wisheth to
behold thee. Thou hast known the occasion; and now decide whether thou
wilt go thither or not." Hearing the charioteer's speech, Rama also in
haste repaired unto the king's palace, with the view of again beholding
the lord of men. And on hearing of Rama's arrival, king Dacaratha made
him enter his own chamber, with the view of communicating unto him
something exceedingly agreeable. Aud immediately on entering his
father's residence, the graceful Raghava seeing his father from a
distance, bent low with clasped hands. Thereupon raising Rama as he was
bending down, and embracing him, and pointing out a seat, the protector
of the earth again spake unto him,-- "O Rama, enjoying at my will the
good things of life, I have grown old; and have attained great age. I
have worshipped the deities by celebrating hundreds of sacrifices with
numerous _Dakshinas_ and gifts of boiled rice; and incomparable on
earth, thou hast been born unto me for a son after my heart. I have
given whatever bad been wanted (by others); I have finished my studies,
O foremost of men. I have, O hero, acted and enjoyed. I have been
emancipated from my obligations unto the celestials and saints, and the
_Pitris_, and the Vipras, and myself.[112] And naught now remaineth to
be done by me save thy installation. Therefore it behoveth thee to do
even what I say unto thee. To-day the subjects in a body have expressed
their desire of having thee for their sovereign. Therefore, O son, I
shall install thee as the heir-apparent. O Raghava, to-night I have
dreamt inauspicious dreams. Stars with tremendous sounds, shoot by day,
accompanied with thunder-claps. The astrologers say that the star of my
life hath been invaded by those terrible planets, the Sun, Mars, and
Rahu. It generally happens that when such signs manifest themselves, the
king cometh by a terrible calamity, and may meet with death itself.
Therefore, O Raghava, my thoughts change, be thou installed (in the
kingdom), for fickle is the mind of all creatures. To-day, before
meeting Pushya, the moon, has entered the Punarvasu asterism; and the
astrologers say that to-morrow it will certainly be in conjunction with
Pushya. My heart urgeth me to instal thee during the Pushya conjunction,
so Oh! afflicter of foes, I shall instal thee to-morrow as heir-
apparent. Therefore do thou along with my daughter-in-law commencing
from sun-set, serving the prescribed restrictions, and lying down on a
bed of Kuca grass, spend the night in fast. And let thy friends
vigilantly protect thee all around, for many are the impediments that
happen in affairs like this. In my opinion, during the interval that
Bharata is away from the city, should thy installation be effected most
opportunely; even though thy brother Bharata ever stayeth entirely by
the course of the honest; he followeth his elder brother; and is
righteous-souled; tender-hearted; and of subdued senses. But in my
opinion, the hearts of men are inconstant,--and, O Raghava, the hearts
even of the virtuous change by the action of the natural impulses."
Having been thus addressed in the matter of his coming installation in
the next day, Rama, with the king's permission embodied in "Go thou,"
greeting his father, repaired unto his quarters. And entering his
residence in the interests of the installation ordered by the monarch,
he immediately issued out, and went to the inner apartment of his
mother. There, Rama found his mother in the temple, clad in silk,
adoring the gods, and silently praying for his royal luck. There,
hearing of the welcome installation of Rama, had already come Sumitra,
and Lakshmana and Sita summoned (by Kaucalya). Hearing of the
installation of his son in the office of heir apparent during the
influence of the Pushya, at that time, tended by Sumitra and Siti and
Lakshmana, there stood Kaucalya, meditating the (triune) person
Janarddana, through suspension of breath. Rama, approaching and saluting
her engaged in auspicious observance, addressed her in excellent words,
cheering her up,--"O mother, by my father have I been appointed to the
task of governing the people. And, agreeably to the desire of my father,
to morrow will take place my installation. To-night Sita will fast along
with me. The priests have said thus; and this also hath been declared by
my father. Do thou therefore even to-day provide those necessary
auspicious things that will be required for myself and Vaidehi on the
occasion of the coming installation."
Hearing of that for which she had ever wished, Kaucalya, her voice
choking with the vapour begot of delight, addressed Rama,
saying,--"Rama, my child, be thou long lived; and may thy enemies find
destruction! Furnished with this good fortune, do thou gladden Sumitra's
as well as my own relatives. Oh! thou wast born under an auspicious
star: thou hast. O son, by thy virtues gratified thy sire Dacaratha. Ah!
not unfruitful has proved my disinterested observance of vow unto the
lotus-eyed Person; for this royal fortune of the Ikshwaku race shall
rest upon thee."
Having been thus addressed by his mother, Rama looking at his brother
(Lakshmana), seated in humble guise with clasped hands, with smile spake
unto him, saying,--"O Lakshmana, do thou together with me rule this
earth. Thou art my second self; and this good fortune hath taken
possession of thee (as well). Do thou, O Sumitra's son, enjoy every
desirable thing and the privileges pertaining to royalty. My life and
this kingdom I covet for thy sake alone." Having said this unto
Lakshmana, and paid reverence unto his mother, Rama with their
permission went with Sita to his own quarters.
[112] Sacrifice, study, son, gift, enjoyment are the five means of
clearing the debts one owes to the celestials, the saints the
pitris, the vipras and self.--T.
SECTION V.
Having given his directions unto Rama as to his incoming installation on
the morrow, the king, summoning his priest, Vasishtha spake unto him,
saying,--"O thou, having asceticism for thy wealth, go, unto Kakutstha,
and for his welfare and obtaining the kingdom, make him fast along with
tny daughter-in-law." Thereupon, saying, "So be it," that best of those
versed in the Veda, the worshipful Vasistha conversant wdth _mantras_,
that one practicing excellent vows, mounting a Brahma car, himself went
unto the residence of Rama cognizant of _mantras_, for the purpose of
making him fast. And that foremost of ascetics, having readied Rama's
sable hued residence resembling a mass of clouds, passed through three
several apartments, mounted on the car. With the view of honoring the
saint worthy of honor, Rama swiftly issued out of his abode. And nearing
the car of that intelligent one, Rama, personally taking him by the
hand, made him descend. Finding Rama so humble and dear, the priest
addressed him, gratifying and delighting him with words that were
acceptable,--"O Rama thy father hath been well pleased with thee; since
thou achievest the kingdom (through him). Do thou to-day fast with Sita.
And in the morning, the king, thy father Dacaratha, will, well-pleased
install thee as heir-apparent like Nahusha installing Yayati." Having
said this, that pure spirited one, observing vows with _mantras_, made
Rama fast along with Sita. Then having been duly worshipped by Rama, and
taken Kakutstha's permission, the spiritual preceptor of the king, went
away from Rama's residence. Rama, having passed sometime with
sweet-speeched friends, and been honored by them, with their permission
entered his apartment. At that time Rama's residence was filled with
joyous men and women; and it was like unto a lake containing lotuses and
graced with maddened birds.
(On the other hand) Vasishtha, issuing from the palace of Rama like unto
the king's palace itself, found the street filled with people. On all
sides, Ayodhya's high-ways were crowded with groups of men full of
curiosity. The tumult that arose in the high-ways in consequence of the
concourse and noise, was like the roaring of the ocean. The streets were
cleared and washed and hung with garlands; and that day Ayodhya had her
dwellings furnished with upraised flagstaffs. In the city of Ayodhya men
with women and children eagerly expected the rising of the sun (next
day), and Rama's installation; and the people burnt to behold in Ayodhya
the august festivity, that was like unto an ornament unto the subjects,
and that enhanced the joy of the people. Dividing the crowd thronging
the high-way, the priest slowly proceeded to the royal family. And
ascending the palace like unto a peak of the Himavat, he met with the
lord of men, like Vrihaspati meeting with Sakra. Seeing him come, the
king rising up from his royal seat, asked Vasishtha whether his
intention had been carried out, whereupon Vasishtha answered that it
had. The courtiers who had all along sat with Dacaratha, rose from the
seats, for worshipping the priest. Then with the permission of his
spiritual guide, leaving that assembly of men, the monarch entered his
inner apartment like a lion entering his den. Even as the moon
illumineth the firmament crowded with stars, the handsome king entered
his mansion, like unto the abode of the mighty Indra, and thronged with
females excellently attired,--gracing it (by his presence).
SECTION VI.
When the priest had gone away, Rama, having bathed and with a collected
mind, began to adore Narayana, in company with his wife having expansive
eyes. Then raising the vessel of clarified butter unto his head (by way
of paying reverence), he in accordance with the ordinance began to offer
oblations unto the flaming fire on behalf of that mighty deity. Then,
having partaken of the remaining quantity of the clarified butter, Rama
prayed for his own welfare, and meditated on the god Narayana. The son
of the best of men with a collected mind, and restraining his speech lay
down on a _kuca_ bed together with Vaidehi within the graceful dwelling
of Vishnu.
When a single watch only remained of the night, Rama awoke, and made his
residence well decorated. Now he hearing the melodious utterances of
genealogists and panegyrists and Brahmanas versed in the _Puranas_, Rama
finished devotions for the prior twilight, and with an intent mind began
to recite (_Savatri_)[113] And clad in a clear silk dress, he with
bended head hymned the destroyer of Madhu, and made the regenerate ones
perform the _Swastivachana_ ceremony. Already resounding with the blares
of trumpets, Ayodhya became filled with the sweet and solemn tones of
the expression "Holy day" uttered by them. The denizens of Ayodhya,
hearing that Raghava had fasted with Vaidehi, rejoiced exceedingly.
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